Total Max Mixers August 2023 - Page 10

JBliff · 08-30-23, 12:29 PM

Hi all. My workout yesterday was ICE Metabolic Training. It was pretty fun as usual.

T2B - Funny that we both picked an ICE workout yesterday! I agree it's a great series. My bicep pain has improved but it still hurts if I do a cross body bicep curl. I was able to improve to 18-1/2 lbs for bicep curls the last week of the STS 2.0 rotation, and was so tempted to go to 20 lbs but thought I'd better not try that until the bicep is completely fine. Is the Ryka Devotion true to size? I saw on Amazon that some people complained it was too small. I noticed that the toe box on the newer Rykas have been narrower than they used to be.

Gibbee - STS 2.0 is not as much of a time commitment as STS 1.0 so that's a plus if you don't have lots of time to work out.

Karjoy - I hope you escaped the worst of the hurricane. My fingers are crossed for you.

Cher - Wow, restaurants in your area have great deals. 78% off is amazing.

Have a great day, everyone.

karjoy · 08-30-23, 04:53 PM

Hi guys! We’re all ok! The storm was very powerful but struck maybe 40 ish
east of us thank heavens. There was a lot of coastal flooding off the coast just about 20 miles south of us. Our city has lots of trees down but most power is restored already. Lots of my friends have power still off.

Jbliff 20# biceps curls caused minor strain of my L bicep but it went away fast. Burn has 17.5# DBs which is perfect sometimes. Sometimes 5# is just too much an increase.

T2B sorry you have to go back to the office but moving the office sounds like it creates a whole other hardship. Like you say, you can still work from home 2 days a week. Most of my patients who work from home love it, but lots of them are having to go back to on site work. Some are kinda upset about that.

Cher I got a big kick out of you and your friends sitting in the back of the WW meeting because you had been “bad”.

78% off the bill was a nice birthday
present for your Mom.

Vannie I miss you!

Waves to Gibbee.

T2B · 08-30-23, 09:45 PM

Hi All,

My alarm went off this morning and I could not get up so I worked out this afternoon, my cardio of choice was Yv2: WISI + Yv2: RIO.. Tomorrow is supposed to be P30 Upper & Lower but I think I’m going to copy JB and do ICE Metabolic Training instead.

My drive to the new office will be about the same in distance, with a lot more traffic lights. I don’t know why we have to move offices, the locations are equal.

Did y’all take a peek at the moon tonight? It’s beautiful.

Cher - Those new KCM’s sound like Slump Busters,

So funny about your reason for being in the back at your WW sessions. I could tell that the ladies at my WW location were old friends, had been doing WW for years so it was more of a social thing for them.

JB - those crossbody bicep curls didn’t feel right for me so I stopped doing them after the first time doing the workout. Glad you were able to increase your weight, 18.5 # for biceps is pretty sweet, too.

I wear a 8.5 M shoe and lately I have been buying Ryka’s in my true size, I can still wear thicker socks with the Devo XT. The toe box does appear to be a little sleeker, there’s more man made trim around the top of the shoe so maybe a 1/2 size up would be better. It really is hard to tell if they are right for you without trying them on.

Karjoy - Glad things are mostly ok in your area. I read months ago that the ocean was warmer off the FL coast and that would impact the intensity of tropical storms/hurricanes. I don’t know, the writing is on the wall that we have to do something especially for future generations but still nope.

Waves~~~

T2B · 08-31-23, 08:24 AM

Morning,

ICE: Metabolic Total Body + CIZE: Hold Your Own.

Have a great day!

JBliff · 08-31-23, 09:35 AM

My workout yesterday was a walk with DH in the morning. In the afternoon I did 40 minutes on the elliptical + 20 minutes of yoga and foam rolling.

Karjoy - Thank goodness you were spared the worst of the storm. It looks like Cedar Key got hit hard. Cedar Key holds a special place in my heart since it was where we used to visit and dredge for oysters when we lived in Florida.

T2B - I definitely stopped doing the cross body curls with heavier weights. I can do them with 8 lbs and not feel any pain, but heavier than that and the pain comes back. I've done curls with 22 lbs in the past but not since my bicep got hurt.

Hi to everyone. Have a great day.

Vantreesta · 08-31-23, 12:08 PM

Last day of the month, I better post to wrap it up!

I'm just quickly skimming so I'm sorry if I miss any questions!

T2B, I resisted YT for a good while but you know how FOMO is! I do a lot from there but they are mostly p/rehab stuff and challenges that suck me in. And Halloween workouts, of course!

JB, I love my Altras! What I like is the foot-shaped toe box so my toes have all the room they need to move freely and that they are zero-drop so there is no heel stack, which means my calves can completely lengthen and not be contracted when not needed. The one drawback I have noticed is that the tread seems to wear off faster than any of the other brands I have worn. Oh, two drawbacks, I guess. Their sizing is wacky! I have a size 8 Olympus that feels a little smaller than my size 7.5 Duo. SO you really kind of have to try them on to get thee right size. I like knowing with Saucony I can always just buy size 8.

Karen, glad you didn't get too much storm damage. When you train for trail races do you run or hike hills to help prepare or just make sure not to neglect your lower body strength training? Thanks for missing me!

Cheryl, thinking of you as you go through your sister's stuff and try to get back on track. I know it isn't easy!

Gibbee, wow, time flies, both on how long you and your BF have been together and how long it's been since you fell! I'm sorry you're still not all healed up. My elbow isn't all healed as there is a knot where I scraped it and it hurts. I sort of was able to do a side elbow plank the other day but it wasn't great. I don't know if I didn't get it as clean as I thought and it healed over smthg or just what. My posterior chain seems to finally be settled down after the impact, so I'm very thankful for that.

Vantreesta · 08-31-23, 12:15 PM

Here's the workouts (or lack thereof on too many days) since I last posted:

Fri 8/11 0 minutes UP NORTH
Pedometer: 3320 steps, 1.67 mi/Fitbit: 3890 steps, 1.84 mi

Sat 8/12 0 minutes UP NORTH-REN FEST
Pedometer: 8353 steps, 4.23 mi/Fitbit: 8466 steps, 4.01 mi

Sun 8/13 54 minutes
25 minutes (from S. Starr Happy Yoga S3E10 Ocean Spray, TV) 1st time
10 minutes (from PT stretches)
19 minutes (from 1 dog walk 1.19 mi)
Pedometer: 6760 steps, 3.36 mi/Fitbit: 6398 steps, 3.02 mi

Mon 8/14 70 minutes
11 minutes (from Yoga With Kassandra -Flexible Body, Flexible Mind 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 11 Activate, YT) 1st time
17 minutes (from J. Adolfs -Align your Pelvis and Get Rid of SI Joint Pain for Good, YT) 1st time
42 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.93 mi)
Pedometer: 13737 steps, 6.78 mi/Fitbit: 11942 steps, 5.65 mi

Tue 8/15 136 minutes
16 minutes (from C. de Winter Well+Good -15 Minute Guided Foam Roller Workout for Self-Massage, YT) 1st time
12 minutes (from MovementLink -Just Move Upper Back Mobility Follow Along Routine (Thoracic Spine aka T-Spine), YT) 1st time
5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT)
11 minutes (from B. Bowman GuerrillaZen Fitness 10-min Knee Stability Routine for Bulletproof Knees, YT)
5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT)
3 minutes (from E. Jade Belly Dancer Diaries -100 Day Dance Challenge Day 1 Build a Strong Shimmy Technique, YT)
6 minutes (from Dr. Bri -3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor, YT)
32 minutes (from 2.45 mi for Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 1/Just Run Zero to 5k wk4 day1/Zombies Run S3M58) 2 mi
5 minutes (own quick stretch-running late)
41 minutes (from 2 dog walks 2.46 mi)
Pedometer: 15451 steps, 7.5 mi/Fitbit: 14677 steps, 7.25 mi

Wed 8/16 134 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 3 rest
19 minutes (from Zumba Sulu -20 Min Halloween Dance Workout | Halloween Zumba, YT) 1st time
6 minutes (from Kyra Pro -5 Min Step Challenge Day 1, YT) 1st time
13 minutes (from C. Jordan -Foam Roller Exercises | Full Body Routine, YT) 1st time?
10 minutes (from Yoga with Joelle -10 Min Yoga for Lazy Glutes – Beginner Glute Stretches and Glute Activation Exercises, YT) 1st time?
35 minutes (from C. Friedrich STS 2.0/XTrain rotation W1D1 STS 2.0 Super Sets Total Body Express #3 premix)
12 minutes (from Yoga With Kassandra -Flexible Body, Flexible Mind 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 12 Release, YT) 1st time
39 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.59 mi)
Pedometer: 13593 steps, 6.63 mi/Fitbit: 13162 steps, 6.16 mi

Thu 8/17 145 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 4 cross training
58 minutes (from 3.46 mi with Cyric (74 min) for CVG Train Like a Hero Challenge 2023 Murph Training day 14 -go for a hike or long walk)
10 minutes (from V. Ixel Foam Rolling For Runners - 10 min Follow Along Routine, YT)
12 minutes (from C. Jordan -Hamstring Tendonitis Pain: Exercises That Will Help Heal Your Hamstrings part 2, YT)
5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT)
5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT)
32 minutes (from 2.46 mi Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 2/Just Run Zero to 5k wk4 day2/Zombies Run S3M59) didn't have time to stretch after
25 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.56 mi) AM walk recorded above for Murph
Pedometer: 24421 steps, 11.8 mi/Fitbit: 25233 steps, 12.23 mi

Fri 8/18 30 minutes
30 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.83 mi) skipped AM walk, bad headache with light sensitivity
Pedometer: 7207 steps, 3.57 mi/Fitbit: 8087 steps, 3.83 mi

Sat 8/19 134 minutes 0 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 6 rest
11 minutes (from B. Bowman GuerrillaZen Fitness 10-min Knee Stability Routine for Bulletproof Knees, YT)
5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT)
5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT)
32 minutes (from 2.39 mi Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 5/Just Run Zero to 5k wk4 day3/Zombies Run S3M60)
5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -5 Minute Foot, Core, and Pelvic Floor Workout, YT)
4 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Hip Rock-Back: Low Back & Pelvic Mobility Exercise, YT)
20 minutes (from M. Giordano Athletic Yoga: Yoga for Runners post-run practice)
6 minutes (from Dr. Bri -3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor, YT)
5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Top 3 Pelvic Floor Stretches for Women and Men | Quick Release, YT)
41 minutes (from 2 dog walks 2.6 mi) so hot!
Pedometer: 15147 steps, 7.43 mi/Fitbit: 14870 steps, 7.25 mi

Sun 8/20 39 minutes REN FEST 0 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 7 rest -DONE
39 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.54 mi)
Pedometer: 15041 steps, 7.41 mi/Fitbit: 14753 steps, 6.98 mi

Mon 8/21 87 minutes
15 minutes (from A. Carver -15-Minute Yoga For Thoracic Mobility, YT)
22 minutes (from C. Friedrich STS 2.0/XTrain rotation W1D2 XTrain All Out Low Impact HIIT premix #6) 1st time
23 minutes (from C. Friedrich STS 2.0/XTrain rotation W1D3 STS 2.0 Total Body Stretch)
27 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.82 mi) excessive heat watch noon today through 7 PM Thur
Pedometer: 10312 steps, 5.25 mi/Fitbit: 11714 steps, 5.54 mi

Tue 8/22 9 minutes CAMPING UP NORTH
9 minutes (from 1 dog walk .72 mi)
Pedometer: 6539 steps, 3.19 mi/Fitbit: 7667 steps, 3.63 mi

Wed 8/23 0 minutes CAMPING UP NORTH
Pedometer: strap broke so didn't wear/Fitbit: 4743 steps, 2.25 mi

Thu 8/24 11 minutes CAMPING UP NORTH
11 minutes (from 1 dog walk .75 mi)
Pedometer: strap broke so didn't wear/Fitbit: 6799 steps, 3.21 mi

Fri 8/25 20 minutes
20 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.33 mi) should be the last day of unbearable heat for a bit
Pedometer: 9704 steps, 4.88 mi/Fitbit: 12653 steps, 5.98 mi

Sat 8/26 39 minutes REN FEST
39 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.56 mi)
Pedometer: 20221 steps, 9.81 mi/Fitbit: 21322 steps, 10.08 mi

Sun 8/27 37 minutes
37 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.4 mi)
Pedometer: 10006 steps, 4.97 mi/Fitbit: 10062 steps, 4.76 mi

Mon 8/28 77 minutes
77 minutes (from 3 dog walks 4.53 mi) another headache plus ran errands and some Halloween shopping, no workouts
Pedometer: 16554 steps, 8.04 mi/Fitbit: 15737 steps, 7.47 mi

Tue 8/29 205 minutes
15 minutes (from C. Jordan -15-Minute Glute Activation Workout, YT)
11 minutes (from B. Bowman GuerrillaZen Fitness 10-min Knee Stability Routine for Bulletproof Knees, YT)
5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT)
5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT)
4 minutes (from E. Jade Belly Dancer Diaries -100 Day Dance Challenge Day 2 Build Shimmy Endurance - Thunder Shimmy Workout, YT)
6 minutes (from Dr. Bri -3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor, YT)
31 minutes (from 2.46 mi Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 8/Just Run Zero to 5k wk5 day1/Zombies Run S4M1)
9 minutes (from H. Clare -Run Better With Yoga -Best Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome, YT)
5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -5 Minute Foot, Core, and Pelvic Floor Workout, YT)
4 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Hip Rock-Back: Low Back & Pelvic Mobility Exercise, YT)
20 minutes (from M. Giordano Athletic Yoga: Yoga for Runners post-run practice)
19 minutes (from C. Jordan -How To Massage Your Shins, Calves, and Ankles, YT)
5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Top 3 Pelvic Floor Stretches for Women and Men | Quick Release, YT)
16 minutes (from toe yoga)
50 minutes (from 3 dog walks 3.15 mi)
Pedometer: 17159 steps, 8.35 mi/Fitbit: 16730 steps, 8.21 mi

Wed 8/30 46 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 10 rest LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
46 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.93 mi)
Pedometer: 12460 steps, 6.12 mi/Fitbit: 12909 steps, 6.07 mi

Vantreesta · 08-31-23, 12:21 PM

8/11-8/13 we went up north to see my father-in-law and also went to the 2nd year for a small Ren Fest an hour away from him

8/20 opening wknd of the MN Ren Fest-Saturday was brutally hot at about 95 degrees with heat index over 100 so we waited to Sunday when it was around 10 degrees cooler--so good to see our favorite vendors again! Heck, we probably spent around 3 hours just visiting and catching up with the different ones!

8/22-8/24 went camping with my dad and uncle up north, got to see my brother for a few hours too bc he was up from AZ too but for unrelated reasons, stopped and visited with my aunt on my way home

8/26 went to the MN Ren Fest again--much nicer weather this wknd!

The brutal heat is returning tmrw and I am SO OVER IT!! They're predicting 99 for Sunday. In September. In Minnesota!!!

I don't know why I can't seem to post regularly but it's not going to get a lot better for a while. This is my busiest time of year with all the Ren Fests and Halloween planning/decorating, plus my dad will be here for a couple weeks so I have a lot to do before he gets here and then I won't be on the forum much while he's here visiting. I really need to keep getting in workouts while he's here though if I have any hope of doing the trail races I want to do this fall. I just have to figure out the minimum I can get by with since I don't want to take away from time with him.

karjoy · 08-31-23, 08:08 PM

Drive by: 45 minutes on the treadmill. I actually took an extra rest day yesterday
because of not sleeping well the night before the storm, anxiety about when the damn thing was gonna hit and when it would be over. You get the picture. Nice to hear from you Vannie.

Cher · 08-31-23, 08:37 PM

Just a quick pop-in to check if Karen checked in. Glad all is okay.

Just wanted to let you know we are heading up to the cabin tomorrow so I’ll check in when we get back. ��

Waves to all! Have a great weekend!

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08-30-23, 12:29 PM
JBliff Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia	Hi all. My workout yesterday was ICE Metabolic Training. It was pretty fun as usual. T2B - Funny that we both picked an ICE workout yesterday! I agree it's a great series. My bicep pain has improved but it still hurts if I do a cross body bicep curl. I was able to improve to 18-1/2 lbs for bicep curls the last week of the STS 2.0 rotation, and was so tempted to go to 20 lbs but thought I'd better not try that until the bicep is completely fine. Is the Ryka Devotion true to size? I saw on Amazon that some people complained it was too small. I noticed that the toe box on the newer Rykas have been narrower than they used to be. Gibbee - STS 2.0 is not as much of a time commitment as STS 1.0 so that's a plus if you don't have lots of time to work out. Karjoy - I hope you escaped the worst of the hurricane. My fingers are crossed for you. Cher - Wow, restaurants in your area have great deals. 78% off is amazing. Have a great day, everyone.

08-30-23, 04:53 PM
karjoy VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	Hi guys! We’re all ok! The storm was very powerful but struck maybe 40 ish east of us thank heavens. There was a lot of coastal flooding off the coast just about 20 miles south of us. Our city has lots of trees down but most power is restored already. Lots of my friends have power still off. Jbliff 20# biceps curls caused minor strain of my L bicep but it went away fast. Burn has 17.5# DBs which is perfect sometimes. Sometimes 5# is just too much an increase. T2B sorry you have to go back to the office but moving the office sounds like it creates a whole other hardship. Like you say, you can still work from home 2 days a week. Most of my patients who work from home love it, but lots of them are having to go back to on site work. Some are kinda upset about that. Cher I got a big kick out of you and your friends sitting in the back of the WW meeting because you had been “bad”. 78% off the bill was a nice birthday present for your Mom. Vannie I miss you! Waves to Gibbee.

08-30-23, 09:45 PM
T2B Join Date: Feb 2008	Hi All, My alarm went off this morning and I could not get up so I worked out this afternoon, my cardio of choice was Yv2: WISI + Yv2: RIO.. Tomorrow is supposed to be P30 Upper & Lower but I think I’m going to copy JB and do ICE Metabolic Training instead. My drive to the new office will be about the same in distance, with a lot more traffic lights. I don’t know why we have to move offices, the locations are equal. Did y’all take a peek at the moon tonight? It’s beautiful. Cher - Those new KCM’s sound like Slump Busters, So funny about your reason for being in the back at your WW sessions. I could tell that the ladies at my WW location were old friends, had been doing WW for years so it was more of a social thing for them. JB - those crossbody bicep curls didn’t feel right for me so I stopped doing them after the first time doing the workout. Glad you were able to increase your weight, 18.5 # for biceps is pretty sweet, too. I wear a 8.5 M shoe and lately I have been buying Ryka’s in my true size, I can still wear thicker socks with the Devo XT. The toe box does appear to be a little sleeker, there’s more man made trim around the top of the shoe so maybe a 1/2 size up would be better. It really is hard to tell if they are right for you without trying them on. Karjoy - Glad things are mostly ok in your area. I read months ago that the ocean was warmer off the FL coast and that would impact the intensity of tropical storms/hurricanes. I don’t know, the writing is on the wall that we have to do something especially for future generations but still nope. Waves~~~ __________________ T2B joy, love peace and patience kindness with goodness faithfulness & gentleness self-control - Motivational Sticker Now: XTRAIN 90 Day Undulating (Generic) 7/22/22 - 10/24/22 Peak Fit System: 6/3/22 - 7/21/22 * STS/LIS 90 Day Undulating: 11/19/21 - 2/12/22 * 6 Week Fusion XTRAIN: 5/17/21 - 6/27/21 * Body Beast: 12/21/20 - 3/18/21 * STS: 1/29/20 - 5/3/20 * Fit Tower/LIS/ICE/ 90 Day: 10/29/19 - 1/19/20 * XTRAIN 90 Day Undulating: 7/29/19 - 10/25/19

08-31-23, 08:24 AM
T2B Join Date: Feb 2008	Morning, ICE: Metabolic Total Body + CIZE: Hold Your Own. Have a great day! __________________ T2B joy, love peace and patience kindness with goodness faithfulness & gentleness self-control - Motivational Sticker Now: XTRAIN 90 Day Undulating (Generic) 7/22/22 - 10/24/22 Peak Fit System: 6/3/22 - 7/21/22 * STS/LIS 90 Day Undulating: 11/19/21 - 2/12/22 * 6 Week Fusion XTRAIN: 5/17/21 - 6/27/21 * Body Beast: 12/21/20 - 3/18/21 * STS: 1/29/20 - 5/3/20 * Fit Tower/LIS/ICE/ 90 Day: 10/29/19 - 1/19/20 * XTRAIN 90 Day Undulating: 7/29/19 - 10/25/19

08-31-23, 09:35 AM
JBliff Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia	My workout yesterday was a walk with DH in the morning. In the afternoon I did 40 minutes on the elliptical + 20 minutes of yoga and foam rolling. Karjoy - Thank goodness you were spared the worst of the storm. It looks like Cedar Key got hit hard. Cedar Key holds a special place in my heart since it was where we used to visit and dredge for oysters when we lived in Florida. T2B - I definitely stopped doing the cross body curls with heavier weights. I can do them with 8 lbs and not feel any pain, but heavier than that and the pain comes back. I've done curls with 22 lbs in the past but not since my bicep got hurt. Hi to everyone. Have a great day.

08-31-23, 12:08 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Last day of the month, I better post to wrap it up! I'm just quickly skimming so I'm sorry if I miss any questions! T2B, I resisted YT for a good while but you know how FOMO is! I do a lot from there but they are mostly p/rehab stuff and challenges that suck me in. And Halloween workouts, of course! JB, I love my Altras! What I like is the foot-shaped toe box so my toes have all the room they need to move freely and that they are zero-drop so there is no heel stack, which means my calves can completely lengthen and not be contracted when not needed. The one drawback I have noticed is that the tread seems to wear off faster than any of the other brands I have worn. Oh, two drawbacks, I guess. Their sizing is wacky! I have a size 8 Olympus that feels a little smaller than my size 7.5 Duo. SO you really kind of have to try them on to get thee right size. I like knowing with Saucony I can always just buy size 8. Karen, glad you didn't get too much storm damage. When you train for trail races do you run or hike hills to help prepare or just make sure not to neglect your lower body strength training? Thanks for missing me! Cheryl, thinking of you as you go through your sister's stuff and try to get back on track. I know it isn't easy! Gibbee, wow, time flies, both on how long you and your BF have been together and how long it's been since you fell! I'm sorry you're still not all healed up. My elbow isn't all healed as there is a knot where I scraped it and it hurts. I sort of was able to do a side elbow plank the other day but it wasn't great. I don't know if I didn't get it as clean as I thought and it healed over smthg or just what. My posterior chain seems to finally be settled down after the impact, so I'm very thankful for that. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

08-31-23, 12:15 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Here's the workouts (or lack thereof on too many days) since I last posted: Fri 8/11 0 minutes UP NORTH Pedometer: 3320 steps, 1.67 mi/Fitbit: 3890 steps, 1.84 mi Sat 8/12 0 minutes UP NORTH-REN FEST Pedometer: 8353 steps, 4.23 mi/Fitbit: 8466 steps, 4.01 mi Sun 8/13 54 minutes 25 minutes (from S. Starr Happy Yoga S3E10 Ocean Spray, TV) 1st time 10 minutes (from PT stretches) 19 minutes (from 1 dog walk 1.19 mi) Pedometer: 6760 steps, 3.36 mi/Fitbit: 6398 steps, 3.02 mi Mon 8/14 70 minutes 11 minutes (from Yoga With Kassandra -Flexible Body, Flexible Mind 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 11 Activate, YT) 1st time 17 minutes (from J. Adolfs -Align your Pelvis and Get Rid of SI Joint Pain for Good, YT) 1st time 42 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.93 mi) Pedometer: 13737 steps, 6.78 mi/Fitbit: 11942 steps, 5.65 mi Tue 8/15 136 minutes 16 minutes (from C. de Winter Well+Good -15 Minute Guided Foam Roller Workout for Self-Massage, YT) 1st time 12 minutes (from MovementLink -Just Move Upper Back Mobility Follow Along Routine (Thoracic Spine aka T-Spine), YT) 1st time 5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT) 11 minutes (from B. Bowman GuerrillaZen Fitness 10-min Knee Stability Routine for Bulletproof Knees, YT) 5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT) 3 minutes (from E. Jade Belly Dancer Diaries -100 Day Dance Challenge Day 1 Build a Strong Shimmy Technique, YT) 6 minutes (from Dr. Bri -3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor, YT) 32 minutes (from 2.45 mi for Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 1/Just Run Zero to 5k wk4 day1/Zombies Run S3M58) 2 mi 5 minutes (own quick stretch-running late) 41 minutes (from 2 dog walks 2.46 mi) Pedometer: 15451 steps, 7.5 mi/Fitbit: 14677 steps, 7.25 mi Wed 8/16 134 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 3 rest 19 minutes (from Zumba Sulu -20 Min Halloween Dance Workout \| Halloween Zumba, YT) 1st time 6 minutes (from Kyra Pro -5 Min Step Challenge Day 1, YT) 1st time 13 minutes (from C. Jordan -Foam Roller Exercises \| Full Body Routine, YT) 1st time? 10 minutes (from Yoga with Joelle -10 Min Yoga for Lazy Glutes – Beginner Glute Stretches and Glute Activation Exercises, YT) 1st time? 35 minutes (from C. Friedrich STS 2.0/XTrain rotation W1D1 STS 2.0 Super Sets Total Body Express #3 premix) 12 minutes (from Yoga With Kassandra -Flexible Body, Flexible Mind 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 12 Release, YT) 1st time 39 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.59 mi) Pedometer: 13593 steps, 6.63 mi/Fitbit: 13162 steps, 6.16 mi Thu 8/17 145 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 4 cross training 58 minutes (from 3.46 mi with Cyric (74 min) for CVG Train Like a Hero Challenge 2023 Murph Training day 14 -go for a hike or long walk) 10 minutes (from V. Ixel Foam Rolling For Runners - 10 min Follow Along Routine, YT) 12 minutes (from C. Jordan -Hamstring Tendonitis Pain: Exercises That Will Help Heal Your Hamstrings part 2, YT) 5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT) 5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT) 32 minutes (from 2.46 mi Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 2/Just Run Zero to 5k wk4 day2/Zombies Run S3M59) didn't have time to stretch after 25 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.56 mi) AM walk recorded above for Murph Pedometer: 24421 steps, 11.8 mi/Fitbit: 25233 steps, 12.23 mi Fri 8/18 30 minutes 30 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.83 mi) skipped AM walk, bad headache with light sensitivity Pedometer: 7207 steps, 3.57 mi/Fitbit: 8087 steps, 3.83 mi Sat 8/19 134 minutes 0 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 6 rest 11 minutes (from B. Bowman GuerrillaZen Fitness 10-min Knee Stability Routine for Bulletproof Knees, YT) 5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT) 5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT) 32 minutes (from 2.39 mi Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 5/Just Run Zero to 5k wk4 day3/Zombies Run S3M60) 5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -5 Minute Foot, Core, and Pelvic Floor Workout, YT) 4 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Hip Rock-Back: Low Back & Pelvic Mobility Exercise, YT) 20 minutes (from M. Giordano Athletic Yoga: Yoga for Runners post-run practice) 6 minutes (from Dr. Bri -3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor, YT) 5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Top 3 Pelvic Floor Stretches for Women and Men \| Quick Release, YT) 41 minutes (from 2 dog walks 2.6 mi) so hot! Pedometer: 15147 steps, 7.43 mi/Fitbit: 14870 steps, 7.25 mi Sun 8/20 39 minutes REN FEST 0 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 7 rest -DONE 39 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.54 mi) Pedometer: 15041 steps, 7.41 mi/Fitbit: 14753 steps, 6.98 mi Mon 8/21 87 minutes 15 minutes (from A. Carver -15-Minute Yoga For Thoracic Mobility, YT) 22 minutes (from C. Friedrich STS 2.0/XTrain rotation W1D2 XTrain All Out Low Impact HIIT premix #6) 1st time 23 minutes (from C. Friedrich STS 2.0/XTrain rotation W1D3 STS 2.0 Total Body Stretch) 27 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.82 mi) excessive heat watch noon today through 7 PM Thur Pedometer: 10312 steps, 5.25 mi/Fitbit: 11714 steps, 5.54 mi Tue 8/22 9 minutes CAMPING UP NORTH 9 minutes (from 1 dog walk .72 mi) Pedometer: 6539 steps, 3.19 mi/Fitbit: 7667 steps, 3.63 mi Wed 8/23 0 minutes CAMPING UP NORTH Pedometer: strap broke so didn't wear/Fitbit: 4743 steps, 2.25 mi Thu 8/24 11 minutes CAMPING UP NORTH 11 minutes (from 1 dog walk .75 mi) Pedometer: strap broke so didn't wear/Fitbit: 6799 steps, 3.21 mi Fri 8/25 20 minutes 20 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.33 mi) should be the last day of unbearable heat for a bit Pedometer: 9704 steps, 4.88 mi/Fitbit: 12653 steps, 5.98 mi Sat 8/26 39 minutes REN FEST 39 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.56 mi) Pedometer: 20221 steps, 9.81 mi/Fitbit: 21322 steps, 10.08 mi Sun 8/27 37 minutes 37 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.4 mi) Pedometer: 10006 steps, 4.97 mi/Fitbit: 10062 steps, 4.76 mi Mon 8/28 77 minutes 77 minutes (from 3 dog walks 4.53 mi) another headache plus ran errands and some Halloween shopping, no workouts Pedometer: 16554 steps, 8.04 mi/Fitbit: 15737 steps, 7.47 mi Tue 8/29 205 minutes 15 minutes (from C. Jordan -15-Minute Glute Activation Workout, YT) 11 minutes (from B. Bowman GuerrillaZen Fitness 10-min Knee Stability Routine for Bulletproof Knees, YT) 5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT) 5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT) 4 minutes (from E. Jade Belly Dancer Diaries -100 Day Dance Challenge Day 2 Build Shimmy Endurance - Thunder Shimmy Workout, YT) 6 minutes (from Dr. Bri -3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor, YT) 31 minutes (from 2.46 mi Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 8/Just Run Zero to 5k wk5 day1/Zombies Run S4M1) 9 minutes (from H. Clare -Run Better With Yoga -Best Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome, YT) 5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -5 Minute Foot, Core, and Pelvic Floor Workout, YT) 4 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Hip Rock-Back: Low Back & Pelvic Mobility Exercise, YT) 20 minutes (from M. Giordano Athletic Yoga: Yoga for Runners post-run practice) 19 minutes (from C. Jordan -How To Massage Your Shins, Calves, and Ankles, YT) 5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Top 3 Pelvic Floor Stretches for Women and Men \| Quick Release, YT) 16 minutes (from toe yoga) 50 minutes (from 3 dog walks 3.15 mi) Pedometer: 17159 steps, 8.35 mi/Fitbit: 16730 steps, 8.21 mi Wed 8/30 46 minutes Run With Hal BRTC 2023 day 10 rest LUNCH WITH FRIENDS 46 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.93 mi) Pedometer: 12460 steps, 6.12 mi/Fitbit: 12909 steps, 6.07 mi __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

08-31-23, 12:21 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	8/11-8/13 we went up north to see my father-in-law and also went to the 2nd year for a small Ren Fest an hour away from him 8/20 opening wknd of the MN Ren Fest-Saturday was brutally hot at about 95 degrees with heat index over 100 so we waited to Sunday when it was around 10 degrees cooler--so good to see our favorite vendors again! Heck, we probably spent around 3 hours just visiting and catching up with the different ones! 8/22-8/24 went camping with my dad and uncle up north, got to see my brother for a few hours too bc he was up from AZ too but for unrelated reasons, stopped and visited with my aunt on my way home 8/26 went to the MN Ren Fest again--much nicer weather this wknd! The brutal heat is returning tmrw and I am SO OVER IT!! They're predicting 99 for Sunday. In September. In Minnesota!!! I don't know why I can't seem to post regularly but it's not going to get a lot better for a while. This is my busiest time of year with all the Ren Fests and Halloween planning/decorating, plus my dad will be here for a couple weeks so I have a lot to do before he gets here and then I won't be on the forum much while he's here visiting. I really need to keep getting in workouts while he's here though if I have any hope of doing the trail races I want to do this fall. I just have to figure out the minimum I can get by with since I don't want to take away from time with him. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

08-31-23, 08:08 PM
karjoy VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	Drive by: 45 minutes on the treadmill. I actually took an extra rest day yesterday because of not sleeping well the night before the storm, anxiety about when the damn thing was gonna hit and when it would be over. You get the picture. Nice to hear from you Vannie.

08-31-23, 08:37 PM
Cher Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan	Just a quick pop-in to check if Karen checked in. Glad all is okay. Just wanted to let you know we are heading up to the cabin tomorrow so I’ll check in when we get back. �� Waves to all! Have a great weekend!