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The Strong Legs Project

January 15, 2016
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Happy Friday yall!!

Friday Fitness (1)

How was your week? My week was a bit nutty. Remember the post when I bared my soul about not being sure if I was in the right place at the right time? That may be changing soon! I don’t have much details but I have a really good feeling about it so send me all your good vibes!!IMG_6354

It’s finally time for Friday Fitness!!

Last week I mentioned that would be running 8 miles for Glass Slipper Challenge training over the weekend. I ended up running 10! Considering that my longest run post marathon was 5 miles I was extremely surprised to not only run 10, but run 10 strong miles in one of my fastest times since pre marathon training.

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Ten solid miles for #gsc training!! Longest run since the #tcsnycmarathon my legs felt great and I think all the lifting is really helping my running! Also perfect for the #selfcarechallenge16 Day 9: Workout 💪💪 #nikeplus #princesshalf #princess10k #glassslipperchallenge #teamrundisney #gsc #rundisney

A post shared by Nellie 🏃🏾‍♀️BrooklynActiveMama (@glamnellie) on Jan 9, 2016 at 11:15am PST

I realized that all of my intense 30 minute strength training sessions must be working! I have been consistently squatting and lunging with barbells for a while now and I really think it’s making all the difference.IMG_6358

Did I mention I did all 10 miles on the treadmill? Yeah. It wasn’t so bad though! I had a rockin playlist and as much time as I needed.

Week in Fitness

  • Monday was another strong weight lifting session–I was sore from the ten miler but I was determined to lift all the things.

  • Tuesday I couldn’t do anything because I had to leave early to take my eldest to the doctor.

  • Wednesday 3 miles (feeling great again!)

  • Thursday I attended a SoulCycle event that rocked my socks off! More on that next week!!

The Strong Legs ProjectIMG_6357

I think one of the things that I can improve in my marathon training was the fact that I had so little time to train so I spent ALL my time running. This time around I spend at least one or two days on what’s lovingly call the strong legs project. I am so determined to improve my running from the inside out.

A sample of my 30 minute workout:

  • 10 minute cardio warmup (elliptical, treadmill etc)
  • 20 squats with 30lb barbell
  • 15 lunges each side with 10 pound Dumbbells (can curl simultaneously or hold at sides)
  • 20 Plié squats with 20lb Dumbells
  • 15 dead lifts with 30lb barbell
  • One minute jumping jacks
  • Repeat twice

This has my legs shaking like crazy by the end! The goal is to have super strong legs to get me through these miles!

Wins of the week

  • Felt really strong in my running
  • Moved up to 30 lb barbell for squats and deadlifts
  • Diversified my workouts

How was your fitness and health week? What are YOUR wins of the week?

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Mommy. Fitness Addict. Socialite.
Schnelle "Nellie" Acevedo is a busy Brooklyn mom of three -- 2 boys aged 7 and 9 and a newborn baby girl. Brooklyn Active Mama is a body positive community that focuses on demonstrating to all women that you can always find time for fitness. In addition to fitness content, Nellie shares her parenting stories, NYC tales and travel adventures. A hopeless running addict, Nellie has completed 16 Half Marathons and two Full New York City Marathons in 2015 & 2016. Nellie left Corporate America in 2016 to become an Entrepreneur and create her own startup Social Media Management Agency, BAM Digital Media LLC. You can find Nellie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Periscope, Snapchat & Google Plus. -->Facebook Group!<-- Join The Women Prioritizing Fitness Facebook Group for fitness tips, tricks and motivation!
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Friday Fitness Check-in

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Allie
January 15, 2016 at 5:54 am
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Strength training will not only improve your running efficiency but will keep you injury free!! Great job and 30 pounds? You GO!!!
Have a great weekend my friend!
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Janine Huldie
January 15, 2016 at 6:54 am
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Sounds like a great weekend and week of working out and also psyched to hear all about the big change that might be coming about. Wishing you tons of luck and sending all good vibes your way now!! 🙂
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kita
January 15, 2016 at 8:20 am
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You had a great week! I am drinking more water does that count for fitness. Like way more than I was. My win for the week….hmmm when my clients say nice things because sometimes I don’t have enough confidence in me
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Aliah
January 15, 2016 at 9:45 am
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So glad to hear that good news is forthcoming! ((hugs)) Your 30 minute workout seems intense. You know I copied and pasted it so I can try it!
I started a new gym and so far, I am loving it. Friendly folks, killer workouts, and I feel better about myself. I am tracking diligently in MyFitnessPal and having a “Dry January”. Wins: No alcohol the past 15 days and better self-confidence.
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Britt
January 15, 2016 at 1:53 pm
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Sending you good vibes Nellie!! I often feel like I’ve got good ideas but the timing is not right or things just have not coincided. Excited to hear what is coming your way!
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Terri
January 15, 2016 at 4:33 pm
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Other than teaching 5 zumba classes yesterday, my fitness week was a bust. But you are certainly inspiring. Keep up the good work!
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    Nellie
    January 18, 2016 at 11:32 am
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    oh my gosh girl you are amazing!!!

Leslie
January 18, 2016 at 3:26 pm
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My legs hurt just looking at that program…so must be a good one! And I love that selfie. You look so happy! Congrats on the great time, too! (and just because I can, here are some more exclamation marks!!!!!!!) 😀
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Tamara
January 20, 2016 at 5:25 pm
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Now that I’m on week three of regular exercise, it feels like a whole new me! My food habits did change for the better, but then stress happened, and now I’m making my way back.
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