WEEK SIX
Monday | June 4, 2012
CrossFit intro training day two.
250m Row
10 burpees
x4
9:09
Tuesday | June 5, 2012
Walk with Lucy
1.92 miles
26 minutes
Wednesday | June 6, 2012
Walk with Lucy
2.06 miles
30 minutes
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Treadmill
3.12 miles
35 minutes
TOTAL
5.18 miles
65 minutes
Thursday | June 7, 2012
No real workout in today (unless walking through airports counts!). The morning was spent packing and cleaning up the house before heading to the airport for our flight to Colorado.
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| High in the sky on the way to Colorado. |
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| feet. |
Friday | June 8, 2012
Another day off. A beautiful day of catching up with a dear friend, enjoying the Colorado sunshine outside during the afternoon and a bonfire in the evening.
Saturday | June 9, 2012
Today we woke up early in order to get to Quandary Peak at a decent time for our "fourteener". The day couldn't have been more perfect for the hike up the peak. In the beginning, I had trouble catching a deep breath but we assumed it was the higher altitude, not to mention climbing the steep incline of the mountain. With our Camelbacks on our backs equipped with plenty of water, we made our way to the top, taking breaks as needed to catch our breath (even if it was only 15 seconds). Luckily (and surprisingly), my phone worked the entire way up so I was able to track our hike on my MapMyRide app. By the time we reached the summit, we had hiked 3.7 miles in 2 hours, 46 minutes and reached 14,265 feet (Keep in mind, Minnesota is only about 900 feet above sea level!). It was such a rush to reach the top! Incredible. The view was breathtaking.
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| The spectacular view of the mountains! |
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| The four of us (+Parker) at the top. |
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| Kim & I. Such a cool experience together! |
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| Our first fourteener success! |
Hike up:
3.7 miles
2 hours, 46 minutes
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Hike down:
3.7 miles
2 hours
TOTAL
7.4 miles
4 hours, 46 minutes
Sunday | June 10, 2012
Needless to say, our calves and quads were feeling the heat from Saturday's hike. A good hurt, as always. :) Today we traveled back to Minnesota and spent the evening working on the firepit (well, Cory did while I observed). More on that coming soon!
Week's Totals:
Run+Walk | 14.5 miles | 6 hours, 28 minutes
CrossFit | one day
WEEK SEVEN
Monday | June 11, 2012
CrossFit intro session day three.
CrossFit intro session day three.
5RFT—
10 Deadlifts (30 lb. + bar)
10 Box Jumps
6:06
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Leisurely neighborhood bike ride.
Tonight I enjoyed what might be one of the best salads of all time: spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and grilled chicken topped with a strawberry balsamic and basil olive oil. De-lish!
Tuesday | June 12, 2012
CrossFit intro session day four.
CrossFit intro session day four.
4RFT—
10 hanging power snatch (20 lb. + bar)
10 wall balls (10 lb.)
5:48
Wednesday | June 13, 2012
Rest day. Entire body is sore from CrossFit, but I've been told that is normal even after CrossFitting for months. Soreness becomes an every day thing. But, I'm totally ok with that. It is a good reminder that your body is working and becoming stronger.
Rest day. Entire body is sore from CrossFit, but I've been told that is normal even after CrossFitting for months. Soreness becomes an every day thing. But, I'm totally ok with that. It is a good reminder that your body is working and becoming stronger.
Thursday | June 14, 2012
Treadmill
Treadmill
6.33 miles
95 minutes (1 hour, 35 minutes)
My legs were not feeling so hot when I ran so after pushing myself to run off and on for the first 35 minutes, I opted to walk while finishing the movie I was watching (Everybody's Fine).
Friday | June 15, 2012
CrossFit intro session day five.
CrossFit intro session day five.
"Helen"
3RFT
400m Run
21 Kettlebell Swings
12 Pull-Ups (jumping)
10:55
Everything about this WOD was brutal. The run was exceptionally challenging for me for some reason. And the first kettlebell swing after each 400m run nearly threw me through the wall!
Saturday+Sunday | June 16-17, 2012
Rest days. With my parents in town for the weekend, we spend time with them which was very enjoyable, as always! We love having the company. Saturday was my mom's 58th birthday! She spent it helping me out with a photo shoot, St. Paul Farmer's Market, shopping, lunch with the husbands, and much-needed pedicures!
Sunday was Father's Day so I spent the day with my dad and family again (Happy Father's Day, Dad!!). We enjoyed picking out some plants at Gertens despite the rain before going to Prescott for some drinks and dinner.
12 Pull-Ups (jumping)
10:55
Everything about this WOD was brutal. The run was exceptionally challenging for me for some reason. And the first kettlebell swing after each 400m run nearly threw me through the wall!
Saturday+Sunday | June 16-17, 2012
Rest days. With my parents in town for the weekend, we spend time with them which was very enjoyable, as always! We love having the company. Saturday was my mom's 58th birthday! She spent it helping me out with a photo shoot, St. Paul Farmer's Market, shopping, lunch with the husbands, and much-needed pedicures!
Sunday was Father's Day so I spent the day with my dad and family again (Happy Father's Day, Dad!!). We enjoyed picking out some plants at Gertens despite the rain before going to Prescott for some drinks and dinner.
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| Happy Birthday, Momasita! |
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| St. Paul Farmer's Market. |
Week's Totals:
Run+Walk | 7.08 miles | 1 hour, 45 minutes
CrossFit | 3 days
