Hi guys! Kate and I are traveling to NYC today for an exciting Urban Outfitters spring BDG jeans launch party tonight! (Wish Grace was coming, but it’s so quick!) Can’t wait to show you all some new spring denim!
Today on the blog I’m answering some questions about our workouts and sharing my typical workout schedule + some cute looks! If you look good, you feel good ๐
Q: How many days a week do you workout?
A: Typically, I try to work out Monday- Friday and take the weekend off. Sometimes I will take off a day mid-week too. I like having those few hours before or after work where I can take a break from the computers and phone to just not think about anything!
Q: How did you train for your 10K?
A: Kate and I were always mainly sprinters and never even imagined going for 3, 4, or 5 mile runs! This was a goal we set after playing college lacrosse, to really get back into loving running again. Once we got over the initial 2 mile run, each week we built up we could make it to 3 miles and then the next week 4 miles. Drinking water, rest and pushing yourself! Typically, we run on 6.8 – 7.2 building up throughout the run.
Grace also mixes in Orange Theory a few times a week too!
Q: How do you stay motivated post-10K?
A: There is so much to look forward to this spring and summer! Weddings, traveling, beach! I’m also planning my next 10K May 30th with Matt here in Virginia. We did this last year too! Virginia Wine Country Half and 10K! Knowing all the work that you put in is motivation! It’s easier to maintain that workout routine rather than starting from scratch!
Q: I’m thinking of signing up for a Disney run next time. Any tips?
A: We had so much fun at the Disney Princess 10K! There is nothing better than Disney music blasting throughout the parks and characters cheering you on along the way! If you are thinking of a 10K mark your calendar and set your alarm! The 10Ks are the first to sell out, most likely within the first hour! Be prepare to wake up EARLY! We were up at 3:00am for a 3:45am bus! Waiting outside for over an hour, wear layers if it’s in the colder months! Bring a small snack for the AM while you wait! Don’t forget to put a time in for your “pace” group!
Typical Daily Workout:
Run 3.5 – 4 miles. Start at 6.8 or 7 and build to 7.2-7.4
Abs & Arms: 6 minute plank — 1 min on your forearms, 30 seconds on each side, 1 min rised on hands, 30 seconds rised on each side. 30 seconds on forearms rocking forward to back, side up and down motion, high plank to low plank up & down. I love planks because you feel it all over your body especially my key target spots – Abs & shoulders.
OR try this:
- 40 Russian twists holding 5lb in each hand right into 15 suitcases (don’t drop your legs when switching)
- Arm/shoulder raises – hold 5lb. 6 reps. Raises arms in front, middle and side (this is 1 rep)
- 15 push-ups
- 15 sit ups
- 15 tricep dips
- repeat all 2-3X
AM workouts are key for me. If I end work after 5:30/6 I’m always rushing around the fit in a workout before dinner. Need to utilize the AM hours!
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