This photo is my entry into Suzy's 2012 photo challenge. The theme this week was rocks. Well, I wasn't near any rocks this week -so used the ones by our pool around the newly planted pineapples. I'm afraid I wasn't very inspired with taking the photo - so explored more effects on Picnik!
But onto my fitness for the week:
I'm motivated and exercising well now - but annoyed that I can't kick the last dregs of this cold! Just a lingering cough, but slowly getting better!
Anyway - my goals last week were to do my Spartacus cardio-weights circuit twice - yes I did this on Thursday and Saturday.
To exercise every day - yes I cycled on Monday night, did some skipping on Tuesday - not much at all - only 3 lots of almost 2 minutes - but I was exhausted!! Definitely something I can build up and practice! Funny I can run for 1 hour, but only skip for 2 minutes!!
I even went out afterwards and bought myself a fancy digital skipping rope - much better to have one my size than holding onto my daughter's rope with my fingertips to try and make it long enough!!
On Wednesday I went for our family 3 km run on the esplanade. The girls were motivated and ran fast this week! I went with the elder daughter and we did it in 20mins! Not bad for an 8 year old!
On Friday I mowed the lawn - which is pretty good exercise - 1 hour of pushing the mower through long soggy grass!!
Then this morning (Sunday) I did my long run again...
More than 5 minutes faster than last week and getting close to my best time for this run again. This week it took me 59 mins and 31 secs!
A really good week of exercise - and I definitely feel my fitness returning !
Next week I'm having a trip away for a family wedding - so my goals are to fit in exercise as and where I can!
Hope you're havng a great weekend!
Love the photo! And the Picnik effects are awesome. Unfortunately, word has it that Picnik is shutting down! We are going to have to find a good replacement. :(
ReplyDeleteGood for you on the fitness routine! It is definitely one of those things I need to work on!
suzy
Thanks Suzy - yes I heard that about Picnik - I'm enjoying using the premium features for now - but I guess I'll have to explore some alternatives!
DeleteGood on you. I can't wait to be able to get back into my fitness routine.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bettina - it feels good to be exercising again!
Deletewow..Jill..you did really well on your daily exercise! I've told myself I need to get back into the exercise groove but have yet to make it happen. :(
ReplyDeleteI think skipping is one of the most strenuous exercise! I remember trying it before long time ago following a book but did not make it that far.
You are very disciplined. I have a hard time doing exercise on my own except swimming, which is my favorite form of exercise. Otherwise, I usually have to go to classes at the gym.
I hope you have a productive week again. :)
Cheers!
Tanya
Thanks Tanya! It's always hard to get started and back into exercising, but the more I do, the easier it gets to be motivated!!
DeleteCongrats on your week of exercising...super!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your photo!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Thanks SueAnn!! Hope all's well with you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your excellent exercise week! You can tell I'm a little behind in my blog reading (and writing) by the fact that I'm only commenting on this now.
ReplyDeleteMy goal this week is to exercise 6 out of 7 days, and I should also try to catch up on my exercise blog.