tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post3454528442983995331..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: Weekly Workout Recap: 7/20- 7/26Gretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-5330484850762968992015-07-28T05:07:43.408-07:002015-07-28T05:07:43.408-07:00Thank you Alison! It was definitely a tough week ...Thank you Alison! It was definitely a tough week of workouts but all the variety definitely kept things interesting. I'll have to look for padded shorts! I'm sure that'll help out a ton. Thanks!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-52746543633282675592015-07-28T05:06:50.115-07:002015-07-28T05:06:50.115-07:00That's a great tip! I'm planning on takin...That's a great tip! I'm planning on taking a trip down to a bike path that's 3 miles each way sometime this week! Hopefully I'll make it both ways :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-51725982709305567562015-07-27T17:21:15.764-07:002015-07-27T17:21:15.764-07:00Nice job last week! Looks like you had a great mix...Nice job last week! Looks like you had a great mix of running & crosstraining which is something I am forever trying to find a balance with. I haven't biked regularly in a while, but I found getting shorts with the extra butt padding (I have no idea how else to put it!) made a big difference for me. It helped me go for longer bike rides (and more frequent ones) without getting too sore from sitting on the saddle. :) Alison (Fueling for Fitness)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04824435339887489200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-45730172621834739962015-07-27T12:19:12.814-07:002015-07-27T12:19:12.814-07:00I'm so impressed, Gretchen! Sounds like you re...I'm so impressed, Gretchen! Sounds like you really kicked butt this week. As for biking, I'm getting back used to it too and I recommend going a little out of your way for more scenic/less trafficky routes. :) Emma Byershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14900043331231093217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-6758930874445697862015-07-27T12:04:36.403-07:002015-07-27T12:04:36.403-07:00Thank you! OTF sounds like such a fun and great w...Thank you! OTF sounds like such a fun and great workout. I have to try out the studio that just opened in Pittsburgh!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-88878042453026714272015-07-27T10:45:04.252-07:002015-07-27T10:45:04.252-07:00Great job! I love your pics! I recently started do...Great job! I love your pics! I recently started doing the Iron Strength workout from Runner's World to help with my strength training. I also my enjoy Orange Theory workouts. Alanna @ Madeleines & Marathonshttps://madeleinesandmarathons.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-82198734824509939772015-07-27T10:25:30.025-07:002015-07-27T10:25:30.025-07:00Thank you! It was definitely a higher volume week...Thank you! It was definitely a higher volume week than I'm used to, but was a lot of fun! Even a day of lifting will make a difference, and hot yoga is the best!! Which studio do you go to?Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-17843354190177610462015-07-27T08:32:08.047-07:002015-07-27T08:32:08.047-07:00Loved your workout recap, you were super active! S...Loved your workout recap, you were super active! Scavenger hunt sounded fun and the trail pictures were very peaceful :) Since I'm NOT training for a marathon this summer, I have a little more time on my hands to cross train. I've been lifting a day a week (I know it's not that much) with my Husband and hitting Hot Yoga on Monday nights with my daughter. Its hard to fit it all in but I hope it helps my over all fitness in the long run. Honestly, I really just love running the most. Have a great week!This Runners Fuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157319217863874190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-48355155166080181392015-07-27T08:25:26.375-07:002015-07-27T08:25:26.375-07:00Thanks Nichole! You're always welcome to join...Thanks Nichole! You're always welcome to join me if you're looking for a new place to run :) Glad to hear I'm not the only one who skips workouts when I try it online...sometimes it just isn't working! That's why I love taking classes in person..more accountable to finish!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-47010584567982295172015-07-27T08:13:49.479-07:002015-07-27T08:13:49.479-07:00Your trail pictures are very pretty. I need to ge...Your trail pictures are very pretty. I need to get to those places as a change of pace. I'm getting bored with the three places I've been frequenting and now that I'm comfortable with my healing I want to start branching out more and getting a little hill action. You had a great week and I'm really happy to hear you're liking the bike! I've done the same thing with random yoga videos.. if I'm not feeling it I have to stop it. Sometimes you just don't jive with the instructor or method. No biggie.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545429766291675695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-43267089853293473882015-07-27T05:04:36.578-07:002015-07-27T05:04:36.578-07:00Thanks Heather! I'm really happy with how the...Thanks Heather! I'm really happy with how the week went..lots of different exercises. Hopefully I can keep it up! Cross training will definitely help out in your half training so hopefully you can fit it in!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-14401220684274889422015-07-27T05:03:48.438-07:002015-07-27T05:03:48.438-07:00You would have loved it! It was a ton of fun. Sp...You would have loved it! It was a ton of fun. Speed workouts have always been a lot of fun for me, which is probably why I still did well! Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-28114705949315550132015-07-27T05:03:09.621-07:002015-07-27T05:03:09.621-07:00Thank you! It's such a great feeling and real...Thank you! It's such a great feeling and really motivating. My half training starts in August so I'm really excited!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-67250331260376980762015-07-27T05:02:22.513-07:002015-07-27T05:02:22.513-07:00Thanks Kristy! I definitely feel lucky that I hav...Thanks Kristy! I definitely feel lucky that I have so many gorgeous places to run. Makes it a lot easier to get out there :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-9256407524143653652015-07-27T05:01:54.528-07:002015-07-27T05:01:54.528-07:00Same here, so I've been trying to make it a fo...Same here, so I've been trying to make it a focus for my week! It definitely helps a ton!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-87007185053504886682015-07-27T04:58:58.494-07:002015-07-27T04:58:58.494-07:00Wow you killed it this week! Running, biking, yoga...Wow you killed it this week! Running, biking, yoga, and strength training...is there anything you didn't do last week? I'm so awful about cross training. I always mean to at least put in some strength training...but that seems to only last a few weeks before I am back to just running. Heather [is probably running]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-56100550884343182032015-07-27T03:42:39.779-07:002015-07-27T03:42:39.779-07:00A scavenger hunt sounds like it would be so much f...A scavenger hunt sounds like it would be so much fun to do while still getting some good miles in. For not doing a speed workout in a while you did really good, and you can see that you are getting into race form Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418405087117871225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-84147616749919804022015-07-27T01:52:54.767-07:002015-07-27T01:52:54.767-07:00Great week, Gretchen! Awesome that you can feel yo...Great week, Gretchen! Awesome that you can feel you're getting back to racing shape and had some great runs. That Open Streets class sounds great! And I love that you're biking so many places!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-60218685465572644132015-07-26T17:55:48.870-07:002015-07-26T17:55:48.870-07:00I am totally jealous of all the beautiful places y...I am totally jealous of all the beautiful places you've worked out this week! I definitely need to get to riding my bike more - I tend to avoid it because it's so uncomfortable haha (but really I just need a new seat, I think!)Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-7131250927806543882015-07-26T15:11:39.428-07:002015-07-26T15:11:39.428-07:00I did some yoga this week and I'm always awful...I did some yoga this week and I'm always awful at getting yoga regularly into my routine. Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.com