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 boyfriend and I were talking the other day about whether you could get a type of water bottle like that. So cool!
I need lots of ice in my water, especially working out. Lemon water is also a nice treat.
I also just tweeter! I’m @Marlee_Kattler
Ice Ice ICE cold baby! So cold so cold. Aka, very cold water SO refreshing especially for the 100 degree day we are going to be getting here in southern Wisconsin, ZOIKS!
I love ice cold water after an intense workout! Nothing’s better!
Thanks for such an inspirational blog!! Love the water bottle!
I like my water with lots of ice!!
My favorite refreshing way to drink water is ice cold, sometimes with a slice of lemon if I’m feeling a little crazy!
I like my water filtered of course, and cold. In the summer, ice is preferred to keep me cool, but as long as it’s cold, I’m a happy camper! 🙂
I love my water with a squeeze of lemon in it :]
I tweeted!
COLD. With a little lemon. We use a brita filter too, and I am always wiping water off the floor!
No ice! Just chilled a tad!
i drink water ALL day long! from the fridge filter w/ no ice 🙂 I also tweeted!
ICE COLD! Not necessarily with ice cubes, just super cold is my favorite way to enjoy water.
I tweeted about the giveaway!!
Also, I’ve tweeted the saying for an extra entry (@shutterbugshann)
That seriously sounds like an AMAZING workout!!!!! 😀
Thanks for the workout! I like my water cold and plain, and filtered if possible!
I love cold cold water with cucumber slices in it. Refreshing!
I love that water bottle! My favorite way is just nice and cold water, without ice.
Ice cold…with TONS of lemon! 🙂
I love COLD water with lots and lots of ice. If I’m out to eat, I like to order it with a lime instead of a lemon! 🙂
Lots of ice!!
I love my water with lots of ice in my Tervis Tumbler with a squirt of lemon!
I love to drink my water with a lot of lemon juice mixed in!
I like my water super cold. I have a Camelbak and it gets me to drink so much more water. I’d love to have one with a filter!
I tweeted!
I love water with lots of ice. I really should drink more water though, so this bottle would come in perfect timing! I actually read that water with some lemon, cucumber and ginger is really nice, I stil have to try that out….
My favorite is lots of ice and lemon!
I love water plain with lots of ice!! I swear every time I see your smoothies I want one they look amazing.
I like my water room temp. I could, and do, drink it like that all day!
I like my water room temperature… Preferably if it’s sat on the counter for a while. I’m an odd one!
I tweeted
I love to drink my water with a slice of lemon but usually just drink the plain H20!
I like my water plain from the fridge!
I also tweeted about it! 🙂
I like my ice with lots of water 😉 I fill up my water bottle every morning with ice and drink it down throughout the day. Let’s just say, the co-workers aren’t too happy about my chomping on ice all day!
PS – I entered twice through twitter because I’m a water guzzling machine!
I like to enjoy my water in a crystal blue glass, with a lot of crushed ice and a slice of lemon!
Room temperature, unless I’m working out then it has to be cold!
Cool, my boyfriend and I were talking the other day about whether you could get a water bottle like that. So cool!
I love water with lots if ice in it, super cold water is perfect for working out. water with lemon is a nice treat too!
I love my water icy cold! Sparkling water a favorite and La Croix Grapefruit flavor will always be picked over all others.
I’m ice free lady but I still like it cold! I always filter my water and I love Camelbak…I use the backpack for hiking! PS – For some reason that smothie looks extra good this morning…I think I need one 🙂
Straight up! Cold from the fridge is just the right temp.
Great giveaway Julie! My favourite way to drink water is to add lemon and orange slices, and sometimes a few fresh berries, to give it a little bit of flavour. Yum! 🙂
I like ice-cold water with lemon.
I need one of theseeeee! I have been looking at them forever but wont let myself cough up the moolah to get it!
I drink water pretty much 24/7 – its my go to drink! during work i fill up at the water fountain but I dont think its been filtered very well!
I love my water with lemon or cucumber. I also love filling up my ice cube tray with pre-made crystal light to throw in my water.
I love this blog!! and I love water cold with crushed ice 🙂
Mmmm I love water with lemon fresh squeezed in the morning! For a little treat, adding some stevia or strawberries is also really yummy!!
I like my water cold with no ice! I get a brain freeze from ice 🙂 haha
Um, 10 MPH? Wow. Speed demon.