Vinyasa at Yogis!

Today instead of walking I went to Yogis for Vinyasa yoga with Joan. For about a year and a half I was attending classes regularly, but the last few months I got too busy, then I was trying to save money for the wedding, and then I discovered the world of Exercise TV. Nevertheless, a 10 minute workout with Nicole Stewart or Stephanie Vitorino just doesn't replace an actual yoga class, especially because Joan Sterling, who I love, doesn't teach exercise tv yoga. The Vinyasa class is incredibly difficult, as we do sun salutes for about the first 45 minutes to an hour of class. I figured if I am trying to strengthen my legs, what better than a continuous flow of warrior 2, triangle, plank, side plank, runner's lunge, down dog and forward fold? All of those are intense poses, and to do one after the other for an extended period of time is REALLY hard. But, I can get through the class with some rest periods and I'm fine.

I also plan to walk Nicole's dog China today, so that will add maybe an extra half mile to my day. Not so bad for a Saturday!

Saturday, April 17 Summary

Yoga Class: 90 minute Vinyasa yoga class at Yogis Studio

Also, I didn't have a chance to post yesterday, but I did work out! I tried Bootylicious Buns again in the morning and was able to get through all of it! And this might be gross, but I can't believe how sweaty I got! It was an INTENSE 10 minutes and a really good way to start the day.

I also walked around the hospital track after work, but rain forced me to stop after 2 laps. It was probably a good thing though, because I was exhausted from the week and didn't really want to anyway. But, I got a half mile in. Not bad!

Friday, April 16 Summary

Miles walked: 1/2 (with maybe a 1/4 mile worth of walking at work)
Rests: 1, after 1 1/2 laps
When: 4:30-4:45, 15 minutes
Where: Willamette Valley Medical Center public track
Weather: Cloud, windy, drizzly
Walking partner: iPod and This American Life Podcast

Other: 10 minute Bootylicious Buns on Exercise TV

Walkin' with my Fubby

No, that headline is not a typo. :) In anticipation for Josh and I's wedding, which is now about 64 days away, I like calling him Fusband and Fubby (future husband, future hubby. Get it?) Anyway, to the challenge.

Today I started off my April 15 efforts to complete my challenge with some good heart racing, thigh burning, sweaty, Bootylicious Buns 2! Janna and I joined Stephanie Viterino to sculpt our booties. I must say, while the goal of the 12 minute workout is to shape our booties, I certainly feel it way more in my legs than I do in my booty. Maybe I'm doing it wrong? Nevertheless, it's a good workout! I really recommend Exercise TV to anyone who wants to workout but who is either broke, nervous to go to a gym, or busy. It has great 10, 20 and 30 minute (and longer) work outs and is super fun. I do one just about every morning.

Now, on to the walk. Fubby (Josh) joined me on my walk around the WVMC track today, and it was great. We held hands and talked the whole time. It was nice because I think in the last 4 days we have only seen each other for a few hours. I am proud to say that today I walked two laps again before resting, and while we had to leave before I could do a fourth, I didn't have to rest long before we were up and walking a third! It felt good to have him with me and I appreciated his support. He really is the best. :)

p.s. I have pictures because it was such a beautiful day, but blogger is being temperamental and won't let me upload any...so, check back and I'll update with pics later.

SUMMARY:

Miles walked: 3/4 (approximately)
Rests: 1, after the second lap
When: 6-6:25 pm, 25 minutes
Where: Willamette Valley Medical Center public track
Weather: Sunny, mid 60s, slight breeze
Walking partner: Fubby Josh