I woke up this morning with sore glutes and shoulders. Where did that come from? I did my normal Wednesday workout - swim and spin in the morning and easy-paced run in the evening. However, my run did involve wind, inclines and pushing two not-so-little girls in the stroller. Rob on dailymile called it the Mommy Trifecta. But still... me, sore from an easy 3 miles? And then it occurred to me. I gave Kelsey's "Death by Burpees" workout a try over lunch yesterday. Hmm, I wonder... So I just tried a burpee. Yup, that was it! Wow, just when I thought I was in pretty good shape! Don't know what a burpee is? Watch a demonstration here. Now do 120 of them... I guarantee a sore booty.
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| Not only does he support my running addiction, hubby also plays along with my fun costumes! |
I just registered for (one of) my fall half marathons... and at the same time, fell so much harder in love with my husband. He completely shocked me last night by agreeing to run his first half marathon! I've had my eye on the Air Force Marathon (Dayton, Ohio) for awhile now. In passing, I mentioned to him, "If you ever run a half-marathon, I think this is the one for you. It would be really special since you've already put in so many years with the Air Force." With barely a second of thought, he flatly said, "Sign me up." I nearly fell off my stool. What?! This year? Really? Are you joking?
My hubby doesn't really even like running. He runs a 5k once a month - for fun. He has asked me to create a training plan for the the next 190 days. I am way more excited than him over this!! In fact, I could hardly sleep last night thinking about it. This morning I woke up
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Those burpees will get you every time! I always remember how much my husband loves me when he runs every race with me including a marathon! Yay for awesome and supportive husbands!
ReplyDeleteI love burpees, but 120 sounds like death!! Yay for hubs running a half with you, that is so exciting. I'm way excited for the Jelly Bean!
ReplyDeleteYour strike-outs are hilarious.
ReplyDeleteThat is so Awesome that your Husband is going to run a Half with you!! I know what you mean when someone takes on a running Challenge, so excited for them!! I haven't done Burpees since my Back surgery, I think its about time to try them again!! Also I think I have my Daughter talked into doing the Jelly Bean with me, that will be so much fun!! Thanks again for Motivating me!!
ReplyDeleteI saw that workout from Kelsey and I was tempted - it looks TOUGH!
ReplyDeleteBurpees are the devil. The guy in the instruction video makes them look SOO easy. NOT easy. Your husband rocks!! I'm so excited to hear about all the fun training for you two :)
ReplyDelete1. I watched that video and I'm pretty sure I don't have enough coordination to do a burpee without splitting my chin open.
ReplyDelete2. Like I said on Twitter, I am super jealous your DH runs and is doing a half with you! My DH won't even do a 5k.
3. Must remember to sign up for the Jelly Bean race! Will do that right now...
yay for your hunny joining you!! I just signed up for 3 Jelly Bean events. Yay!
ReplyDeleteBurpees are the devil. I'm signing up now for the Jelly Bean! :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Air Force half marathon. I ran it in 2008, when I lived in Dayton. It was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteAwww, so cool that he is doing this for you Jess :)
ReplyDeleteI've never done a burpee but I think my time will come. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, 120 burpees? Crazy! I think it's awesome that your husband runs with you. My boyfriend is supportive, but not a runner. Just signed up for the Jelly Bean virtual race!
ReplyDeleteSigned up, shirt ordered....*fingerscrossed* I will FINALLY win something :) LOL
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! Yay your husband! Mine gave me the best valentines present ever - he said he would do the Ragnar relay with me! He also hates running....!
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