Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Wednesday Workout Wrapup: With a Side of Fashion


I only buy inexpensive workout gear - because eventually it gets too stretched out or too worn out to save for very long anyway.  Here are some current staples that I wear from week to week, and I typically size up when I buy workout clothes:

Leggings (pants)

Leggings (capris)

Shorts - I don't really wear them because haven't found a pair that doesn't constantly need to be adjusted.  Plus shaving my legs more than twice a week is overrated, especially in the winter.



Vest (good for cold weather runs)



And while I am certainly not a fashionista, I do think it helps to feel cute/sporty when doing a workout.  Fake it til you make it, I guess?!  

Wednesday, January 31: 

3 mile walk at lunch

2 mile walk with dog in evening

 45 minute Strength Class (while Xander was at swim practice)


Thursday, February 1: 

45 minutes on our Stair Stepper at home before work

3 mile Walk at lunch


Friday, February 2: 

5:30 am Boot Camp Class with two rounds of this 22 workout:

I put smiley faces next to the hardest rounds - "Stairs" is going down and up the Stadium Stairs 22 times per round, and it takes a looooong time.

Our instructor was coming up behind us to photobomb, but she was too late!

3 mile walk at lunch


Saturday, February 3

5.4 mile run

.6 mile Walk with dog and little boys


Phil and I run slow together and talk, with a focus on miles, not speed.  I don't even check my pace until the run is over.  It's cool to see that miles 3-4 were faster because we were on a bike path when we didn't have to stop to cross any busy roads.


Sunday, February 4

1 mile run on treadmill + 45 minute cardio/weight class at gym


Monday, February 5

3 mile walk at lunch 

2 mile walk with dog in evening


Tuesday, February 6

45 minutes on our Stair Stepper at home before work

3 mile Walk at lunch

1 mile walk with dog in evening

11 comments:

  1. Plus shaving my legs more than twice a week is overrated, especially in the winter.

    #Truth!

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  2. You are a rockstar, Colleen! I love that you and your husband exercise together.

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    1. Now if only we could stop eating chips at night together :)

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  3. Thank you for sharing these as they motivate me to move. Also, I bought on your recommendation the Vitamin D drops - game changer!!!

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  4. Burpees are the absolute worst. I'm just getting back into working out regularly (7 months postpartum) and halfheartedly working on strength - I know it's so important but it's frustrating to compare to what I could do pre-baby! I just have to keep reminding myself that anything is better than nothing. I did just sign up for Apple fitness and am enjoying the option of bite sized workouts when I don't have the time or willpower to commit to a 30-45 minute session!

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    1. Yes, anything is better than nothing!! It's so hard to get back into shape after each baby....only to go and have another baby again!

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  5. I hope you don't mind me asking but do you wear any particular type of underwear for running? I always have an issue with it slipping down while my leggings are fine. Changing sizes doesn't help.Running underwear seems expensive but it's a very annoying problem I have!

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    1. This is probably not the answer you want to hear, but I typically just wear leggings! If I need to wear underwear (that time of the month) I have some really big cotton granny panties that do the trick - https://amzn.to/4cdypoh

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    2. Oooh ok actually I was considering that and wondering if it was normal lol! Thanks!

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