So how did the week go?
I very much enjoyed my vacation but was excited to be home and get back into the swing of things.
I worked out only two times while on vacation. Actually three times if you count the run on the Disney trail I did on Sunday. I went to the resort gym one time and then when we were on the ship I took a sunrise stretch class, an ab class and worked out on the equipment. Once we got back to Virginia my friend invited me to her running group. We had a nice run around Richmond. I wanted to keep some sense of normalcy while on vacation but I couldn't wait to get back to my own gym on Monday.
Monday - Gym at PT
Tuesday- My weekly massage. I missed my massage last week due to vacation and believe me, I was REALLY missing it. I could have got a massage while on the cruise but they are very expensive and I'd rather keep going to my own lady that knows my trouble!
I also went to the gym at PT later that day. Later that evening I took a bike ride with my parents. I don't exactly know how far we went but I know I was struggling. I don't know what's wrong with my cardio lately.
Wednesday- I didn't go to the gym that day because I had a little procedure that resulted in a few stitches in my ankle. I didn't think I should be lifting weights with my legs. Later that evening I walked a little over a mile with my sister.
Thursday- I went to the trail by myself and walked four miles. I am suppose to refrain from running for the next 7 days but I couldn't help it. After walking the first 2 miles, I was feeling good and really wanted to start running. I did a run/walk on the two miles back and it felt SO good. Later that evening I noticed I had bled through the bandage and some on my sock. I was afraid to check and see what had happened. When I finally took the bandage off I was happy to see the stitches were still in tact!
Friday- I had all intentions to go to the gym this day but I had lunch with some girl friends and the afternoon just got away from us and I didn't end up going.
Saturday- Lacey was teaching a class at the gym called "Pump and Pedal" and invited me to go. I agreed to take her class but she didn't tell me it was TWO HOURS long! It was a mix of body pump (weight lifting) and cycling. It was a good workout and I felt fine all day afterwards but boy the next day my arms were hurting.
Later in the day Saturday Scott had bought a new bike. He had a really nice Cannondale that he bought a few years ago but hardly ever rode it because it was not the most comfortable. Luckily we were able to trade in his bike on a Specialized Expedition Sport. It's really nice. We rode a little over 3.5 miles Saturday evening.
Sunday- Lacey is putting together a circuit training routine for some clients and so she tried it out on me. It was a good little routine and I think her clients will be pleased!
When was the last time you took a class at the gym? What was it? -M
Weekly massage? I would love that! I need one on my legs and feet. They are so tight.
ReplyDeleteOh man! The last class I took in a gym was Zumba and it was years ago. I am just not really a class kind of girl, I guess.
ReplyDeleteI recently just upgraded my gym membership to include classes and I am really enjoying mixing it up. Sadly, my gym doesn't do spin classes, otherwise I would totally be doing them.
ReplyDeleteI haven't done a class at my gym in a while. I know the last class I did was spin, and I do pretend to crank up the resistance when I'm tired!
ReplyDeleteYes! That was the group. I can't believe I didn't see you there!
ReplyDeleteOh man, a 2 hour class at the gym!?! That definitely sounds tough. I took a yoga class at the gym on Friday that I really enjoyed. I'm glad your stitches were ok, hope it's nothing too serious.
ReplyDeleteYou are always giving me massage envy! I would die trying to survive in a two hour fitness class!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had someone to try out my client programs on! I bet your sister is glad to have you as a guinea pig AND you benefit as well!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a tough class! Thats so funny that she didn't mention it was 2 hours. I would have been so mad lol! I need to get back into spinning and weight lifting classes!
ReplyDeleteI haven't ever taken a class at a gym. ... I take that back... I went with my step daughter when I visited her in Texas. She took me to a Zumba class. I ROCKED it... I think I embarrassed her :) haha
ReplyDeleteWelcome back from vacation!!! I dream of having a weekly massage. =) A 2-hour pump and pedal class sounds absolutely brutal. Way to push through! And yay for the new bike!!!
ReplyDeleteI need to get on this weekly massage idea!
ReplyDeleteThat meme! Ha! I teach BODYPUMP so that was the last class I took. I have never heard of pump and pedal! It sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat quote is so funny! That pump and pedal sounds like a great combo!
ReplyDeletei have never actually taken a class at a gym I was a member of. I went once for a free trial but that was it. I think I would love to try some out sometime
ReplyDeleteBack in the 80s (yes 80s) I went with a girlfriend to aerobics at lunch every day. Oh my, I wish I still had those clothes. It would be hilarious! I hope your ankle heals quickly so you can get back to your normal activity.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great vacation plus got in some workouts, but I know what it's like to want to be back to your own gym and routine. A two-hour weights & spinning class would be tough! But I really like both so I bet I'd like it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked for the hospital I had a standing weekly massage appointment down in the PT area, it was the best and yes they know your troubles! Great week of workouts! Hope those stitches are healing well- I know all about that!
ReplyDeleteJealous of your weekly massage!
ReplyDeletePump and Pedal sounds intense! After an hour of most classes I'm ready to stretch and eat lol
ReplyDeleteThat pump and pedal class really sounds tough! Good for you for getting through it. I suspect I'd have slipped out a side door at some point :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an active week. I'm so impressed by the two hour class. Whew! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, a 2 hour long class is serious!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd survive a 2 hour class! I better get to working out!
ReplyDeleteWow, that 2 hour cycling class sounds hard core!!
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