October 2011
27 posts
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TFW9D1 - HIIT15 and Tone30
#turbofire #HIIT #beachbody
Week 9 Starts Month 3 of Turbofire and I’m now in a HIIT series. High Intensity Interval Training is the name of the game and after a 1/2 marathon this weekend, my legs and feet are sore and my shoulders hurt but the show must go on.
The first Hiit routine had me sweating as I don’t think my metabolism has slowed down much since this weekend. I’ve...
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TFW8D6 - Core and Yoga
#turbofire #yoga #stretching
After yesterdays run, today’s stretching is a much needed activity, but I had to do core first. I find myself thinking Chalene’s core workout is the best core workout I’ve done in the entire beachbody series. It’s really good and I feel it every time in a way that makes me know I’ve worked. My legs are sore today from running yesterday...
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iRunner - 13.1
#13.1 #1/2marathon
Today was the day where 10+ weeks of running is to end in a 1/2 marathon. The Chicago Monster Dash, I think about 25,000 people showed up and 3/4 of those were to run the 13.1
Its fun being ain a crowd dressed as the green lantern with my son dressed as a baby green lantern and my wife dressed as a hot green lantern and listening to people talk about the 1/2 they have done...
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TFW8D5
#turbofire #beachbody #fitness
I didn’t know how I felt going into this morning workout as I basically passed out last night around 8:30. To my surprise, the body woke up and responded attractively :) I had my sweat going 5 minutes into the workout and had a good time bouncing around and throwing punches and kicks.
I couldn’t figure out why my abs were sore and then I remembered...
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TFW8D4 - Naked Yoga
#turbofire #beachbody #cardio
On Saturday I’m running my first 1/2 Marathon. I may or may not be dressed as the Green Lantern during this 13.1 mile run through the downtown Chicago, either way I’m glad I did Turbofire stretch 40 and core 20 this morning. Two area’s I’ve been neglecting as of late got a solid workout.
I really like Chalene’s core workout but...
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TFW8D1- the return
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody
Last week was one of the hardest weeks of this year. I’ve been sick, I’m achy and sore, I was on call at work and I’m freaking out because my first 1/2 marathon is in 6 days. I worked out about 3 times last week and my body just decided that it needed some rest.
How fortunate that this is recovery week for turbofire! This mornings cardio...
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TFW7D1 - Stretch 40
#turbofire #workout #beachbody
I was originally suppose to do Fire 55 this morning but I’m still feeling that lack of energy so I had to take a moment and listen to what my body is telling me.
a) If 3:45 am, go back to bed b) You’re dehydrated, take in more water c) Turbofire and all this running is breaking you down d) You haven’t really STRETCHED in 3 weeks e) All the...
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iRunner - 12 miles (NOT!)
#running #1/2marathontraining
I got up this morning and it was 48 out, not cold enough so I couldn’t run but it started to rain I figured this would be an excellent time to use that Lifetime fitness membership I pay for but never use. I’m glad I didn’t run in the rain because it’s been a cold soaking fall rain all day. I know I would have gotten sick.
So…
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My ongoing thing for smart women: What is Occupy... →
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Remember when we bailed out the banks? Yes, and remember the REASON we were told we had to bail out the banks? We had to bail out the banks, we were told, so that the banks could keep lending to American businesses. Without that lending, we were told, society would collapse…
So, did the…
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TFW6D5
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody
Energy level wise, today was not much better than yesterday. I slept in this morning and did my fire workout in the afternoon after I got home. By slept in I laid in bed and planned not to get up by my son decided to wake up crying at 4 am so…
So fire 55ez was on tap this afternoon and I completed the workout, broke into a nasty sweat so I think I may be...
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iRunner - 6 miles (the suck)
#running #1/2marathontraining #cardio
This morning I got up and “did” turbofire. By Did I mean, forced my way through a 30 minute workout my body did not want to do. That attitude clearly carried on to my evening run.
OMG this was the hardest and suckiest run I’ve done in ages! It was raining when I started, which was probably a bad sign to begin with. my feet started...
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TFW6D4 - fail
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody
Today was one of those workout days were you get out of bed and are just happy you managed to press play. I am so tired and stiff and lethargic that I almost think i’m coming down with something. When I saw it’s a turbo 30 day, I don’t think I could have smiled bigger and 30 minutes was to much.
My legs don’t want to move, my arms...
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TW6D2
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody #fitness
Another turbofire session in the books. Fire 20 seemed hard this morning and I think it’s because i’m pushing myself harder. These workouts, as with most BeachBody workouts, you really get out of them what you put into them. This is good because if your level of fitness is beginner, you can do these workouts and push to your level and still...
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TFW6D1 - Stronger than that
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody #workout
Turbo 55 and i’m really beginning to feel the rhythm to these workouts. 55 minutes of this and I don’t care what kind of shape i’m in, i’m still sweating buckets! The energy I’ve gotten over the last year of beachbody workout programs is incredible. The couch potato days are behind me as i”m determined to do something...
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iRunner- 10 miles (almost)
#running #1/2marathontraining #cardio
This morning is the first time I would attempt 10 miles without it being part of a 10K race. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be! I got started at 5:45 am figuring it would take me about 2 hours to do all 10 miles, a time I plan on dropping but I just needed to get this done. This was a LSD run (long slow distance) so I slowed my pace and just...
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10W 2 1/2 marathon - iRunner
#running #1/2marathontraining #cardio
I’m going to re-titles these entries because it will be more than 10 weeks before I do my half. I think this is actually week 10 so in 3 more weeks i’ll be putting all this running to the test.
This morning I got up early and ran because both my boys are here and later today is Aarons 1st birthday party. I may not get my turbofire workout in...
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10w 2 1/2 marathon 6 miles interrupted
#running #training #1/2marathon #vibrams
Continuing in yesterdays theme, TODAY is the day to just go do something amazing with your health! I completely didn’t feel like running this afternoon and I was ready to make all kinds of excuses why I couldn’t but then I reminded myself that i’m better than my excuses and the foundation I’m laying now is for the rest of my life....
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runeatblog: Steve Jobs: The best advice →
runeatblog:
In remembrance of the late family man and incredible innovator Steve Jobs, I thought I would share this quote with you. For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself, “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And…
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TFW5D4 -Toning the system
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody
I just noticed that the various weeks are marked on the calendar with what they are focusing on. Week 5 is labeled cardio, this could be why i’m sweating so much. There is a point during the workouts where you forget about the routine and you can focus more on the form and power in the workouts, I’m just about at that point. Double bob, upper cut or...
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TFW5D3 rest and reflection
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody
Today is a scheduled day off and I dont think Ive ben happier for a day off in a long time. The change in seasons continue to drive my body clock crazy. I have been going to bed at 830 and waking up at midnight…ugh
The year is rapidly coming to an end and I am so glad I made the health choices that I have. I started in Jan last year and have continued to...
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TFW5D2
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody
As I sit here drinking my greenberry,strawberry and coconut milk Shakeology, i’m reflecting on this mornings workout. I had to do TF30 and Sculpt30 for a total of 60 minutes of cheerleader goodness. As I went through the moves this morning I couldn’t help but think that could be me teaching a class in this in another month. I”m getting turbo kick...
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TFW5D1 - in my house
#turbofire #cardio #beachbody
Ever have that workout that you do and you feel like you just needed to do to feel better? EZ55 was that workout for me this morning. I’m still not sure what the EZ stands for (i’m sure i can look it up in the book but why ruin the mystery) but it’s not an ez workout. After all the running I did this weekend with the 10K and the weather changes...
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Chicago A.I.D.S. 10K
#running #1/2marathon #training
I got up this morning to a cold 44 degrees outside and shivered at the thought of running along the Chicago lakefront. I had a headache, my nose was stuffy and it’s cold, you know, perfect combination of events to make me want to run. I found my dry fit nike hoodie in the closet which was an excellent find because I would have froze if i didn’t wear...
