tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post8805731964532793578..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: Workouts LatelyGretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-23464383519584841672016-04-28T06:19:30.449-07:002016-04-28T06:19:30.449-07:00oh Gretch I completely missed that you weren't...oh Gretch I completely missed that you weren't going to run the marathon, sorry! sounds like you made the right choice for you though.<br />my workouts change based on the seasons, really. also, i've just learned what works for me, or more importantly, what doesn't. i am not someone who can workout at home, sometimes yoga but that's it. i like the gym, and i like a particular gym that just happens to be more expensive than the other gym, of course. but anyway. my workout mood is very dependent on other areas of my life, including the seasons, which is why i am 0% ready to run my half marathon on saturday. but i have another one in november, and i just signed up to run another in october. i train much better in the spring/summer/fall, i know most people don't, or they prefer spring races, but like i said.. you gotta find what works for you and your life.<br />house work is no joke! when we moved into our house, we did so much work that i had to bail on a 10 mile race because i could barely move i was so sore.Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-49677119075485828222016-04-26T22:07:01.474-07:002016-04-26T22:07:01.474-07:00I feel like running without a plan is more enjoyab...I feel like running without a plan is more enjoyable than anything else! I am so glad you're loving every minute of it because you're doing what you want!<br /><br />I've been using youtube to get my yoga fix too - and this random daily yoga app for short sessions (as I don't love it but it's okay for 10-15 min blocks)Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-29519549473211772852016-04-26T11:00:44.936-07:002016-04-26T11:00:44.936-07:00my sister gave me a set of Zumba DVDs and whenever...my sister gave me a set of Zumba DVDs and whenever I can't make it to zumba (snow days) I pop those in... then I end up being very distracted by Beto Perez abs and his dance moves that I spend the last 10 minutes trying to figure out 1. how he gets those abs! and 2. how to do that salsa turn! Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-87094465759085864182016-04-26T10:08:58.839-07:002016-04-26T10:08:58.839-07:00That's awesome that you're enjoying runnin...That's awesome that you're enjoying running on the trails! I definitely believe in running as you want - and if that's marathon training great, but if it's not why train hard and not enjoy it? I don't have a gym membership either - my apartment complex has a gym that I use since it's free, but I've gone years without a membership before. Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-72138073214576638682016-04-26T09:34:30.757-07:002016-04-26T09:34:30.757-07:00I'm doing a half marathon Saturday, so my rece...I'm doing a half marathon Saturday, so my recent workouts have involved a lot of running and some cross training. My workouts definitely change throughout the year--when I'm not training, I typically have a greater variety and more yoga/pilates/circuit training. I don't have a gym membership either, but I really like Classpass!Katie @ Adulting Dailyhttp://adultingdaily.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-90057247796439093282016-04-26T08:46:53.379-07:002016-04-26T08:46:53.379-07:00You timed cancelling your membership just right. N...You timed cancelling your membership just right. Now that the weather is nice, it is much easier to run outside. I do not have a goal race coming up so it has been nice to run for as long or short as I like to.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-87634709744668791622016-04-26T08:25:10.502-07:002016-04-26T08:25:10.502-07:00Oh my gosh.. doing yard work can be such a workout...Oh my gosh.. doing yard work can be such a workout! Haha we did a volunteer project for work last week and did a lot of raking up mulch and man.. the next day my arms and abs were so sore! And that was just 1 day, sounds like you're doing it several times a week haha. Amanda @ Exploring Life & Thingshttps://exploringlifeandthings.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-57713799138816103022016-04-26T08:04:34.689-07:002016-04-26T08:04:34.689-07:00Oh my gosh, girl. I totally missed that you gave u...Oh my gosh, girl. I totally missed that you gave up marathon training. Must have been a hard decision but it looks like you're filling your time with so much other stuff. :) Sometimes training is draining. Mentally and physically.<br /><br />And heck yeah working on a house is TOUGH! But worth it :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-88101826856454999082016-04-26T07:44:37.500-07:002016-04-26T07:44:37.500-07:00I sure hope so :)I sure hope so :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-86211955373140178332016-04-26T07:44:27.986-07:002016-04-26T07:44:27.986-07:00I love running on trails when it starts to get hot...I love running on trails when it starts to get hot out..it's kind of like natural air conditioning because it's so much cooler on the trails. Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-81400971167735665102016-04-26T07:43:59.222-07:002016-04-26T07:43:59.222-07:00Wow that's a long time and you're in amazi...Wow that's a long time and you're in amazing shape! Good to hear you can still stay in shape while doing at home workouts. You're an inspiration for me for sure!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-69744602817972897632016-04-26T07:43:21.432-07:002016-04-26T07:43:21.432-07:00Body Pump is the best! Body Pump is the best! Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-83362742491730609722016-04-26T07:43:07.512-07:002016-04-26T07:43:07.512-07:00That's great! The park where I run most often...That's great! The park where I run most often now is actually where my cross country meets were in high school and middle school so I run that all the time :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-33752173148332024882016-04-26T07:23:32.414-07:002016-04-26T07:23:32.414-07:00I think it's great that you're taking a br...I think it's great that you're taking a break from the harder training runs. Selma must be in her glory! When you're ready to get back into running for pace and time, you'll be all refreshed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137691553415564797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-7744124673254282822016-04-26T06:12:18.470-07:002016-04-26T06:12:18.470-07:00House work is definitely hard work! I can see how ...House work is definitely hard work! I can see how you'd be sore from it! Love that you've been going on trail runs with Selma. I keep saying I want to get back to trails, and now's a good time for me too. I feel the same about walking. I don't measure my steps or count all my walking miles because walking a lot is just part of my life and not something I consider exercise BUT it definitely rejuvenates me and makes me happy! Jennifer @ Dashing in Stylehttp://dashinginstyle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-22960458141903972192016-04-26T06:09:26.670-07:002016-04-26T06:09:26.670-07:00It's fun to read how you're switching up y...It's fun to read how you're switching up your workouts! I gave up my gym membership over 10 years ago I really enjoyed reading how you've adapted your workouts without the gym. It's great to switch things up!<br />Gina || <a href="http://onthedailyexpress.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">On the Daily Express</a>Gina Dailyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883299882138487172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-56975079876119728662016-04-26T05:44:50.666-07:002016-04-26T05:44:50.666-07:00I do have a gym membership, but I only use it to g...I do have a gym membership, but I only use it to go to Body Pump classes a few times a week. I have a treadmill at my house that I use on the other days. I usually just run as far as I feel like that day which usually ends up being between 3 and 5 miles. Taylorhttp://tastytrialsandtravels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-35420524336768068402016-04-26T05:40:55.743-07:002016-04-26T05:40:55.743-07:00That's great that you can bike to work! Easy ...That's great that you can bike to work! Easy way to save money and get in a workout :) I hope it warms up for you!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-60856510871906341022016-04-26T05:35:18.694-07:002016-04-26T05:35:18.694-07:00Trail runs are some of my favorite things to do. ...Trail runs are some of my favorite things to do. During the summer I usually run the local cross country course at least once a week!! For me that is one thing I don't like with training. I am always too scared to twist and ankle or something out on the trails so I avoid them. Nice to hear you are really enjoying 'naked' running.Stacihttp://www.thisgirlruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-32601108476891098032016-04-26T05:34:38.058-07:002016-04-26T05:34:38.058-07:00I know what you mean! Good luck in your race :)I know what you mean! Good luck in your race :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-42918489100536344882016-04-26T05:34:20.002-07:002016-04-26T05:34:20.002-07:00Good luck at Pittsburgh! I've done the half a...Good luck at Pittsburgh! I've done the half a few times and it's one of my favorites! Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-3616652010474356582016-04-26T05:33:42.650-07:002016-04-26T05:33:42.650-07:00Um DUHUm DUHGretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-25603306868813155862016-04-26T05:33:31.719-07:002016-04-26T05:33:31.719-07:00At my old apartment I also had a free gym in the b...At my old apartment I also had a free gym in the building. It's nice to have that option in bad weather! Now I just have to suck it up :/Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-19847022808259643352016-04-26T05:19:31.914-07:002016-04-26T05:19:31.914-07:00I signed up for a trial at a gym near my house but...I signed up for a trial at a gym near my house but I haaate it! I can't make myself go.. so in my mind I kind of have no gym membership :P I'm running lately but not as much as I'd like to! I don't want to ramp my miles up too much because I have a 10K in 2 weeks!<br /><br />It's been a bit cold and rainy where I am but I'd also love to start biking to work. There are some great hills for a challenge, but it's not too long of a distance so it feels manageable :)Katrina @cardioandkiloshttp://cardioandkilos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-14371514841338947842016-04-26T04:28:18.596-07:002016-04-26T04:28:18.596-07:00I am in my taper week for my spring half marathon ...I am in my taper week for my spring half marathon this Saturday. As much as I love racing half marathons, I'm looking forward to a break from structured training. Lately I've started bouldering and I am excited to have more time and energy for that this summer.Laura Olingerhttp://laurainlou.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com