I just did Caroline’s beastmode day 6 leg day and had an epic realization.
Planned lifting workout, in paper or app, doesn’t work for me. I don’t want to do it because I have to, I want to do it because I enjoy it and it’s fun! When I do app workout like the two that I purchased, I get bored during rest time, I spend too much energy in looking at what to do next, I don’t find the right music. While I still do them because I know it’s good for me, I don’t enjoy it as much, i don’t hate it but not loving it either.
But working out without having to stop to check the phone, follow along, epic music, that makes it fun! Maybe the workouts are not the most optimal for my needs, but they are definitely more effective if I WANT to do them. Only when it’s fun it’s sustainable for long time.
Caroline’s workout are simple, compound movements similar to other strengthen programs. I like the simplicity and I definitely love her music, and short rests. It’s short for me to feel distracted but long enough to take a break. So I’m back with her, at least one out of 2 strength sessions of the week.
I tried a group spinning class last Saturday and it was super fun! I will try a lifting class with the same studio soon to see if I can have one group class for lifting per week too.
So here’s the ideal week for fitness:
Monday: strengthen training, runner specific workout (leg, hip, core, glute, stability, rotating, usually 15 min)
Tuesday: run and in person yoga class
Wednesday: run and core workout at home
Thursday: run and strength (group class if I like the experience)
Friday: rest day, golf with husband
Saturday: long run and long stretching session
Sunday: recovery run and open card if energy is high
First Caroline workout would be the beastmode! Soooo fun!
Running races:
The big goal this year is to run the New York City marathon. I’m signing up with a tour company as by lottery seems impossible. Finger crossed everything goes through.
Two shorter races: March 22 (10km), and another one in the second half of the year before marathon.
Goal:
- Getting to the marathon injured free. This is the main goal.
- Enjoy the training process, learn a thing or two.
- Have fun at the race!
Q: what’s your fitness goal/plan this year?
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I love Caroline Girvan workouts, too! I’m working on her Iron series right now which I really like. I also upgraded my OTF membership to unlimited. I did 8/month for 2 months and found myself wanting to go more often. So now my goal is to get there at least 3 times/week and maybe 4 if I can squeeze it in. I love that someone tells me what to do. And the workouts are super challenging and fun with great music!!
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Yes! I also just want to take my mind off and just follow, while enjoying the music.
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my goal, to get back to where I was 17 years ago when I was the ripe young age of 50.
I try to keep my strength training always basic….squats, deadlift, rows and benches…..maybe a few other things, but any more than 45 minutes and I’m looking to get outside..
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What happened in between? You stopped working out?
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long story…after many marathons, triathlons, a couple of ironman tris I planned on taking a year off to work on getting a few injuries taken care of, and recover….I have raced and trained since, but year after year it just seems the priorities changed. still run, swim, bike…some strength training, but just not consistency. then well, devoured a book called older faster stronger and seem to have caught the bug…..problem though, a lot of the friends I trained with back then, now don’t?
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I agree, Caroline’s workouts are great. I’ve done the Iron series- I’ll have to look at Beastmode.
I like your Big Goal for 2026!!! I’m excited for you and excited to follow along to see you get there.
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