Success so far!

I have never done a Jillian workout DVD that I haven't loved, and 6 week 6 pack is definitely no exception! I was debating whether or not to buy it and Rae mentioned on her blog that she loved it, so I decided to go for it. I wondered how tough of a workout an ab workout could be (I like to get and keep my heart rate up during workouts). How could I ever doubt Jillian?? It was great.

Yesterday I ran a 3 mile tempo run (after warming up for 1/2 a mile). I am loving tempo and speed runs! I have never really done them consistently before. I feel like I got such a great workout at the end! However, I haven't run over 4 miles since my marathon so I'm starting to get nervous about whether or not I can still do a "long" run. I am about to sign up for my first half marathon for 2011, though, so training will begin again soon.

I mentioned one of my 2011 goals here: get faster and PR in a 5k, 10k, and half marathon. And I mentioned another one here: mix up my workout routines so that I am doing different things every time. So far things are going well and I am having some great results:

1. I am having so much fun! I thought I would really miss my marathon training, and I do, but this has definitely been a fun substitute for that right now!

2. I have toned, built muscle and lost a couple of pounds in just these last 4 weeks. I wasn't necessarily trying to lose weight, but hey - I can't complain about that! Part of it may have to do with the fact that I don't eat all - the - time! I don't know about any of you, but when I was training for my marathon it seemed like I was always hungry...and always eating! I have to admit, it was kind of fun, and I felt I could get away with it since I was running so many miles per week!

We'll see if I get my 5k PR on Saturday and then I'll really be excited about my success so far! But even if I don't, it's been worth it. It's been so fun doing new things and I'm just enjoying it!

I had a great time with a friend and her two kids tonight and was thrilled when she told me she might start running with me! Yay!! I always love when someone starts running, and I love new workout/running buddies!! I'm hoping she gets as addicted as I am! :)

I am so excited for my hubby's birthday next week!! He is turning 30 (I robbed the cradle...I'm 31 and he never lets me forget it). :) Since we are so different I really tried to think what would be fun from his point of view and I have several fun things planned!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!