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Post by colleen on Feb 25, 2008 19:00:45 GMT -5
Nice 30 min run on Sunday morning. Haven't done a lot of running yet this year, or any type of cardio for that matter - so I took it easy and just went for the time. Moved my training studio this weekend, too - I'm feeling that a bit
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Post by al on Feb 25, 2008 19:46:42 GMT -5
It's about time you started posting!!! Glad you've started running again after all the craziness of the past few weeks. Are you going to enter any races this spring, or just going to lead hikes in the mountains? How's the kettlebell work been going? Best of luck in your new studio. Hope you get a bunch of new clients, too.
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Post by jasony on Feb 26, 2008 8:05:48 GMT -5
I haven't done alot of running or cardio this year as well. Oh, wait, I don't do that much any way:))
I bet moving your studio is a work out in itself! Wishing you well, Kiddo:))
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Post by colleen on Feb 27, 2008 13:49:58 GMT -5
Hi Al - yes, I plan on entering some of the local races: Running of the Fools in coming up end of March and Race for the Roses in early April. Have my eye on a couple half marathons, too, but we'll see how my training progresses. I'm really enjoying the kettlebell work. Working with the smaller 8kg bell has helped me refine my form on the snatch, I'm almost ready to move back up to the 12kg. Hi to you, too, Jason - yep, I got a workout moving that stuff. I really think the new location will be better in a lot of ways. Still arranging stuff over there Tuesday evening but managed to get in a quick kb workout: clean the 8kg kb do as many squats as possible in 20 sec rest for 10 seconds (and switch kb to other side) squat again for 20 seconds rest for 10 (switch kb) repeat for a total of 4 min I managed the same number of squats in my last set as my first - but it was much tougher to get back up after each one
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Post by al on Feb 27, 2008 17:50:29 GMT -5
Kinda sorta tabata style workout? Looks like some good huffy puffy.
I think you'll fit right in if you run that race in March. ;D
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Post by colleen on Feb 28, 2008 11:58:23 GMT -5
I'll do that run in your honor, sir.
The timed squats were more of an experiment than a workout (only did one set), but they certainly got me breathing heavy! With a light weight, it would be a good way to get my heart rate up quickly and could be a good addition to an interval program. With a heavier weight, a couple of sets could be a good stand alone workout for a time-crunched day.
Wed evening - 30 min trail run with Nick.
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Post by al on Feb 28, 2008 16:36:52 GMT -5
I have some better ideas for getting you to breathe heavy, sweetie. ;D
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Post by jasony on Feb 28, 2008 18:04:56 GMT -5
Nice run, Colleen!! Nick's a lucky dog:))
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Post by colleen on Feb 29, 2008 17:41:45 GMT -5
Al - let me guess....hill sprints? Jason - thanks, he's a lot of fun to run with. Thurs 2/28 swings w/12kg kb - 10 snatches w/12kg kb - 10R, 10L inverted bodyweight rows - 5,5,5 *superset with* push ups - 5,5,5 push presses w/12kg kb - 5L,R, 5L,R, 5L,R 10 min rowing
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Post by al on Feb 29, 2008 19:34:26 GMT -5
Short & sweet, just like moi.
How's the new rowing machine, Colleen?
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Post by colleen on Mar 3, 2008 20:39:11 GMT -5
I like the rower, Al. Trying to start out easy - thought it would be a good way to get some cardio on those rainy days. (And it'll be great for my clients, too.)
Fri - rest day Sat - 2 mile run, followed by 1/2 mile walk/jog/sprint Sun - 2+ hours snowshoeing around Trilium Lake on Mt. Hood....a perfect spring day in the mountains; soft, dry snow...bright, bright sunshine....gorgeous.
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Post by jasony on Mar 4, 2008 8:02:17 GMT -5
Rowing machine!!! Most excellent. If I was going to have just one machine, that would probably be it. T That way, I'd never be up the creek without a paddle:))
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Post by al on Mar 4, 2008 17:53:02 GMT -5
Got the picture of the Trilium hike. Gorgeous! Bet you burned loads of calories trudging up there in showshoes. Do they kill your calves?
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Post by colleen on Mar 5, 2008 12:13:19 GMT -5
Jason - I've been looking at them for a couple years....figured the new studio really needed it. Al - Because you have to walk with a wider than normal stride, the snowshoes get your hips more than your calves. I felt it for an hour or so afterwards.
Mon 3/3 - rest day Tues 3/4 - having some problems sleeping so I scaled my workout back to a 40min walk.
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Post by colleen on Mar 10, 2008 13:17:35 GMT -5
Another crazy week - busy Wed and Thurs, but no structured workout.
Friday morning - 30 min run/walk. Saturday - 3 hour hike in the Columbia Gorge. Can you believe this is part of my job now!! Sunday - 2+ mile run, followed by 1/2 mile walk/jog cool down. Felt much better than Friday.
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