Switching Up My Workouts
I’ve made it to the final stretch! The half marathon is this Saturday, and I can’t believe how fast the training went by. I’m excited for the race, and I honestly can’t believe I’ve made it this far. I’m happy to say that I was able to loosely follow a training plan without ever having to really sacrifice my social life. That’s winning, my friends. (Does anyone have any tips on running motivation after a race?)
Now that my running is starting to cut back, I’m planning on taking full advantage of the classes that are available for the Get Well Challenge. I’ve already tried Hot House Yoga and FIT Richmond (loved both of those places!) so I’m looking forward to giving CrossFitRVA a shot as well. I’m not sure if cross fit is really my style, but don’t knock it til you try it, right? (But neon colors? Those are apparently my style.)
Before I started training for the race, I was doing a lot of circuit workouts, weight training, and different types of cardio. While I do think my endurance has improved with all this running, I think I lost some strength, so I’m excited to get back into classes like BodyPump and BodyAttack (and maybe cross fit?) At this point, I pretty much have the opportunity to try anything! I usually get bored pretty easily, so I’m hoping to switch things up often. I haven’t been to Zumba or BodyJam in forever, and those are some of my favorite ways to get in cardio, so I’ll be hitting up those classes this week! Things that that make workout out fun, so I don’t get tired or bored.
To help myself stay on track this month, I wrote out a few goals. I find that my goals are much easier to achieve if I write them down and shout them out!
You should go to FIT Richmond for Circuit Class at 6am Wednesday!!!!
Wow amazing! Good luck! 🙂
I’ve just recently started working (after a looooong break) with a trainer. Hubby and I also got a membership at a local fitness center and are starting this week. I’m def not ready for a marathon 😛
You’re going to do amazing! Go go go!!
Congrats on getting back into it!!! 🙂
I love these ideas! I’ve added a regular boot camp and yoga class to my three-mile runs, and it is just what the doctor ordered. I’m no longer bored, and I actually look forward to my classes. Good luck on your half! It’s such an accomplishment!
Good luck with not only your future workout goals but of course on your half marathon this weekend 🙂
I am so excited for the half marathon this weekend! I’d love to hear about your Cross Fit experience once you give it a try.
Good luck with the rest of training! You’re gonna’ show that race who’s boss. 😀
It’s great you’ve already got some post-race plans. That’ll help combat the post-race blues.
**squints**
did my comment take? 🙂
SO EXCITED FOR YOU.
and cheering you on from Texas.
That’s awesome that you’re feeling so confident about the race on Sunday- you are going to rock it :)! More than fitness goals, I am using November to get my eating under control. I have become a bit too lax and starting to feel the effects so want to reign it before the holiday season kicks in!
That’s a great idea!! I know it’s hard over the holidays, so good plan getting a jump start!
I think I spot my girl Jillian on your tv! I can’t wait to hear how your first half goes – I’m planning on signing up for one in the Spring. I don’t have any fitness goals for November, just maintain where I’m at 🙂
That’s her! I love her DVDs for a quick workout at home! 30 day Shred and Ripped in 30 are my favorites!