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! https://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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I tweeted also!
I refill the same bottle of water several times a day. I drink with a straw most of the time, I find I can drink more water that way!! If I drink out of a glass, I like LOTS of ice 🙂
Just tweeted!!
I use my Camelbak that I received at a trail race last year. I love the thing, it helps me easily consume 100 oz of water at work each day. I think it would be awesome to have it filter the water with each sip.
Also, that looks like an amazing interval workout. If I ever dare use a treadmill again, I might have to try it out.
I also tweeted (@samthierry)
I drink my water at 44.2 degrees F. Precisely. 😉
I tweeted an extra entry! @chelseaedgar 🙂
i love ice cold water with lemon!
Love the work out cant wait to try it later this week! and I tweeted about your giveaway! xoxo
I like my filtered water cold, cold, cold with ice and either a slice of lime or cucumber if I’m looking for some real refreshment!
I broke a sweat just looking at your workout! I can’t wait to try that after I have my baby!
I like to throw a splash of lime juice (from a bottle) in my water. And lately, despite the heat, I like to drink it room temperature.
I love my water super cold and with either lemon or cucumber slices…yum! 🙂
With ice and a lemon slice!
i love water cold, no ice, with lemon!
My favorite way to enjoy water is with Crystal Light Ice Tea mix.
I love to enjoy water with cucumber slices! So crisp and refreshing!!
I love just regular old water with lots & lots of ice!
I like my water filtered and at any temperature. For some reason in restaurants though, I always put Sweet and Low in it!
I like my water plain but nice and cold, especially in the summer!
I also tweeted your saying for my extra entry. I am @iberrychick!
I like my water with ice- the colder the better!
I love plain water with no ice — but once in a while I like a lemon or lime wedge in there as well.
I like extemely cold sparkling water with cut up strawberries!
Cold with CRUSHED ice! 🙂
Water. On the rocks. Straw. Enough said =)
I just tweeted your giveaway!!!
@FabAsh1224
I also tweeted about the giveaway! @rmgoulet
Something about crushed ice makes my water taste so much better. Also the flavored sparkling water from the grocery store is a great calorie-free alternative to anyone wanting to start replacing soda with water!
I like to muddle up lemons and limes in my water. And that water bottle looks awesome!
What an awesome giveaway! I would love to win one of those!
My favorite way to drink water is just plain but after a long hot run! 🙂
I love my water with ice and lime!!
I love my CamelBak but it needs to be replaced badly so this would be perfect!
I love my water with ice and a splash of lemon juice!
I tweeted too 🙂
I tweeted as well! 🙂
I like water flavored with crystal light!
I love just plain ol’ super cold water!
First of all, I love CamelBak!
As far as water, I love it plain with ice, VERY cold!
Ice needed!!! Ooo, and I bought this stuff from Target called: MiO Liquid Water Enhancer-so many flavors, I love it!!! You ought to try it if you haven’t already. I struggle with drinking enough water and this has totally helped!!
I love my water with LOTS of ice and orange slices!!!
I like really cold water from our filtered pitcher in the fridge, but no ice!
Kicking your own butt at the gym is the best!
I love the idea of the filter working like a straw on this bottle! I’m a water guzzler, so this would be awesome to have around!
I honestly just love [good, clean!] tapwater 😀 Room temperature and everything. Cold water hurts my throat 😛
I love ice water, I can drink up to 2-3 liters a day sometimes!
I like my water ice cold and served in a frosted glass!
I love cold water with a lemon slice. Simple and refreshing! 🙂
Oh I love water with lots of ice with slice of lemon or a slice of orange, so good and refreshing!!!
I love my water cold and with a lemon slice!
Love a cold glass of water with no ice. Have been wanting a camel back for so long!
Water… no ice please!! I have a cheapo squeeze workout bottle from Target that I fill up with water from the fridge. It does the job…. except for the time I squuezed a little too hard at gym while running on the treadmill, and the whole top popped off! That was embarrasing!
I love my water sparkling or with just ice and a lemon slice! 🙂
I love drinking ice water with a slice of lemon it it- I also tweeted the giveaway 🙂