Tag Archives: recovery

Back on track

Posted on February 21, 2019 by G

Quick post-workout blarg before I jump in to my busy busy Thursday. Thursdays are the worst. The snowstorm meant that I wasn’t able to go fight yesterday; I missed the rush and burning off the aggression… My 6+ day schedule … Continue reading →

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at the core

Posted on October 18, 2018 by G

I’m still not recovering well, I might be coming down with a cold (fingers crossed that my immune system chases it off) and just to make things really interesting my period arrived a whole 2 weeks earlier than expected. I’m … Continue reading →

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Brain bats and barbells

Posted on August 1, 2018 by G

I’m not doing particularly well lately, feeling pretty depressed and tired and apathetic. I depend on a high energy level to get my work done! I have too much to do to sit at my desk and stare off into … Continue reading →

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Actual recovery run

Posted on June 22, 2018 by G

My quads and associated leg-parts are sore (guess those squats yesterday morning were heavier than I thought) and today I planned to do some yoga and maybe a short walk, but it’s cool and lightly drizzly and I really wanted … Continue reading →

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Magnesium magic, and Friday bench-day

Posted on March 23, 2018 by G

Yooo happy Friday! I am hunting down and taking out items from the to-do list today. A nagging one has been trying to get a visa application going for work travel to China (omg, right?) and our travel arranger is … Continue reading →

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Fully accessorized

Posted on March 6, 2018 by G

This week is double-barreled stress thanks to work stuff and house stuff. Adding to it all, I’m focusing in on my workouts and fueling so recovery is super critical at the moment. Naturally, this means I go to the gym … Continue reading →

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Recovery Wednesday

Posted on January 31, 2018 by G

Hustled to the gym first thing this morning for a short workout: 20 min elliptical, then some yoga and foam rolling. I’m lightly all over sore after yesterday’s workout– except for my lower back, which is feeling more sore. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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Pseudofriday

Posted on November 9, 2017 by G

I’ve been dealing with a headache since last night and it’s still lingering. Thankfully today my schedule said "REST DAY" so I did 2 sets of easy upper body lifts, some nice yoga for my legs, and laid on the … Continue reading →

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My kind of workout

Posted on October 19, 2017 by G

Today was a rest day and I actually took a proper rest. I went to the gym with J like usual but spent 15 minutes doing meditation, then showered and went back to work. After work, I finally went to … Continue reading →

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An active pause

Posted on July 11, 2017 by G

My back still feels crunky so I decided to skip lifting for today, do 30 minutes of intervals on the hamster wheel (aka elliptical) and then some yoga. The intervals were effective, and the yoga felt friggin necessary– I guess … Continue reading →

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