What you missed last week:
- Happy Valentine’s Day!
- What Blogging is Really About
- Sitting is Not the New Smoking (ALSO: Stand-Up Desk Review)
- Move It & Core Power
- My post on Victory Girls
Confession time. I have skipped two days of #CoreCommit. And, if you didn’t notice, I failed to put up a workout on Thursday. I had planned to make up for it with one on Saturday but didn’t do that either. Such is the reality of life.
But, like in other parts of life, we get back up again. On Saturday and Sunday, I actually caught up with the two days I missed and so now I’m all set. If you’ve missed a few days — or even fell off the wagon completely — feel free to jump back on this week. Seriously, you do not fail if you keep trying. Let’s finish this 30 days out!
Cold Days & Swimming Pools
It’s been consistently gray, snowy and depressing around these parts. The snow sits in ugly piles on the side of the road and my car is a spattered, muddy mess. It is hard to want to do anything in this kind of weather. But, you can’t let that stop you! Guess what? I even broke down and bought a swimming cap, ear plugs and a nose plug!
I was up Saturday morning at the gym swimming at 8am! I was excited because I talked to a swimmer friend who gave me an actually swimming workout to do. It seriously made a difference in my mind set and would you believe it? I actually found a swimming rhythm! You know the “happy run” feeling where you are in the groove? That can happen with swimming! Not as awesome but cool to “find” it.
Mini Pyramid Workout
200 Warm Up – Choice of stroke
Main Set – rest 15 seconds between each:
50 Free
75 Free
100 Free
150 Free
100 Free
75 Free
50 Free
100 Cool Down – Choice of stroke
Total yards: 1,000
I want to say this took me a little under 30 minutes. Having the number goal to look forward to and the 15 second breaks actually makes it go really fast.
I am so proud of myself for getting back in the pool on Sunday as well! On Sunday here was my work out:
Ericka’s Made-Up Workout
400 free
100 back stroke
100 free
100 breast stroke
100 free
100 back stroke
100 free
100 breast stroke
200 free
Seriously hope these arms are going to see results because of this. Swimming even feels like its doing my body good. I’m lengthening everything, which is so good for back recovery.
Back Update
Even though I don’t feel like my back is actually getting much better, I know swimming is good for it. Speaking of which, I have my third round of steroid shots this Friday. Then, three more weeks of PT before heading back to the orthopedist to make a decision on surgery. Signs are pointing to yes. I’ve been doing everything right and there may be no other option. As I’ve mentioned, it’s very noninvasive and is not as serious a surgery as many people have. You guys, I am DREAMING about running again. If I could train for a fall marathon, I’d be so happy!
This weekend I also went to my friend Tiffany’s baby shower (she is due in like 2 weeks!). That was fun and I got this cute pic of her opening gifts:
Now it’s time to share our workouts for the week! Here’s mine:
- Monday: 45 minute swimming, core
- Tuesday: 4-mile walk, arms, core
- Wednesday: REST
- Thursday: 15 minutes elliptical, 15 minutes bike, arms
- Friday: REST
- Saturday: 40 minutes swim, 2 mile walk, core
- Sunday: 40 minutes swim, 1 mile walk, core
Now it’s time to link up! Share your latest workout link below!
Core Power Challenge Day #21
- Plank work: Hold a side plank for 30 seconds. Repeat 3x on each side.
- Plank work 2: Hold an elbow plank for 30-45 seconds. Repeat 3x.
- Relax: On your back, with knees bent and together, move them from side to the other (feet stay on ground) back and forth at a slow pace for 1-minute.
props on making it to the pool when it's cold out – so hard for me to do!
Thank you, yes it's been hard but I've noticed, gets easier!
I'm determined to learn to swim on these days. Stay patient on that healing back!
Thank you so much! I've definitely learned some patience over the past few months!
I am really hoping when summer returns I'll get motivated to hit the pool. Love the photo at the top of you, too cute!!
Thank you! Yes, winter is the hardest but I know it's so good to do. Thanks on the photo!
Sounds like a GREAT swim workout!
Yeah, I can't believe I"m kind of enjoying it!
I wish I was a swimmer!
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You can be a swimmer, ha ha, I certainly wasn't! Did you add your link to the link up above? If you look under the sign that says "#BestFoot" you can add it there!
I did! thanks! I'm new at this blogging thing…
Awesome! No worries! 🙂
I can absolutely relate to getting that "swimmers high!" Sometimes I can really get in a groove in the pool…the trouble is getting in, in the first place! Thanks for the workouts to ease the boredom. Loving the link up too 🙂
Great job with the swim. I would love to add swimming to my routine. I think it would be a great change for me. Love this link up too!
Thank you! I would never have chosen to swim without the injury but I think I will keep it going as cross training even when I'm better!
Thank you Ericka for the wonderful article. I am glad that the month of February is over and can't wait for warmer weather. I love swimming and I think it is one of the best exercises as it mostly involve major body muscles. Thank you
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