May 2012
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If You Are A Runner, Reblog THIS.
April 2012
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March 2012
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A blog about running/working out!
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Yesterday's circuit
1. Barbell lunges (25lbs)
2. Bent over BB rows (25lbs)
3. BB chest press (20 lbs)
4. Dumbbell bicep curl (2x5lbs)
Performed as circuit 4x12 reps and no rest.
My shirt was drenched after. Love when that happens!
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Slacking
On my tumblr game. Been So busy training while balancing my other job and social life. Gonna put more focus to tumbling. I miss it.
February 2012
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Eat. Sleep. Run.
4 miles 00:36:40 . Now 30 min elliptical just because :)
What a rush!
Previously I had said that I hoped to finish the half marathon in 2 hours and 35 minutes, but my final time was 2 hours and 4 minutes! I never wanted to stop. The rush I had felt amazing and it is one of my biggest accomplishments in life thus far, right up there with graduating college. Before this I was not a long distance runner at all, but I think I’ve found a new addiction.
I...
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Monthly Action Plan-February
So basically I have adjusted my workouts to mornings so it can jump start my day and eliminate any potential barriers the day brings that can have a negative impact on my workouts, or prevent me from doing it altogether. I will be doing resistant training 4x a week concentrating on 1-2 muscle groups at a time. Then an additional 2 days will be dedicated to cardio where i will burn 776 calories...
January 2012
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Ran 9 miles
Feelin pretty good. Running the surf city Half Marathon next sunday. Hoping to finish all 13.1 miles in under 2 hours and 35 minutes.
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Leg Workout
2 supersets. Targeted muscles: quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves
Superset 1: quads/glutes
A. Barbell squats (10 reps)
B. Single leg squat (10 reps ea.) (Rest 1 min. Repeat 3x)
Superset 2: hamstrings
A. Large Swiss ball hamstring curls (10reps)
B. Machine seated hamstring curls (10reps) (Rest 1 min. Repeat 3x)
Calves exercise: Calf raises on machine (3 sets of 20)
Correct posture and form...
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Endurance Workout
Did this last night: Every move for 60 seconds. 30s rest periods between each one. 2 minute rest when done and repeat 2 more times. Warm-up: 2 minute line sprints 1. Push-ups 2. Bent over dumbbell rows 3. Dumbbell lateral raises 4. Mountain climbers 5. Triceps extensions (1 DB overhead) 6. Biceps curl w/ DBs 7. High knees (Rest 2 min. And repeat 2x more)
New accomplishment.
Woke up at 4:35 am to get ready and meet up with co-workers for a 10 mile hike. It was still dark when we started! What an amazing experience. This will count for my half-marathon training that takes place next month.
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Last night's Training
Time: 13 minutes, 4 moves
Mountain jump lunges (30s)
Push-ups (30s)
Mountain jump lunges (30s)
Flutter kicks+ crunch (30s)
Mountain jump lunges (30s)
abdominal knee tucks (30s)
Marathon training: 3.3 mi
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Today's training
Today I let my friend lead our group workout. He is very into MMA and crossfit style training since he competes often. He had us do the following:
Barbell Power-cleans (10 reps)
(no rest)
Barbell star jumps (30s intervals)
(no rest)
Bosu Push-ups (max reps)
(30s rest and repeat 3x)
After this circuit:
Dynamic jump squats (from point A to B)
10 Push-ups
(30s rest)
Dynamic lunges (point A...
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Just Run.
Ran 7 miles in the streets of my neighborhood as part of my training. It’s amazing how good running can make you feel.
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Today's workout
3.5 mile run (Im training for a half-marathon)
-Circuit Training (3x)-
(15s high knees, 30s rest)
split jump lunges (12 reps)
(15s high knees, 30s rest)
weight plate bent-over rows (12 reps)
(15s high knees, 30s rest)
dumbbell fly on swiss ball (12 reps)
(15s high knees, 30s rest)
dumbell overheadpress on swiss ball (12 reps)
(15s high knees, 30s rest)
forearm plank (30s)
Rest 2...
December 2011
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YUCK.
Daily soda drinker? Know this: If you drink one 12oz can of soda per day that’s… 39g of sugar x 365days/yr = 14,235g of sugar 14,235g sugar = 32lbs of sugar And where do u think all that sugar goes? -___-
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Run your best.
I achieved my best mile time today. 6m 35s. I cant believe it! Next goal is 6m 10s :)
October 2011
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Amp-up your warm-up
Always warm up before your exercise routine, especially on your designated resistance training days. You should already be sweating by the end of it. If we get a decent sweat going, the more we will sweat throughout the duration of our workout. Here is a 4 minute warm-up guaranteed to make you sweat!
Time: approx. 4 min. (16 10s:5s intervals)
1. 10 sec high knees at max effort
2. Squat...
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September 2011
2 posts
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If you don't eat breakfast every morning...
I will personally punch you! Ha. No. I really wont but still! Eating breakfast is key to help you reach your fitness goals. It helps kick start your day, and with the proper meal it helps you chose your meals more wisely throughout the day.
I know sleeping in another 30 minutes sounds more appealing than getting up to prepare a meal but if you skip breakfast you are more likely to experience a...