Monday:
Week 2 of Body Flow! With my long training runs on Sundays for the next several months leading up to the marathon Mondays are my chill days. Having a class like Body Flow helps my sore muscles gear up for my training week and it allows me time to relax after a busy work day. One of the things I enjoy most is the variety of different stretches and exercises.
Tuesday:
I was able to get to the gym early and get my run in. My training plan called for a 5 mile run. Even though the weather outside was decent I still felt more comfortable running inside on a treadmill. When I arrived at the club the cardio area was hopping. Sometimes seeing lots of other people working hard motivates me to keep going. That was the case today.
After the run I headed down to the weight room to meet up with my trainer, Mike. He had another solid weight training workout planed for me. This was my last week following the same routine. Next week it will be a totally different workout and then we’ll cycle back in a month and hopefully I should make substantial gains in the weight I can lift.
Wednesday:
I met a number of people by the Alliant Energy Center for one of my weekly group runs. It was nice to be outside for the 5 mile run. We ran down the Lakeside Bike path toward the Monona Terrace into the Willy Street Neighborhood and back.
Thursday:
This is my second off day off. Although I was technically “off” from my training I met my friend Kevin at the club to play racquetball. It was lots of fun and I know I burned some calories because at the end of our three games I was drenched in sweat.
Friday:
I have a graduate class commitment every other Thursday so Mike and I switch my second workout of the week to Fridays on these weeks. I also have a 6 mile run scheduled for every Friday. I really look forward to these workouts with Mike because I never know what he is going to throw at me but regardless of what it is I always get a great workout.
This particular workout was very challenging. We started with some combination boxing drills with Mike holding the pads. I’m still struggling with my footwork and squats. It’s frustrating how tried I get so quickly!! After this we rotated to the dueling ropes. I did several different movements on these ropes and then it was back to the punching. This time Mike added in knee drives. For this activity I have to put my hands on his shoulders and drive my knee like I was trying to punch him in the gut. He had me alternate these around 10 times on each leg.
A second exercise that Mike added was sandbag throws. For this activity I had to through a 15 pound sandbag as hard as I could over my shoulder and run to it. When I arrived at the sandbag I had to drop down and do 5 push-ups and then repeat. I did this in a huge square and then it was back to punching and knee drives. I was so beat after the workout that I decided to take off the 6 mile run in order to save my legs for my big run on Sunday.
Saturday:
I had intentions of trying out a Pilates class Saturday morning but decided to sleep in. Although I enjoy the Yoga for Athletes class at the Wellness Center I wanted to give a couple different flexibility classes a try before I totally settle on something.
Even though I slept in and missed class eventually I got up and met my friend Ty at the club for a 4 mile run. We choose to go outside. It was a great sunny February day in Wisconsin!
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