For workouts this week it was mostly “do whatever you feel like that day.” I like these weeks. I took 4 ClassPass classes, which included two strength workouts, spinning and yoga. I had a few runs but wanted to save some stuff for next week…the “official” start of marathon training. As excited as I am to challenge myself, I hate feeling like I have to run. Know what I mean? That’s why I put it in quotes. Anyway, I’ll cross that bridge when I get there. I’ve done it twice, I can do it again.
Sunday: Narragansett Bay Half Marathon. Click for a full recap.
Monday: 20 minute walk.
Tuesday: As One Effect. ClassPass class #1 of the week was a cardio-strength workout. The first 20ish minutes were cardio, the next were strength. Here’s what we did…
Cardio
90 seconds/75/60/45/30 intervals on cardio machines (10 second rest in between rounds)
Machines used: Stair mill, ski erg, air dyne, and Jacob’s Ladder of death. We did all the intervals on one machine before switching.
Strength (45 seconds of work/15 rest)
5 rounds of:
Alternating step-back lunge with weights
Push-ups
Bent over row
Plank
Wednesday: 5.5 miles. My legs felt completely back to normal at this point and it was a random cooler weather day.
Thursday: As One Effect + Peloton Cycle (check out this post for a recap).
Here’s what we did that day at As One Effect. I hope it makes sense the way I describe it because it was a good workout….
3 minutes of cardio (with a goal rep/distance/height (which I don’t remember)) followed by a bodyweight circuit. Example: 3 minutes of burpees –> strength circuit –> 3 minutes on the stair mill –> strength circuit –> 3 minutes on the Air Dyne –> strength circuit, etc.
Cardio
1. Burpees
2. Stair mill
3. Air Dyne
4. Jacob’s Ladder
5. Ski Erg
6. Burpees
Strength (25 seconds of each movement)
Squats
Push-ups
V-ups
Squat jumps
Plank walks
Mountain climbers
Friday: 5 miles (AM) + Yoga at Exhale Spa (PM)
Saturday: Off. Last Saturday morning non-long-run for a while and I took full advantage of it.
Haha, that ladder looks fun!!!! Ladder or death or not, I want to try!
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I’m out of breath after one minute! Such an effective machine.
I’ve never tried the Jacob’s ladder but it does look like you could get a really good, tough workout out of it. As much as I enjoy not having to pay for a gym membership, I do always want to try out different machines.
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It kills the back of my legs (in a good way). They have a few in the gym in Miami but I stay away from them because they’re so hard haha
3 minutes of burpees???? WHAT? Favorite body weight exercises are squats, push ups, and planks of course. Hope you had a wonderful weekend! PS: love that picture of you and Georgie! XOXO
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So glad someone commented on the burpees. YES. TWICE. The second 3-minute set I walked my legs back and forward from the plank instead of jumping.
We’re starting marathon training the same week! You probably have a great base from all the different things you’ve been doing this summer. That As One Effect class sounds like a lot of fun. I’m sad I won’t be able to read your recaps of boutique classes any more (I think?), it was so interesting to see what else is out there.
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I’m sad too haha. It was a lot of fun and great cross-training. I’d like to think I have a good base, but those long runs still make me nervous. YAY when is your marathon? Where is this one?
I’d love to try the Jacob’s ladder at some point. I have never seen one before! Maybe when I am back at school I’ll scope out the gym to see if there is one.
The first time I tried one was at my college gym! I bet there are one or two. Really gets your heart rate up!