Yesterday was a long day after a long week . Most of my group are training for various fall half’s so the mileage is going to be up there and the routes will be challenging. Not enjoying the workouts for races I’m not doing! I’ve tried running with a few other groups - one is too young, one is mostly men (nothing wrong with that, just my comfort level) to get out of the early am rut but the end of the day heat and humidity presents its own challenge.
In any event, a bit over 8 miles yesterday. Trip to Costco so I can meal prep today. Hoping to squeeze in a trip to the park with the pups. Any hiking today, Midwest?
@sabaray Sadly, no hiking. The club is out of town this weekend, and I could not make it due to work. I walked the dog yesterday but it was too hot for him to go very far.
I think work will be a pressure cooker for at least 2-3 more weeks. The people I work for are launching a new business and there are so many moving parts. I’ve spent many hours at my desk, in meetings, and I’ve slept poorly the last 3 nights.
It’s a new job for me this year, and naturally I want to do good work and have the business be successful. I am not used to this kind of pressure though, and I’m still getting used to the owner’s management style.
I snuck in a nap on Thursday afternoon. I’m trying to eat well. The interrupted sleep hurts. It WILL get better.
When you’re running with the group that is training for races, is it possible to do a partial run? I ask because our hikes usually have bail-outs for people who want or need a shorter distance.
I simply will not put in the miles if I’m not with a group hiking. Do you feel the same way about running?
No, I’d get in the miles by myself. Some of the women are following a training plan that calls for 5 days of running. Yesterday’s run was supposed to be 4. When we started off, the goal was 7. En route, it was decided we could get 8 and there was no easy turn at that point. I’m planning to run tomorrow but also do a lower body workout, so it will be shorter than the “usual” 7.
Interrupted sleep is a real pain. Be sure to take some time for yourself!
For runners, what kind of shoes do you wear? I usually wear Brooks Ghost or Glycerin. I like the cushion! Have been running 17 miles a week, but only three days a week. My arch hurt since last Sunday run, as I was wearing a Nike. I have been rolling my arch on a baseball. It is also much better with GHost. Ordered another pair of Glycerin last week.
I am personally a big fan of Brooks. I need more of a stability shoe, so just got the Adrenaline 18 and Transcend 5. The Adrenalines may be headed back, I’m not sure I like the toe box. It feels a bit narrower with less height than the 17.
I used to wear ASICS but have switched to Brooks. I always have my running shoes fitted at the local running store and I also buy the insoles that they mold to my feet. Not cheap but cheaper than having knee / foot problems.
Lately I’ve been using the Topo (Ultrafly and Magnifly) brand, because they offer a good looking cushioned zero drop (no rear elevation) shoes. The Hoka’s are highly cushioned good running shoes too, but a little bulky for me.
Saturday was a travel day and got home to clogged kitchen drains. One Saturday night rooter later and back in business.
Sunday’s workout was Saturday’s programming, consisting of bench press and overhead press for strength and a 25-minute HIIT of rowing (2,000 meters) and a whole lotta wall balls and rope climbs. I wanted to get a run in this afternoon, but I was just too worn out from the morning.
A new programming cycle starts for me on 8/13, so next week’s programming will be lighter in preparation. A good time to add more running. Maybe even add some yoga.
We have a local running store but they are first and foremost a cycle shop that picked up the shoe business that became available when our “true” running store closed, so they are not my go to. My favorite store is about an hour’s drive and they do a great job. I get fit over there twice a year. I love the Transcend but most stores don’t stock them. I wouldn’t try to fit insoles on my own - that’s something you really need an expert’s help with.
4 miles this morning and then lower body workout. Goblet squats and plate squats; 5 rounds. Dumbbell reverse lunge and bodyweight lateral squat; 5 rounds. Wall-press abs, 4 rounds, 20 seconds each. Foam rolling to fnish. Much better run this morning than over the weekend.
Sorry about your kitchen surprise, Sushiritto but glad it was quickly fixed.
So, I just signed up for 10 sessions with a personal trainer. She said her goal is to have me being able to move forward without her if I want, but help me start doing weights and resistance training properly. I’ve never done this before, but I can tell I need some pushing and training.
The question I have is if any women have had to deal with diastatis recti? I’ve appararantlt that is what I’ve been dealing with for 25 years since my first kid. I’ve just read crunches, sit-ups, planks make it worse and have downloaded exercises to do to,strengthen those muscles first. Has anyone done that? My Trainer said it would have been better to have worked that after the pregnancy, but any muscles can be strengthened of course. I’m just tired of eating something, then the belly pooches because the muscles aren’t there to hold it all in.
Did your trainer say that crunches, sit-ups and planks would make it worse? Just wondering and also wondering what the sources were that said they would make it worse.
But congrats on the step to work with a trainer! Maybe make your first goal not a big physical one (if you are only thinking of getting rid of the pooch and it doesn’t happen fast you may get discouraged) - if you have not had a workout schedule of good crosstraining or strength training then maybe make a first goal something not so physical but mental - like, making it to each of the 10 sessions. Or adding 2 extra sessions of similar exercise weekly outside of the trainer time for a period of 6 weeks. So not a number on the scale or physical look in the mirror but a mental victory!
The trainer knew about the condition, but not that those type of exercises made it worse. I was just researching on the internet and almost all of them discussed what NOT to do. They said it’s fine to do them after the condition is fixed, but it could make it worse if not attended to.
I do free weights and resistance training now, but just the time I met with her and got an idea of how she will work with me, showed me I haven’t been pushing myself. Plus, I’ve been using much lower weight han I should be. (5 lbs, vs 8 or 10) I’m sure I will be quite sore the first few times. I’m excited to learn proper form, new exercises, etc…and have someone push me.
That’s a tough condition to work with - and you’re absolutely right about the types of exercises that can make it worse. I know a lot of women come to my Pilates studio for help with this - but it’s a slow progression of exercises and I don’t think it’s the kind of thing you should try to coach yourself through. I think it’s smart to work with a trainer.
Yesterday I was confused about what I should do with my workout since this week is a transition week to the next cycle. The programming was like >:P . And I was still very sore from Sunday’s HIIT.
So, I did a little of this and a little of that (75’ of overhead lunges, a 1-mile run and a bunch of squat cleans and toes-to-bars). I worked up a sweat, but didn’t feel that I gave it everything like I typically do. So, I guess what I’m saying is I was disappointed in myself for yesterday’s workout. One of those days.
Today’s workout calls for more of >:P. So I’m going to have to spice it up.
Today I was good and did the prescribed upper body workout. I did not find it very challenging, so I think that’s telling me I need to use heavier weights. The routine calls for use of a cable machine, which our gym no longer seems to have. I substituted resistance band exercises which were adequate but boring. I was not sweating by the end of the routine, so I think I need to work harder. I’m trying to be better with cross-training, so added in some time on the elliptical.
I managed to get some flu fighter stew going in the crock pot this morning before I left for work, so dinner was ready when I got home which is pretty unusual. I added more ginger and used a red chili paste instead of the flakes the recipe calls for. Much better result. Kind of a boring Tuesday!
Work continues to intensify as we get closer to opening the doors to the new business. I was lucky to get in a lifting session today. Goblet squats, Bench Press, One Arm Dumbbell Rows and Back Extensions. It felt GREAT.
It’s taking me a bit longer to get thru the routine because I’ve added 3 sets of warm-up exercises. I’m not complaining! It means my working weight is increasing enough to NEED the warm-up sets.
==knock on wood== still not injuries.
I felt that itch again to go on a short run. I didn’t go; I don’t have shoes. I think it has to be because I feel all keyed up about work. As if a mile or two would help let off some steam and relieve the pressure.
@Midwest67 Yay for the warmup exercises! Always important to activate and mobilize the muscles you will be using during the session.
Today’s WOD (workout of the day) was splicing together of a couple workouts from different programs, but same org. After warmup and my strength session, I did a 30-min. (6 rounds) HIIT of rowing, air bike, pushing a weighted sled down and back (50’ each way) and pull-ups. 1 minute each (4 mins of work) with 1 minute of rest. Then ended with 3 sets of hip thrusts with a barbell. Good day of exercise after being a lackadaisical putz yesterday. :))
Today was a Pilates day for me, which I am counting as active recovery. Lots of core work, as always. My alignment is skewing a bit to the left, not sure what that is all about, but good to be aware of it. Tough workout but definitely feel better after.
