Category Archives: Core

Wacky Wednesday

October 16, 2013 Kim 68 Comments

Today I did 44 “chest, fly, bangers” with a hip raise. Basically, I kept my hips up (the entire time) while doing a chest press, opening to a fly, bringing the weights back together and doing a head banger (triceps) before lowering the weights to repeat.

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Once again, the video was after doing all of my 44 and my workout – my arms were shaking the entire time. I used 10 pound weights which was plenty for the # I did.

I tried a new DVD today – Jillian Michaels – Hard Body. Yikes!!! I did Level 1 (there are 2 45 minute workouts) and it really pushed me today. In fact (here’s something wacky), I actually did the modifications on a couple of the moves – not quite ready to go hard core I guess!!!

Hunter always has “Wacky Wednesday” at school – not really sure what is different from other days but I decided that today could use a bit of wacky!!!

I can’t even imagine staying in a hotel made of ice – just looking at this picture is making me cold!!!

Driving around in this might be kind of fun for a day or so!!! I wonder if there are any restrictions involved?!

This completely cracks me up!!

Umm….I don’t even ride roller coasters the way they are meant to be ridden. This guy is an IDIOT!!!

I guess this gives a whole new meaning to – “basket toss!”

I think it would be impossible to be in a bad mood driving around in this van!

I think if you can pull off that look and still be so cute – go for it!!!

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And I’m really not even sure how I feel about this!! I’ve seen the Prancercise video several times now and really can’t tell if she is being serious with this or if it is supposed to be a joke!

Rest assured – no form of prancercizing will ever be a daily 44!!!

And, the final wacky –

Last night I told Jennifer that I was done with the hair growing out gig – back to short!!! (umm…this picture would be early morning right after my workout so hopefully I can fruiff it a bit more!!)

Happy Wacky Wednesday!!!

Kim

Core, Fitness

I Am a Quitter

October 13, 2013 Kim 87 Comments

Today I had to pick a super easy 44 because there isn’t a part of me that doesn’t hurt. I did a basic crunch (just like the ones Chris has been doing to get ready for his PT test).

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Even those weren’t much fun but….I can’t quit on everything!!!

Just so you know – I did not finish the 50 miles!!!

I will probably recap the race tomorrow but today I can’t. I will say that my reasons (excuses, whatever you want to call them) for quitting still hold up even now that it is a sunny morning.

Today will be a quiet day with a whole lot of nothing – some Modern Family and plenty of water.

Happy Sunday!

Kim

Core, Fitness

The Big Day is Finally Here!

October 12, 2013 Kim 30 Comments

Today for my 44 I did a simple move – reverse hip thrusters.

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I didn’t get much height from my hips – sort-of in conserve mode.

It’s finally the day. Instead of eating dinner with my family tonight, I will be standing on the starting line for my first ultra race!!!

Check out the awesome signs that Stacy (my super incredible sis-in-law) and Hays & Isabel made –

Stacy sent a text with those this morning – one of the many times I wish we lived closer so they were actually here!!! And, yes, already cried today!!!

By the time I do my next 44 and make my next post, I will have run 50 miles!!!

I just need to finish getting all of my gear together.

compression socks x3
knuckle lights – so cool, can’t wait to run with them
head lamp – not as cool, probably gonna give me a killer bruise on my head
camelbacks x2 – added a 2nd one yesterday so that I can just switch out
Hershey bars
orange slices
a few bags of the energy jelly beans
DOTS – chewy candy
Gymboss timer – I’m going with the run/walk and don’t want to have to think about it or keep up with it and thanks to my timer I don’t have to
Sony headphone walkman
GPS – I’m not going to obsess over my pace but I want to know my exact time and distance
extra clothes – jackets, tights, rain ponchos, shorts, shirts, sports bras….
foam roller – for the 100 mile drive home after!
camera
phone
extra batteries

Sheesh – I should just go ahead and carry my laptop with all that other stuff. Good thing I don’t have to carry it all with me – some will be with Chris for various stops.

I would like to say that I will be tweeting while I’m out there but we all know I am the most lame twitter user ever. Feel free to send me tweets if you find yourself awake in the middle of the night!!!

One final check of my stuff and then a bit of relaxing before we head out.

Happy Saturday – see you in 50 miles!!!

Kim

Core, Fitness

Scared, Nervous, Excited, Scared

October 11, 2013 Kim 65 Comments

Today’s 44 was a Pilates based move – the single leg stretch. Just because the name of it has the word stretch, don’t think it wasn’t a challenge!!!

A right leg up and left leg up counted as 1 rep. I tried to keep my toes pointed and my legs straight. Keeping the bottom leg off the ground the entire time and my head and shoulders up made this a great core workout!!!

This week I’ve been ~~slightly~~ completely obsessing about my race this weekend. Not gonna lie – I’m ready for it to be Monday and the race behind me (is that bad?)!!!

The emotions that I’ve felt this week have ranged from excitement to complete fear of failure!!!

I think that the things I’m the most scared about are

Don’t get me wrong – I love a good rain storm but I do NOT want to run in rain all night long. I think it is supposed to be a little on the cool side which I can handle as long as I’m not wet! Remember – I’m a treadmill runner most of the time!!!

My other biggest fear is my stomach! Running makes my stomach hurt a lot these days!!! Hopefully it won’t be a huge issue!

I would have liked to rest my legs a little more this week – I’m not sure that being on them from 6 am till 4 pm a couple of days (boot camp, cleaning, set-up, ironing…..) was the best plan but it’s what it is these days!!!

I do have a couple of goals – I have thought all week about whether or not to share them and I might as well – I’m pretty much an open book!!!

1. Finish!!!
2. Be the first female.
3. Break 10 hours.

#1 is my main goal but I figure I might as well go big with my other goals!!!

I’m already planning to utilize a run/walk plan during the race – and, for the record, Jordan told me the other day –

“It doesn’t count if you don’t run it all!!!”

Nice!!! Then Chris said he could probably complete 50 miles, too (on foot?!).

Today I’m going to try and make sure that I have everything I need and hopefully get a good night’s sleep before my all-nighter (way to old to lose a night of sleep!!!).

Happy Friday!!!

Kim

Butt, Core, Fitness, Shoulders, Squats

A Man/Boy in Uniform

October 9, 2013 Kim 59 Comments

Today I worked my entire body with the 44. I did a squat with a torso twist using a 10 pound dumbbell.

I did 44 with a left twist and then I did another set of 44 twisting to the right.

Between lifting my arms overhead after each twist and the squats themselves – this move was a challenge!!!

This year is the first year for the Air Force Junior ROTC program at our high school.

Jordan decided to be in the program which, of course, makes us happy!!! Today was the first day that they have worn their uniforms.

Hard for me to think of Jordan as a man and not my little boy. Yes, he is taller than Chris!!! He will be 15 in a month – YIKES!!!

Thankfully, he still has plenty of boy left in him!!!

Umm…this is semi-normal!!!

And, if you are going to stand in a chair in the kitchen, why not just do your homework on top of the fridge?!

Some days it seems like my boys are growing up way to fast and then other days it seems just about perfect and they remind me that they are still boys!!!

I’m just here to enjoy the ride with them!!!