I just wanted to share a few thoughts and anecdotes about the periods leading up to and following our 5km charity run (which Tannys just blogged about). Our unconventional (i.e. innovative) pre-run strategy in the night before:
Pitcher of cherry-flavour mojito
The mojito was delicious, although I can't honestly recommend this as a training strategy the night before an early morning run... It probably made it a bit more challenging. Nonetheless, I'm on vacation this week, so you have to live a little, right?
Following the run, while Tannys was at the conference, I decided to do a fun/easy workout. Generally, I would not recommend doing two workouts in a day, as you can risk overtraining and injuries. In this case, though, I set an easy pace and did a 'traditional' weight workout for back & biceps:
3 sets, taking longer (1-2 minutes) rest periods in between sets.
- Pullups (wide grip)
- Seated rows (machine)
- Low-back extensions (machine)
- Face-pulls (using a cable station)
- Chinups (underhand grip)
- Alternating dumbbell curls
Post-workout, I enjoyed a lovely BBQ chicken pizza by the pool. That was another unusual perk of being on vacation - the ability to alternate between soaking in the hot-tub and pool after the workout and lunch. It certainly helped relax my muscles (almost as relaxing as a mojito!).
Well, that's it for today. Stay tuned for some more blog posts on our thoughts on working out while travelling/vacationing.
- Alex
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