Sarah, Imafitnessfreak????

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gidget1978

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Sarah, i am wondering if you have ever posted a running workout? I know someone on this forum did and I think it was you.There were a couple of runs that maybe you did on the treadmill? I wrote them down about a year ago and I guess I threw it out or got misplaced.I know it was a really tough interval runs.
If it was you...would you mind posting them again.I am getting pretty bored with mixing it up myself.
Thanks,
Lori:)
 
Ah, it was not me. Sorry ladies. I am pretty sure it was beverly aka runs4fun. She posted a workout that was called "firemans ladder" or something like that. I may have cpoied and saved it to my computer. Let me try to hunt it down...for I have never tried it.

As for MY workouts...it varies. I rarely do the same thing two days in a row which keeps it super fun.

Monday: I call this my "junk run"...I run 4-5 miles at a comfy pace. If I feel like going faster, I do. If not, nice and easy.

Tuesdays: Speed Intervals.

Wednesday: 5-7 miles Steady State yet comfortable.

Thursday: Tempo Run

Friday: No run...Cathe Circuit Only

Saturday: Long run outside. (for me, 11-15 miles...easy pace).

Sunday: No run...rest.
 
Sarah, that makes sense.I knew it was one of the runners on the board.I haven't seen her around much though.Maybe I will write her a e-mail.I usually mix it up a bit to.Today I did 7 miles and the first 4 were steady pace and then the last 3 were interval running b/c I need to pass the time away.When I run outside though the scenery is enough to keep me going:) but when its just me and the t.v...its not so much fun.
Lori:)
 
Oh, YES!!!! Weights are a MUST in my house! I switch it up...my favorite rotation, I was doing all Hardcore...

Mon. GS (Upper body)
Tuesday GS Legs
Wednesday GS (the other upper body)
Thursday No weights
Friday Muscle Max
Saturday No Weights
Sunday No Weights

Another I'll do is Monday, Wednesday and Friday a do a total body endurance workout or a total body circuit...making sure I don't repeat any of the workouts in 1-2 weeks time.

This week, I am doing 3 total body endurance workouts and working in the floor work from GS Legs and PLB...no cardio. I am nursing a few running injuries and must strengthen and repair in order to train for a marathon I will to do this Spring.
 
Hi Sarah-

I read your post and had a couple of questions. I am a runner myself and was just talking to someone on another post earlier about mixing Cathe and running (I am new to Cathe). Anyway, what type of speed intervals do you do exactly? Also, what does your tempo run consist of?

I have two kids as well and am trying to figure out the schedule that will work best for me. Do you do this all at once or do you split your workouts/runs throughout the day?

Your kids are dolls!!!

Thanks so much!
 
Hi There!

For intervals, I'll do a 5 minute warm-up. Then I'll do a few minutes at at "faster than normal" pace...for about 4 minutes, then walk or jog for a minute, then repeat that same interval. Then, I'll go a bit faster (about .5 mph faster) for 3 minutes, then 1 minute walk/jog, repeat that same interval. Then faster, up another .5 mph for 2 minutes, walk/jog then repeat. I repeat the fastest interval a 3-5 times. Example:

Warm-up 5 minutes
7mph 4 minutes
5 mph 1 minute
7 mph 4 minutes
7.5 mph 3 minutes
5 mph 1 minute
7.5 mph 3 minutes
8mph 2 minutes
5 mph 1 minute
8 mph 2 minutes
5 mph 1 minute
8 mph 2 minutes
5 mph 1 minute
Cool Down

Now, notice I do "warm-up" intervals before reaching the fastest interval. I suggest NOT jumping on, warming up, then just sprinting as fast as you can. Do slower (yet still fast) intervals first to avoid injury.

For Tempo runs...I'll warm-up 5 minutes, then run 2 minutes at 6 mph, then bump it up every 2 minutes by .1 mph until I am at about 7.3 mph. Then, I work my way back down but only stay on each speed for 1 minute. This kicks my ass!
 
Sarah, this is right up my alley. I know I didn't ask the question but I'm sure going to print out your answer. I have been doing something like this on my own. For instance today I warmed up for five minutes, then

6 mph for 8 min
6.5 mph for 8 min
7 mph for 5 min
5.5 mph for 5 min
6 mph for 8 min
8 mph for 1 min and then 4 mph for 30 sec ( repeat 5 times)
6 mph for 2 min

cool down for 5

This usually takes about 50 min and gives me a great calorie burn. I just signed up to do a 5K. I usually do this 2 to 3 times a week. The other 3 days I just do 30 min cardio runs with varying inclines and speed usually about 3 miles for the 30 min sessions. Hopefully I'm on the right track to the 5K. Thanks Karen
 
Hi Sarah-

Thank you! So when you did your P90X rotation (isn't that 3 months long?), did you run and do Cathe as well?

Kristen
 
Hi Kristen, Yes...I followed the Classic but ran afterwards so it was more like the Doubles...only I was running instead of doing the (very weak) P90X cardio.

I did Cathe's GS Legs on Tuesdays...sometimes PLB. P90X did not provide a enough challenging lower body work for my taste and I heard tails of tushies heading south after doing only Legs and Back.

Every 4th week in the series, you get a recovery week and I made that week "Cathe week". I needed it...mentally. I just prefer her workouts over anyone elses. I love her demeanor and personality...amazing...such a thing will "make or break" it for a workout collection.
 
So you had the energy to do the workouts all at one time during the day (weights and cardio)? Good for you! Did you do it in the a.m? I need to do it that way because of the kids, etc. So I don't eat before or anything because it is at 4am!

I saw what the Classic rotation consisted of and it didn't look like they really had any cardio in there except for the Plyo and Kenpo, is that right? That is strange!
 
I did everything in the a.m. but ate first. I don't workout well unless I eat first.

There is also a "CardioX"...isn't there? PlyoX is actually a great workout but I just had such a hard time because I didn't like the set, the music or Tony. With Cathe, however, I love the set, love the music and love Cathe.
 
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