Hump Day

Began this week's hump day early when I took the car in for new tires and then headed into the gym. No morning athletes to work with so Morven, Brian, and I jumped right into our workout.

1 hour on the bikes as we watched highlight triathlon videos. 5 minute warm up. Then 5 min. hard followed by 5 light, repeated 5 times. We then ended with a 5 minute cool down. Over 15 miles of riding at a 18.0 mph before the cool down. It was a very good leg burn.

Then Chad decided to beat my time on a workout we have now come to call the "Grenade" (because of its short time length but extreme intensity). It was the routine I first tried out yesterday:

100 jump ropes

40 speed squats

20 burpies

All repeated four times.

Chad shattered my original time by over 3 minutes, coming in at 12:24. I had no choice (especially with both BD and Chad talking smack) but to engage in record breaking. With Kelsey as my motivator and time keeper, I was able to finish it in 10:52 which left me very tired, especially after a long ride. Thanks again Kelsey for coaching me!

We then jumped into a quick pullers lift:

Off the rack DB rows combined with ab side twists on the decline

NG chin ups with DB alternating lunges

Ended with a quick set of DB curls.

Then Chad, Brian, Kelsey, and I all jumped into the car and headed out for a quick lunch before coming back to work with the Jordan girls soccer team.

Ended the day with a quick shower and dinner on the fly before heading to Duke to watch the basketball team crush UAB. Gotta love the intensity at Cameron Indoor. In all a good day of fitness and sports activity.

Gibbons Returns

Cardinal Gibbons finally returns to the NCHSAA soccer state title game! Very excited for Tyler and his team as they look to win it all on Saturday. Also excited that another Triangle team, Jordan, will also be playing in their respective final. Going to drive back to NC this weekend (hopefully with Kalee as she does have some conflicts on Saturday....hopefully won't hinder the tour) and watch the games. Looking forward to visiting with family and of course BD!

Gibbons semi-final game article from last night here.

State Playoffs!

Although my season is done, it's time to root for some of my family and friends playing in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association soccer playoffs tonight. Excited that Cardinal Gibbons and Jordan are playing in their respective state semi-final matches. Best of luck to Tyler and the Gibbons team, I would love to come home this weekend and watch the boys compete for our program's 3rd state title. Jacksonville will be good, but we have a huge advantage hosting the game on our own field...lets hope we can capitalize.

Game times and details here.