C2W1D6 20 MAS May 26

Great workout today. I won't be using the 1 lb hand weights for a while. My upper back was very sore for about 3 days after using them on Monday, so I'm just going to do cardio for now.

I'm trying to push my speeds, this is what I did today, per minute:
1-2 - 3.0 mph
3 - 3.5
4 - 4.4
5 - 4.9
6- 5.4
7 - 3.5
8 - 4.4
9 - 4.9
10 - 5.4
11 - 3.5
12 - 4.3
13 - 4.8
14 - 5.3
15 - 3.5
15 - 4.3
16 - 4.8
17 - 5.3
18 - 6.1
19 - 3.0 + 2 mins extra cool down

Abs: 10 back extension, 30 crunches x 4 sets, 10 stomach vacuums

I felt wonderful after this w/o. Not too tired and full of energy. I'm loving the back extensions and I'm getting stronger after only about 4 sessions of these added to my routine. There is a sore sort of pinched feeling in my right buttock, only occasionally, somewhat reminiscent of how it felt during the lumbar disk episode last summer. I'll be monitoring it & will ask the trainer when I see her Tues if the v bends could be aggravating that disk. I don't ever want to go through THAT again. I'll be learning how to safely use the Smith machine, kewl, cause sometimes my hands get very sore with holding heavy weights for my squats. I've got a pesky history of carpal tunnel (had the surgery) and tendonitis. Hopefully the Smith machine will be ok for my back.