Happy Monday! (No, that’s not an oxy moron, but it feels like one, doesn’t it?) If you’re having as rough a time as we are getting your brain around work, etc – here’s a little motivation for ya:
{a good reminder…}
…because in a world of moremoremorenownownowbetterbetterbetter, it’s so easy to lose sight of all the wonderful things we already have. I think I’m going to frame this sucker and hang it by the front door.
{a routine to give you a swift kick in the arse}
Since I went off Paleo, I’ve been enjoying healthy portions of beer & pizza. #whoops. Whenever I need to get back on the stick and the treadmill seems daunting, I use Minka Kelly’s running regimen that I once read in Self. I generally like to run 3-4 miles at a sprint until I dry heave, but Minka’s treadmill routine opened my eyes to the fact that lower impact for a longer period of time can be just as effective. Here it is:
1 minute at 5.0
1 minute at 5.5
1 minute at 6.0
1 minute at 6.5
1 minute at 7.0
1 minute at 7.5
1 minute at 8.0
2 minutes at 4.5
Repeat five times.
When I’m really out of shape, I’ll start doing 3 rounds or so instead of 5. When this routine becomes manageable, start at a higher speed.
{a mash-up to fuel your workout}
Milkman’s Controversy was playing during the last few minutes of Soulcycle in East Hampton earlier this summer, and I swear it was the only thing that kept me pedaling. This is the kind of jam you need to download, STAT, because it will make you want to sprint 10 miles, then pummel a speed bag at the end. PS, as for Soulcycle, I don’t even like spinning and I scoffed at all the hype… And then I went to a class. It’s like crack. Try it – you’ll love it.
Have a great week!!
xoxo,
oh my gosh i am so happy you posted this. i HATE spinning and really want to try soulcycle but haven’t because i hate spinning. also, thanks for the introduction to milkman – bomb.com xoxo
Do it woman! I seriously loathe the bike. I’ve always considered it voluntary torture, and I never saw results from traditional spinning either, but Soulcycle was AMAZING. Never boring, lots of arm work too… and dancing! You’ll love it!
Thanks for the hit of inspiration Steph! I’ve just started running and within 2 days I’ve pinched a nerve in my foot – no running for 2 weeks.
OH NO!! You poor thing 🙁 …Swimming (?)
That song is money, where has it been my whole life?!
GUURLL, I know! I thought the same thing. Hasn’t gotten old yet. I feel like She-Ra when it plays.
Love the song!!!! Love the quote!!!! Love this blog!!!!!
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