One for the team

Today was a rest day, but I ended up doing cardio for my Virtual Race Across America (VRAA) team on Kickrunners. We're doing a virtual competition and our team is running behind. I wasn't feeling as broke up as usual, so I did some cardio.

Anyway, I went to the Y on Wednesday for a short run. I didn't get out to run my 7miler that day, so I flip flopped the running days. I ended up doing 2.67mi on the treadmill. I could stay on there for but so long. Oh, and yesterday I realized that I lost my mind. I was only scheduled for a 6mi run, but had it in my head that I was due for 7mi. What was I thinking? Oh well. That's an extra mile for the team. I'm scheduled for 8mi tomorrow, but it depends on how I'm feeling. I may put it off til Sunday. But we're expecting rain on Sunday. We'll see.

Cardio: 45min
The Firm Ultimate Calorie Blaster

Breakfast: Cinnamon toast w/rooibus chai
Pre-workout: Chocolate soymilk
Snack: Smoothie w/strawberry, blueberry, banana, hemp protein and unsweetened soymilk
Lunch: Leftover miso tofu, baked potato and steamed veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
Dinner: Tempeh burger w/pickles and more steamed veggies
Late night snack: Clif Builder Bar (mint chocolate)

Firming Up

I was going to do Pilates, but for some reason, I can't find my dvds. I bet I'll find them when I'm not looking for them. Isn't that how it always works? I found The Firm dvds along with my weights with no problem at all. Maybe it's a sign? I haven't done that workout since the beginning of the year maybe? Well, I noticed that I'm not as worn out as I was before. When I originally did it months ago, I hated that darn Transfirmer. Stepping up and down on a 14in box can really wear you out. And honestly, I could never finish that part. I had to modify the workout on the 8in box instead. But today, I did it with no problem. Of course, my quads will hate me for the rest of the day and tomorrow during my jog, but still, I did it. I'm sure part of it has to do with me being more active now. But I really think it has more to do with my iron supplement. Without it, who knows if I'd even be where I am now physically.

After The Firm, I took myself to the pool. It was quite refreshing. The time sort of flew by. So I think I'll start increasing my time in the water. My muscles are definitely feeling today's workout, so I took advantage of the stretch routine on The Firm dvd. I like that they used a couple of yoga poses in there too. It felt really good. I think I'll start doing that stretch routine on my running days too.

Strength training: 30min
The Firm Supercharged Sculpting dvd
Swim: 30min
Stretch: 8min

Pre-workout: A couple pieces of cantaloupe
Pre-swim: 1/2 banana
Lunch: 2 lentil patties on a multi-grain tortilla w/lettuce, diced tomatoes, and tahini dressing
Snack: Smoothie w/strawberry, blueberry, banana, baby spinach, flaxseed, and soy milk
Dinner: Veg*Triathlete's AWESOME Tuscan bean polenta w/tempeh
I added spinach instead of carrots.
Late night snack: Apple and sesame crunch candy