Thursday was a day off.
Friday’s workout was cleans, front squats and the HIIT was “Fran.”
Fran = 21-15-9 of thrusters and pull-ups.
Today’s workout was a “chipper”:
50 cal row
40 box jump overs
30 dumbbell snatches
20 burpees
10 rope climbs
And finished up with a 1-mile run.
Did it feel ok today? And did you get snow?!
It was mild pain, stopped a few minutes after I switched to walking. It didn’t hurt during the short runs (to keep warm) later. A less cautious person probably would have kept running. Once I was back onto the sidewalk part of the trail with access to civilization (which would enable car pickup if needed), I had considered reverting to a run. But I decided best to just take it easy.
Yep, 4 inches of snow last night.
@Colorado_mom - glad it is ok, but I think you are smart to be cautious.
Good to be cautious Colorado_mom!
Just figured I’d check in. Still playing pickleball 3-4 times a week, and occasionally biking indoors, because it’s too cold for me to ride outside.
I walk or elliptical on the other days. I need to step up my biking to prepare or a 14 day bike trip in February.
Happy update - had a nice run today, no calf pain. I had intended another day or two of rest, until looking at weather forecasts. Took advantage of the 48 degree / sunny weather (minimal wind, yay). Was delighted that the trail was totally dry, except one very short stretch that aways stays wetter. Time was slow, fine by me. Fun surprise - hubby passed me on the trail, out riding his new ebike.
I’ve decided to keep running for now but a little less. I did two miles today because my usual trainer was doing a rare Monday Zoom workout that was supposed to be all stretching so I knew I would get more activity. Well, that’s how I interpreted what she said. Really glad now that I only ran two miles as we did lots of skaters and burpees and other aerobic stuff in with the stretching. I had closed my move ring by 2.
Checking in. We spent a week in Europe doing a Christmas Market Cruise up the Rhine. We got in tons of steps every day. We have been back a week and between work and getting ready for Christmas, I have done very little. I had to skip soccer to testify at a county board meeting
How was your trip affected by the high waters on the river?
We did a river cruise over thanksgiving. Water was high. Our boat was parked for half of the cruise.
I was ready to give up closing my rings Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I didn’t factor in our dog visitor. I walked close to 5 miles with her, and she got another walk for over a mile. She is sacked out now and will sleep well.
Enjoyed nice weather this week and did three 5k runs, adding additional distance (2.5k, then 3k, then 3.5k the last day). Company here now so not much exercise, unless you include the stomping and clapping in the 4th quarter of the Broncos/Patriots game.
Our boat ended up parked for just the last 2 days. So it could have worse. We still got to see everything–just by bus
My weekly summary on my Apple watch is sad this week. Five days of open rings. 
I am trying not to fret too much. I was really (relatively) happy how I looked through mid November and now notsomuch. This week is definitely ugh. Don’t look in the mirror. But then I read a post from the guy who made the peogram I am starting. He said spend this week eating whatever you want and enjoy the time with your family. Starting January 1 you’re committing to an intense program. Just enjoy your life and don’t worry about it. Just what I needed to hear.
You have family stuff to tend to this week. Lots of time to catch up in January. Oh, January can be such a long month.
I took my Apple Watch off and put on my Omega Seamaster for vacation week. I don’t need a watch shaming me for relaxing.
A very long workout today. I took Sunday off.
I assumed no one would be in the gym today, but by the time I finished my workout, there were 8 people. That seems like a lot for Christmas Day to me.
The strength portion was both a squat and bench press session. I hit a 3 rep PR on the squat. Bench press not so much.
The HIIT was a long one.
3 mile run
30 clean & jerks (heavy)
2,000m row
20 clean & jerks (heavy)
1 mile run
The heavy clean & jerks really slowed me down. It took me roughly an hour to get through.
Congratulations, that is impressive to still be gaining strength!!
I ate 8,000 calories and took a nap but back at it tomorrow😀
I have a meet in February that I’m prepping for. So much to do, so little time to do it in.
8,000 calories? I eat a lot of food, but I don’t even know how I could down 8,000 calories. And not toss my cookies, so to speak. 