Then, this evening, I decided to put part of my new training schedule into action: some strength training. So, I pushed aside Norah's toys:
And broke out this DVD:
10 minutes is about all I can handle for strength training. Any more than that and my attention starts to wander. I chose to do the upper body workout because my arms are currently like water pistols and I'd like them to be full-fledged guns. At the end, the workout ends with a few sets of push ups, and Scooter, sensing that I was on floor, came out to join me:
Afterward, my arms felt like limp noodles and I felt that the only kind of arm workout that I wanted to do for the rest of the evening was a 12 oz curl. Hmmmmm...choices, choices:
Decided to go with the Amstel, and lordy, my little string bean arm is havin' a tough time lifting this -- thankfully there's a reward at the end of this burn!
I might regret these 10 minutes of strength training come tomorrow morning when I can't lift Norah out of her crib!
16 comments:
I like the last part of that strength training workout a lot!
Sounds like a great treat after a good workout!
Good choice. I would have gone with the Amstel too.
Nice arm strengthening work...both before and with beverage!
Too cute ! Great post in pictures!
My dog lays on the floor right in front of me when I try to do my burpees.
How does Norah usually do in the stroller during a run? I have a two year old and my wife, whom I'm working on getting into running, has been thinking of getting a jogging stroller.
12 oz. curls, I love those......
maybe Norah was crying because she wanted to be out of the stroller nad run like her mommy...my mind wanders with strength training too, can't do much more than 15 min
The quilt os so cute. Way to smile after a long day.
I love Norah's quilt - so cute!
I guess the bonus to the whole crying in the jogging stroller thing is that it forces you to run faster, but it's never very fun. :)
oh, girl! You picked Amstel over Newcastle? Sacrilege!
What is it about push-ups that make dogs go wild? I approve of your final workout. Rehydration is important.
I need to work on my water-pistol arms too... a 10-minute workout sounds right up my alley. Hope you enjoyed the brew and that your noodles aren't too useless today!
Carbs are essential with strength training. Excellent call.
Nice job on the mommy/daughter 4 miler and workout + beer. Love it. And I love Norah's blanket too :)
Sometimes they just want to fuss. It's exercise for their lungs. She was really just trying to help you with your speed work!
Great job getting in 10! I have done 0! A reward at the end always helps.
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