When 2 Isn't enough

There is always a little relief when my training plan calls for an easy 2 miler. But the relief is short lasting, it takes more time to get ready and get out there or get to the gym, then it does to run the distance! Those of you with kiddos realize that half the effort of a workout goes into getting out of the house (extracting babies from your limbs, wiping snot of your running tights, chasing your three year old down to get your Ipod). 

At the gym, earlier this week, I was supposed to pull a measly two miles. With the girls at home, and nothing hanging over me to get done, I headed to the stretching/ab area when I was done running. I paused once I was in there. Hmmmm. What should I do? Crunches? Planks? How do I use that medicine ball without hurting myself?

Then I remembered a FREE app I had downloaded ages ago and never used. Nike Training Club. 

your very own "butt kicker"

Menus of ways to kick your own butt

Under the Get Focused section they had a bunch of 15 minute work outs including one for your abs. I went for it. Not only was I feeling the burn 30 seconds in, but the app timed it all out for me and showed videos of the moves I wasn't familiar with. Easy!

   

Did I mention it was FREE?? Love that price! Obviously Nike doesn't pay me for my review, I just was pumped to find a new tool to get it done at the gym! Now I can look a little less foolish as I navigate my way through they gym!

The Get FRESH Challenge...COMPLETED!

CONGRATULATIONS to those of you who participated in the Get FRESH Challenge! You made it through an entire month of pushing yourself to exercise at least 20 minutes a day...you should be very proud!

This was YEAR ONE of the Get FRESH Challenge and we plan to repeat it again next April as a great way to kick off Spring. We hope you will join us again. 

While things like sickness (and life) did get in the way for both Jess and I, we are still proud to have given it our very best and really learned that fitting in 20 minutes a day is completely doable if you make it a priority. 

What we took away from the Get FRESH Challenge --

• Try new workouts
• Make dates with friends a workout too
• Life happens, give yourself a break when all doesn't go according to plan
• Share intentions with the fam so they can support/ accommodate (apparently husbands can't read minds)
• If you want to, you can find 20 minutes in the day to exercise
• Include family in workouts, we're not alone
• Exercise is not something to feel guilty about but to be prioritized for a healthier, happier you

We really would love to hear your stories of your ups and downs during the Challenge and of what you learned and maybe how this challenge has affected your workout goals and plans.  Please comment here or send us a detailed email to themommymiles(at)gmail.com

We loved sharing in this challenge with all of you who participated! We were impressed and inspired by your motivation, dedication, and encouragement! Until next year!