Since I have already hit my strength goals (90 second plank and 20 regular pushups without a break) for June I decided to try a few new/altered exercises this week to switch things up and see if I can add some variety to my workout life.
Monday is generally my leg day. Usually I run 3 miles and then lift the machines (curl, extension, press, and sometime calf raises) and then go on to core work. Yesterday I did things a bit different:
-1 mile warm up
-Alternated between plie squats and walking lunges – both weighted
-Plie squats holding a 25lb weight (20 reps = 1 set) 5 sets
-Walking lunges with weighted bar on shoulders 20lbs (30 reps = 1 set) 4 sets
-1 mile on incline
-Then I tried to lift the machines like normal. Holy heck the legs were shot. I had to reduce weight on everything.
Today – my quads are freakin sore!!!!!! Getting low at volleyball may be interesting tonight
Plan for the week:
Tuesday – run 4 miles and volleyball (1 match)
Wednesday – Gym (run 2-3 miles, lift arms and core) and volleyball (3 matches – I joined a second Wednesday team)
Thursday – Gym (run 2 miles, core work, spin class) and study
Friday – Rest Day - Study
Saturday – Jalapeño Half (goal – Sub 2). Hopefully a 1:56/1:57. I want to work on more consistent pacing.
Sunday – Run 3 miles – recovery run.
Also hope to take the bike out on Saturday and/or Sunday!
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