Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a great weekend, I’m writing this ahead of time, so I don’t know if I am or not! Ha, let’s hope so. Anyway, this weekend was the end of week 2 (of 8) of Tina’s Best Body Bootcamp, and the end of the first of four phases! I liked this phase a lot because we did a lot with dumbells, which is helpful for balancing out each side. I also loved workout C, which was about building balanced leg strength (something I really need to work on!).
Alright, let’s take a look at last week’s workouts. I didn’t workout on Sunday, so a few days got shifted around:
Sunday Monday – Workout A (strength) plus 20 minutes of steady state cardio
Monday Tuesday – Cardio intervals (on the BBC plan)
Tuesday Wednesday – Workout B (strength) plus 20 minutes of steady state cardio
Wednesday Thursday – Cardio intervals (on the BBC plan)
Thursday – ZUMBA! 50 minutes elliptical and incline walking…
Friday – REST DAY Workout C + 10 min elliptical + 10 min rowing
Saturday – Muddy Monk 10K! 50 minutes easy elliptical/biking/walking
As you can see above I had to back out of the Muddy Monk 10K. My IT band flared up after running 4 miles on Tuesday and did not improve in the slightest. I knew even attempting it would be stupid so I chose not to run it. Not going to lie, I was frustrated and upset. But that’s life, right?
Here is a look at next week’s workouts:
Sunday – REST
Monday – Workout A + Cardio intervals
Tuesday – Cardio + Core workout
Wednesday – Workout B + 20 minutes steady state cardio
Thursday – Cardio + Core workout (Zumba only if my IT band is better)
Friday – Workout C + Cardio intervals
Saturday – ??? depends on IT band or REST
Sunday – REST
I’m excited to try the workouts in this phase because we use pulsing reps… I don’t think I’ve ever done this kind of workout before so it will be interesting to try! I know they’re very effective in strength classes I’ve taken!
And just so I don’t leave you all hanging, here’s a sneak peak into my weekend…
PROM DRESS! Awkward closet selfie… I had to show Kelsey after I bought it since she was very involved in my dress search…
What’s the best thing you did this weekend?
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Hi Katie! I had some IT band issues for awhile and my physical therapist told me to try kinesio tape. I’m not sure if you’ve tried it, but if not, it’s worth looking into (they sell it on Amazon). It worked wonders for me – ran a half marathon pain-free! Good luck!
I haven’t tried it but I’ve heard of it, I’ll look into it! Thanks, Liz!
I love red dresses, so pretty! Maybe add some yoga/stretching for the IT band?
Oh I’ve been stretching like crazy… I’d love to add yoga in but joining a studio here is so expensive!
I’m glad you decided not to run if you were having injury issues. My knee’s been hurting me, and I’ve still been running on it. I know it’s bad, but I’m having a hard time resisting! I’m going to see a chiropractor about it on Tuesday, though.
This weekend, my husband and I tried to get our dog to swim in a pool, but he wouldn’t. We eventually got him to stand on a surfboard while we floated it around the pool. It was too funny!
I learned from the past few months that it’s just not worth it to make it worse. Haha and I think dogs can be funny about swimming, mine growing up loved it but my brother’s dog, Molly, isn’t too keen on it!
Sorry to hear that your IT band has been bugging you!
Friday night, I went to a banquet at my university’s main campus (I go to a satellite about 45 minutes away) and they sent a limo to pick us up. Pretty fun!
Oh how fun! I can’t remember the last time I was in a limo!
You have great legs! Remind yourself of that everyday 🙂
Thanks, Elle
Red is a fantastic color on you! What’s your favorite color to wear though? Re: your question, the best thing I did this weekend was walk to a bakery to pick up fresh bread with one of my closest friends 🙂
I don’t think I have a favorite color to wear!
I’m so sorry about your IT band 🙁 I can’t even imagine how frustrated you are feeling. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that it starts feeling better!
I’m doing BBBC for the first time this round, and I love it! I thought Workout C was tough, but so good!! Yay balance!
Thank you, Katilyn. And I’m glad you’re liking BBB!
Ugh, IT Bands are so annoying! Why do they have to cause so much trouble?!?
Beautiful dress! Red is my favorite color…..it looks great on you!
Thanks, Michelle!
That dress looks absolutely amazing on you! Gorgeous, especially with the color of your hair. And I know it is frustrating to have to back out of a race like that, but just stay optimistic because it was the best move to stay mobile in the future!
Thanks, Angela!
Sorry that you’re still having IT band issues, but glad that you listened to your body and let yourself rest up. Hope you get better soon! Love that dress on you! Hope you had a great time at your event. Take care.
Thank you! I did have a great time!
Loove that dress!! Gorg with your red hair 🙂
Aw thanks, Lindsay!
you looked gorgeous for prom! i can’t wait for more details. glad you made the smart choice with the race but i am sure it was frustrating so i’m glad you powered through that and did the right thing for your body!
Aww thanks! And it was hard, but I’m glad I didn’t race either!
[…] everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend! I certainly did! As I mentioned Sunday, I didn’t run the Muddy Monk Double Down 10k, so my Saturday was slightly less hectic than I’d […]
Aww Katie, I’m sorry to hear you couldn’t run the race! I know the heartbreaky feeling of having to skip out on a race. But there will be many others and you did the right thing!
Thanks, Dawn!