When I got home from work last Monday, I was in a seriously angry mood. I could barely exchange hellos and how was your days with Rob for fear my anger would come spurting out. He wasn't even the least bit to blame for my mood, it was just a lot of things piled on...
NASM Studying for a Visual Leaner
A few weeks ago, I blogged about my studying progress for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer test. With all the craziness of wedding planning, I have only had time to crack the textbook for about a half hour each day. NASM gives it's soon-to-be trainers a testing...
Sprint / Lift Combo
It is really only Tuesday? I feel like this week has been going rather slow. Today especially seemed to drag. Anyone else feel that way? The good news: I used my new food processor to make these bad boys today. Bring on the iron. On a different note, I've been a...
Heavy Time Nine Progression Lift
Monday at the gym, my body was exhausted. I barely made it through 10 minutes on the bike and a few bicep burls and lunges before I decided to call it quits. I just wasn't feeling it. After taking Tuesday off, I hit the gym on Wednesday feeling energized, refreshed,...
NASM Certified Personal Training
As you might be able to tell from the title, I have a very exciting announcement: I am studying to be a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer! If you remember from way back in June, I hinted at a box that had arrived at my parents' house. That...
Biking it Out
Considering my foot has been really bothering me all week, all of my workouts started with the stationary bike. I would have taken my bicycle riding outdoors, but I have yet to buy a bicycle. Monday - 35:00 run (4.20 mi) - Descending Sprints Tuesday - Off Wednesday -...
Gym Pet Peeves
About half way into my lift at the gym today, two male teenagers walked in and headed straight for the weights. Now, I am not one to judge what other people are doing in the gym, but these kids demonstrated a few mannerisms that started me thinking about some of my...
Karma
Well, today is a little disappointing, but probably deserved after my gloating. Yesterday, I headed to the gym in my new Asics and heel inserts and hit the treadmill for 35 minutes of speed work. The Asics I use have a stability bar to stop me from overpronating. My...
Getting Meaty in the Gym and in Lasagna
Well the middle of the week didn't turn out so well because of my two late nights at work. At least the weekend rocked. Just as a reminder, on Friday I managed to do triceps with this bad boy. I know I mentioned it yesterday, but I am still pretty proud of myself. Ok,...
Altitude Adjuster Workout
One of the perks of apartment complex living is use of the full gym. After sitting in teacher trainings all day, I was really looking forward to getting my body moving. Here's how the week shaped up: Monday - 25:00 run (3.00 miles), 5:00 walk Tuesday - 5:00 walking...
9,000 in 90 Days Challenge
Yesterday marked the 90 day countdown to Rob's and my wedding! Since life is a bit tumultuous right now, I feel like I am too scatterbrained to stick to weekly challenges or come up with too many new workouts. I still want to stay fit, be challenged, have a goal, and...
Back to Pumping it Up
Between family visits, wedding planning, and driving across the country, I was starting to feel pretty lethargic. I only ran a few times in Connecticut apart from the race on father's day. When Rob and I arrived in Minnesota, we decided we had to join a gym for the...