Obviously a 2.3 mile run isn't going to make those 3 extra pounds go away. It's time to get back to work. So, Wednesday, I went into the gym for an hour an half. Here's what I did:
1. Alternating standing dumbbell curls, 35 lbs, 10 reps, 1 set; 30 lbs, 10 reps, 2 sets.
2. Standing EZ bar curls, 60 lbs, 10 reps, 1 set; 50 lbs, 10 reps, 3 sets.
3. Standing Barbell extensions, 40 lbs, 10 reps, 1 set; 30 lbs, 10 reps, 2 sets.
4. Dumbbell kickbacks, 20 lbs, 10 reps, 3 sets.
5. Bar pushdown on universal machine, 100 lbs, 10 reps, 3 sets.
6. Crunches, hanging leg lifts, plank, side planks, ab machine.
Again, if you're like me and you don't know what most of these are, check out: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/. It's a great resource.
Today, I ran my usual 2.3 miles, but as suggested on Tough Mudder, I threw in about 10 sprints. It felt good at first, but it really kicked my butt on the way back. It probably had something to do with the fact that the way back was uphill. But ultimately, these kinds of exercises are going to prepare me for the explosive bursts of energy I'll need to complete an obstacle after running a few miles.
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