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Workout Plan: Week of February 25, 2013 + DSB Logo T-shirt

Larry says “Happy Monday.” He also says, “I am cute.”

Monday Morning Larry cuddle - Dori's Shiny Blog

The only way to get me to take a full weekend of rest is to bring me to a hotel and lazy me up. So that’s what we did and it was glorious. We stayed in the hotel most of the time, cuddling in bed with the pup. We went outlet shopping and I did very well. And I learned the very hard way that as I approach 30 years old in a few weeks, I need to have a one-drink limit. Two drinks makes bad things happen.

The only productive thing I did all weekend was reserve my hotel for the Richmond Marathon. Last year I called in July to reserve, thinking I was way ahead of the game, and everything close was full already. This year I was determined to stay at the official host hotel, The Omni, which is practically on top of the start. I worried I still waited too long but we got a room! The reality that I will run another marathon is getting more real.

Dori and Larry cuddle in hotel - Dori's Shiny Blog    Car Larry in American Apparel Dog Hoodie - Dori's Shiny Blog

Now I’m ready to get back into a busy week. Stay tuned for a post later or tomorrow about a special private class Melissa and I are planning for you at Revolve. And I know I keep saying it, but this is the week I will add the “indoor cycling” tab to my blog so you can see all my playlists and class schedules.

 

 

In other cool “I have a blog news,” a t-shirt printing company called TShirtPrinting.org reached out to me and asked if I’d like a t-shirt designed with my blog logo at no charge. They’re trying to get their name out there and I have to say, this is a really great way to do it! I sent them my blog’s logo and t-shirt color preference, and a week later this women’s fit t-shirt arrived. I never would have thought to get a shirt with my logo on it, but I have to say I LOVE it! I should wear it to teach indoor cycling when I feel more comfortable.

Tshirtprinting.org - Dori's Shiny Blog logo t-shirt    Tshirtprinting.org - Dori's Shiny Blog logo

 

I figured having Larry Q. in the photos would make a Dori-centric t-shirt a little more interesting.

And now, here are my workouts for this week.

 

 

 

 

Dori’s Shiny Workout Plan for the week of February 25, 2013:

  • Sunday – Rest
  • Monday – Teach spin (45 min)
  • TuesdayRefine Method (1 hr)
  • Wednesday – Teach spin (45 min)
  • Thursday – Refine Method (1 hr)
  • Friday – Body Ride at Revolve (45 min)
  • Saturday – Refine Method (1 hr)

Last week was mostly successful. Three full rest days last week plus one more yesterday was exactly what I needed to get re-energized.

  • Sunday – Refine Method (1 hr) – Complete!
  • Monday – Rest – Complete!
  • Tuesday – Refine Method (1 hr) – Complete!
  • Wednesday – Refine Method (1 hr) – Complete!
  • Thursday – RIP Ride at Revolve (1 hr) – Complete!
  • Friday – 3 mile treadmill run – Not completed. My stomach hurt and I was exhausted so I took a rest day.
  • Saturday – Rest – Complete!

Do you find taking extra rest days every few weeks helps your fitness overall?

Workout Plan: Week of February 17, 2013

I realize I sounded like I lost it in last week’s post. I was overwhelmed, but the week ended up working out just fine. I’ve got one more busy week before I go away for the weekend and get a much needed rest – rest from working out, rest from busy weekends, rest from technology, rest from wedding planning. It will just be me, the Ander and the pup in a hotel. I can’t wait.

Until then…

 

Dori’s Shiny Workout Plan for the week of February 17, 2013:

  • Sunday – Refine Method (1 hr)
  • Monday – Rest
  • Tuesday – Refine Method (1 hr)
  • Wednesday – Refine Method (1 hr)
  • Thursday – RIP Ride at Revolve (1 hr)
  • Friday – 3 mile treadmill run
  • Saturday – Rest

How did my crazy week last week go?

  • Sunday – Refine Method (1 hr) – Complete!
  • Monday – Rest – Complete!
  • Tuesday – Refine Method (1 hr) – Complete!
  • Wednesday – Body Ride at Revolve (45 min) – Complete!
  • Thursday – Refine Method (1 hr) – Complete!
  • Friday - Spinning (About 1 hr) – Complete!
  • Saturday – Teaching spinning (50 minutes) and Refine Method (1 hr) – Complete!

A perfect week and it wasn’t even bad! Really, the only times I didn’t feel stressed last week were the times I was exercising. Teaching my second spin class went well and I promise I’ll talk more about that soon and add a tab to this blog with all the info about my teaching schedule, playlists and more.

I’m happy with my workouts and thankful (I know I keep saying this) for the Refine Resolution Challenge for forcing me to get to classes I otherwise would have skipped. Accountability is a very good thing.

How are your weekly workouts going during the coldest and most annoying month of the year?

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