Today was better all around. My hip felt better while running today, I made a better, more substantial lunch, and I finally bought a better pair of better winter boots. (Post about my boots coming tonight! 
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Workout
My workout at the gym was much better than expected. The other night, after leaving the gym pissed off upset about my injuries, I wasn’t sure what to expect this morning. I started out on a slow jog on the treadmill to “test” out my hip and knee. Before I knew it, I was chugging right along– pretty much pain-free. I ended up running 3.25 miles in 31:00 minutes. I would have kept running, but I didn’t want to over-do-it. Instead, I walked on the treadmill for another 24 minutes. I started by speed-walking at a minimal incline and then slowed down my pace as I increased the incline.
24-Minute Treadmill Workout
- 3 minutes: 4.7 (incline 1.0)
- 3 minutes: 4.5 (incline 1.5)
- 3 minutes: 4.3 (incline 2.0)
- 3 minutes: 4.2 (incline 2.5)
- 3 minutes: 4.1 (incline 3.0)
- 3 minutes: 4.0 (incline 3.5)
- 3 minutes: 3.9 (incline 4.0)
- 3 minutes: 3.8 (incline 4.5)
Mid-Morning Snack
To refuel after my workout, I made myself a wheat grass smoothie of sorts.
In the mix:
- 1 scoop of Amazing Grass
- 1/3 water
- 1/3 iced coffee
- 1/3 vanilla soy milk
- Cinnamon to taste
Lunch
After yesterday’s disastrous lunch, I made an effort to pack one that would fill me up.
I started with a ham and jalapeno cheddar cheese sandwich on a whole wheat Arnold’s Sandwich Thin.
I also had some carrots sticks.
And Oikos Greek yogurt on the side.
An all around tasty and filling meal.
Try a New Sport for Free
Ever wanted to try snowshoeing or cross country skiing? On January 9, 2010, you can! Winter Trails 2010 is offering children and adults new to snow sports, the chance to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing for FREE. Check out the wintertrails.org for more info.
OpenSky 2.0
Open Sky recently launched their new website. To celebrate, they are running a sale around the new design. Use the coupon code REDESIGN to get 10% Off anything at OpenSky. This coupon will be good through the end of January.
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Congrats on a great workout and sounds like you really listened to and took care of your body!
I’m so glad you’re doing better! I was so sad to hear how discouraged you were about your injuries! I hope that you keep healing and getting stronger so you can enjoy your workouts without fear of pain!
So glad to hear that your run went better this morning! I need to work on getting some better winter boots myself– can’t wait to hear about the pair you bought!
Have a great day!
Love pepper jack cheese! Well . . .I love any cheese. But pepper jack is up there!
Those carrots looks so pretty in the picture!
Great treadmill workout — thanks for the idea. I’ve been using your strength training routines at the gym and really enjoy them, even though I have to use lighter weights than you recommend.
Hi Tina, I love your blog and respect so much your perspective on life. I have followed your blog for ages, but have been a bit of a lurker… I wanted to thank you for posting the link to Winter Trails! Snowshoeing is such a great workout, but it can be intimidating to get started. So, thank you!
Great lunch and workout! I love when days get better!
I’m surprised your hip doesn’t bother you when you speed walk. Our bodies are so strange huh. I will definitely be stealing your treadmill workout
Tina, you have to check out this video before you write about your boots tonight! It’s hilarious! : ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Perdkhekg
awesome, thanks for the discount code! so glad you were pain-free today…i had a knee issue running the other day, and i’m still pretty upset to have to take some days off.
can’t wait to see the boots tonight, i might be in the market for a new pair soon
so glad you had a better day! love the turkey sammie! I just had one the other day with my star ingreident — honey mustard! YUMMMM
Great treadmill workout! I love switching the pace and incline every few minutes
MMMM i love jalepeno cheese! And that treadmill workout actually looks like I might be able to do it without getting bored. I’ll have to try it.
So glad you were feeling better today! Injuries are the worst…I feel your pain!
Congrats on a successful run! That’s an awesome pace, glad your hip did better
Hooray for your hip not hurting!!! And your lunch looked protein-packed, very filling
I think Oikos greek yogurt and peanut butter are my main sources of protein.
Glad your hip didn’t hurt, injuries are so frustrating. I have a bad knee that acts up when I run too much or too fast. The jalepeno cheese looks good!
I’m glad your hip is feeling better! It is so frustrating to want to run only to be sidelined by pain. I’ve had hip issues in the past- so annoying! I’ve been doing yogadownload.com’s hip opening session (30 mins) here and there and it’s helped me a lot!
Snowshoeing is super fun and a GREAT workout! I JUST posted that I may do some snowshoeing tomorrow, as we’re (finally) getting some decent show here in Detroit!
Well done on the better workout and lunch! You must feel so much more satisfied now
It’s great when things work out 
Thanks for the incline workout. That will be a good change of pace. Its so bitter cold (teens, blowing snow and wind), but the indoor track is like 85 degrees. 2 miles killed me last night – so a treadmill it will be. I added on to the front and back of it to make it an even 30 minutes. Thanks again – and thanks as always for the blog!
That sounds like an awesome workout. Next time Im on a treadmill Im gonna try it.
Lover speed walking! Great lunch-
Glad to hear your run went well; I guess you never can tell how your body’s gonna treat you. Do you like the green yogurt plain? I just can’t do it!
Love pepper jack cheese as well! It is always stocked in our house, as we lot spicy stuff! I also need to try the Arnold’s wheat thins….everyone is raving about them!
I’m glad you’re feeling better
I don’t think I’m going to get the chance to try a new snow sport, despite how cold Florida has gotten. The only snow “sport” i ever tried was sledding . . . on the college dining hall lunch trays!
Ysy for no hip/knee pain! Very smart for not pushing it. Sounds like an awesome cardio workout though
nice run!! your sandiwch looks MUCH more filling and delicious too
thanks for the code for opensky!!
yay for better days! lunch looks good – hope it held you over well….
jalapeno cheese is delicious!!!!!!!! I’m eager to hear about these boots, I really need a new pair myself.
Can’t wait to see the boots!
I love that your workout isn’t super fast. I just wrote it down and will be trying it during my run tomorrow on the treadmill.
what a great idea winertrails is doing, thanks for sharing!