August 18 stats

Baby Boot Camp does deliver:

Weight: 155 lbs.
Measurements: 35" - 32" - 41"

Postpartum Recovery Challenge

I've been doing baby boot camp pretty regularly, and this week, attended all 5 weekdays. I can see and feel improvement. Proof:

7/31 Measurements: 158 lbs., 37"-33"-41.5"

8/7 Measurements: 158 lbs., 36.5"-32"-41"

21 weeks today. The great news about 21 weeks is that I'm more than halfway through this pregnancy (I've never counted down so meticulously before). Workouts are starting to tire me out, although they are good for my mental health. I try to swim three days a week, but I'm only swimming for about 30 minutes, covering 1000 yards or so. I still try for boot camp two days per week, but I skip the extra cardio and the challenges.

Showers are predicted for Tuesday and Thursday this week. That means I may miss one or both boot camp sessions. Suggested replacement workout is as follows:

• Wall sit
• 20 lunges
• 20 tricep dips
• 20 push-ups
• side and center plank

Repeat 3-4 times, alternating lunge variety. Stretch after.

Training Schedule, Jan 11-17

Running is no longer fun while pregnant, although some of my friends continue to do so. I'm almost as fast walking as I am running, so I think it's time to convert to all low-impact. Swimming and cycling times are still good and competitive. I will focus on running again when I do not have this extra weight and blood volume.

Monday & Wednesday: Swim-cycle brick workout
Tuesday & Saturday: Baby Boot Camp
Thursday & Sunday: Stroller walks
I may hike on Friday with East Bay Moms at Strawberry Canyon

Workouts for the Week of Jan 4

Last week didn't go so well. I blame the lack of childcare and two days of "holiday." This week should be better, but I am feeling a lot of strain on the ligaments in my lower abdomen, so I will stick to more low-impact. Also, since it's the second trimester, let's keep everything to 60 minutes or less.

Mon: Swim 35, Bike 25 [Done: 1000 yards and 9 miles]
Tue: Strength & run [Done: boot camp, 55 minutes]
Wed: Swim 15, Bike 45 [Done: 1400 yards in 45 minutes]
Thu: Walk 60 [Done: Lake Merritt, 3 miles, with Lisa]
Fri: Swim 60 [Cycling for 30 minutes, 10.75 miles]
Sat: Strength & run [Done: boot camp, 75 minutes]

Workouts for the Week of Dec 28

Do one or two of these per day, as weather allows, hopefully taking time off at week-end:

Strength train [DONE]
Run/walk 3 miles [DONE]
Bike 45 minutes [DONE]
Strength train
Swim 20 minutes [DONE]
Run/walk 2.5 miles [DONE]
Run/walk 3 miles [DONE - Lake Merritt walk/jog]
Swim 30 minutes
Run/walk 3 miles [Walked approx. 2 miles]

If yesterday was a training day for endurance, today will be a training day for either strength or speed. In an effort to make sure that I can actually finish the triathalon on September 26, I ran to Baby Boot Camp yesterday (with both girls in the stroller), completed the 55 minute class, and walked home (with both girls in the stroller).

• 2.5 mile run with 89 lb. load - 27 minutes
• Baby Boot Camp - 55 minutes
• 2.5 mile walk with 89 lb. load - 47 minutes

Total time = 129 minutes.

Today is Cheryl's day to teach a Level II class; this should include short distances of running (less than 1 mile), which is a perfect time to train for speed.