Oh yes! It’s the happiest day of the week!
Although I’m sure that has more to do with the end of the work week rather than the fact that it’s Fitness Friday. 😉
This week has been a good week for fitness. Â Not because the weather has been very cooperative, but because my workouts have been well-balanced, AND more importantly, because they actually happened!
Last Friday, I did a 30 minute Jackie Warner Personal Trainer video.
I like to do a long run if possible on Saturdays, so last Saturday I did a 9.5 mile run through Dilworth. Â Brad joined me for three of them. Â I had originally intended to do 10 miles, but ran late and didn’t want to miss my hair appointment. Â Had I not taken a wrong turn, it would have only been eight miles. Â Whoops! I completely forgot my Garmin so I have no idea how long it took me. Â Double whoops.
On Sunday, I ran four quick miles before brunch at Cafe Monte. Â I did a quick 30 minute circuit later that day that I made up, as usual, incorporating upper and lower body, plus ab work.
On Monday, Brad and I did a 2.5 mile run, which was initially intended to be 3 miles, but he’s starting to have some pain again, so we cut it short. Â I think it’s time to get one of those stretchy braces you can put over your knee when you run. Â I’m kind of perplexed as to what to do. Â Going to sports medicine doctors are expensive.
I also ran four miles that afternoon, immediately after I got off from work. Â It was incredibly hot and humid, but my run wasn’t too intense. Â I had several little breaks, like when I stopped to text, stopped to talk to someone I Â know, and when I decided that I should check to see if Two Fit Chicks and a Microphone has a new podcast out. Â Sadly, they did not.
I love that I run into people I know now in Charlotte. Â It makes Charlotte really fill like home.
On Tuesday, I ran four miles with Nicole. Â Â Obviously this is an old picture of a past run. Â You can tell because:
– I’m wearing a long shirt, which would be crazy in this weather.
– My hair is much shorter than it is right now.
– Nicole doesn’t have a diamond on her left hand. 🙂
Details, details!
On Wednesday, I went to Iron Butterfly Pilates Studio with Jenn who also instructed the class I attended.
I felt really tired on Thursday, like I had not gotten enough sleep. Although I technically logged 7 1/2 hours, something must have interrupted my REM sleep. Â I decided to make Thursday my rest day.
This morning, I got up and banged out six miles on the treadmill. Â Booh-yow! (Warning: I’m bringing “booh-yow” back.)
I did a combined speed and hill workout that made me pretty sweaty.
Proof!
I think my shorts are supposed to be worn at night. Â The reflective bottoms must work because no one collided into me at the gym.
What’s your proudest fitness accomplishment of the week? I’m proud that I was consistent. Â It’s my biggest challenge so it feels good to overcome it.
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