First off, can we talk about this past weekend?! Holy perfect! I forgot to post my running/work out schedule for last week as promised but I'll easily pass the blame onto mother nature for supplying us with BEAUTIFUL/GOREGOUS/PERFECT weekend weather + some super awesome waves for distracting me! Also, a very special best friend of mine turned 25 on Sunday, so obv my attention was consumed by her all weekend, as well! Such a great time with good friends. :) Life is so good.
I like to post tidbits of my active life outside of the gym and off the pavement, such as surfing, to emphasize how important maintaining a healthy lifestyle is. It is a way of life; it's not just the amount of hours you've clocked in at the gym this week or the miles you ran. It's important to switch it up here & there. (Not only because it makes you awesome but it keeps you sane!) For example, I considered Monday my "rest day" but in reality, surfing (even if only for an hour or two) is not resting. It's a workout in and of itself. I'd prefer a good paddle with some friends over a lonely gym session any day, but the reality is the waves aren't always there for you to enjoy [especially here in Jax Beach!]. The gym, however, will always be there. So, when the opportunity arises for you to grab your board and hit the water til sunset after a long work day, DO IT. Not only will you feel it in your arms, abs & back the following morning, it seriously helps clear your mind and acts as a natural calming agent. (at least for me, it does!) Don't worry that you've missed a scheduled run or a planned gym sesh. Those moments will always be available. Whether it's surfing, a little beach volleyball with friends or pick up basketball with a bunch of rando's on your neighbor hood court, being socially active is always an acceptable excuse to skip a workout.
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SUNDAY
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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Oct. 5th
-6.5 Miles
Pace: 9:55/mi Slow but
steady. First long run of the season.
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Oct. 6th
REST DAY! Waves were fun, so
an after work surf sesh was my exercise this day! ;)
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Oct. 7th
Mellow Mushroom 5K Beer Run!
3.1 miles with friends, followed by a cold brew!
Pace: 8:50/mi
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Oct. 8th
Gym Day.
Arms primarily, moderate abs & legs.
Duration: 1.25 hours.
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Oct. 9th
-Gym Day.
Abs, Legs & HITT.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Oct. 10th
-4 mile run
Pace: 9:25/mi
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Oct. 11th
-3 mile run
Pace: 9:30/mi
-7 mile bike ride
-1 hour gym sesh: abs & arms
-3 hr surf sesh
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Visit Jeff Galloway's website for some great marathon training tips. Galloway Training is highly regarded here in N.Florida and his training programs have helped tons of people accomplish their running goals. I highly recommend checking out his site for some helpful tips and guides for beginning runners!
I'll be catching up on my healthy recipe postings this week so check back soon for yummy inspirations for all your culinary desires!
xxC
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