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45min Bootcamp & Starting Speed Work!
We had a rough morning this morning. Everyone seemed to wake up on the wrong side of the bed. We ate some quick breakfast and headed to my parents house to hang out by the pool. It was just what we all needed. The result. A double nap and happier children. I was able to sneak in a workout before the storm came in. I went back and forth between a 45min or 60min Bike Bootcamp. I went with a 45min Bootcamp, it is the perfect amount of time. The Peloton class I did this time I loved. The music was great! I felt so good after that I decided…
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Running for Beginners – Week 2 Day 2
First Post & Sign Up HERE Today’s Workout: Week 2 Day 2 – EMOM EMOM Start a Timer (There are many free apps you can download, HERE is the one I use. I use the free version) Complete minute 1 Exercise, then rest until the minute is over. At minute 2, complete minute 2 exercise and then rest until the minute is over. Repeat the same until all five exercises are complete. Repeat the entire workout five times for a 25 minute workout. **You will notice this workout is the same as last week, the difference is the amount of reps each minute. That is the built in progressive overload…
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Running for Beginners – Week 2 Day 1
First Post & Sign Up HERE Weekly Schedule: Today’s Workout: Week 2 Day 1 – Running! **This training plan includes a running portion, as well as, a lifting portion. Both sections will increase as the training plan progresses. The Run/Walk intervals will change overtime to increase running intervals. The lifting workouts will have a progressive overload to help progress with strength. The EMOM workouts will remain close and consistent, with small changes to track progress. If you have any questions or want a more customized workout plan (for Free), e-mail us at RunLiftBalance(at)gmail.com. All Running for Beginners – Free Training Plan Posts HERE Full 8 Week Training Plan with Lifting…
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Memorial 5k Race!
Memorial 5k Race! Remembering 9/11. The day started off great. I did a local 5k that benefited the fire department in town and was also a 9/11 memorial run. They did an amazing job with all the small details. Played audio and read statements. It was a great event! The race itself was a lot of fun. We ran as a group, which is always a good time. We averaged around 11min miles, which surprisingly felt pretty easy. My heart rate stayed pretty low and it was a very conversational pace. It was an encouraging race, and made me trust my training! I decided to call it a day at…
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Five Miles. Check!
Three Miles! Check! I went out on the treadmill around 8am. It was already hot and muggy at that hour. Starting to think this weather will never break. But to be honest I don’t mind it much. I just keep reminding myself that my paces will be slower but the work is still important. I kept things short and slow this morning because I didn’t want to be sore or tired tomorrow. Depending on how the 5k goes tomorrow and how I’m feeling I might add an evening run to add some mileage. I’m also thinking I might just forgo the long run this week. My body has been tired…
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Running for Beginners – Week 1 Day 6
First Post & Sign Up HERE Today’s Workout: Week 1 Day 6 – Long Walk! (Next workout will be Week 2 Day 1) **This training plan includes a running portion, as well as, a lifting portion. Both sections will increase as the training plan progresses. The Run/Walk intervals will change overtime to increase running intervals. The lifting workouts will have a progressive overload to help progress with strength. The EMOM workouts will remain close and consistent, with small changes to track progress. If you have any questions or want a more customized workout plan (for Free), e-mail us at RunLiftBalance(at)gmail.com. All Running for Beginners – Free Training Plan…
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Five Hard Morning Miles
Wow! That was hard. I left at around 7am, which is when sunrise is here. The first mile had a nice breeze and it was mid-70s. Felt really good since I’ve been running in the mid-90s lately. Well, when the sun came up the breeze stopped and it felt super muggy and humid out. I sweat a lot. I struggled for most of the run. It was a run/walk. I did keep all walk breaks under 30sec. I ran 3.2 outside on the roads and came back to the house and did the last 1.8 on the treadmill with a fan. It was a struggle but I’m glad I got…
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Running for Beginners – Week 1 Day 5
First Post & Sign Up HERE Today’s Workout: Week 1 Day 5 – Running! **This training plan includes a running portion, as well as, a lifting portion. Both sections will increase as the training plan progresses. The Run/Walk intervals will change overtime to increase running intervals. The lifting workouts will have a progressive overload to help progress with strength. The EMOM workouts will remain close and consistent, with small changes to track progress. If you have any questions or want a more customized workout plan (for Free), e-mail us at RunLiftBalance(at)gmail.com. All Running for Beginners – Free Training Plan Posts HERE Full 8 Week Training Plan with Lifting for Beginners…
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Unexpected Day Off
Welp. It ended up being an off day. Not what I wanted, but that’s how the day played out. The kids were up early so I couldn’t do a morning run, and then it was thunderstorms when I had an open window. Our treadmill is in the garage so I didn’t think it would be safe to run on during the thunder and lighting. The storms were expected to last until 9pm. I’m bummed. I really wanted to get a run in today. Not sure how I’m going to change up the training plan for the rest of the week. I have a 5k race on Sunday, I think we…
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Bike Bootcamp & Core!
We all got a full night sleep in our house last night. Finally!!! I feel like a new person! Spent the morning at the NASA Space Center. They have a fun play area for the kids to run around. Wore them out enough for a double nap on the way home! Win! We spent the afternoon playing at my parents house and rushed home before the storm. Decided on a 45min Bike Bootcamp Peloton class followed by 5min Core for Runners. It was a perfect combination. My core is definitely getting stronger and I can tell it’s really helping my running! I changed over to heavier weights today. Baby steps…
