This morning started off wonderfully! After almost nine hours of sleep I popped up bright and alert. Equinox was calling my name as was a make shift interval workout!

The ADD Workout

10 mins on elliptical: 5 elevation, 5 resistance, goal to keep it above 180 steps per minute

10 mins on stairclimber: level 9 focusing on not holding the rails and engaging my core

15 mins incline walking: 3.8 mph, incline 10

5 mins running at 6.2 FINALLY! It felt a bit awkward and I was scared the entire time but it was a great sign!

60 pushups I did 20 pushups and then one minute of plank 3 times

3 minutes planks

5 minutes stretching

By the end of this workout I was a hot sweaty mess! It felt AMAZING to run on the treadmill after 17 days of not running thanks to the ATV accident and my back injury.

Over the past week, I have been receiving treatment at Westside Spine and Sports Medicine.

Westside Spine and Sports Medicine is a comprehensive rehabilitation center specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, located on 3rd floor, 244 west 54th Street, West Side of Manhattan, New York .

During my three treatments I have received massage, heat and cold therapy, and electrical stimulation. Based on my daily pain, it seems like they have been working quite well. When we started my pain throughout the day during common activities was around a 7 on a scale of 1-10. Now, the pain is around a 3-4 and that is only after a long period of walking or running.

Unfortunately, I waited a week after my injury to see a doctor as I thought I had only bruised my back. If I had gone earlier my treatment could have started immediately. Lesson learned: upon injury, try and see a medical professional within 24 hours.

After my running success, I was sad that the rest of my Monday would be spent doing consumer research in New Jersey. Don’t get me wrong, I love consumer research but not on a Monday. Oh well. My day was spent on the other side of a two way mirror listening and watching people discuss their relationship with fragrances. It was very interesting and I’m already looking forward to Wednesday’s shop alongs.

Breakfast was eaten en route but consisted of my standard oats, fruit, and tea.

I was pleasantly surprised by the research facility’s healthy lunch options. They ordered Panera and included soup, salad, and sandwiches in the order. I went with a huge salad and a bowl of the garden vegetable soup with pesto. This was filling and kept me warm since our room was freezing all day!

We didn’t get back into the city until after 7:30pm! It was definitely one of those days. I walked five blocks to a salad place for dinner only to realize I forgot my wallet at home. *sigh* After that fiasco, I decided to spend the evening watching Royal Pains and munching on All Bran and blueberries instead.

I’m really not sure why but I am loving this show.

Now, for some serious help needed. I am running the ING NYC Marathon in 131 days. It’s time to make a training schedule and get down to business. However, since this is my first marathon, I could use some help. Here are my goals:

1. Finish under 5 hours

2. Start training on July 5th

3. Complete at least 2 20 milers

4. Strictly adhere to my training schedule, at least from a weekly mileage stand point.

5. Use yoga, swimming, and spin as cross training while also maintaining my focus on core and muscle strength.

Anyone out there have any suggestions? This is a little overwhelming for a novice.

Have a great rest of your Monday and happy Tuesday! I’m already looking forward to the long weekend. Until then, here is a glance at this week’s workout schedule:

Tuesday: Run 1 mile at 6.2 pace, Body Conditioning class, PM yoga

Wednesday: AM spin PM yoga

Thursday: Run 1.5 miles at 6.2 pace, Cardio Sculpt PM yoga

Friday: noon spin and swim session

This is a tough schedule but we’ll see if I can do it!