Fit Mom's Blog

I am the master of “sqeezing it in”! Always trying to fit my workout in around all my commitments- such as teaching  phys ed or yoga at my kids’ school.  And, lately, it’s been harder to find enough time for a “real” run – you know like a good six miler! Knowing that I’ll have an hour between classes, I can sometimes sneak away for a quickie run in the dirt- which I love.

A high intensity workout can potentially burn more calories during the workout and beyond.  (But, you can read the research at your leisure–there is JUST too much of it, LOL).

So, if I have an hour or less and can get to the trail, I run.  Fast and Uphill.  Today, was one of those days.  The hills I run on are STEEP.  So, I usually do a one mile warm-up, then run up this one really steep mother-of-a-hill.    My favorite hill takes me about 2 minutes to get to the top.  My steps are short and I really have to pump my arms to keep from walking!  Today, was a five hill repeat day.  So fun!  And, the best part was that I was able to squeeze it in after work but before going home to the kiddos.  What a difference that makes!

Above is a picture of me that my buddy took (not from today), but, it’s the same hill.  I’m attempting to look PE teacherish- but, still get outside and hammer!