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Fitness Friday 29

August 10, 2012 by Lindsay 35 Comments

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Hi Friends!

It’s Friday!! You know what that means! Time for some fitness 🙂

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So, when we left off last week, I was testing out new shoes and dealing with shin splints. Ready for this week’s update?

I’ve still been avoiding high impact activities for the most part and continuing to ice and rest my leg. Here’s what went down:

Friday

I was excited to show off my new Love Grown Foods tank
so I headed out for a 3 mile power walk.

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Then I came home and hung out with my ice pack…and my Tucky 🙂
He was very sympathetic for mama!

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Saturday

I headed out for another power walk and was pretty proud of myself for maintaining a sub-14 min mile pace. Plus I busted out 3 two minute planks!

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I’m still loving my Reeboks!

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Also on Saturday I headed back to the shoe store.
I returned my Brooks Glycerins earlier in the week
and settled on some new Nikes…but they didn’t have my size
so the store ordered them for me
and I was able to pick them up over the weekend!

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Aren’t they pretty?
They’re Nike Air Pegasus+ 29

Sunday

It was super hot but we still got the dogs out for a walk

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and played some volleyball

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Monday

I got back into Bootcamp Mode.
This week I had to modify some of the cardio parts of the workouts,
but I really focused on the strength workouts
and enjoyed the new moves!

The focus is on slowly reaching the point of contraction this week.
We got to do split squats which i LOVE
and the workouts focused on pushing one day
and pulling the next day.

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I did bootcamp workout A, plus a few planks
and then refueled with some Healthy Bites.

I tested out my new shoes with a short 1/2 mile run.
They felt ok but my shin still wasn’t quite ready.

Tuesday

Continued to test out the shoes with a bike ride and a walk.
They were still feeling good.

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I also did Bootcamp workout B that involved some deadlifts,
which I had been MISSING!
Love them!!

For my cardio, I finally quit pouting about not being able to run,
And I put together a low-impact circuit.

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It definitely got my heart pumping!

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Wednesday

Over the weekend I also ordered some Zensah Compression Sleeves.
A lot of people told me they were helpful for recovery and shin splints.
They came on Wednesday and I was so pumped!

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I put them on and went for my first run in 2 weeks!
And it was a success!
I didn’t want to push myself too much,
so I ran 1/2 a mile, walked 1/4 mile x 3.

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I think the combination of letting my shin rest for a couple weeks, and wearing the sleeves worked its magic because I didn’t have any major shin pain, I could feel the support from the sleeve and my shoes felt great!! They were wide enough in the toe area and didn’t hurt my bunions. Plus I didn’t really notice them while I was running, which I take to be a good sign because it means they weren’t bothering me!

My plan is to ease back into running, probably trying it every third day and see how it goes!

How were your workouts this week?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    August 10, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    I really want to get my hands on some compression sleeves. I hear such great things and I think they may really help me.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      you should DEF check them out!!

      Reply
  2. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    August 10, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Love my compression socks and sleeves. I wear ’em everywhere just because they feel so good!

    Glad your new shoes are working for you!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      i know! i’ve been wearing mine non stop lol

      Reply
  3. lindsay says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    hooray for compression socks!! glad they are helping. And love the workout and healthy bite love. How was the peach ginger for ya?

    Reply
  4. Chelsie says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Kudos to you for allowing yourself recovery time from an injury – it’s never easy and so many people end up re-injuring and keeping themselves out of the game for longer.
    LOVE compression socks!! Wouldn’t know what I’d do without them. They just make my legs so happy after I’ve figuratively beaten them to death during long/hard runs. Enjoy yours!!
    Ps. Another LOVE of mine? Your blog!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      awww you’re so sweet!!

      Reply
  5. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I LOVE my compression socks for leg recovery after heavy workouts, but I think I’m going to get some of those sleeves to try out. I think my husband could use a pair too since he suffers from shin splints pretty often. Sounds like you had a great positive workout week!

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  6. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Yay! Glad that your shin is feeling better and yes, ease back in slowly. I kind of want those compression sleeve! And congrats on joining the Anytime Fitness team! That’s awesome!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      thanks lady 🙂

      Reply
  7. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Yay!! I went to two CrossFit Intro classes this week, and besides that I ran 1+ miles each day with some other forms of cardio!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      nice!! i wanna try crossfit!

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Love those low impact workouts! I’m doing the same as my shin heals, and living in my compression calf sleeves. I was able to get back to running this week, and am feeling good. Hope you’re fully recovered soon!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      so glad your shin is healing too!

      Reply
  9. Michelle (Better with Berries) says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Looks like some great workouts! I tried your 100 Legs workout yesterday and my hamstrings are STILL screaming at me!

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  10. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    August 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Love my compression sleeves! I have 3 pair to make sure I always have at least one fresh one. And to coordinate with race gear. haha!

    Reply
  11. Kierston says

    August 10, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Congrats on joining the Anytime Health Team!

    Happy to hear those great looking compression socks are working for ya! 🙂

    Your Tucky is mighty cute!

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  12. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Good to hear your shins are feeling better! I know that’s painful.

    P.S. There’s a little surprise for you on my blog today… 😉

    Reply
  13. Maureen says

    August 10, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I LOVE your pink sleeves…I only have boring black! 🙁
    I’ve been doing this great circuit workout I found in Women’s Health. 20 minutes in and I am a hot, sweaty mess…OH YEAH!

    Reply
  14. Heather says

    August 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    glad you were able to run! I havent run in a month due to injury and hoping I finally can this weekend!

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  15. Danielle @ Itsaharleyyylife says

    August 10, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I looked at the Nikes yesterday when looking for new shoes but they didn’t have them in my size! they are so adorable! I hope they help your shin splits in the long run! (:

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  16. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    August 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I’m so glad they are helping you!! I have worked my way up to running 1.5 miles with my knee and I could jump for joy! 🙂 Keep us posted on your shin splints!

    Reply
  17. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    August 10, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I love the looks of that 8 Minute Low Impact Cardio Circuit workout! I think I’m going to pump it out today for part of my workout! 😉

    Reply
  18. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Love the low-impact cardio circuit! Pinned it for future reference!

    Reply
  19. Amanda @RunToTheFinish says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    yeahhh healthy bites!!! And i love my love grown tank, it’s so cute!

    Reply
  20. Calee (@chimes) says

    August 10, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    glad to hear you’re able to run a bit again! schnazzy compression socks.

    Reply
  21. Cassandra says

    August 10, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Love the cardio workout guide! That’s definitely being printed and going up on my exercise board 🙂

    Reply
  22. Katie @wishandwhimsy says

    August 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Always full of great workout ideas. Pinning now for some future inspiration. Wishing you the best!

    Reply
  23. Heather @ Better With Veggies says

    August 10, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Glad to hear your legs are feeling better and that you got some Zensah sleeves – love them!

    Reply
  24. Rana says

    August 10, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I wear my zensah leg sleeves alllll the time while running now, I am hooked! 🙂
    you will love them!

    Reply
  25. Pavement Runner says

    August 10, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    those nikes are sweet! I’m running this weekend. Thinking back to back 10s…

    Reply
  26. Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Great post! I have knee problems on and off. I should give power walking a try just to change it up. Such a great idea!
    Love your new shoes!

    Reply
  27. purelymichelle says

    August 12, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I need to find my compression socks! I know my legs will appreciate it

    Reply
  28. Jeff says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I need some of those compression socks. I played volleyball tonight and my calf completely cramped up.. couldn’t even walk it off! Not sure if they’d help that though.

    btw.. incredibly jealous of your volleyball court. Those huge backstop nets are awesome! We have to set our own nets up in the park and chase all those long spiked balls!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 17, 2012 at 9:01 AM

      i’m not sure if it would help or not, but it might be worth a try! and yeah, it is really nice to have the nets behind the courts!

      Reply

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