Running / Cathe rotations out there?

[ChicagoJen]

Hi All,

Just wondering if there is a rotation that includes running and Cathe videos out there somewhere? After reading the post entitled 'Another chick with thick thighs', I'm going to give running a try again for oh... the 7th time, or something like that.

I went to the Rotations section and didn't see anything, but this wouldn't be the first time that I've missed something. ;-)

Thanks. Keep up the hard work!

Jen

 

[Lynn M.]

Hi Chicago Jen-

What are your goals in your fitness regimen? I have been incorporating running into my rotations for the last 8 months or so, and am really enjoying it!

Depending on what way you want to go, ( increasing endurance, strength, etc.) I can give you some of the rotations I have done, that I have really liked.

One thing that helped me to start w/ running was to take it super slow. Just go at a pace that you are comfortable with and build from there. Alot of people when they start out, try to run too fast right away and get too sore. Aim for running a certain amount of time and don't worry about your distance. It will improve.. and faster than you think!

PS.. I am assuming you are wanting to take advantage of the nicer weather (FINALLY!) we are having here in the area to run outside?? I don't live in Chicago, just 2 -1/2 hours east in Kalamazoo, MI. Its been awesome, hasn't it?

Lynn

 

[ChicagoJen]

Hi there Lynn,

I am from Kalamazoo, MI!! How strange! I moved here about 1 1/2 years ago. Yes, the weather has been gorgeous today! Any hoo...

At this point, I can run 2 miles without stopping within the city, yet get me out in the woods where it's hilly, etc.. (speaking of Michigan, I ran in Ann Arbor this weekend) and I'm just dying!

My goal is to have higher endurance, as well as work on my pear shape. It's not terrible, honestly, yet I'm pushing 30 and if I don't eat well it goes straight to my thighs. x(

Any rotations that you have would be wonderful, Lynn. Thanks so much. You know, I miss Kalamazoo sometimes... and Sweetwater's Donuts!!!
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Jen

 

[Lynn M.]

Hi Chicago Jen (formerly known as "Kalamazoo Jen"!)

It is sure nice to find another Kalamazoo person! Most people as I am sure you have discovered, don't even think its a real city!

Anyways, for an "endurance rotation", this is what I have done w/ running and really liked it. Not knowing what Cathe tapes you have, I'll give you some options:

Monday: CTX /Back
Tues: CTX /Chest
Wed: Run for 30 minutes + bicep portion of CTX
Thurs: CTX /Tris
Friday/CTX Shoulders
Saturday Run for 30 minutes + leaner Legs (blow off ab part)
Sun: Rest

Or, for a more intense rotation:
Monday: Body Max
Tues: Cardio Kicks
Wed: Run for 45-60 minutes + abs of your choice
Thurs: Power Hour or Muscle Endurance..no cardio
Friday: One of Cathe's step tapes (whatever one you feel like)
Saturday: Run for 30 minutes+ Upper Body portion of MIS, or body Max. or.. depending on your fatigue factor run for 45-60 minutes and blow off any upper body
Sunday: Rest.. you will probably need it.

Unless running a marathon is your goal, I woundn't recommend running more than 2x/week, esp. if you do alot of Cathe's higher intensity tapes... save your knees and joints!

I am a "pear" too.. the running has really helped lean out my legs and hips. Also, I have noticed it leans out my midsection/core too. Go figure!

Good Luck!
Lynn
PS.. We may have Sweetwaters, but Chicagoland has Krispy Kremes!! ;]

 

[tvan_horn]

Jen,

Just want to fill you in on how I have incorporated running into a rotation.

I adjust my rotation if the weather is just too nice and I feel like running. I also have a treadmill, so that allows me to run even when the weather is bad, but I much prefer to run outside.

Here is my current rotation.

Day 1: Muscle Endurance
Day 2: Cardio Kicks
Day 3: Leaner Legs
Day 4: Run 4 miles
Day 5: Cardio & Weights
Day 6: Imax 1 or 2 or whatever step tape I feel like

Last week I added a 3-mile run to the same day as Cardio & Weights.

I did a very similar rotation last fall and had good results. I ideally like to run twice a week. I am also 30 and have heavily-muscled thighs. Also when I do lower body strength, I really concentrate on my glutes and hamstrings. I don't modify the workouts, I just mentally make sure that I am putting as much of the load on my glutes and hamstrings.

Good Luck,

Tina