Posts Tagged ‘ TRX ’
Training: Pretending Everything is Normal
It’s just like old times: kickboxing, running and the gym. Except… yeah, it’s a lot harder than I remember it. The Plan Monday: Gym Tuesday: Kickboxing Wednesday: Pilates Thursday: Kickboxing Friday: Rest Saturday: Run Sunday: Rest My triumphant return to kickboxing wasn’t horrible; in fact, I was pleasantly surprised that I could keep up for […] Read More
Training: Making the Most of Limited Time
Monday was a preschool holiday. Tuesday was going to be booked with meetings from start to finish. Two days off? Nope. I split the difference and hit the gym on Monday night. The Plan Monday: Gym Tuesday: Off Wednesday: Pilates Thursday: Gym Friday: Run and gym Saturday: Much too much yard work Sunday: Much-needed rest […] Read More
24 Hour Fitness
Those who know me in real life probably know that over the years I’ve said more than a few disparaging things about the 24 Hour Fitness here in my town. It was, to put it bluntly, a dump. From the battleship gray walls to the worn-out equipment, it was like The Gym That Time Forgot. […] Read More
Training: Fear and… Fear
I’m cleared to run, but haven’t done much. Sure, I use the weather as an excuse, but the truth is that I’m more than a little bit afraid of the possibility of pain. I’ve had enough of that already, thanks. The Plan Monday: Run Gym Tuesday: Gym Wednesday: Pilates Thursday: Gym Friday: Rest Day Saturday: […] Read More
Training: Easy, it’s Not
A week’s worth of workouts appear to have been undone by a weekend of chasing a 4-year-old through museums. I’m achy and not terribly happy about it. The Plan Monday: Swim Tuesday: 30 minutes elliptical, 15 weights, 15 stretching Wednesday: Walking, stretching Thursday: Off Friday: 20 minutes TRX Saturday: Museum walking Sunday: Museum walking I […] Read More
Training: Back On My Feet
I got the best news this week (best news under the circumstances, anyway): I can put weight on my foot again. Yes, I’m still confined to the boot, but a return to mobility — even restricted mobility — is very good news. I’m still sticking with my stretching regimen, which helps to work out some […] Read More
Training: In My Dreams
I’ve been having dreams about running. They’ve been dreams about lacing up my sneakers and going long distances, the challenging double-digit slogs that seem like they’re never going to end, and usually on trails where I can’t see beyond the next curve. In the dreams, I’m very concerned about pacing myself and having the energy […] Read More
Training: Still Going
What, you thought that a broken bone would stop me? Ok, sure, it has put a damper on… uh… everything, but I’m not just going to sit around and do nothing for 6-8 weeks. You should know me better than that. Before I even contemplated doing anything, I ran it past Mercy, my longtime trainer, […] Read More
Training: Week 18, the Unexpected
Sometimes runs don’t go according to plan. Today I learned that I do a surprisingly good job of adapting to the unexpected. Scroll to the bottom for more information about my fundraising efforts, and how you can help. The Plan Monday, 9/20: Pilates at home, light cycling Tuesday, 9/21: Kickboxing and Pilates Wednesday, 9/22: Yoga […] Read More
Coveting the TRX
I’ve never seen a TRX in person, but I heard about it from my Team in Training coach, and I have to say, I’m a little bit obsessed with the idea of it. This thing looks like the ultimate in strength-based core training, and I’m dying to try one. My world does not have room […] Read More
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