1. Summer Heat - As much as everyone has been complaining about the heat, it really isn't bothering me. I don't know if I'm used to it having grown up in Texas or if it's because I'd rather be hot than cold, but the summer heat waves that we've been having just really aren't that bad in my opinion. Sure, it's 85 by 9am, which means I have to get up early to run but I honestly like having the entire rest of the day without having to worry about getting my workout in.
2. Cross-Training - For the last 2 weeks, I've been working up a base in preparation for marathon training and Week 1 has really just been a continuation of that. I always say that I'm going to be better about cross-training and, for Madrid, I actually was. For New York, I've been doing the 30-Day Shred as a form of strength + cardio since it's a short, low-impact, but still challenging workout. Yesterday, I did 2 workouts that I downloaded as an app on my tablet called Daily Butt and Daily Abs that kicked my butt. They were 10 minutes each but were great workouts! I just got my tablet and I love that I now have workouts like this at my disposal for when I'm traveling!
Tell Me: Is the summer heat getting to you? What are your favorite non-running workouts to do? Do you have a new favorite workout song?
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3. 50 Ways to Say Goodbye - I don't ever listen to the radio so if this song came out 6 months ago, I'm sorry but I heard it on the radio for the first time today and I absolutely fell in love with it. I can already tell it's going to be the kind of song that I play on repeat over and over again during a tough part of a workout. I love everything about this song...the chorus, the trumpet, the Mexican beat...everything. Check it out!
Tell Me: Is the summer heat getting to you? What are your favorite non-running workouts to do? Do you have a new favorite workout song?
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The summer heat isn't awful. I mean, yeah, it's hot, but I'm in the same boat as you. I don't feel like it's too bad.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite non-running work out would have to be swimming! I swam in high school, so it's a long term love for me. I really have started to enjoy weight lifting, too, though. Strength training is pretty important and I know I don't do enough of it. There is something about that burn that you get after an hour of lifting weights....
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ReplyDeleteThe summer heat is rough down here in Florida, but I've actually gotten really use to it. It's not so bad anymore! I've started tearing out workouts from the fitness magazines I get and have found some really great alternatives to basic machines, it's really helped spruce up my workout and I have recently gotten into swimming, so I'm gunning for a triathlon within the next year! And that's a good song! Good luck with your marathon training plan!
ReplyDeleteHi! Love that popcorn cartoon! So funny!! I am SO over the heat, summers in AZ are no fun:/ I'm stopping by from the GFC Blog Hop and am now a new follower:) Would love for you to stop by Crazy Mama Drama!
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I am doing ok with the heat, what really gets me is humid weather and it feels it got really bad last week. I just keep telling myself to keep going, because at the end it will pay off. All this hot and humid weather will make me a stronger runner, especially when fall comes around.
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