Showing posts with label Cardio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cardio. Show all posts

Run + Lunges

This evening was the PERFECT running weather. I had to take advantage of the beautiful day and commemorate it with a nice run. My run took place smack dab in the middle of the Silicon Valley. It's a nature preserve / golf park. I really couldn't have picked a better spot. There were enough people to make it pleasant and not overly crowded. The breeze was gentle and the air was perfect. I didn't even listen to any music because nature alone just sounded like music to my ears.
I did a 35 minute run with stops for photo ops and mini breathers. I took my time tonight, and really just appreciated all the God put in front of me. Nature at her finest. Later, I did my 100 lunges in the parking lot. I tried to go as low and parallel to the ground as possible. There were other runners milling around in groups. I felt a little lonely, but really appreciative for the time to just let my brain unwind without any unnecessary chatter. It was lovely. Below are some pics that don't quite capture how pretty the evening really was.



(lagoon)
(path to lagoon)
(bridge on the path)

My conditioning wasn't as good as I'd hoped it would be. My guess it's because of the actual time during my cycle. I've been tired and a little moody all week. Definitely sore, but still hanging in there! I hope I get the chance to really enjoy another evening run like tonight sometime soon.



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Tuesday's Workout + Lunges

Last night's workout was more fun than normal. I got to do cardio with my cousin!!! I don't normally workout with anyone, so this was really nice. I didn't realize how fast the time flies when you're gabbing away. I was still tired and sore from Monday night's 200 lunge mania. Here's what I did.

Abs: (3 sets of 25)
crunches
obliques
leg lifts

Treadmill: 30 min. run

Lunges:
walking lunge
10lbs x 50 (per leg)
(during that time I also added in a reverse lunge and an angeled stationary lunge)

Tonight is weight training. I've been thinking about this, and I think I'm ready to bring it up to 4 sets. (heavy sets). My eats were good today all the way up until the afternoon, when I completely messed it up by eating a danish. I've been eating carbs today because I've been feeling a little "empty" not sure why. So I allowed myself this cheat day. Tomorrow, it's back to business. Clearly I can't take a cheat day right now without going overboard.

Although, I HAVE managed to avoid the stupid candy dish that I pass about ten thousand times / day. :) YAY for one little victory! Read More!
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