Week 3... Super Fun!

Spitz working on learning how to skydive.

Beas working on those arm muscles.

Beas Says...

Well, this week was just fabulous. I ran my butt off! The more miles I run the easier it is to run 2 miles. I wish I could run 2 miles every time but I can’t I would never improve. My time is improving I ran 11 minute miles this week. Which may not seem that great to you but to my short chubby legs it is pretty darn good! I am hoping week 4 is as good as week 3!

Harward Says...

Cross Training Ideas

As motivation specialist I decided it was my responsibility to share some of the cross training ideas that we have come to enjoy.

Yoga. A great help for toning and strengthening. It’s a work out yet relaxing at the same time. Our personal favorite is Rodney Yee on DVD only because he doesn’t say Rs, so really it’s Wodney Yee. Namaste my friends.

Sleeping. It helps with the deep breathing. If it was an Olympic sport, I think we’d have a good chance of making the team. Give me a couch, blanket, and 5 minutes of down time, I’ll be out for at least 2 hours.

Golfing. Want to work on your arms and back? Pick up a golf club. To make it a little more strenuous take along some wee lil’ ones to chase and you’ve got at least 20 miles of running/walking within 18 holes.

Bike Ride. Works the legs and heart. For best results get a bike your size, Harward size and fun size don’t always mix.

Hiking. A great way to practice pacing yourself and to know your physical limits. I for instance learned that if there are chains and heights involved on the hike I’ll be part of the welcome back committee rather than the excursion committee. Beas you are one of my heroes.

Being roommates and BFFs we are all similar in many ways, and probably have to many instances where it feels like we share a brain. However, we have found there are different cross training activities we tend to gravitate towards.

Karaoke. A Spitz specialty that works the lungs, both in singing and laughter.

Vacationing. A Beasly specialty that involves careful planning and placement. I’ve never met anyone who could put so much crap in such a small space (I threw that word in there just for you Beas, Love ya!)

Skydiving. After this weekend, my new found favorite that works your lungs (screaming), back (arching during the freefall), arms (guiding your chute back down), and legs (landing without breaking them). AMAZING and a must for all.

Spitz Says...

This third week flew by so fast!!! I was without roommates for half the week, which was so nice, but getting up the desire to actually go running a 5 miler by myself was hard, but totally worth it in the end. I ran it in 45 minutes, which I thought was pretty good for week three. Considering I haven't ran for over 2 years. I finally got my ipod charged too and put a wonderful mix of up beat music together, so I can keep up the motivation I need as I run these long distances.

I am proud of my running buddies too, because even though my roommates were having a wonderful time down in St. George, they still found time to run and cross-train. On to week Four!!!

P.S. it is a great thing this was Harward's idea, cause she is the one with all the great pictures. See you next week.