Sometimes when I pick the 43 for the day I think I’m a little off.  An exercise that is fine for a normal amount of reps often becomes painful by the time I hit 43!

Today I did a reverse lunge then I pulled the leg that lunged back up to a knee lift while I did a bicep curl to a shoulder press.  I held my knee up until I reversed the arms back to neutral and then lunged again.  Clear as mud?

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For the demo, I only did 2 per side – don’t let that fool you!!!  After the video I did the real deal – 43 with my right  leg and then 43 with my left leg.  The real kicker was the fact that it ended up being 86 for my upper body (all with 10 pound dumbbells)!!!  Hmmm….should have thought about that a little more.  Oh, well – it’s good for me  to push myself!!!

The rest of today’s work-out was a run.  I did 9 miles in 55:47 (with 1.5 incline) then 2.5 more miles slower with a higher incline.  I actually really enjoy running on my treadmill – I have all sorts of games to entertain myself and increase my speed as I go.  I usually start at 7.5 (8:00 minutes/mile) and increase my speed from there.  I try to end with at least one 5:00 minute mile.

Hunter is home sick today.  :Weary:  At least he isn’t totally miserable – just running a fever and Tylenol has helped with that!!!  Hopefully a low-key day and he will be good as new!

This afternoon I’m subbing 4th grade – not sure what I was thinking taking a sub job the last day before  Thanksgiving break – Crazy!!!

Have a great Tuesday!!!

Kim