Nope, always knew you had it in you. See, I remember when I first joined and you were training for a triathlon, doing brick workouts. It's not that long ago. You are that same person, you just have a pair of babies now.
NROLW Stage 2A workout, not much loving the front squat push press, lousy at the balance moves, ended up using the Smith machine for static lunges with the rear foot elevated and was able to add weight.
60 minute spin class, skipping those hand weight intervals
60 minute Pilates mat class, thinking how sometimes I feel like all that going to Pilates classes does for me is make me better at Pilates, but sometimes I notice the benefits of this class while doing the NROLW program -- and vice versa, what deadlifts & other stuff have done for my back in particular.
NROLW Stage 2A workout, with not-good form on the deficit deadlifts, as I could feel it slightly in my lower back, as I did not this past Tuesday.
On the HIIT, I used the treadmill and I did 6.8, 7.0, 6.9, 6.8, 7.0. I can feel how this is easier but oh man, to me, 7.0 feels like the edge of being out of control on a machine gone wild.
June 14: shoveled dirt and mulch and raked to prep for BF's stepdad's memorial service
June 15: Ran 3.67 miles with BF outside, then headed to gym - 12 min on stairs stepper, Smith machine squats, DB bench press, fixed barbell shoulder press, DB split squats, lat pulldowns, planks. Walked about 4 miles with roommate in the evening around neighborhood.
June 16: 24 min on stair stepper, DB tricep presses, glute bridges, calf raises, planks.
45 minute spin class, running with sweat, like someone dumped a bucket of water on me, and the teacher apologizing, since the air-conditioning was turned on late and not low enough. I was surrounded by athletic high school girls, which did not help my ego.
Last edited by saef; 06-18-2014 at 08:53 AM.
Reason: Monday was the 16th!
NROLW 2A workout, which I'd looked forward to but then, when I was doing it, felt it was at the edge of my endurance. The gym wasn't cool enough, the humidity was high, and I was dripping sweat.
Just 15 minutes on the StairMaster, hating every second.
Wednesday, June 18th:
45 minute spin class, with the gym finally cold enough and what a difference that made in my performance and my whole attitude.
