11-30

I really liked the 35 minute run that we did today.  We had the chance to run at our own pace with partners that we choose.  Also, the freedom to choose our favorite route was really nice.  I think that we don't run through campus enough, so we ran past old dorms!

Looking forward to the last week!!

11-28

Today we did a fun partner relay.  We did 2 extra laps than we did the last time in our relay.  I noticed that even though we did more laps, it was easier to keep my pace the same throughout the run.
I focused on keeping my arms from crossing in front of my body, which I think helped with my form and kept me from unnecessarily using extra energy.

I cannot believe we only have a few more classes!  Craziness!  I'm going to miss everyone, but it sure will be nice to sleep in a little more.... :)

11-26

Today we did a 3.5 mile run!  It went really well, taking into account that everyone just came back from Thanksgiving Break!!  I did run once over break, but nothing long distance (just some sprints and stadiums).

I love chatting with a friend while running - somehow I think that it makes me push myself harder.  I was talking to Mark for the last leg of our run today, and when we ran up to the stairs I felt like I had just completed a really great workout!!  :)

11-19

I think I exercised the most in today's teaching day out of all the other teaching days.  Everyone did cardio!!  

What surprised me the most was how tired I was after Maddie's cardio workout.  I knew how much work jump roping was already, so I wasn't too surprised (even though it was difficult!!)

I hope to design a fitness plan for myself that includes cardio circuits when we do our "final project" at the end of the semester.

I have had a tendency to under estimate the benefits of doing quick, 20 to 30 minute workouts.  I never feel like its worth it to exercise for under 40 minutes. It feels a little illegitimate to me.  

Bonus Post!  I went to Bikram yoga this past weekend with Naz!  We had a great time - it was nice to stretch myself again to my full capacity.  I lost a little flexibility in my legs from being away from Bikram.  Hopefully I'll be able to go more often again.

11-16

I think the funnest part of today's class was learning about relays!
I kind of wish that I'd gotten involved in track in high school now.  The team work involved in relays seems like a lot of fun.

I did do track in middle school, but then we moved and I did color guard at my new school... oh well!

Naz and I are going to Bikram Yoga this weekend!  I've done it before, but it's been a while.  It's gonna kick my butt.

11-14

Today we did some great core workouts with Megan.  Most of them were pretty easy, but I think that I need to work on side planks! :P

The drills that Alyssa taught were pretty fun, but I don't think that I would do them on my own.

The proper running form was very informative - I had actually been googling that very topic this morning!  I need to learn forward more!!

I think that my arm technique lesson worked out well even though it was covered by Megan as well :P

11-12

Today we learned some great stretches from Naz and Marc.  The most exciting part of the day was the scavenger hunt!  I didn't even realize that I was exercising!  I was so happy looking around for stuff that I was just jogging happily along at a pretty rapid pace.

I really like running socially, and I feel like everyone is becoming such good friends in our class.  I've never really been grateful for that type of camaraderie before, mostly because I never really experience in the classroom.  

There's just something about suffering through runs up O-hill that brings people together.... :)

11-7

Yay tape workout!  I beat my tape/distance both times that we did the run today.

I implemented my knowledge of proper arm motion on the 2nd and 3rd runs to increase my speed with minimal effort. :)

Can't wait for the field loops on Friday! :)

11-5

Today we did a distance run by the park!

I felt pretty good taking into account that I have a soar throat now :P  I think that our group has gotten better at keeping up with one another.

I was trying out my arm placement technique that I'm going to teach about next week Wednesday and it does make you go faster more easily!!  Exciting :)

11-2

Yay Ohill run :P
The run was okay, but I ate breakfast this morning (well, more than I usually do) so running up large hills didn't agree with me.  

Also, running downhill is a little painful.  I feel like it place stress on my ribcage, and this is why I got so behind on the run today!  Is it because I tense up to much?