Saturday 14th to the Friday 21st February 2014

Saturday 15th February

I had my alarm set for 6.30am to get up and go running for 7.30am with the Clare Crusaders running group, as I do most Saturday mornings, for a 15 mile run.  When the alarm went off I could barely lift my head off the pillow.  My body was tired I felt I needed the rest so I turned the alarm off and reset it for 8.30am.  I decided instead of going for the outside for a run I would go to the gym.  I ran 7.5 miles in the gym.  I rarely run in the gym as I don’t like running on a treadmill, I find it hard to get a steady pace going.  I also sweat buckets in there, but this time I was surprised at how comfortable I was while on the treadmill.  Next up was the X-Trainer for 45mins; I did a total of 6.7miles on this.  After that it was time for the stepper for 20mins, not my favourite machine, but it’s a good work out.  Then the last bit of cardio on the bike for 25mins.

I finished with core and ab work.  I had started back doing the plank and push ups recently.  I had been doing theses in the past but I got out of the habit of doing them.  I did 30 seconds plank, followed by 30 push ups (push ups with knees on the ground to start back with) 10 seconds rest and repeat 4 times.  I followed this with leg raises and ab crunches.  I did 20 leg raises followed by 1 leg raised ab crunch, 20 with each leg raised; 10 seconds rest and repeat 4 times. I then did a variety of ab crunches X 80 and again repeat 4 times.

Finished before 1pm and relaxed for the rest of the day.

Sunday 16^th February

I went to the gym at 10am. I started with 10mins on the rower to warm up, then the X-Trainer for 45mins.  After that it was time for the stepper for 20mins.  Then on the bike for 25mins.

I finished with core and ab work.  I did the plank and push ups.  I did 30 seconds planking, followed by 30 push ups.  I followed this with leg raises and ab crunches. I then did a variety of ab crunches.

I also did a few weights, 3 sets of 12 on the Leg Curl, Leg Extension and Leg Press.

Finished off in the pool with a 30mins swim.

I was finished and ready to go to Cusack Park to see Clare play Kilkenny.

When I got home from the match, I went for a 4 mile walk with the dog.  I like to go for a relaxed walk on the weekends.  Strolling around without pushing my body or trying to get a good time. It is really relaxing.

Monday the 17^th February

I was a bit slow getting out of bed this morning.  I arrived at the gym for 7.15am, so I got 20mins done on the X-Trainer followed by 20mins on the stepper.  Then down to the pool for a 30mins swim.  All set and ready to go to work for 9am.

Today I only got a chance to go on walk on my lunch break; I would normally do a walk on each of my tea breaks as well.  It was a 30mins walk.

After work I headed for the gym again.  This evening I did the same as normal. 30mins on the X-Trainer, 20mins on the Stepper and 25mins on the Bike.  I finished with very quick 20 length swim.

Tuesday 18^th February

I had to be at work for 8am this morning so I had very little time.  I did 20mins stepper followed by 20mins X-Trainer.

I didn’t get any walks done today while on my breaks at work.

This evening I wasn’t able to get to the gym until after 6pm so it was a quick session of the stepper, x-trainer and bike, 20mins on each.

Finished with 20 leg raises followed by 1 leg raised ab crunch, 20 with 1 leg raised and then switch; 10 seconds rest and repeated 4 times. I then did a variety of abs crunches.

30mins swim to finish and then home for dinner.

Wednesday 19^th February

The gym opens at 6.30 on Wednesday.  So I was in there around that time.  I got 30mins done on the X-Trainer, 20mins on the Stepper and 25mins on the bike.  

Then into the pool for 30mins swim.

I got my walk done on each of my breaks today, I do a lap around the block on my two 15mins break and twice on my half hour lunch, it’s a 0.75mile route.

After work I had intended to hit the road for a run, but decided against it and headed to the gym.  I did my regular session of the X-Trainer for 45mins.  Next up it was the stepper for 20mins.  Then on the bike for 25mins.

I finished with core and ab work. It was the same as on Sunday. I did the plank and push ups.  I followed this with leg raises and ab crunches.  I then did a variety of ab crunches.

Finished in the gym around 8pm and then headed down to the pool.  As it was Wednesday it was width swimming from 8pm.  I much prefer swimming the full length, I find the shorter distance a bit boring, and so I only did about 10mins and then headed home.

Thursday 20^th February

Went for an early morning 10k run with John and Anne.  We started and finished at Active Ennis Leisure Centre.  Then down to the pool for 30mins swim and I’m ready for work.

I completed my regular walks on my breaks at work.

In the evening I did my regular session of the X-Trainer for 45mins.  Next up it was the stepper for 20mins.  Then on the bike for 25mins.

I finished with core and ab work. I did the plank and push ups.  I followed this with ab crunches with leg raised.  I then did a variety of ab crunches.

Finished with 30mins swim.

Friday 21^st February

I got to the gym just before 7am.  I was the first customer in the gym which was a bit weird, as there is normally a few there before me.  First up was 30mins on the X-Trainer, 20mins on the Stepper and 25mins on the bike.  Then into the pool for 30mins swim.

I again got my regular walks on my breaks at work completed.

After work I headed for the gym again.  This evening I did the same as normal. 30mins on the X-Trainer, 20mins on the Stepper and 25mins on the Bike.