Weights, Yoga and Snow, Oh My!

Tuesday p.m.: Weights
Wednesday: Yoga and Snow Shoveling
Thursday a.m.: Insanity Pure Cardio

We hit the gym for some weights right after work on Tuesday in hopes of not getting snowed on.

We made it (and only got rained on).

It was definitely hard - once again too much time had passed between weight lifting sessions.

My workout was whole body with a bicep focus.

The biceps were crying after the first exercise.

I should probably work on my selfies skills so I don't bore you with dumb pics like this

Well, the forecast said snow and snow it did!

It's so pretty, but I am totally looking forward to 50s and 60s this weekend!

So, Wednesday morning tried out my new Yoga Studio App (in the comfort of my own bedroom!)  that I won from Jen. 

Guess what....I totally loved it!

I only did a 15 minute flexibility session, so I will write more after I try a few more sessions.

Since my arms didn't hurt bad enough after the bicep workout Tuesday night, I shoveled snow on Wednesday.

This shovel is a monster. The pic doesn't do it justice.

HTB got to come home to a nice clear(ish) driveway. Can I get fiancee of the year award for this?

This morning Autumn and I got up even earlier to do Insanity Pure Cardio.

In the mornings we do the workout in our gym at work in the group fitness room.

A new class was added Thursday mornings that starts at 6:15, so we had to make sure we were finished by then. Which means starting right at 5:30.

Lately we've been starting at 5:45 or 5:50. 15-20 minutes makes a HUGE difference that early in the morning, but we both made it.

And we might have jumped on the bikes for 10 minutes afterwards as well.

We might be insane.

Or we both just have beach vacations coming up!

Ohio Weather

Monday p.m.: 3 mile run outside
Tuesday a.m.: Insanity: Cardio Power & Resistance

Last night was a bad run. REALLY BAD.

They happen and I try not to let them bother me, but it is still frustrating!

The plan was to do 5-6 miles; however, my body had different plans.

My stomach hurt so bad that I only managed to get 3 in.

Still better than nothing I suppose.

Fortunately I felt better this morning for another round of Insanity: cardio power and resistance.

This one seems to fly by for me. There are a lot of water breaks which my shoulders definitely need in this one!

It's back to the weights tonight!

I seem to be slacking on the weights a little lately but I am blaming HTB's work schedule.

What, you mean I can go lift weights on my own?

What fun would that be?! 

They are predicting 6-8 inches of snow where we live for tonight/tomorrow.

Of course the majority is supposed to happen overnight.

We'll see what happens, but that may change the morning workout plan a little!

I think someone forgot to tell Mother Nature it is March now!

Oh wait, it's supposed to be in the 50s this weekend!

Welcome to Ohio!

Weekend Review

Friday: 5.5 mile run outside
Saturday/Sunday: Nada, Zip, Zilch
Monday a.m.: Insanity Cardio Plyometric Circuit

Wow, what a busy yet lazy weekend!

Friday night's run was just what I needed after a few rough days at work.

A good friend to vent to and nice (cold) fresh air cure a lot of things!

A margarita might have done the trick too.

Saturday I got to spoil my friend Tara who is expecting her little girl in May.

This little princess is already spoiled rotten.

It's so fun to spoil babies though!

Sorry for the bad pic, but i was way across the room and only had my phone

This gift got lots of laughs - best part is that it was from her mother-in-law!

Sunday I got to hang out with some great ladies and do a little shopping!

Autumn and I started the week off right with Insanity this morning. Hopefully we'll get at least 3 Insanity workouts in together this week. It's so much easier to get up at 4:50 a.m. when you know your work out buddy is counting on you!

I feel like all I did was run around all weekend, but it was worth it to spend time with so many friends.

Insane for a Few Days

Tuesday a.m.: Insanity Cardio Power and Resistance

It's sad but true, I've missed our Insanity workouts over the last two months.

I've even missed being annoyed at the things Shaun T. says.

Via

I really do like the speed of the workouts.

And the fact that I'm barely awake so it's over before I even know what I've done.

I do not enjoy setting my alarm for 4:50 a.m.

It is nice to get one workout out of the way for the day. I feel accomplished by 6:30 a.m.

The plan for tonight is a weight workout. I just checked it out on ActivTrax.com and it looks fairly short. I think my body will like that after 2 days of Insanity.

Sadly enough this might be our last day of Insanity together this week.

 

My boss stopped by my desk yesterday and hung up this cartoon.

I'm not sure how to take it, but she did hang it up at hers too. It did make me laugh.

I've decided on my spring race, so make sure to check back tomorrow for the announcement!

Weekend Review

Saturday: 6ish mile hike
Monday a.m.: Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit

I picked up HTB after work on Friday and we headed down to Red River Gorge in Kentucky for the weekend.

After all the work moving, organizing, cleaning, etc. that we have done over the last several weekends, we were ready for some R&R and I can't think of a better place.

After a relaxing Saturday morning sitting on the porch watching cows, chatting, and relaxing we went for couple of hikes.

We had to check our our wedding ceremony location, so that was first.

Maybe one day I'll comb my hair before pictures. HTB is one lucky guy!

The weather was absolutely beautiful - 50 degrees and mostly sunny skies!

After checking out the ceremony location, we headed to the suspension bridge hike. The scenery was beautiful and the bridge was just a tiny bit scary!

Can you spot the Piper dog leading the way?

Saturday would down with the obligatory DQ Blizzard and grilling out and movie.

It was quite the perfect weekend!

I was able to meet my morning workout buddy for Insanity this morning. Her schedule hasn't allowed for many morning workouts lately so it was fun (yes, I'm crazy) to do Insanity together again.

It was a good way to start the week after a relaxing weekend!  

Oh, what a weekend!

Saturday's workout: 5.5 mile run outside

Sunday's workout: weight lifting at the Y 

Monday a.m. workout: Insanity Plyometrics

Wow, another weekend bites the dust!

Friday night was a great night with great friends! Sarah and her hubby had us over for some delicious apps and wine. We had such a great time and of course the food was ah-mazing! She is such a great cook/hostess!

Saturday morning I went to running club. I decided not to push myself too much on distance since I have only run a couple of times since being sick. It was great to catch up with my running friends I hadn't seen since the holidays (and getting engaged!).

Saturday afternoon we met up with friends to watch the Bengals in the playoffs. Unfortunately, they lost, but we had a great time and the game was so close! Being a Cincinnati sports fan sure can be frustrating!

After the Bengals game I met up with my sister and my Running Girls for an early birthday celebration for my sister! We had dinner and drinks at Stone Creek Dining. Delicious food and even better company!

Sunday was a typical Sunday - lots of errands and cleaning, watching sports (while cleaning, etc. of course), and working out. I was very proud of us for hitting the gym for a weight workout on Sunday afternoon. It would have been so easy to skip.

I think I need to add "take more photos" to my list of goals for 2013. Apparently I am majorly slacking in this area. I seriously took zero pics this weekend, pathetic!

Since I can't do a post without pictures...

Chocolate Aussiedor

Who doesn't love pictures of cute puppies? I am IN LOVE with this little guy.