Strong Finish

Friday I worked out over lunch break so that I could head out of town after work to Athens, GA. We did a circuit workout where we kept my heart rate over 150 for the full duration of the one on one time. The workout was the first that I considered "fun" as we integrated boxing into the routine and I'm getting adjusted enough that I wasn't totally winded the entire time. I'm really looking forward to days when pushing is more than just making it through. Friday was the first day that I felt I may get to that place.

After the routine, I spent 30 minutes on the treadmill doing interval training. With the interval training, you set a pace and then jump up your heart rate using 30 second on and 60 second off sprints. On the treadmill this can be accomplished with speed or elevation. I used a steep incline for my 30 second on runs and a flat walk at the same pace during the off time. This was great for keeping my heart rate up, challenging me, and preventing boredom on the cardio. This also helps your heart rate recover faster which is a key indicator of cardiovascular health.

Though I was pressed for time on Friday due to work and travel, I felt very accomplished after the workout and find myself surprisingly excited about training next week.