Day 1

Well, yesterday was day 1 of my new training programs.  I did ChaLean Extreme (CLX) Burn Circuit 1 followed by three miles of jogging on the treadmill.

I think I'm going to need some heavier weights for CLX.  My heaviest weights I have now are only 10 pounds.  I would like to get up to 30 pounds though.  I'm going to look at a secondhand fitness store to see if I can get what I want.  I'll also be checking out Craigslist just in case.  I wasn't too sore this morning, but as the day wears on, I can definitely feel muscles that are sore.  I love that feeling!  I think this is just what I need.

As for the half marathon training, those three miles were definitely difficult right after CLX.  My legs were shaking, and I was pretty tired.  I did make it, but I went pretty slowly.

Today is a break from CLX already, but I need to do 2 miles for my half training.  I've decided that the days where I do 2 miles (Tuesdays, I think) are going to be intervals on the treadmill.  I don't really like the treadmill so much, but I don't mind doing intervals on it.  Plus, it's easier to do intervals on the machine rather than outside.

So, I guess I can say I'm off to a good start (despite having a sinus infection or something).  Hope things continue to go well and my body/the scale reflect these efforts!

Later...

(Oh, I forgot to add that my husband has signed me up as his "personal trainer" too.  I'm basically putting him on the same plan I'm on for ease's sake.  He did CLX last night too.)