Monday:
I decided to play tennis today rather than go to body flow. I’m going to try and get back into competitive tennis this spring/summer. I need to get as many reps as possible playing with higher levels of competition. I’m definitely going to miss the flexibility training.
Tuesday:
Mike switched it up today and I completed my boxing workout. We focused on going through 12; 2 minute rounds. This is by far the toughest workout I’ve completed in a while. Here’s the a quick overview of some of the rounds:
-jumping rope
-sandbag throws- 25 pound sandbag over my head
- 4 punch combinations followed by a squat.
- rapid fire jabs on the punching bag
-all out assault squatting over a punch bag (punches, elbows, etc.)
-two punches, kicks, knees in a random order
-two punches followed by some juking/head bobbing- I struggled big time with this round. Just trying to coordinate my body with the motions was challenging.
Wednesday:
An early morning workout is just what the doctor ordered! 30 minute mania! Jake had lots of challenging stations set up. Here’s a sample of some of the stations:
-TRX Rows
-Bear Crawls with a weighted sled
-Hand-Over-Hand pulls with a weighted sled
-Partner Tire Flips
-Wall squats while rotating a medicine ball over and under
-Under a bar Dips and lift with medicine ball
-Leg kicks and swing over a bar
-Sledgehammer Swings
-Bosu ball pushups
-Uppercuts with a weighted rope
The format of this workout is really nice. I feel like it’s over before I know it. There is a 2-4 minute warm up followed by 30 second interval stations, 15 different times with 30 second breaks in between.
I did my tough group run workout at Elver Park in the evening. All I have to say is 35 continuous minutes up and down Elver Hill!!! Yuck!!
Thursday:
My second workout with Mike this week. We flipped the strength training with boxing workout. We did lots more dumbbell exercises this week. Here’s a brief run down.
-Dumbbell Flat Bench / Dumbbell rows – 4 sets
-Reverse pull ups / Shoulder presses – 4 sets
-Tricep Kickbacks / Hammer Bicep curls – 4 sets
-Hanging Leg lifts- 4 sets
Friday:
I took the day off due to a minor cold I developed earlier in the week.
Saturday:
My first Crazylegs Classic! I was still battling a cold so I decided to jog the race with one of my friends and just take everything in. It was a really cool event! I was just kind of bummed that I didn’t push myself. Oh well, next year.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Week 17 (4/17-4/23)
Monday:
My week started out with Body Flow again. It’s a great way to start out the week. Since I’m doing my long training runs on Sunday, Monday is technically one of my off days. Doing a flexibility workout like Body Flow makes me mentally gear up for the week.
Tuesday:
I went through a strength workout with Mike. I had a rough day at work so it was hard to put in a ton of effort. I’m sure things will get better tomorrow. After the workout I hopped onto the treadmill up stairs, threw the headphones in and pounded out 6 miles. After I left the club I felt a lot better about things and my stress level was lowered significantly.
Wednesday:
An early morning for 30 minute mania. I can honestly say that I do not mind getting up early for this workout. It is such an efficient way to get an intense workout in without a 1-2 hour time commitment. Jake, the Harbor PT, is always open for questions and feedback on how to make the workout even better.
Thursday:
I had class tonight so I wasn’t able to get my workout it with Mike. I was bummed it didn’t workout. I was looking forward to my boxing workout.
Friday:
I played tennis today. The weather is still like early March rather than late April so I had to play indoors. Is the weather ever going to warm up??
Saturday:
The farthest I’ve ever run, 23 miles!!! I headed out with the group I’ve been training with to the Glacial Drumlin Trail. Out for 11.5 and then back for 11.5. The challenge was picking up the pace the last 4 miles. I ended up passing one of my training partners who is normally lots faster than me. Now, it’s a matter of combining hard work with careful attention not to hurt myself this last 5 weeks heading into the marathon.
Sunday: Easter with the family. Lots of Rest and Relaxation
My week started out with Body Flow again. It’s a great way to start out the week. Since I’m doing my long training runs on Sunday, Monday is technically one of my off days. Doing a flexibility workout like Body Flow makes me mentally gear up for the week.
Tuesday:
I went through a strength workout with Mike. I had a rough day at work so it was hard to put in a ton of effort. I’m sure things will get better tomorrow. After the workout I hopped onto the treadmill up stairs, threw the headphones in and pounded out 6 miles. After I left the club I felt a lot better about things and my stress level was lowered significantly.
Wednesday:
An early morning for 30 minute mania. I can honestly say that I do not mind getting up early for this workout. It is such an efficient way to get an intense workout in without a 1-2 hour time commitment. Jake, the Harbor PT, is always open for questions and feedback on how to make the workout even better.
Thursday:
I had class tonight so I wasn’t able to get my workout it with Mike. I was bummed it didn’t workout. I was looking forward to my boxing workout.
Friday:
I played tennis today. The weather is still like early March rather than late April so I had to play indoors. Is the weather ever going to warm up??
Saturday:
The farthest I’ve ever run, 23 miles!!! I headed out with the group I’ve been training with to the Glacial Drumlin Trail. Out for 11.5 and then back for 11.5. The challenge was picking up the pace the last 4 miles. I ended up passing one of my training partners who is normally lots faster than me. Now, it’s a matter of combining hard work with careful attention not to hurt myself this last 5 weeks heading into the marathon.
Sunday: Easter with the family. Lots of Rest and Relaxation
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