I think my chest exploded in the gym today. One of Ryan’s past treadmill workouts loosely inspired me to complete what I’ll call an “increasing interval 0.2 workout.”
The breakdown:
| Minutes | Incline | Speed |
| 0-5 | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| 5-10 | 1.0 | 6.5 |
| 10-14 | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| 14-15 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| 15-16 | 1.0 | 8.0 |
| 16-17 | 1.0 | 4.5 |
| 17-18 | 1.0 | 8.2 |
| 18-19 | 1.0 | 4.5 |
| 19-20 | 1.0 | 8.4 |
| 20-21 | 1.0 | 4.5 |
| 21-22 | 1.0 | 8.6 |
| 22-23 | 1.0 | 4.5 |
| 23-24 | 1.0 | 8.8 |
| 24-25 | 1.0 | 4.5 |
| 25-26 | 1.0 | 9.0 |
| 26-27 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| 27-28 | 1.0 | 9.2 |
| 28-29 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| 29-30 | 1.0 | 9.4 |
| 30-31 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| 31-32 | 1.0 | 9.6 |
| 32-33 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| 33-34 | 1.0 | 9.8 |
| 34-35 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| 35-36 | 1.0 | 10.0 |
| 36-40 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
From minutes 15 to 36, I alternated a minute of fast walking with a minute of running, increasing the running pace by 0.2 each time until I reached a 10.0 pace.
The stats:
The workout was no joke. I honestly haven’t kicked my own butt like this in the gym in quite a while. A good butt-kicking was needed to rejuvenate my workouts a bit and I felt like a bit of a baller when I hopped off the treadmill looking like a hot mess.
After my time on the treadmill, I still had a bit of time to kill before Ryan was done with his workout, so I completed 10 minutes of super-light cardio on the elliptical while reading SELF magazine.
Breakfast
After the gym, Sadie got her usual morning walk before it was breakfast time. Since my hair basically looked brunette from all the sweat from my morning workout, I knew my body could use a cool and refreshing breakfast. I looked to my beloved Vitamix to blend me up somethin’ nutrient-dense and COLD.
- 1 1/2 c. almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 1/ tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 c. frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp. peanut butter
- 1 pinch xanthan gum (for thickening)
- 1 handful fresh spinach
A great combination!
CamelBak Giveaway
And now it’s time for a giveaway! I’m pretty darn excited about this giveaway because there will be seven winners. Yahoo!
About a month ago, I was contacted by CamelBak to see if I was interested in trying out their new Groove water bottle, a water bottle that filters water as you sip.
Ryan and I have a Brita water filter pitcher in our fridge, but it’s a big pain to fill it up and pour into water bottles (I’ve spilled a good 10,000 times), so I was very intrigued with the Groove since a built-in filter meant I could fill up my water bottle right from the sink.
One thing I didn’t realize when I first read about the Groove was that the bottle allows you to sip from it without tipping it up. The filter is almost like a straw, and not having to tip the water bottle back to drink made it fantastic for use during workouts, particularly my interval workouts on the treadmill.
Needless to say, the Groove has become my go-to water bottle for all of my workouts. Plus, the tip folds back and doesn’t leak, so it’s been great for carrying along with me for day-to-day use as well.
Let’s get you one of these babies, shall we?
CamelBak will be giving seven PBF readers their very own Groove! To enter this giveaway, simply comment on this post, telling me about your favorite way to enjoy water (with/without ice, sparkling, flavored, etc.).
For an extra entry in this giveaway, you may tweet some version of the following:
- Just entered @PBFingers giveaway to win the new Groove from @CamelBakProduct! I’m gonna be so hydrated! http://ow.ly/5bWgH
Be sure to comment back, telling me you tweeted to get your extra entry!
I will randomly select seven winners tomorrow afternoon. Good luck you water-drinkin’ machines!
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My water must have delicious ice cubes floating in it! 🙂 I’m also a big fan of sparkling water- gotta love those bubbles.
My favorite way to enjoy water is straight up, room temp. I drink massive amounts thoughout the day. If I am at a restaurant I like my water with ice and lemon!
I typically drink my water room temp w/ no ice. Unless I’m dehydrated… then I crave ice water! A little drop of Mio works wonders, as well!
I just tweeted too 🙂
Love sparkling madarin orange water, but there’s nothing better than the honeydew or cantelope water at the Ritz!!
I like sparkling water! But not at the gym of course… room temp h2o for me!
Tweeted!
I tweeted!
i think that flavored water is such a special treat! sobe lifewater is my go-to because it has vitamins and zero calories!
I also tweeted from @kwalsh445 …… just entered @pbfingers giveaway for a new water bottle from @camelbakproduct! I am pumped to maybe get a sweet new bottle for the gym!!
Just tweeted. Thanks!
My new favorite way to drink water is with crystal light cubes. Fill up ice cube trays with pre made crystal light and you’ve got yourself a tasty refreshing drink!
Tweeted, my friend! 🙂
Water is BEST after a hot workout..
..or with vodka and lime 🙂
Generally I like my water plain with no ice. But a lemon is nice every now and then.
I love my water cold with cucumber, lemon, and orange slices in it. This Camelbak water bottle looks so awesome and I could really use it for my camping trip this summer!
I love my water plain and simple! After a hard workout, its the perfect thirst quencher!
I love my water ice cold!
water with no ice–but its gotta be COLDDD!!!
Nothing beats water with ice after a hot sweaty workout!! 😉
I tweeted!
I like cold water without ice!!
My all time favorite way is cold and straight up, but my current favorite way is sparkling (any flavor, but especially if it’s made by la croix) with a splash or two of pom juice. I doubt it makes a big difference, but I’ve been sinus/allergy sick lately for weeks and like to think the miniscule amt of extra vitamins boost my immune system 😉
I also think my old fave water bottle is on its last legs, b/c I seem to get a stomachache every time I use it now, so this would be perfect *fingers crossed* 😉
I love my water cold after a long hard work out but normally I drink it without ice! I also love vitamin Water Zero!
I love my water plain and simple!
With some ice and mint!
I love my water with lime- and it needs to be filtered, I hate the taste of tap water!
I like cold water but with no ice cubes or lemons! Straight from the fridge.
I love love love water that is so cold it’s slightly icey. 🙂
I like filtered cold water straight from the fridge right after a good run. Simply cannot be beat.
Holy cow, awesome workout!!
My favorite way to have water is in a water bottle with ice: I love ice water and my teeth are sensitive, so having it in a water bottle vs. a glass helps so much! 🙂
Freezing cold after a hot workout!
I <3 H20 with a little squeeze of lemon and crushed ice!
Straight outta a water bottle! (So this giveaway is totally perfect-o for muah!)
After a intense game of volleyball, my favorite! 🙂
flavored sprakling water is my favorite. cranberry flavored. YUM!! but it has to be ICE COLD.
After an intense game of volleyball, my favorite! 🙂
I tweeted the giveaway also! 🙂
Room temperature! super cold huts my throat.. I’ma freak!
I tweeted!
Also, I totalyl forgot to say how I like my water in my original entry. Plain, plain, plain. No crazy flavors for me.
I LOVE Water! I normally like it with ice though, because I like to chew on the ice! 😀
My favorite way to drink water is when the ice melts and the water is soooo cold. Feels so good especially in the Florida summer!!
I love me some water:) i carry around a gallon jug to make sure that i get enough but it is a pain to wait for my brita pitcher to filter that much and then it gets warm by the end. I’d love to have one of these so that way i could fill it up where ever im at and not have to wait:)
I love it nice and cold, with or without ice, and through a straw. Fantastic.
I love my water with cucumbers and lemon, so refreshing!
I love water cold, but with no ice! And with a lemon wedge. Mmmmm refreshing!
I love water in all flavors and forms!
But I do have one requirement….NO BOTTLED WATER! Trying to stay eco-friendly 🙂
cucumber water is extra refreshing! I rarely take the time to make it though.
I like my water cold…I put ice in it but enjoy it best as soon as the ice melts so it doesn’t get in the way…
In a big plastic cup with ice (but not too much) and a straw please!
I like to enjoy water straight from my watah filter:)