? for "Catheites" who are runners

[cocob1]

I have been doing Cathe for a year and a half, (Firm, WHFN, TLP's, before Cathe and I used to dance in my 30's). I only ran 3 miles 3x a week before my son was born and did the old Firm workouts.
When I tried to run after DS was born I would get injured from doing to much to soon. Anyway, DS is 9 now. I slowly started running again this past April and now I can easily run 4+ miles.
I have been slowly increasing my time rather than milage so I run once a week for an hour (5 to 7 miles )once a week 3 miles fast, and a 4 miles run one minute slow, one minute fast and one minute walk.
Then I altenate run days with Cathe days. One Imax 2 or 3; an Upper Body, a Lower Body; and one Circut Type workout. ( I own the Blast, Intensity and Gym Styles series)and throw in Ab Hits or Core Max and or Stretch Max when I have time.
I take one day a week off.
What do you think of my rotation? Should I run more? Should I break down my rotations to follow Cathe's monthly rotations so I have more variety and just run when she has cardio listed?
I am soon to be 53 and I'm only 5'3 1/2 inches tall and I still weigh 150 lbs. I try to eat clean but I can't get myself back to 140 lbs which I weighed before DS was born.
I look like a Farm Wife. Fit but heavy and I hate it.
I would love to get any advice from Running Cathe Fans.
Thanks so much,
Colleen
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[saia11]

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Hi Colleen,
You rotation sounds like it's spot on and pretty challenging. However, if you've been doing this same rotation for quite some time you might want to consider changing up the routine. Varying the time and length of your 4 mile interval run, adding in a day of running, adding a hill run rather than the 3 mile fast run. Or you might want to try doing different weights than you have been doing. Sounds like you may have hit a plateau and your system needs a little "shocking."
Also, you say you try to eat clean, but eating clean is such a huge part of overall results so really examine everything that you put into your mouth during the day and try to see where your weak spots are. Especially important when you are aiming to get off those last few pounds.
In addition, are you getting in enough water and enough sleep? Both are such vital parts of achieving the goals that you have set.
Finally, you call yourself "fit, but fat" remember that half of that is FIT!:7 Think of everything that you have accomplished for your body and mind so far. All the VERY hard work that has gone into this success and be proud of it. It's better than unhealthy and fat;-)
I would also love to extend an invitation to you on our runner's (Cheetah) check-in on the Check-in's and Challenges forum. We're there for encouragment, support, and advice and we'd love to have you
Mattea

 

[cocob1]

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Mattea,
Thanks so much for your reply.
I love combining Cathe workouts with running because I get my "nature time" as well as a workout. I've found that I need to be outside a few times a week in order to combat seasonal affective disorder. Things are fine until November comes around and then I don't get out of a slump until May. I run even in the cold Minnesota winter unless the windchills are below 0.
I can see my next struggle will be really keeping track of my calories but I will do it.
I also need to up my water and sleep.
I took a peek at your web page. You look wonderful! How was it going on the Cathe road trip? What a treat.
Bye for now.
Colleen
I would love to join in on the Cheetah check in.

 

[Mckmain]

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Mattea gave you great advice Colleen...can't wait to see you in the Cheetah check-in....I run in most any weather, but I live in Northern Cal so we don't have real cold like you. But I'll tell you one thing, it has been WAY hot lately.......Carole