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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I tweeted for an extra entry!
I love these water bottles!! i got one for Christmas this year and have been obsessed with it! I especially love the built in filter! My favorite way to drink water is ice cold!!
I think water tastes the best when I’m working out – so straight out of a water bottle would be my favorite way 🙂
I love cold cold water! At work we have a water cooler and I make several trips there a day. Luckily I am right next to the bathroom 🙂 I’ve recently stopped buying bottled water in an effort to go green! So this would be a great addition to my reusables!!!
At the gym, I like my water extra cold with lots of ice! But during meals i love sparkling water!
I have been really wanting to try one of these bottles, so it would be awesome to win one!
I like ice cold water with a squeeze of lemon =)
Very hip. And Thank you, and Camel Back for the offers. But Ive seen filtered water bottles, but not with the straw! I love my water with ice, it has to be ice cold, even in the middle of winter. I like a nice ratio of 75% ice to 25% water.
I love my water ICE COLD, but no ice! Especially during a workout!!!!! 🙂
Water water everywhere! I’m always carrying my water bottle filled with water from my Brita, or the water cooler at work. No ice, unless it is SUPER hot outside!
I love flavored water. It’s help me cut back on soda!
I have a 52 oz bubba keg that I fill up. It takes forever to fill up using the PUR filter on our faucet. But I try to fill it up twice a day. Sometimes I add ice, cuz that’s how I roll! : ) This bottle looks amazeballs! My hubs has something similar!
I love my water throughout the day cold, with no ice or flavor, in a water bottle; it allows me to keep hydrated for my daily workouts after work!
I always have a bottle of cool water nearby without ice. It’s also great with some lime squeezed in. That bottle would be great!
I love it with a packet of True Lime or True Lemon!
I like water anyway I can get it. I usually drink 80-100oz a day depending on my sweat sesh. I can take down plain room temp water anytime, but really enjoy sparkling water with meals!
I love water after a killer workout like the one above. Water has never tasted better!
Tweet tweet – @nickijayslife
I love my water ICE COLD, with no ice…especially during a tough workout!
I like drinking water cold in a tall glass with a straw 🙂
just tweeted @jmaroney34
I drink a lot of water, and I just love it with lots of ice!
Sparkling water with lime!
I like my H2O cold with lots of ice!
Cold with lots of ice! Entering for my girlfriend =)
I tweeted …. @Christianqt07
I love a glass of ice water with a slice or two of lemon!
tweeted about the give away 🙂
“@adventuresofacw I just entered @PBFingers giveaway to win the new Groove from @CamelBakProduct! going green filtered style 🙂 “
I love my water cold with no ice, that way after a workout, i can CHUG! 🙂
I like my water with crystal light pink lemonade and a shot of rum!!! …not after a work out though :).
Since i’ve lost 70lbs I drink TONS of water! I love to drink water in my clear tumbler with my initial on it! 🙂
I love my water ice cold and flavored!
I need this for work, I dont have any filtered water nearby!
I typically drink room temp water, driving my bf crazy. He cannot understand why i keep my brita filter on the counter and never have ice in the house…idk. lol
I love how water is the ultimate multi-tasker. I enjoy water at room temp water for a workout = faster hydration; cold water to speed up the metabolism; and lemon wedge for digestion and general awesomeness.
Hello Julie! I like my water plain! I always have two bottle of water in the fridge that I fill every morning so I can drink all day long. I don’t like it with ice.
I love my water icey with a lemon wedge!!
I love my water cold but without ice! I’m always carrying a water bottle with me around campus and around town!
I like mine with ice best (or just super cold!)
I have to have a lot of ice in my water!!–and a lemon slice only makes it better.
Ooh I would love to win one of these water bottles! My hubby and I are moving to Colorado in a few weeks, so this would be perfect for helping me stay hydrated doing all the fun outdoor activities we’re planning. I love extra cold water w/ lots of ice! Thanks for doing this giveaway! xoxo
I am attached to my Lululemon water bottle and I like to flavor it with a grapefruit or citrus oil from Young Living Essential Oils. Way better than using other additives.
Cold with a lot of ice. Entering for my girlfriend =]
I like my water with slices of orange. It definetly makes for a nice refreshing treat.
Sparkling water 🙂 great giveaway!!!
Cold water, without ice! And I NEED a new CamelBak!!
In the winter I like it room temp (though my old house is pretty cold) and in the summer I like it ice cold.
Also- I just tweeted about it!
My new favorite way to drink water is a freezing cold seltzer water with a squirt of lemon! Love the bubbles.
I tweeted!
i love to drink my water with a fresh lemon or lime in it with crushed ice 🙂
Love ice water!