Coach Jen B

Marcia at Marcia's Healthy Slice had a "Currently" post last week.   I love her posts like these, so here's my shot at what is currently going on.   Books:    I'm not a big reader.  Sometimes a book will suck me in, but that has only happened on a few rare occasions.  Right now .... there are zero books on my bedside table.   Running Path:   Well, like Marcia, I've spend a lot of time on the treadmill.  But when I do get outside, I have an 8 mile loop that I really like.  Last weekend, we had a miraculous 42F, sunny day, so I got out there in my shorts and had a blast!   Non-Running Workout.   When I'm not running, I do enjoy doing DVDs.   I also really like getting on my indoor bike, up in the hallway, and watching movies/catching up on Facebook while I cycle away.   Drink.   Lately I've been on a major smoothie kick.  It's how I start every morning.  Well, that and two coffees....

Marathon training takes up quite a bit of time.  When I'm not working or taking care of the kids, I'm usually running, sleeping, or eating.  This doesn't leave a whole lot of time to do other things - like biking or cross training dvds.  I've had a few opportunities to try out my newest Xtrain Cardio Leg Blast, but never the entire dvd at one time. Today, I had an entire hour to do the entire dvd and I am sore.  I great sore for sure.   I thought the Cardio Leg Blast was perfect for me, to build more strength in my legs to make me a stronger, hopefully faster runner.  I'm thinking if I stick to this dvd, I will definitely, without a doubt, be a stronger, faster runner.  Cathe's dvd is an upbeat, challenging workout that left me feeling even stronger. I will note that I didn't have all of the equipment that was listed as needed - so I just improvised.  Instead of the risers, I pulled out a low bench that we have.  It wasn't perfect...