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Workouts 4/5 – 4/11

04/12/15 | Fitness, Week in Review, Workouts

Orange Theory made a comeback this week. New readers: I used to go multiple times a week last summer. Whenever I’m lacking motivation or in a workout rut I sign up for an Orange Theory class. I still have some classes left on the package I paid an arm and a leg for and I have until mid-June to use them up.

Sunday: 1 hour Easter walk

Monday: 4.5 miles

Tuesday: Rest

Wednesday: Spin

Thursday: 6 (slow) miles

Friday: Orange Theory (2 miles total: .5 mile warm-up + 1.5 mile workout)

For the treadmill/cardio portion we did a pyramid workout alternating rowing and running. Since the distance on the treadmill was short I ran at 9-10 mph depending on the round.

Round 1: 500 m row / 30 squats / .1 mile all-out sprint
Round 2: 400 m row / 30 squats / .2 mile all-out sprint
Round 3: 300 m row / 30 squats / .3 mile all-out sprint
Round 4: 200 m row / 30 squats / .4 mile all-out sprint
Round 5: 100 m row / 30 squats / .5 mile all-out sprint

I didn’t like the weight room circuit. It was core-focused and I really wanted to work upper body. Oh well.

Saturday: 8 miles

Even though Friday wasn’t a long run, running 3 days in a row was hard for me. My legs were very sore after Saturday’s run and tomorrow (I’m writing this on Saturday) will consist of a nice long walk and foam-rolling.

Happy Sunday!

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 12, 2015 at 7:54 am

    Ah! Jealous! I want to try Orange Theory!!!
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    • Emily says

      April 12, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      It’s the best workout when you’re in a rut or just want a change.

  2. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    April 12, 2015 at 10:49 am

    I love the rowing machine! I haven’t used one in a while, but I used to use one consistently during my freshman year of college and I loved it!
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    • Emily says

      April 12, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      I really like the rower, too. I haven’t used it lately but this class reminded me how effective it is.

  3. Sam @ The Running Graduate says

    April 12, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Orange Theory sounds fun! I like the rowing machine, but I’m not great at it. I normally do it when my body doesn’t want to cooperate enough for me to run.
    Running 3 days in a row is hard for me too! I do my best with only two in a row. I don’t mind generally working out three days in a row, though.
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    • Emily says

      April 12, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      I agree, I’m OK to workout 3 days in a row, but running 3 days straight is hard for me. It probably has a lot to do with “mind over matter” but I think my legs do feel better with a cardio change or rest day.

  4. Rebecca @ MyEagerFeet says

    April 12, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    I run three times in a row a lot during the week, but if they’re not all easy runs, they start to burn me out. I’ve never actually tried a rowing machine (I guess I’m intimidated that everyone will judge my lack of upper body strength?), but Orange Theory sounds like a really fun class. Unfortunately there’s none in Ohio.
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    • Emily says

      April 12, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      Honestly, I don’t even know what is considered “good” for rowing. There are so many numbers on the screen that I just look at distance and time.

  5. Jessica @ kiwiyogirunner says

    April 12, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    I really want to try Orange theory! I don’t think we have it down under though… Last week I went running about five days in a row because I waa super stressed about uni and needed me some endorphins… Just little tiny runs though, no more than 4miles each time! If I am doing harder runs though I don’t usually run more than two days in a row, I love my recovery time :)
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    • Emily says

      April 12, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      I love my recovery time, too. But I’ve definitely gone on short, easy runs during stressful times. Endorphins can work wonders sometimes.

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A twenty-something lover of long runs, home cooked meals and my dogs. Join me on my journey to find a mostly healthy balance in food, fitness and life.

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