July 24, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (7/18-24/13)

July 24, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

Unfortunately this has been a mainly running focused week. With my wife's knee surgery on Friday, I have been on nurse duty so trying to sneak in what I can when I can. But I can say that I ran every day this week - I can't remember the last time I did that! :) Bring on the Dopey Challenge!! BUT I did cross a huge running milestone: I passed the 600-mile run mark for 2013. My goal for this year is to run 1,000 miles and I think I will do it, especially if I keep on this rate! :)

*Knock on wood* No injuries ... Ain't no one got time for that! :P

Thursday, July 18: 5k-Run

Friday, July 19: 5.19-Mile Run

Saturday, July 20: 5-Mile Run

Sunday, July 21: 55-Min Spin and 4-Mile Run

Monday, July 22: 4-Mile Run

Tuesday, July 23: 3-Mile Run

Wednesday, July 24: 3-Mile Run and 1,800-Meter Swim

This has been one tough week with high temperatures and tons of humidity in Boston, but you just have to keep pushing through. Why? Because you never know what weather conditions will be like on race day!

July 18, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (7/11-17/13)

July 18, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

My week goes SOOO much better when I have training plans to follow than when I try "winging it!"

Thursday, July 11: Rest Day

Friday, July 12: 5-Mile Run

Saturday, July 13: 2-Hour Bike Ride ... cut short because of a flat tire

Sunday, July 14: VERT Race Series Sasquatch Trail Race

Monday, July 15: Pure Barre class and 50-Min Spinning

Tuesday, July 16: Pure Barre class and 4-Mile Run

Wednesday, July 17: 4-Mile Run, 1400-Meter Swim and Pure Barre

July 10, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (7/4-10/13)

July 10, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

The week started off poorly, but rebounded once I recommitted and actually found a training plan to follow for the upcoming triathlon AND the Dopey Challenge (Janury 9-12 ... 4 races ... 4 days ... 48.6 miles)!

Thursday, July 4: Rest Day

Friday, July 5: Rest Day

Saturday, July 6: Travel Day to Maine/Rest Day

Sunday, July 7: 4.5-Mile Trail Run with Sarah in Maine :)

Monday, July 8: Pure Barre class, 4-Mile Run and 50-Min Spinning

Tuesday, July 9: Pure Barre class, 35-Min Stairmaster and 25-Min Elliptical

Wednesday, July 10: 1000 meter Swim and 5-Mile Run

I am sooooo happy to be following a training plan again - it just makes life easier!!

June 26, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (6/20-26/13)

June 26, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

After a week of double-triple workout days, I took Saturday and Sunday as rest days - mainly because we were traveling to upstate NY for a wedding so that meant a looooot of time in the car. I did dance at the wedding to help a little. ;) But, I made up for it on Monday!!

Thursday, June 20: Day 29 of Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred, 5k Run and Afternoon Walk With A Friend

Friday, June 21: 5k Run and Day 30 of Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred

Saturday, June 22: REST DAY/Wedding Dancing

Sunday, June 23: REST DAY

Monday, June 24: Personal Sprint Tri (1/2 Mile Swim, 9 Mile Bike, 4 Mile Run) and 45-Minute Spinning

Tuesday, June 25: 45-Minute Stairmaster

Wednesday, June 26: 3.7-Mile Run

Next week will include a four-day trip to Portland for Fitbloggin ... so workouts should be varied!!

May 22, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (5/16-22/13)

May 22, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

I have had one amazing week workout wise. I am loving adding variety to my workout and starting to really add strength training into the regime. I know that I am starting on the ground floor, but at least I am starting! I was in a car accident in 2006 that left my left shoulder pretty weak. BUT I am done allowing that to hold me back. I am also done letting my fear of the weights floor at the gym stop me from starting to lift. Thank you Jillian Michaels DVD for allowing me to break out of my comfort zone in the safety of my own home gym. :)

Thursday, May 16: Day 6 of Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred and 4-Mile Run