It is getting really hard to make this post each week when I do the same Iron Girl Workout. You are probably wondering why I do this workout week after week. I guess I do it for a couple of reasons. I like getting on the bike, I really think it is helping my runs. The strength training is a killer workout. Need I say more... … [Read more...]
What? No Sport Beans!
March 23, 2008 By
Ok, so the Easter Bunny didn't leave me a basket full of sport beans, so I took Easter as a rest day. I could bearly move after the stupid run on Saturday. If I could have chopped of my left leg I would have been fine. So for the next few days you will hear nothing but blogs from the saddle. … [Read more...]
Not Much Motivation
March 18, 2008 By
After my poor showing on Sunday and my utter exhaustion on Monday I really didn't have much motivation to train today. I forced myself into the cold basement with my only motivation being I could watch my Boston Celtics play the Houston Rockets. Hopefully the Celtics can end Houston's 22-game winning streak. I started out with 3 sets of 7 dips (2 more than the usual 5 meaning I'm getting … [Read more...]
The Day After
March 6, 2008 By
Ouch! The day after my long run was really tough. I was actually limping at work for a while. After a couple of Ibuprofens, some stretching, and elevation of my legs I was ready to crawl onto my trainer. Since I would be traveling tomorrow I HAD to exercise today. I know my limits and knew I wouldn't want to do anything after a long day of traveling with the kids. So I rode the trainer … [Read more...]
Another 4.5
March 4, 2008 By
Another 4.5 inches of freakin' snow fell today. I am so sick of shoveling the driveway. Luckily it only took me 45 minutes this time. Can I call that a workout? More snow means tomorrow's run is gonna suck. I am planning for 22 miles tomorrow. I rode the trainer for another 30 minutes today. I tried to use a slightly bigger gear to get more of a workout. It was a pretty good ride and … [Read more...]
Weights and Trainer
March 4, 2008 By
I lifted weights today, and followed up with 30 minutes on the bike. My legs were so heavy after doing squats and I couldn't finish my cycing workout. Overall a good workout though. … [Read more...]
Those Girls are Tough!
February 11, 2008 By
Monday's recovery workout was once again the Coach Troy's "UltraConditioning 3.0 - Ultra Full Body" or Iron Girl Workout. All I can say about this workout is that those girls are tough! By the end of the workout I had trouble lifting my arms from my side. The 1:20 workout incorporates strength conditioning with interval tempo training. Jumping on and off the bike to do strength training with … [Read more...]