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<\/a>\nIt was such a nice day in Portland that I almost wished I could just run outside and enjoy it! But I had already been looking forward to my weight session in the gym so I went despite the sun. I hit the treadmill first, warmed up and then did some speed intervals again. I did less than I did on Wednesday but I feel like I got in a good session.<\/p>\n
Gym Stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n Time: 1:41<\/strong> <\/p>\n Something else kind of exciting: Michael and I are going to sign up for the Gorge Ride<\/a> Bike ride!<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nI did 3.5 miles in 42 minutes. I’m happy with the intervals I’ve been doing lately. I think it will help prepare me for going back outside to run.And who am I kidding? The treadmill is pretty boring–even with a TV to distract me. It’s nice to break up the monotony.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nAfter running I spent about 40 minutes doing weights. I mixed in three sets of squats throughout the weight lifting as well. I felt a lot better than I did the last time I attempted squats! I did all the usual upper-body weights but today I increased the weight on all of the machines! Yay! The Pec-Fly is now at 50 pounds and I think next week I could do 55 pounds with no problems. I was really stoked to be able to lift more.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nI finished up with some ab work with the 10 pound medicine ball (Russian Twists and sit ups with the ball), stretched and Foam Rolled my legs until I couldn’t stand it anymore.<\/p>\n
\nCalories Burned: 764<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nWhen I got home I immediately had a recovery drink of chocolate milk but this time I added a scoop of protein powder to it.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nIt’s 46 days away…we’ll need to amp up our training so we can complete the 38.5 mile ride. It sounds like a lot of fun. The route is a combination of the Historic Highway in The Gorge, open to some cars but not many, and the HCRH Trail<\/a> which is not open to cars. It’s fully supported and the Gorge is so scenic I think it will be a lot of fun!<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nIt also looks like we will ride up the (very) steep and winding road to Rowena Crest<\/a>–the hike I surprised Michael with a few years ago for his birthday.<\/p>\n