Last week was an awesome week of friend filled fitness activities that probably neared the line of over-training. But, since in just 10 short days I won’t be able to sweat with these lovely ladies or at these studios, Gia and I agreed that for a short duration it was okay. Also, most of the work was body weight that was monitored by instructors in small group settings so chances of injury were reduced.

It was the first EPIC training week I’ve had on Daily Mile in months thanks in part to the fact that I tracked every single workout. 

Here are a few thoughts from the week and then the actual workouts that took place!

• I am really proud of myself for practicing yoga at least 1x per week for the past month. I think it is definitely helping me especially since the classes are all at least 75 minutes.
• I think that the classes I’ve done recently have really helped inspire me to keep up the weight training in Geneva even if done in my apartment. There is so much you can do with a pair of 15 pound dumbbells and body weight!
• Though it may not be perfect, I’m really happy with where my body and physical ability is right now. I felt strong during EVERY workout last week and loved the candid pictures which were captured.

So here’s how the week shaped up in workouts:

• Monday: rest day
• Tuesday: 3 mile treadmill run before Liz Barnet’s Uplift Strength class with Jen
• Wednesday: Barry’s Bootcamp (2.5 miles of running included in class) 5am class with Michelle Z
• Thursday: 5 miles in Central Park before work with Jen and Heather
• Friday: 3 mile walk + 75 minute hot yoga class at Yoga 216 
• Saturday: 9 mile long run and a 60 minute Runner’s Bootcamp hosted by Jen and her trainer Amanda Rose Walsh (more on this class tomorrow)
• Sunday: rest

Total Running Miles: 20 miles

Workout summary: 1 yoga, 3 strength, 3 runs

Really my only miss was that I was supposed to have a shakeout run yesterday but between moving stress and staying out too late the night before, it just didn’t happen. Honestly, I can sleep when I’m in Geneva is my motto right now as I’m going to miss New York City a great deal and want to soak up every moment!

If you strength train at home, how do you find the motivation or what is your favorite tool/DVD/streaming workout?