tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post2838444283207056280..comments2024-02-13T02:20:41.737-08:00Comments on Fitness For Mom: Interval WorkoutCami Checkettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04808766671117311131noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post-76758049988997976702009-12-18T09:22:41.938-08:002009-12-18T09:22:41.938-08:00Yeah, Roxy! I can't wait to hear about your ma...Yeah, Roxy! I can't wait to hear about your marathon training. I'm writing a novel right now about a first-time marathoner. It's too fun. Good luck!Cami Checkettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808766671117311131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post-42454589229911207232009-12-18T09:22:12.576-08:002009-12-18T09:22:12.576-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Write One. You're doin...Thanks for stopping by, Write One. You're doing fabulous. Keep it up!Cami Checkettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808766671117311131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post-84238457609959589652009-12-16T21:25:59.133-08:002009-12-16T21:25:59.133-08:00Hey lady,
Intervals are great...they can max a bur...Hey lady,<br />Intervals are great...they can max a burn QUICK. I like to do more of a "circuit" Interval...just did one with the class after Thanksgiving. "TURKEY BURNOFF"!<br />Hoping all is well! Started my MARATHON training last week-end. Can't believe it!!Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199646657382822724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post-8380077339776068782009-12-16T18:04:36.053-08:002009-12-16T18:04:36.053-08:00Cami, thanks for this. I started running again on...Cami, thanks for this. I started running again on Monday. And this just soldified my thinking. I need to build distance,(and lose a few pounds). So, I jog, slow and steady for about 40 minutes, then finish out the hour doing 1 minute intervals. And Kim! I did a seven and half mile pace for just one minute and I thought it would kill me. I too wonder how they hold that pace for a whole race. I prefer indoor tracks in the winter. Some people find it boring but I like the laps and watching my times get better.Write Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004198731628395855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post-21460049434108360812009-12-16T12:31:49.317-08:002009-12-16T12:31:49.317-08:00That is fabulous, Kim. I wish I could push myself ...That is fabulous, Kim. I wish I could push myself for 1/2 a mile! Great job!Cami Checkettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808766671117311131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post-22005216368021402562009-12-16T12:30:54.852-08:002009-12-16T12:30:54.852-08:00Christie,
Oh, you make me laugh! Yes, the consiste...Christie,<br />Oh, you make me laugh! Yes, the consistent 2-3 times a week is very important! <br />I think with intervals it's fabulous just to do them, but if you're really pushing yourself hard the lactic acid should begin to accumulate and you wouldn't want to go longer than 90 seconds. I like 30-60 seconds of high intensity because I know I can kill myself in that time but it's not as overwhelming as thinking I have to keep it up for 3 minutes.<br />But like I said earlier just the changing of speeds is going to be more effective than a steady pace so keep it up!Cami Checkettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808766671117311131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post-13382548350234413132009-12-16T05:24:01.031-08:002009-12-16T05:24:01.031-08:00I do 800s...my block is a perfect 1/2 mile loop so...I do 800s...my block is a perfect 1/2 mile loop so I run around it as fast as I can, do a 2 minute rest and repeat between 4-8 laps. I'm at a 7:30 pace with them right now and I CANNOT believe there are people who run marathons non-stop at that pace...lol. The workout is phenominal. I can almost feel the calories burning for HOURS!!KimsRunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12024491497019669070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144931681698329601.post-52592447497240662562009-12-15T20:51:42.393-08:002009-12-15T20:51:42.393-08:00My favorite way to do intervals is with my Timex I...My favorite way to do intervals is with my Timex Ironman watch! (They come in women's styles that are really eye-catching.) I have an old Nordic Track (from D.I.) that I warm up on for 3 min. then do intervals of 3 min. run / 1 min. walk repeated at least 6 times. My watch tracks it all and beeps/flashes when the intervals change. <br /><br />Would it be more effective to do shorter intervals more often?<br /><br />(I bet the most effective thing would be to actually get on the Nordic Track at least 3 times a week instead of 2 or 3 times a month.)Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01447684647722772526noreply@blogger.com