I did not run today, but went to the Y to do some weights which I haven't done in a long time. I've been doing some weights at home as well as the strength training workouts I do at Jenny's boot camp, and occasionally I can sneak in some heavy lifting at Flex One if it is slow (which doesn't happen very often). I warmed up on the bike for about 10 minutes, then I did: - 5 sets, 5 reps bench press 145lbs
- 5 sets, 5 reps shoulder press, 95 lbs
- 3 sets, 5 reps pull-ups w/ 35lb weight, then 1 set 10 reps w/ no weight
- 1 set of seated rows
- 3 sets of ez bar curls, super-setted w/
- 3 sets dumbbell tricep extensions
- 4 sets leg extensions
- 1 set side raises
- 1 set front raises
I was going to hop on the treadmill to run a mile and "zap the zero" for the week, but I ran out of time. This was the first time I tried weighted pull-ups in public. It felt very awkward, I put on one of those belts with a chain around it. At home I've been holding a 25lb dumbbell with my legs. When I got home I did a few leg exercises with the 25 lb dumb bells, some squats, lunges, and 5 trips up and down the stairs. Why the weights? I'm looking at doing an off road ultra in a few months and am trying to make myself stronger all around. I'm hoping that embarking on this endeavor will bring me new places and help me to grow. However, maybe it will just end up being a "been there done that" type post, but I'll never know if I don't go!
Yesterday, I put in some jump rope practice and made it into the 70's a couple of times for non-stop rope skipping. Happy Halloween Everyone! (I was in charge of the decorations this year, so they are kind of lame but better than nothing!)
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