Sneaking In Gym Time...

Snow and Co. in KC.

I didn't get a chance to post my workouts while I was on my girl's road trip... (My computer wasn't working.) So here is an update on what I did the past few days! I actually did make it to the gym everyday. I wasn't expecting to, but I managed to sneak it in. Last time I left off, my cousin Heather and I were in Joplin and worked out that morning. That day we headed to Kansas City.

We had an amazing time in KC. We hit the Plaza, and a couple other districts. We ended up in the Power and Lights District to spend the night. We had a blast! Lots of fun!

March 15, 2013

View from the patio at Drunken Fish
in the Power and Lights District
in KC.

The next morning we headed to St Louis really early. We went to lunch at The Boathouse- which is so fun! Then we went to The City Museum, which was absolutely crazy. A playground for kids AND adults! Never seen anything like it. (Plus we walked up 10 stories to do a slide- decent mini workout!) After that we headed to the hotel, and I was pretty tired, so I actually got up and went to the gym to try to create some energy! Here is what I did - 

Drunken Fish Sushi pate in
KC.

• Cardio - 20 minutes - 1.45 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 1min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 500 movements total - 25 bench presses with two 20lb free weights, 25 sit ups, 25 tricep extensions with a 15lb free weight, 25 bent leg reverse kicks on right side, 25 bent leg reverse kicks on the left leg. Repeat 3 more times.

At the St Louis Arch!

After the workout, we went for a walk by the arch and to get some dinner. By the time we got back to the room, we were exhausted!

March 16, 2013

We got up and went to breakfast, then to the gym. I even ran a mile straight- without any walking in-between- it has been forever since I have done that! Here is what I did - 

• Cardio - 25 minutes - 1.95 miles [All at 0 incline unless otherwise noted] (3min at 6mph, 1min at 6.5mph, 6min at 6mph, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 5 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 2min at 3.8mph at 0 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 4 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 3 incline, 1min at 3.8mph at 0 incline.)
• Weights - Circuit - 700 movements total - 25 bench presses with two 20lb free weights, 25 sit ups, 25 tricep extensions with a 20lb free weight, 25 bent leg reverse kicks on the right side, 25 bent leg reverse kicks on the left side. Repeat 3 more times. 10 lateral raises with two 10lb free weights, 10 leg presses at 120lb. Repeat 4 more times. 25 squats with 16lb ball (don't ever come all the way up, stay in squat position, and only move halfway up, and then back down), 25 lunges on the right leg while holding a 16lb ball, 25 lunges on the left leg while holding a 16lb ball, 25 squats with 16lb ball (don't ever come all the way up, stay in squat position, and only move halfway up, and then back down).

Aviary in Springfield, Mo. Love this
place!

After that workout, we headed on our way out of town- after a few stops along the way... We made it to Springfield and stopped by the gun show. (Michael was working it.) It was fun. Then a snack in Springfield, then drove home and got a snack in Branson too! It was an awesome trip. Even though there was some bad news on the home front- missing pet. But tried to make the best of the trip anyway.