Weekly Workout Recap 3/22 - 29, 2015
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Are you keeping up with me? If you have, you will know that I made a semi race announcement and I also posted two challenges. You can read about them here. So, since I committed to these events I've got to get my butt in gear and I thought you might like to follow along.
Are you keeping up with me? If you have, you will know that I made a semi race announcement and I also posted two challenges. You can read about them here. So, since I committed to these events I've got to get my butt in gear and I thought you might like to follow along. For my duathlon
Since I was I was starting training on Monday I have hoped to get out on Sunday and get my regular walk in with Zj and the BGR Ladies at Arabia Mountain. Unfortunately, it was raining so that was not to be but I came with a plan for when Zj took her nap.
- Hooping 1/2 Hour
- I think Hula Hooping may not be taken as seriously as some other exercises because it is associated with childhood fun but please don't sleep on hooping. I grabbed my weighted hoop and got
to kcals rooted - Core Circuit 20 mins
- I've been using this core circuit for a while. Click to enlarge. It is pretty thorough, engaging upper and lower abdominals and not forgetting the back area. The Russian twists get me
everytime
Monday
Monday called for 20mins of run/walking which I completed with my running group. I'm still in the run/walk stage.
Tuesday
***Rest Day*** and I needed it. The weighted hooping and core circuit had caught up with me. I should have stretched, but I didn't.
***Rest Day*** and I needed it. The weighted hooping and core circuit had caught up with me. I should have stretched, but I didn't.
Wednesday
Called for 25 mins run/walk. I went four miles run/walk. Running more this time.
Called for 25 mins run/walk. I went four miles run/walk. Running more this time.
Thursday
60 min bike. I decided to try the Stone Mountain Trail, there is a spur behind my daughter's nursery. I figured I could drop her off and hop on the trail. How convenient and appealing! However the reality was the trail was littered with detours, a movie being filmed, construction and what have you. The trail runs through the city so it was a hectic. Not to mention I got a dog leaped at me with its teeth bared and barking. A ride that didn't even cover the distance I need which should have been an hour actually took 11/2. I was about to be bummed but I decided to just enjoy the ride. So I relaxed, took pics and called the nursery to say I was going to be late.
60 min bike. I decided to try the Stone Mountain Trail, there is a spur behind my daughter's nursery. I figured I could drop her off and hop on the trail. How convenient and appealing! However the reality was the trail was littered with detours, a movie being filmed, construction and what have you. The trail runs through the city so it was a hectic. Not to mention I got a dog leaped at me with its teeth bared and barking. A ride that didn't even cover the distance I need which should have been an hour actually took 11/2. I was about to be bummed but I decided to just enjoy the ride. So I relaxed, took pics and called the nursery to say I was going to be late.
Friday
20 min bike.Hubbs
20 min bike.
Saturday
I completed Friday's 20 mins bike by riding through the neighborhood for 30 mins. Above my knees hurt, but I made it over all the hills even though Iwanted and planned to walk a few of them. One BIG hill in particular the neighbors were out cutting their grass and watching me. It took everything in me to get over that hill, but I did. Now I can never walk over it again. lol
Sleep for me is choppy since having the baby so I don't get enough, but Saturday night I slept for six hours and forced myself to remain in bed within devices for another two. Good thing I did.
I completed Friday's 20 mins bike by riding through the neighborhood for 30 mins. Above my knees hurt, but I made it over all the hills even though I
Sleep for me is choppy since having the baby so I don't get enough, but Saturday night I slept for six hours and forced myself to remain in bed within devices for another two. Good thing I did.
Sunday
Lord Have Mercy, My first run/bike/run/day. After two straight days of consistent blog work around the clock I had planned to do my training in the morning but mother nature had other plans. It was 30 degrees outside when I awoke on Sunday. "No Ma'am", as Hubb's would say. So I had to wait until after a brunch I was attending to do my workout. Have I ever told you I am a morning person? The brunch was excellent and I think I was there for 4 or 5 hours. Luckily I had packed all of my clothes and gear to try and get the training done in a nearby Piedmont Park before having to pick Zj up from Aunt Gina. I asked Hubbs to put the bike in the back of the car since I was going to be out all day I didn't want it out on the rack of the car. He did and I was grateful, especially since he had just gotten off his third 12 hour shift in a row. When I got in the car he had put the bike in but on top of everything else that was in the car. Helmets, tricycle, saucer, blankets, stroller?!Hmmmm
After the brunch I checked in with Aunt Gina to make sure Zj hadn't completelyfried hallux
It was a beautiful day in the park with lots of people out enjoying the day. I take off running. It took me about 15 mins to walk/run a mile. I really could have run the whole way, but I was in my feelings. I got back to the car and trying to get the bike untangled from everything it was in there with was dramatic. Finally, I get it out and head out for the hour long ride. After about 10 mins my butt was hurting. At the halfway point I had to slowly get off the bike and stretch my Maximus. OMG!! The pain. The thought of riding back was daunting. At least it wasn't uphill like the first part. I arrived back at the car after riding over a long sloping hill. Now I understand why the run/bike/run needs so much combo practice. After I hitched the bike to the car and tried to start running again, I felt out of sorts. Kind of like when you twirl around and get dizzy, but dizzy is the hips. Weird, I know. I was only able to run for short periods before I felt I needed to stop. I got through it nevertheless and immediately headed off to get my toddler. She had been with Auntie for almost eight hours.
I was supposed to do some much needed restorative yoga when I got home, but I needed to put the toddler to bed and then I fell asleep in the soak.
What Is Clear:
So that is how my workouts went this week. What types of exercise did you complete this week?
This post is also shared in the #Workout Wednesday Link Up, Wellness Wednesday and Wild Workout Wednesday.
Lord Have Mercy, My first run/bike/run/day. After two straight days of consistent blog work around the clock I had planned to do my training in the morning but mother nature had other plans. It was 30 degrees outside when I awoke on Sunday. "No Ma'am", as Hubb's would say. So I had to wait until after a brunch I was attending to do my workout. Have I ever told you I am a morning person? The brunch was excellent and I think I was there for 4 or 5 hours. Luckily I had packed all of my clothes and gear to try and get the training done in a nearby Piedmont Park before having to pick Zj up from Aunt Gina. I asked Hubbs to put the bike in the back of the car since I was going to be out all day I didn't want it out on the rack of the car. He did and I was grateful, especially since he had just gotten off his third 12 hour shift in a row. When I got in the car he had put the bike in but on top of everything else that was in the car. Helmets, tricycle, saucer, blankets, stroller?!
After the brunch I checked in with Aunt Gina to make sure Zj hadn't completely
It was a beautiful day in the park with lots of people out enjoying the day. I take off running. It took me about 15 mins to walk/run a mile. I really could have run the whole way, but I was in my feelings. I got back to the car and trying to get the bike untangled from everything it was in there with was dramatic. Finally, I get it out and head out for the hour long ride. After about 10 mins my butt was hurting. At the halfway point I had to slowly get off the bike and stretch my Maximus. OMG!! The pain. The thought of riding back was daunting. At least it wasn't uphill like the first part. I arrived back at the car after riding over a long sloping hill. Now I understand why the run/bike/run needs so much combo practice. After I hitched the bike to the car and tried to start running again, I felt out of sorts. Kind of like when you twirl around and get dizzy, but dizzy is the hips. Weird, I know. I was only able to run for short periods before I felt I needed to stop. I got through it nevertheless and immediately headed off to get my toddler. She had been with Auntie for almost eight hours.
I was supposed to do some much needed restorative yoga when I got home, but I needed to put the toddler to bed and then I fell asleep in the soak.
What Is Clear:
- I need
cycle - Never, I say, never, wear your pretty bra running. This large and heavy bust wrangled that pretty bra till it took a couple of chunks off my body. The initial sting when getting in the tub was scream worthy.
- Additionally, something needs to be done to create a harmonious relationship between my lady parts and that bike seat or I'm not going to make.
Overall, I'm pleased with my efforts and determination to get it in despite the ibprohen
So that is how my workouts went this week. What types of exercise did you complete this week?
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This post is also shared in the #Workout Wednesday Link Up, Wellness Wednesday and Wild Workout Wednesday.
