My Dog-Gone Fitness Blog

As I have written I’m gradually easing back into running after physical therapy for my ankle. Went for 5 min walk/5 min run intervals during my dinner break. My asthma kicked in so I didn’t feel real strong, but my ankle is doing pretty well. And I’m proud to say I took time to stretch [...]

I graduated from physical therapy right before I left for my buisness trip. Today was the first time I could get on the one working treadmill they have in the fitness room. I have a habit of pushing myself too hard, too fast. The therapist suggested starting with 5 min intervals of walking and [...]

Couldn’t get on the treadmill again so did the eliptical machine again.
Workout:

Type: General Cardio
Date: 03/28/2009
Time: 06:00:00
Total Time: 00:30:00.00
Calories: 273

I have not been able to get use to the time change in Phoenix so it hasn’t been hard to get myself early to exercise before my days activities.
Workout:

Type: General Cardio
Date: 03/27/2009
Time: 06:00:00
Total Time: 00:30:00.00
Calories: 273

So I’m determined to continue exercising while I’m away. I’m not impressed with the equipment in the fitness room, especially for a high level hotel. It’s worn out and only one of the two treadmills is working. I was given the clear to start running but the one treadmill was taken so I did the [...]

Did my stability ball work out this morning. I leave for a buisness trip today and am hoping that I can continue working out this week.
Workout:

Type: Strength Training
Date: 03/24/2009
Time: 07:15:00
Total Time: 00:30:00.00
Calories: 220

Went to yoga class today at Y. My experience with Pilates is more limited but I must say that I enjoy Yoga better. I feel more relaxed and stretched out yet I still feel like I got a work out.
Workout:

Type: Flexibility
Date: 03/22/2009
Time: 10:15:00
Total Time: 1:15:00.00
Calories: 244

I’m suppose to be trying out more exercise with my ankle. I went for a walk this afternoon with my 2 year old in the backpack - approximately 30 pounds(she’s little). So far, so good.
Workout:

Type: Walk
Date: 03/22/2009
Time: 02:30:00
Total Time: 00:20:00.00
Calories: 156
Distance: 1.25 miles
Average Pace: 16:00/mile

Went to class at the Y that was titled “Yogalates” I went to this class a few weeks ago it seemed like all yoga to me. This time it was all Pilates. The instructor was the same person who taught the Pilates class I went to a few weeks ago. She is tough!!
Workout:

Type: Strength Training
Date: [...]

So the physical therapist has given me the green light to try to do more exercise and see how my ankle does. Went for a easy to moderate bike ride with the video bikes at the YMCA.
Workout:

Type: Cycle
Date: 03/20/2009
Time: 10:30:00
Total Time: 00:30:00.00
Calories: 313
Distance: 6 miles
Average Speed: 12 mph