August 21, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (8/15-21/13)

August 21, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

I need to get back some variety into my workouts, but this was a solid week of running.

Thursday, August 15: Cross-Training Day (35-min Stairmaster)

Friday, August 16: 6-Mile Run

Saturday, August 17: 10.04-Mile Run

Sunday, August 18: Race To The Row 5k (official time: 21:59.2)

Monday, August 19: 5-Mile Run and 50-Minute Spin (plus walk to and from gym)

Tuesday, August 20: Harvard Stadium Stairs (30 sections) and 30-min Stairmaster/20-min Elliptical (plus walk to and from gym)

Wednesday, August 21: 5-mile Run and 2.75-mile Walk

Here's to getting back to the swim and finding a way to watch my Jillian Michaels DVDs!

August 15, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (8/8-14/13)

August 15, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

The first full week of Dopey Training ended on Sunday so this week featured much more running than anything else. I am still working on keeping a good balance between running and cross training. I've found that my running is greatly improved by cross training - which I think everyone can agree on! :)

Thursday, August 8: 2.2-Mile Run

Friday, August 9: 4.01-Mile Run

Saturday, August 10: 10-Mile Run

Sunday, August 11: 5-Mile Run

Monday, August 12: 5-Mile Run and 50-Minute Spin (plus walk to and from gym)

Tuesday, August 13: Harvard Stadium Stairs (25 sections)

Wednesday, August 14: 5-Mile Run and 6.05 Mile Run (1-Mile Warmup, 6xHills, 1-Mile Cooldown)

Let the Dopey Challenge training continue!

August 07, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (8/1-7/13)

August 07, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

Well the triathlon FINALLY happened!! YAY!! It was absolutely amazing to accomplish a feat I never thought I would. I decided to take a full REST DAY - okay I did a lot of walking around, but no workout - the day before the race and I think it was a great idea. I woke up Sunday feeling refreshed and ready to rock! :)

Thursday, August 1: BRICK Workout (5.1-Mile Bike and 2-Mile Run)

Friday, August 2: 4-Mile Run

Saturday, August 3: REST DAY

Sunday, August 4: Boston Triathlon (Sprint)

Monday, August 5: 5-Mile Run and 45-Minute Spin

Tuesday, August 6: Harvard Stadium Stairs (25 sections) and 1,300-Meter Swim Session

Wednesday, August 7: 5-Mile Run and Session with Lindsey (Walk to & from gym, 35 min Stairmaster and 30 min Elliptical)

Let the Dopey Challenge training continue!

July 31, 2013

Weekly Workout Wind Up (7/25-31/13)

July 31, 2013/ Dani Holmes-Kirk

Well in case you didn't know, this was the last week before my first triathlon (Sprint) on Sunday, August 4. So I thought it time to FINALLY try a BRICK workout (which means you do two different types of workouts with minimal time in between). I was actually surprised how strong my legs felt after getting off the bike and heading into my run. This week I also jumped out of my comfort zone trying a couple different workouts, while also extending my #runstreak to 16 days! I have NEVER gone that long before. I think my body is getting tired so I think August 3 may be a complete REST DAY before the tri! We will see.

Overall, I am REALLY proud of how I was able to turn my workouts around in July and really refocus by the end. I am ready to bring that intensity into August when full on Dopey Challenge training goes into effect.

Thursday, July 25: 2-Mile Run