May 2013
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Tiny Tuesday
It is one of those days I feel so small and tiny in my head. On those days I just can’t wait to get into bed and leave it all behind!
It has been pretty busy the past few days and it I don’t take my rest moments, I get irritated, over sensitive and sad. Time to take some time for myself.
Bend & stretch
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Greatest thing to do when you’re an adult; eating candy right before dinner! *nom nom nom*
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Mental run
Today was not my best day. Didn’t sleep well, my allergies were doing very well. I was frustrated, tired and annoyed. I didn’t wanna go for a run. After work I was just too tired.
But when I walked out of the office the sun was shine, when it was supposed to rain. Not cold. Well, I could always try right? If i have to walk most of the times, that would be okay. And even if I...
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RESTDAY, stretch, stretch, stretch!
Holy shit! My muscles are sore, I do feel really tired. I decided to take a restday with yoga and lot of stretches ofcourse. I’m aching for it! I need some recovery.
I had to improvise without a yoga mat, it worked, but a yoga mat works best.
yoga for runners
Ultimate stretching routine
Lovely!
Naps rock! Period!
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Manic Monday
Time for some Insanity!!!!
I really believe this will benefit my running for core strength, hips, legs and actually overall getting stronger. Today it;s tim for Cardio Power Resistance! Officially I supposed to do the Max workouts, but that’s a little too much in addition to my running. My priority is running, the half marathon and the rest of the workouts has to be a good addition to...
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Volunteer Departments: A little girl's dream. →
volunteerdepartments:
I was out at the store wearing one of my department shirts, doing grocery shopping before I picked my daughter up from day care, when a little girl dragged her mother over to where I was.
“Excuse me…”
“Yes?”
“Uhm. Are you a firefighter?”
“Yes, I am. And an EMT.” I smiled at her as I saw her…
Love it, love it, love it!
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Iron time!
And I don’t mean ironing shirts! I hate that chore with all my heart! Yuk! I mean UPPER BODY WEIGHT TRAINING!!!
A couple of weeks ago I addes some weight and it’s still challenging! But it’s okay, as long as it challenges me. I only do this workout once a week, wich means slower progress.
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Training 3
Warm up
A 7K run
Cool down
Easy as that… Well, not really, but I did it anyway!
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Tuesday
What to do? What to do? Tomorrow rest-day, Thursday my half marathon preperation. So what should I do today? Don’t wanna run, don’t have a yoga mat and the floor is too slippery and I’m kinda bored with Insanity today.
Okay, I found something:
Warmup: Jump Rope - 2 minutes Stretch all Major Muscle Groups Workout: 15 Pushups 20 Jump Squats 15 Tricep Dips 20 Gobble...
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Manic Monday
Yes, alarm clock at 4:34 am, long day at the office, but still ready to rock! Since I don’t follow the 60 days schedule, I can choose the workout I want. Well, they all suck, so there is no good or bad choice. Today it’s time for Cardio Power & Resistance. It’s the first hot day this year, I will regret this workout halfway.
But it’s all about commitment. No matter...
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Almost weekend workout!
Don’t wanna do the Insanity program fulltime anymore. Running is a priority untill my very first half marathon race. Today Plyo Cardio at my own pace.
OMG, nog my best workout. Had to quit over halfway of a pounding headache. Ugh… :-(
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Training 1 done
Today my half marathon training has begun! The weather is getting warmer, not yet really springweather, but that’s ok. I was supposed to jog 5K with a 8:46 min/km. I was suprised, but I can’t jog that slow! :-) My average pace was 7:03! If can get ahead the planned speed, I will finish it pretty fast. But not get our hopes too high, it will get tough soon enough.
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April 2013
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Afraid
My biggest fear is not to finish my half marathon running schedule, because of an early knee injury. A runners knee. It took me more then a year to recover. Since my last run my knee and IT band felt so tight.
From now on I promised myself to some running yoga everyday and do my foamrolling as often as I can. I really benifit from it, so why not.
I just so want to reach this goal! If...
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Last queensday
Today it’s queensday here in the Netherlands, but the last one ever. Today there is a new king. All good and well, but now it’s time to pump some iron!
Upper body weight training!
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Sunday run plus important deal for me
Supposed to go for a run today. Bleh! Was so motivated earlier this morning, but now. It is still cold and… Well that’s it actually!
Oh, another thing. A big thing. I enlisted for a HALF MARATHON for this october. This will be my first and I am just so scared! Farthest I have ever run is 13K last year with a knee injury and this is 21,1K.
On the Asics site I made a training...
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Early bird
Ah, 8:30 am and ready to rock. I didn’t set the alarm clock. But I thougth if I wake up early, I gonna workout right away! Very busy today, so early is better! A busy day isn’t always an excuse to skip workouts.
Later this day I hope to spent some time on my writing again. It has been a while. Wish I was with writing just as disciplined as with with working out.
To save some time...
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Day I dunno
Besides the running and crossfit I still want to do Insanity. But I have no clue anymore wich day I have to do. So I just choose randomly. Today I pick Max Cardio Conditioning! Am I crazy? Oh yes!
Wish me luck!!!
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A quickie
Pretty tight schedule today, so a small yoga routine!
Ultimate stretch routine
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Crossfit premiere
Today was my first crossfit thing/lesson ever!!! It was one of the eight beginners lessons. We learned how to do a proper deadlift and a muscle up! We did the beginner version of the muscle up, not what you see on the Crossfit games.
Well, you have to start somewhere and I know I will be sore tomorrow! Even though I am pretty strong for a girl. Forget about that. Beginner all over again!
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Crossfit premier
:-D Yay! Tuesday I’m gonna try crossfit for the very first time! Kinda nervous, it has been years and years since I worked out in a public area. :-S Hope I won’t make a fool of myself. I can be clumsy sometimes.
I would love to do the rings and the rope. Haven’t done that since I was a kid.
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Sunday run
My Sunday run is holy. I have plenty of time to prepare and warm up. Most of the times I do yoga. Thee run itself is always peaceful, not perse slow! But mindful and grounding. And when the weather is good, it makes it even better! Feeling the sun on my face after such long, long and cold winter makes it all worth while! :-) And ofcourse trying my new running pants is always nice!
Does it...
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Iron time!
Every weekend I have a routine: Saturday weight training and Sunday my easy does it Sunday run, no stress, just me and nature.
I had a huge breakfast, so I’m ready for the Upper Body Weight Training!
I went upstairs to get my workout clothes, got into bed and took a nap… But I woke up and did it anyway! :-) Many roads lead to a workout!
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Day 41
My lunch today wasn’t as healthy as normal. I had some fries and chilli chees nuggets. Once in a while I just have to eat this. But now I’m so gassy and burpy, I’m good for another year… “burp”
Time for the healthy again! Hahaha! Max Interval Plyo!
Yesterday I didn’t finish my Insanity workout. It’s a shame, I know. I wasn’t motivated and...
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Max Interval Circuit
Day 40 I think, Max Interval Circuit. I am still so hungry. I had Greek yogurt and a banana and still hungry. Gonna eat another banana otherwise I’ll faint during my workout!
Good news! About 80% sure I’m gonna try Crossfit for 6 weeks! Finally! I really hope it is as much fun and challenging I think it will be. I will keep you posted! Now time to rock some Insanity!
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Just saying
OMG, I think I have about 8 runningpants now, capris, long ones, 3/4th one. I ordered two (expensive, not on sale) last month. I have to get a hold on myself!!!
Ofcourse I like dresses and heels, but… but… but… Uhm… Workout gear even more.
But I hate shopping. But I do like online shopping! :-)
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Monday again
Supposed to go for a 5K run, but it rains. And I hate rain. I know I’m a pussy, but I hate rain. I only get in my car outside when it rains.
So yoga it is and I don’t mind today, my body is bit squeeky today.
Hardcore flow routine
Crazy core building routine
And now I’m done! Getting ready for my chiro appointment… I need it!
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