I wasn't planning on having a set workout schedule for next week, and in all honesty I'm not sure if I will stick with this, but I had an idea and I'd like to test it out.
I do not plan on doing this every day and I'm not even sure if this will do anything in regards to changes in my body, but it is a lot more strength training than I was doing. In fact, I wasn't doing any strength training before, focusing all on cardio. Since I'm not going to concern myself with the bike and elliptical miles for now (instead I will use them as cross training so I can focus more on running).
I'm still not quite ready to use the weight machines at the gym, at least not when I'm there by myself at first. I am a Jillian Michael's fan and would love to do her DVDs daily because I know the changes that they can make. Unfortunately doing the DVDs at 5am are just not realistic when you live on the second floor of an apartment building. Add on that the fact that our downstairs neighbors are expecting twins soon I would prefer to not get in the habit of doing the DVDs when I get home from work out of respect of having not one, but two new babies and not knowing their schedule.
So tonight I sat down with my phone and both 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30. I watched them and typed out a workout that I could do at the gym. The current plan is to do a 30 minute cardio warm up and then the workout that I have typed out. In a week or two I will watch level two of both DVDs and adjust the workout to make it more difficult so that my body will keep guessing.
I'm going to try it tomorrow and see how I feel. With Patrick's schedule I will be able to make it to the gym every morning except Wednesday, which would be more than enough for the first week, in addition to 3 or more days of running.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday- bike
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday- elliptical
Arm crosses- 30 seconds
Arm circles- 30 seconds
Jumping jacks- 25
Open feet hip width apart, hands to the sky, bend over, squat, arms up, stand- 10
Squat/knee grab- 10 each side
Push ups- 10
Squat and press- 10
Lunge/arm kickbacks- 10 each side
Skaters- 20
30 second plank
Dead weight, chest row- 10
Squat/kettle bell swing- 10
Bosu ball squats- 10
Side hip raises- 10 each side
Chair reverse flies- 10
Touch toes, walk it out, plank, push up, walk it back, touch toes, stand- 5
Side lunges with front raise- 5 each side
Lunge with bicep curl- 10 each side
Crunches- 20
Reverse crunches- 20
Push ups- 10
Squat and press- 10
Jumping jacks- 25
Crunches- 20
Reverse crunches- 20
Bosu ball squats- 10
Squat dumb bell row- 10
Static lunge with bicep curl- 10 each side
Punches- 30 seconds
Side crunch- 20 each side
Bicycle crunch- 10 each side
Stretch
I feel a little strange doing a workout that doesn't use any machines and just taking 5 pound weights to use at my leisure for approximately 20 minutes, but I guess that would be the best place to go to do a workout, right? I'm thinking about it too much when I just need to enjoy my workout and get my sweat on.
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Sunday, August 25, 2013
Weekend Recap
This past week has been an interesting one in regards to working out. In fact, besides a run on Monday and a run on Thursday, working out this week has been non-existent.
I feel weird about not going to the gym. It was part of my routine and then it just stopped, which worries me with what will happen when I try to get back into it tomorrow. I can only assume I will be tired and not as excited about it right away. My miles are also behind for the bike and elliptical. That is kind of frustrating but it's no ones fault but my own. I just don't like trying to play catch up and always feel behind. Which makes me want to restart this whole thing in January to make it easier to track.
I don't feel guilty though. I really don't. I mean, it sucks that I did next to nothing, but at the same time I have a good reason.
My family.
They are my number one priority and I will always ALWAYS choose them over anyone and anything else. This was the first week of school for Isabel and since Patrick had to open every day except Friday I was able to take her to school. Of course that meant that I couldn't get up before work and go to the gym because I was up with Isabel getting her ready. And of course going in late to work means going home late as well. It just was not worth it to me to get home at 6pm and go to the gym for an hour, leaving a half hour to spend time with my daughter before she goes to bed.
I would much rather spend that time with her than at the gym. It doesn't matter that my mile goals for the bike and elliptical will be put on hold and it doesn't matter that my workout efforts were close to zero. I spent time with my daughter and it was so worth it.
Thankfully Patrick's schedule is a little easier for me to get in some workouts next week. Unfortunately it means that I won't see him as often as I would like. I will be able to make it to the gym every morning before work except for Wednesday. Now I just need to retrain my body to get up at 4:30am.
This weekend wasn't a complete bust though. I did clean the entire apartment Saturday while Patrick was at work. I deep cleaned the kitchen and got through every single room. Picked up, dusted and vacuumed. There were some things I wish I would have been able to get to (some redecorating) but that wasn't necessary and by the time he got home he was pleasantly surprised with how the apartment looked. We both feel so much better when we have a clean apartment, but unfortunately it doesn't stay that way for very long. Not with a 5 year old tornado.
Today was swap meet day in the valley and my mom, niece, Isabel and I got up early in order to go. I have never left this particular swap meet empty handed and for a $2 entry fee it is totally worth it. I usually don't go with a specific item in mind to look for, which makes it more exciting when you can find something you want. I tend to find something, think of a top price I would pay for it and then either ask or look at the price. If it's higher I walk away (or haggle depending on how close it is to that price) and if it's that price or under I buy it.
Today I found two items that I wanted for my patio. I am quickly losing room to put plants out there (I blame Patrick's barbecue), but having plants out there makes me feel more relaxed and it's nice to have a cup of coffee out there in the morning or a glass of wine and a good book in the evenings. I cannot wait until I have a backyard with more room to decorate.
Isabel and I spent a little time out on the patio after I placed my new items out there. She blew bubbles and I finally took some pictures of Patrick's jalapeno and bell peppers. He bought the plants when they were about an eighth of the size for $1 at the farmer's market. They are incredible and he definitely has the green thumb in this family. I am able to keep my succulents alive, but that's not saying much...
I am hoping to get back into working out next week, but without the need to get in a certain amount of miles I may branch out and start using the weight machines more. I am ready to get back to eating right and exercising in order to tone up and slim down. We shall see what happens. No pressure means that it should be more enjoyable.
My family.
They are my number one priority and I will always ALWAYS choose them over anyone and anything else. This was the first week of school for Isabel and since Patrick had to open every day except Friday I was able to take her to school. Of course that meant that I couldn't get up before work and go to the gym because I was up with Isabel getting her ready. And of course going in late to work means going home late as well. It just was not worth it to me to get home at 6pm and go to the gym for an hour, leaving a half hour to spend time with my daughter before she goes to bed.
I would much rather spend that time with her than at the gym. It doesn't matter that my mile goals for the bike and elliptical will be put on hold and it doesn't matter that my workout efforts were close to zero. I spent time with my daughter and it was so worth it.
Thankfully Patrick's schedule is a little easier for me to get in some workouts next week. Unfortunately it means that I won't see him as often as I would like. I will be able to make it to the gym every morning before work except for Wednesday. Now I just need to retrain my body to get up at 4:30am.
This weekend wasn't a complete bust though. I did clean the entire apartment Saturday while Patrick was at work. I deep cleaned the kitchen and got through every single room. Picked up, dusted and vacuumed. There were some things I wish I would have been able to get to (some redecorating) but that wasn't necessary and by the time he got home he was pleasantly surprised with how the apartment looked. We both feel so much better when we have a clean apartment, but unfortunately it doesn't stay that way for very long. Not with a 5 year old tornado.
Today was swap meet day in the valley and my mom, niece, Isabel and I got up early in order to go. I have never left this particular swap meet empty handed and for a $2 entry fee it is totally worth it. I usually don't go with a specific item in mind to look for, which makes it more exciting when you can find something you want. I tend to find something, think of a top price I would pay for it and then either ask or look at the price. If it's higher I walk away (or haggle depending on how close it is to that price) and if it's that price or under I buy it.
Today I found two items that I wanted for my patio. I am quickly losing room to put plants out there (I blame Patrick's barbecue), but having plants out there makes me feel more relaxed and it's nice to have a cup of coffee out there in the morning or a glass of wine and a good book in the evenings. I cannot wait until I have a backyard with more room to decorate.
Isabel and I spent a little time out on the patio after I placed my new items out there. She blew bubbles and I finally took some pictures of Patrick's jalapeno and bell peppers. He bought the plants when they were about an eighth of the size for $1 at the farmer's market. They are incredible and he definitely has the green thumb in this family. I am able to keep my succulents alive, but that's not saying much...
I am hoping to get back into working out next week, but without the need to get in a certain amount of miles I may branch out and start using the weight machines more. I am ready to get back to eating right and exercising in order to tone up and slim down. We shall see what happens. No pressure means that it should be more enjoyable.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Weekly Workout
My scheduled didn't change much this week because it has been working so well. Unfortunately, I had to be a responsible parent Thursday and Friday. That, on top of being lazy, meant that my workouts at the gym got pushed back. I knew that I didn't have that many miles to do on both the bike and the elliptical, so I knew that I could push it back.
I really do not like taking two rest days in a row. It fuels the laziness and I end up making more excuses than normal to skip workouts.
Thankfully I did break that rest streak with a run on Saturday morning. It was a little difficult to get out of bed. The result of staying up later than planned and not having someone to meet for the run. That extra accountability of meeting with someone to run is such a huge motivation..
I did end up getting up and going for my run and afterwards I felt like I could keep going. Perfect motivation to get back into the routine at the gym. The endorphins helped too..
Week of8/12/13 to 8/17/13
I really do not like taking two rest days in a row. It fuels the laziness and I end up making more excuses than normal to skip workouts.
Thankfully I did break that rest streak with a run on Saturday morning. It was a little difficult to get out of bed. The result of staying up later than planned and not having someone to meet for the run. That extra accountability of meeting with someone to run is such a huge motivation..
I did end up getting up and going for my run and afterwards I felt like I could keep going. Perfect motivation to get back into the routine at the gym. The endorphins helped too..
Week of
Monday
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Tuesday
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Time or Distance
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Workout
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Workout
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Time or Distance
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1 hour gym
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Stationary Bike ☺
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Stationary Bike ☺
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1 hour gym
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Elliptical ☺
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Elliptical ☺
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1.37 mile
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Walk at work ☺
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Walk at work ☺
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1.37 mile
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2.10 mile
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Walk at work ☺
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Walk at work ☺
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2.10 mile
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30-45 min
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Interval run ☺
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Run/Walk 62.83/1250 miles
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Run/Walk 66.30/1250 miles
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Bike 97.20/1800 miles
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Bike 105.66/1800 miles
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Elliptical 30.77/600 miles
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Elliptical 33.80/600 miles
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Time or Distance
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Workout
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Workout
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Time or Distance
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1 hour gym
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Stationary Bike ☺
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Elliptical ☺
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1.37 mile
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Walk at work ☺
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Walk at work ☺
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1.37 mile
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2.10 mile
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Walk at work ☺
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30-45 min
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Interval run ☺
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Run/Walk 71.94/1250 miles
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Run/Walk 73.31/1250 miles
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Bike 114.79/1800 miles
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Bike 114.79/1800 miles
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Elliptical 36.32/600 miles
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Elliptical 36.32/600 miles
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Friday
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Saturday
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Time or Distance
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Workout
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Workout
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Time or Distance
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Long Training Run ☺
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If needed to make up mileage on bike
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1 hour gym
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or elliptical ☺
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Run/Walk 73.31/1250 miles
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Run/Walk 79.35/1250 miles
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Bike 114.79/1800 miles
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Bike 123.15/1800 miles
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Elliptical 36.32/600 miles
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Elliptical 38.75/600 miles
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Next week is going to be a little weird and I am not going to be too strict with myself about this schedule. Isabel starts kindergarten tomorrow, so there are going to be a couple days where I have to take her to school since Patrick opens. This will push my normal work schedule from 730-430 to 830-530. I'm most likely going to want to come straight home after work, but I am going to hopefully work it into the schedule so that I can get some time each day (even if it's only a half hour).
The important thing about the schedule is being flexible and just getting in the miles each week. As long as I can get in the minimum I need for each day then I'll be happy.
As of now, this is what I have scheduled.
Week of 8/19/13 to 8/24/13
Monday
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Tuesday
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Time or Distance
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Workout
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Workout
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Time or Distance
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1 hour gym
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Stationary Bike
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Stationary Bike
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1 hour gym
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Elliptical
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Elliptical
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? min
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Walk
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Walk at work
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1.37 mile
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30-45 min
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Interval run
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Walk at work
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2.10 mile
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Arm Workout
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Run/Walk /1250 miles
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Run/Walk /1250 miles
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Bike /1800 miles
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Bike /1800 miles
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Elliptical /600 miles
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Elliptical /600 miles
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Time or Distance
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Workout
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Workout
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Time or Distance
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1 hour gym
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Stationary Bike
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Stationary Bike
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1 hour gym
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Elliptical
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Elliptical
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1.37 mile
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Walk at work
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Walk at work
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1.37 mile
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2.10 mile
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Walk at work
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Walk at work
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2.10 mile
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30-45 min
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Interval run
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Arm Workout
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Leg Workout
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Run/Walk /1250 miles
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Run/Walk /1250 miles
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Bike /1800 miles
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Bike /1800 miles
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Elliptical /600 miles
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Elliptical /600 miles
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Friday
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Saturday
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Time or Distance
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Workout
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Workout
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Time or Distance
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1 hour gym
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If needed to make up mileage on bike
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Long Training Run
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4 miles
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or elliptical
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1.37 mile
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Walk at work
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2.10 mile
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Walk at work
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Leg Workout
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Run/Walk /1250 miles
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Run/Walk /1250 miles
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Bike /1800 miles
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Bike /1800 miles
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Elliptical /600 miles
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Elliptical /600 miles
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