tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post3051763554910054733..comments2023-06-13T10:03:10.738-04:00Comments on The Shoes Run 50: February Check In + March GoalsHeather [is probably running]http://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-56634789183540017992016-02-25T08:19:06.609-05:002016-02-25T08:19:06.609-05:00Since I started going to physical therapy I restru...Since I started going to physical therapy I restructured how I view strength training too, and I now view it as more of "injury prevention work" like you said. I used to be really good about hitting the weights at the gym or at home a couple times a week, but I really let it fall to the wayside when I was half Ironman training last year. I haven't been able to get into a good rhythm with it since then, and when I got injured and started PT I really wanted to focus on doing exercises that I knew I needed to do as opposed to some generic strength training plan. <br />I started going to a boxing gym about a month ago and working with a personal trainer, so half of the session is strength training and the other half is boxing. I just realized when I was there the other day that that seems to be the key to me actually doing all the exercises I hate but know are so crucial! I just can't motivate myself to strength train on my own (and I used to be able to! I don't know what happened) so for now I'm really enjoying having someone push me to do it a couple times a week. Same thing with PT, I used to feel ridiculous spending that money on things I totally could have done at home...except I wouldn't do them at home for whatever reason. Now that I've "graduated" I'm worried I'm going to fall off the wagon!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938307313027495753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-3931960704445436222016-02-24T22:03:27.690-05:002016-02-24T22:03:27.690-05:00I'm with you on hating strength training. I tr...I'm with you on hating strength training. I tried for a bit but I found that the best way for me to get any strength in at all is to do it with my yoga practice using my body weight. I'm definitely seeing a massive difference in core and upper body strength. If traditional strength workouts isn't for you, maybe look into an alternative method like yoga or kickboxing or something you enjoy more! But this month, way to make the effort and accomplish your other goal too! Good look carrying your momentum through the next month. Thanks for linking up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-39772247597513449592016-02-24T07:46:08.420-05:002016-02-24T07:46:08.420-05:00Thanks Kristina! I'm excited to start working ...Thanks Kristina! I'm excited to start working toward that 2:00 plank.Heather [is probably running]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-60621633448659497822016-02-24T07:45:15.279-05:002016-02-24T07:45:15.279-05:00Yep it sounds like it might be time to restructure...Yep it sounds like it might be time to restructure your strength training. I feel like it can be hard to walk the line between "I'm doing enough strength training to get results" and "Too much! Too sore to run." Good luck finding that balance.Heather [is probably running]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-36208781859158143852016-02-24T07:42:39.968-05:002016-02-24T07:42:39.968-05:00Thanks, Kristen!Thanks, Kristen!Heather [is probably running]https://www.blogger.com/profile/12114192701460406051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-56724483309261233932016-02-23T21:43:12.384-05:002016-02-23T21:43:12.384-05:00Great job on the plank and pushup improvements! So...Great job on the plank and pushup improvements! So awesome! <br /><br />Kristinahttp://www.blogaboutrunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-5813811466305915022016-02-23T15:35:42.605-05:002016-02-23T15:35:42.605-05:00I have been rethinking my strength training lately...I have been rethinking my strength training lately. Seems like it is leaving me too sore with not enough recovery time. Or I'm just getting old. Hard to tell! haha Good job and running all those miles in your training week!Lisa @ TechChick Adventureshttp://www.techchickadventures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520250291545545247.post-25289610673740901602016-02-23T14:22:29.098-05:002016-02-23T14:22:29.098-05:00wow, congrats on your progress! push ups are no jo...wow, congrats on your progress! push ups are no joke, i really need to get back into doing them. i used to be able to do them, but now i can barely do the knee ones. i like to do a body pump class for my strength training, but it's so fast paced that i don't really get the chance to focus on the push ups. good luck with continuing in march!Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.com