Friday, February 1, 2013

January Fitness Recap 2013

January is always a good month for me with crosstraining.  I seem to find motivation to do more crosstraining than usual each January, and this month was no exception.

Running = 83 miles
Yoga = 15 times
Shred = 11 times (I finally worked myself up to Level 3!)
Abs =15 times
Rode my horse = 2x

I didn't do any races this month, and do not have any plans.  So I won't be adding anything to my collection for a while.  I still use my calendar method to track my workouts though.  I have my calendar and my old medals stashed in my closet.
It's a little junky I guess, but I like the reminders of what I have accomplished in the past there.  Plus, since it's inside my closet, no one sees it but me.  I see them every time I jot down a workout on my calendar, and it gives me extra motivation.

My IT band is hanging in so far.  I had to stop my ART treatments on it for the time being, as I couldn't afford the copay.  Hopefully my IT band will continue obeying while our budget is so tight!

35 comments:

  1. NancyFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Good for you for staying motivated over the winter months! :)

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  2. Gail DixonFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I so admire your dedication to good physical fitness. Wow.

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  3. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Sounds like a lot of great workouts! But I like the "rode my horse" entry the best! ;)

    Livie's Girl Scout troop had a couple yoga instructors give a kid-friendly yoga "workout"/lesson a few weeks ago, and Livie (and I) loved it. It kinda got me wanting to get back into it. The last time I did yoga regularly, was . . .oh, about 10 years ago, when I was stationed in Tucson.

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  4. MereFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I usually comment from my phone, but I'm starting to think those comments don't go through...anyway..your fitness recaps always make me feel super lazy!!! your dedication to fitness is admirable! :-)

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  5. andyFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I'm tired just reading this way to go !!!! Have a great day

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I am so impressed. I hope it holds too.

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  7. Rob-bearFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I have less ambition right now than a hibernating Bear. Good for you, though, for being so active!

    (Come to think of it, I am a Bear who's hibernating in the cold of Canada! Sigh.)

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  8. TiggerifficFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Wow! You are so amazing! Its minus 5 this morning. Here in Iowa. I walked around the house and went up and down stairs 20 times. Exercise is a wonderful thing.:)

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  9. Marie February 1, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    You're awesome! Happy days!

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  10. Out on the prairieFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Each treasure takes you back to the race and workout

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  11. ginFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Terrific !! I want to be like that. I just started back this month working up to a 5k in March. It is hard....

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  12. Tina Fariss BarbourFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Way to go! Excellent record, especially for a dark winter month like January.

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  13. Thistle Cove FarmFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    It's a wonderful encourage for you to keep a written record. No one has such a great memory they can remember everything, every time. Well done!
    P. S. I've signed up for your blog party and your button is on my post today.

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  14. Eat To LiveFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    You make me feel lazy!! I don't run because of a hip replacement but I should at least get out and walk

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  15. renae February 1, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Wow! Lisa! I didn't know you were a fitness queen. Those are amazing stats. I've known of the marathons but, let's see; I got on my exercise bike 3 times and I lifted my grandson from his playpen about 20 times. See? I don't compare. LOL

    Thanks for the well wishes of February. When I was young I couldn't pronounce February. It was something like Fe-boo-airy and it ticked me off because it was my favorite month and I couldn't say it right. LOL

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  16. Valerie BoersmaFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I admire your motivation, and your closet full of trophies! You've earned them!!

    Lisa, I will try to convo this weekend-I've missed our chats:)

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  17. Sunnybrook FarmFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    You have done good considering the bad weather. Not sure why we didn't have school today, not bad over our way. Not long until spring, I keep saying that.

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  18. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    This is a really, really good idea!!!

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  19. TexWisGirlFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    good for you. go, zip! :)

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  20. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    You are amazing.. I'm so in awe of someone who takes time to exercise like you do. I love hiking --but getting plain old exercises is never on my priority list... You are an inspiration.

    Hope you have a good weekend. We finally got some SNOW this morning... Yeah!!! BUT--it was 10 degrees when I got up early today...

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  21. Our Neck of the WoodsFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Great job last month! I bet it is motivating to see all your trophies by your calendar :)

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  22. MyyaFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    What a great way to keep yourself motivated & accountable. I've been shooting for treadmill time a min of 3 times a week, I've been pretty good at doing 4. I try to do a few ab things after. I've got such a long ways to go, but it's a start right! :)

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  23. born imaginative.February 1, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Impressive! I hope to work up to Shred level 3 too. I tried it and what the comedy show I must have been. I have to remind myself that I did just have a baby...and I'm getting there. Anyway...way to go, mama!

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  24. Steve SurrattFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Congrats on a great month! Glad your IT is better.

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  25. Tweedles -- that's meFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    You really are amazing and we admire you!
    love
    tweedles

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  26. Buttons ThoughtsFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Oh Lisa you just amaze me with your dedication to fitness and health. I do hope your IT heals soon. I dropped my Chiro down to once a month now. Sure is expensive to fix what we broke:) B

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  27. DebbieFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    it's not junk, it's wonderful reminders of all you have accomplished!!

    good luck lisa, i really do admire your dedication!!

    have a wonderful weekend!!

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  28. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Aches and pains are costly that's for sure and they take longer when you're old so keep up the easy pace!!...:)JP

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  29. Debby@Just BreatheFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Way to go! Your so inspiring.

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  30. SallyFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    You're a great inspiration even to the older folks, Lisa. I'm not sure I would have taken up walking if not for you. :)

    xoxo

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  31. MichaeleFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I love how you keep yourself motivated. And that horse riding is part of cross-training :)

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  32. TiggerifficFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    I have a freind that hung a U.S.A. map on her wall and whenever she runs outside or on her treadmill she keeps track of how far she walked or ran and she puts a colored pin on the map to show how far she has gone across the map..she started in California and she is now in Ohio.. That is a lot of running...
    I am amazed at all that you do with your running skills..Good Job~!
    ta ta for now from Iowa:)

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  33. Grandma BonnieFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    You are awesome staying on track. I love your motivation in the closet. Those are some neat looking medals.

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  34. Vision By MilaFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    I "suck" at being sporty, I hate myself for that, but with these freezing weather and snow and everything here lasting months and months, all I want to do is be in, lazy!

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  35. An Apel a DayFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    You are a fitness Queen! :)

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