Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Workout 1

Today at boot camp we did an intensive run. This means, we ran 2.3 miles (at a faster pace than my usual pace), ran hills, and did exercises throughout.

 

When I say we "ran hills"....they weren't just little inclines, they were Lyon and Michigan downtown. I was worried at one point that I was going to need to walk but I pushed through, very determined. I've never run hills like that and my shins were aware of it : ). The thing is, I just kept telling myself 1. if you look down it's not a hill and 2. once you get to the top, you get to come back down. That worked the first time but then we got down Lyon and he sent us BACK UP!!!!!!!!!!

The exercises we did included:

• chest pulls
• back rows
• obliques with the resistance bands
• step ups
• side step ups (both sides)
• reverse steps with a leg lift (good for the buns)
• tricep dips
• bicep curls
• reverse crunches

As always, I may have missed some things but that's ok. Today felt like a milestone for me. Running 2.3 miles with LARGE hills, that's a first, and a big accomplishment!!

Now I'm sitting here icing my shins : )......

Mama Mel and I are supposed to run together after work. I'd still love to do that so we'll have to see how I recover throughout the day.