tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post3236248148779721001..comments2024-03-18T15:51:55.843-07:00Comments on Hit the Ground Running: First Workout of the YearAli K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-86130374406562674162014-01-06T09:49:27.327-08:002014-01-06T09:49:27.327-08:00I'll definitely do a post that focuses more on...I'll definitely do a post that focuses more on NTC and how to use it. Hopefully going back to work allows me some time to put it together this week haha!<br /><br />Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-21354359875312362692014-01-06T09:48:21.586-08:002014-01-06T09:48:21.586-08:00I definitely like that NTC allows you to do the ma...I definitely like that NTC allows you to do the majority of your training at home, but still feel real results. I was SO sore after this workout for two days!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-52034681799496386222014-01-06T08:26:13.865-08:002014-01-06T08:26:13.865-08:00I have never heard of the Nike Training App....cou...I have never heard of the Nike Training App....could you maybe do a review or tutorial on it? It sounds really interesting!!<br />My first workout of the new year was on New Year's day - surprisingly! I went to the gym with Gunshow and his buddy! Whoop!!! Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975156527926120864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-33377954143674945812014-01-05T22:04:18.830-08:002014-01-05T22:04:18.830-08:00My favorite running path isn't lit either; I c...My favorite running path isn't lit either; I can't wait till longer sunlight days so I can run it in the evenings!<br />As for the NTC app - I downloaded it several weeks ago when I found it mentioned on a blog but I've yet to try it. My big goal for this half marathon training cycles is to incorporate speed workouts, strength training and cross training. I've start 2 of those, so I guess I better give NTC a try to get the strength training going. Great start to the year Ali!Jessica @ Run Your Mutt Offhttp://runyourmuttoff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-8379762707621942292014-01-05T21:02:39.453-08:002014-01-05T21:02:39.453-08:00NTC apparently isn't new, but I thought it was...NTC apparently isn't new, but I thought it was? IDK, suddenly it's everywhere. I really like it!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-6933793489957682682014-01-05T21:02:11.908-08:002014-01-05T21:02:11.908-08:00I'm just so tired of the treadmill because I n...I'm just so tired of the treadmill because I never know how accurate it is. It was TOO nice out not to do some sprints outside! You can do it!!<br /><br />I'm wary of the NTC app in the respect that if you do a "program", you have to do the workouts in order. But I'm just skipping around in them now and I like doing whichever exercises I choose!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-80350206498505525752014-01-05T21:01:07.439-08:002014-01-05T21:01:07.439-08:00I've been hearing that a lot this year about t...I've been hearing that a lot this year about the weather! It's definitely nicer this year than last - not as cold. But you guys are REALLY getting slammed this year, too!<br /><br />I think with the FitBit the more you put into it, the more you get out of it, but if you're not really looking to lose weight/count calories, it loses a lot of its "greatness". I'm hoping to have the review posted this week!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-47172870569746756202014-01-05T20:59:47.646-08:002014-01-05T20:59:47.646-08:00I don't have to sign in each time. I have it l...I don't have to sign in each time. I have it linked to my Nike+ Running app so maybe that has something to do with it? I'm hoping to post the FitBit review at the end of this week!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-27859474100702548002014-01-05T20:58:49.829-08:002014-01-05T20:58:49.829-08:00I usually do my intervals shorter (like long side ...I usually do my intervals shorter (like long side vs. short side) and decided to do 400s today. BRUTAL. I hope they make me faster lol!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-41413140457694936392014-01-05T20:57:14.933-08:002014-01-05T20:57:14.933-08:00It's nice; there are videos and slideshows so ...It's nice; there are videos and slideshows so you can really see how to do the workout. I have the same problem with tempo runs! My pace always fluctuates, which is probably why I need more tempos in my life lol.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-6653765961446529942014-01-05T20:56:12.953-08:002014-01-05T20:56:12.953-08:00I love fartleks, but tempo runs have always been m...I love fartleks, but tempo runs have always been my downfall for speed-work. When I do them well, I LOVE them, but sometimes it's hard to know what pace to aim for!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-39483334296901592452014-01-05T20:40:07.546-08:002014-01-05T20:40:07.546-08:00You are absolutely adorable! I wish I had a lake ...You are absolutely adorable! I wish I had a lake to run sprints around. It would be a lot more pleasurable than the treadmill. I've been seeing the NTC app all over the place. I may need to try it!NotRachemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535369819272842179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-61196465251673612992014-01-05T18:39:22.074-08:002014-01-05T18:39:22.074-08:00Yay speedwork in such perfect weather! I need to c...Yay speedwork in such perfect weather! I need to channel your warrior running spirit and try doing speedwork outdoors. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to push myself without the treadmill...!<br /><br />I downloaded the NTC app a few months ago but never ended up doing any of the workouts. I can't remember why I didn't like it, so maybe I should give it another try! :)Kristina @ Blog About Runninghttp://www.blogaboutrunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-84324834605885110512014-01-05T16:48:06.096-08:002014-01-05T16:48:06.096-08:00Everything else I was thinking flew out the window...Everything else I was thinking flew out the window when I saw your weather - I'm beyond jealous!!! <br />I can't wait to see your FitBit review - I just got a FitBit Force and either I'm inept or it isn't great!!! Maybe you will share stuff that I haven't figured out!Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-81921288699085421472014-01-05T16:14:37.696-08:002014-01-05T16:14:37.696-08:00I wish I had a loop like that to train around. I ...I wish I had a loop like that to train around. I looked up the NTC app after your last post and was a bit worried about having to sign in each time...do you mind that? I am also anxious to read your fitbit review...a few people I know got them for Christmas and wondering if it's worth it.RunnerGirl_Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288771483578903319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-24708137334973879372014-01-05T14:57:28.594-08:002014-01-05T14:57:28.594-08:00Well at least you have some pretty scenery for you...Well at least you have some pretty scenery for your speed work! When I do speed work around my neighborhood I usually sprint for .25 miles and then go easy for .25 and just alternate it. I guess that's intervals?? At the track when I was training for the mile, I would sprint the straight aways and jog the curves. I would love for it to be 55 degrees right now!!!!! We'll see that again in May. :)Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-37166704114177546602014-01-05T14:28:13.143-08:002014-01-05T14:28:13.143-08:00That looks like a great app. It looks like it clea...That looks like a great app. It looks like it clearly shows you the exercises. I prefer intervals over tempo runs, I always have a hard time maintaining my tempo runs. I love the interval speed work, it makes me feel powerful!Heidi @ Idlehidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199941981372579616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-79681472267227913242014-01-05T14:17:37.947-08:002014-01-05T14:17:37.947-08:00Awesome job with the speed work! I think I prefer ...Awesome job with the speed work! I think I prefer fartleks/tempo runs as opposed to controlled intervals. They are fun, but I always dread doing them...lol. Girl Goes Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03007470602143669184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-25613428003357984472014-01-05T10:46:41.836-08:002014-01-05T10:46:41.836-08:00Fartleks are fun to add into a run when you realiz...Fartleks are fun to add into a run when you realize you're getting bored! I love that I don't really have to plan them ahead of time.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-79295065708302580342014-01-05T09:15:19.744-08:002014-01-05T09:15:19.744-08:00Good for you for doing speed work! The only tempo ...Good for you for doing speed work! The only tempo run I've ever done was so bad (humid, hot, dehydrated, middle of the day) and I've never done a fartlek, but I don't mind track workouts :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395572166081926343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-53017749768253322772014-01-05T08:53:32.437-08:002014-01-05T08:53:32.437-08:00I didn't realize NTC was an old app. I feel si...I didn't realize NTC was an old app. I feel silly! I'm excited to play around with some of the other programs besides strength, and I'm trying to figure out how to integrate it fully with my running.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-33695857877563470162014-01-05T08:52:34.356-08:002014-01-05T08:52:34.356-08:00I had no idea NTC wasn't new! I thought I had ...I had no idea NTC wasn't new! I thought I had discovered something new to the market hehe.<br /><br />I've found I need to do speedwork or progression runs on the treadmill or I get too bored!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-65655800269154642014-01-05T08:44:39.327-08:002014-01-05T08:44:39.327-08:00I love NTC and have been using it for a couple of ...I love NTC and have been using it for a couple of years. I do the toning ones mostly because I have a hurt left shoulder which makes some of the strength ones difficult. I prefer intervals, and my first workout of the year was a 4.5 mile run. I went to bed early. :)Tonya@Healthy, Fit, and Frugalhttp://www.healthyfitandfrugal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-88869820755112884332014-01-05T08:22:09.365-08:002014-01-05T08:22:09.365-08:00I'm not really one for "speedwork" a...I'm not really one for "speedwork" although sometimes I will play around with it on the treadmill. I really like the NTC - I haven't used it for quite some time - but I do think they are really good workoutsCheapRunnerMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929206748726511894noreply@blogger.com