Happy Friday yall!!
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!!
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.
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.
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
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Monday was another strong weight lifting session–I was sore from the ten miler but I was determined to lift all the things.
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Tuesday I couldn’t do anything because I had to leave early to take my eldest to the doctor.
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Wednesday 3 miles (feeling great again!)
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Thursday I attended a SoulCycle event that rocked my socks off! More on that next week!!
The Strong Legs Project
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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oh my gosh girl you are amazing!!!
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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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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