Weight Loss Tips: Training Lately in Photos

Since the NYC marathon last year, I’ve largely stopped posting my weekly workouts.

I don’t believe most of you are here to find out that I ran nearly the same thing this week as I did last week…but that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped sharing my ongoing sweat fest.

If you aren’t following RunToTheFinish on Instagram, that is where I share the updates on nearly every daily workout from my runs to my increasing cross training.

Since I’m setting in to motion some new goals, I’m going to run recaps occasionally to hopefully show progress and provide details to those who are asking.

Swagger ain’t it the truth. I enjoyed the 15K race and came away with no major injuries, but Tuesday and Wednesday short runs looked a bit more like fast walking. I knew I’d pushed hard in the race and my body reminded me to take it easy.
The North Face Top | Asics Run Shorts | TRX
Which made it all the sweeter that I have committed to strength workouts because that I could do! I have been alternating with using the TRX and doing short lifts with heavier weights.

Per my post on body fat, I’m focusing on increasing muscle mass lost through years of distance running. I’ve finally found a method that seems to work for me, so stay tuned for progress.Vega Sport Bar | Heart Thoughts by Louise Hay | HOKA One One Cliftons

One week post race, I headed out to just enjoy putting some miles on my legs without a goal time or distance. It’s already 73 degrees and 91% humidity by 6AM here, so while I enjoyed the movement I’m already dreading summer.

Heading out for 9 days of working a conference…at SEA, I had no idea if I would end up feeling sick again on this cruise. I needed every day of training to keep going towards my goal race in May…so I pushed in a few double days before leaving. {I did not hydrate with the empty Bud light box}The North Face Top and shorts | HOKA One One Cliftons
The North Face Top | NordicTrack treadmill

Once I got to New Jersey the day before sailing away I of course had to explore with a short run, but I in no way shape or form packed for a run in the feels like in the 30’s. Still…a runner’s gotta do what a runner’s gotta do! Followed of course by hotel room yoga1 Fabletics capri | RTTF shirt | Vega one (I rotate between One and Sport) | Oakley Hat

Cruise news – I was determined to fit in my runs and while I didn’t get in anything over 6 miles, I did run almost every day of this 8 day cruise…and let me tell you running on a treadmill in rough seas was the best core workout I’ve had in YEARS.

Attempted circles around the ship deck, but that was dizzy central so I found a treadmill (all of which face the side view of the water) and focused on the screen so I wouldn’t see things moving past. Honestly all of it was a bit nauseating, but not running sounded worse.

I feel like the last 10 days probably set me off track for hitting a PR in May, so once again I am remembering that the reasons I run go far beyond the clock.
Current Avgs:
120 miles a month
A couple short bike rides per month
Every other day strength/Core workout
Daily PT and stretching

Looking for more behind the scenes and what happens when I’m not running? I’ve got an account dedicated to that too! Follow TheAmandaCBrooks >> Here the last night of the conference at sea was complete which meant shoes off and time to relax with co-workers!