Today was a really rainy day in my neck o' the woods. Luckily I don't mind the rain. And even if I did, it wouldn't matter because I don't have a back up plan for my training runs. So into the dark and rainy morning I went and 8.42 miles later I sloshed back …
Tag: exercise
Don’t be a Whener
A what?? I'll start my diet when the weekend is over. I'll get back to exercise class when the kids are back in school. I'll go for a walk when my friend is available. I'll start to run or exercise when I lose weight. You know, a whener. I wonder if one of the reasons …
5 Mistakes Marathoners Make
I was listening to a Runner's World podcast on my very long run the other day. I actually listened to 3 of them over the course of 2 hours and 47 minutes so you can imagine how excited I am to open my Sprint bill. However, I digress. One podcast had the royalty of runners, …
One Mile at a Time
Monday started my 9th week of training and I'll be honest, I was a bit tired from the trail race last Sunday. Overall I felt good but my calves were talking to me a bit on Tuesday when I went out on my run. A reminder of the 2 mile uphill grind from the race …
Project Brad – June Update
Here's a Project Brad Update. Brad and I went shopping over the weekend. There was a sale at the Men's Wearhouse and he needed some new dress shirts for work. Brad's old school and still wears a suit and tie to work every day. It's one of the things I love about him. But let's …
Workin’ Out Wednesday
Our April Challenge is almost over. I have gotten great feedback on the challenge and am happy that it's pushing you or motivating you or providing an extra little something. Whatever your motivation, thank you for participating. Workout - Do the following exercises 3 times through. Jumping Jacks (45 seconds) Standing Side Leg Lift (30 seconds each …
Ladder Up and a Bonus
Today you'll complete the Ladder Workout (and take advantage of the optional part of the Ladder) then tackle the Core Finisher. Climb the Ladder Workout – Do 1 rep of each exercise. Then do 2 reps of each exercise. Then do 3 of each, 4 of each, climbing the ladder to 10 reps of each …
Legs, Legs, and Core
"Don't count the days. Make the days count" ~ Muhammad Ali Here’s your Challenge Workout for today: Pistol Squat (15 repetitions each leg) Single Leg Lunge with Knee Up (20 repetitions each leg) Triangle (30 seconds each side) Flutter Abs (30 seconds) Tuck and Reach (20 repetitions each leg) Do this workout 2 times through. …
NO Excuses Workout
Hello from Reno! The biggest little town in the world. The last workout of the week is a blast from the past. It's my 12 Minute "No Excuses" Workout. It's great to do on a vacation or in your living room if you're strapped for time. Me? I'm going to run through it at the …
TGIT
Today's workout is one round only but we've added some complex components. Let me know how the Get Ups work for you, I'm curious to hear what you think about this one. It is, without being too vulgar, a beyotch of an exercise but it will give you a clear idea as to where you …
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