In case you were wondering, I have not changed up my workout yet for November. My October Plan has been working so well for me that I decided to stick with it for an additional week.
I ran on the treadmill yesterday (a short run but full of intervals) and completed the October Plan leg routine. Wow – how do I still get sore from this? I’ve been doing it for a month!?! If you want a toned tush but only have time for a few lower-body moves once or twice per week, follow that workout!
Now, back to that treadmill…
I know you “runners” won’t be impressed, but this felt good for me. After a little warm-up, I did 3 min and 30 seconds at 6.5 mph and 0 incline. I then bumped up the incline to 2 for the rest of the run. I then completed 3 min and 30 seconds at 7 mph, followed by another interval at 6.5, another at 7, one more at 6.5. I finished up with 2 min at 7 and the last 30 seconds at 7.3 mph. I then lowered the speed and incline for a cool down. Not bad for only 20 minutes!
You might be wondering why I posted such a hideous picture. FYI, the giant sweat mark is actually my self-made medal for getting up and getting moving. In addition, the hair fly-aways are my Mercury wings. (Try and tell me that guy doesn’t look fast.)
Even if you run or walk slowly, you still lap everyone who is still in bed.
Here’s another good thing from yesterday.
It wasn’t quite what I was expecting, but it was good. There’s a semi-thin broth, so it’s not like a sweet potato puree. I’m not sure if I’ll buy it again since it wasn’t all-out great, but it was definitely unique. I really like sweet potatoes, Thai flavor, and new foods, so I’m glad a bought it.
It was an extra soup-er day because I also had this bean soup for dinner. Yum!
In closing, what should I do with myself this weekend now that the Tigers finally have a bye weekend?!?!
November 3, 2011 at 6:18 am
Hey, your treadmill workout sure impresses me!! I’m a newer runner, and I’m not up to those speeds yet!
November 3, 2011 at 7:20 am
Nothing to be ashamed of about that treadmill workout! Adding an incline to any speed is tough! And the sweaty pic is good evidence of a job well done.
November 3, 2011 at 7:27 am
Soup twice in one day is just my style! Love it. It is so comforting and delicious!!!
November 3, 2011 at 8:00 am
don’t sell yourself short, that’s a great run! btw-those plugins are working fine for me now. I reinstalled them. the image thing was a fluke and totally unrelated. Let me know if you need any help!
November 3, 2011 at 9:07 am
I think you did bomb on that treadmill workout! I couldn’t do that!
November 3, 2011 at 9:33 am
I have that exact same box of soup sitting in my cabinet–bought it on sale a few weeks ago and have yet to try it. Hmm. And way to go with the sweaty workout! Who wants to look clean and tidy at the gym?? That just means you’re doing something wrong…
November 3, 2011 at 10:24 am
Yeah, the on-sale-ness caught my eye as well
November 3, 2011 at 9:42 am
Mmmm I’m a HUGE fan of soup! It’s all I crave for dinners during the winter months. What to do this weekend? Make more SOUP!
November 3, 2011 at 10:10 am
Awesome treadmill workout. I think I will use your leg workout
I’ve been looking for new ways to workout around my injury, so any other suggestions are welcome 
hmm, make a trip to a brewery, or if you have wineries in your area that would be fun too. Gotta take advantage of the nice fall weather before it starts to snow!
November 3, 2011 at 10:23 am
Great idea! If I drive up to mountain wineries, I could hit up an apple orchard while I’m there. #locavore
November 3, 2011 at 10:41 am
I could eat soup every single day.
November 3, 2011 at 10:41 am
I love a double soup day! Honestly, I could east soup every day, I think.
November 3, 2011 at 11:20 am
Great workout! Gettin sweaty and gross means it was epic
That soup sounds amazing, I may have to try it!
November 3, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Self made medal?! LOL! That is hilarious! Thanks for making me smile! haha
November 3, 2011 at 12:23 pm
I made soup last night for the firts time this season and can’t wait to dig into it for lunch! I love the pic!
November 3, 2011 at 12:36 pm
sweaty mess means sucessful workout, right? I buy that soup all the time. Good spices!
November 3, 2011 at 12:38 pm
You should cheer on the other Tigers in hopes that they win, representing the name!! Haha.
Um I have to check into this leg workout of yours! My tush needs major toning and I’ve been short on time lately.
November 3, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Good call – do they play ‘Bama this weekend? Time to consult with Sports Center!
November 3, 2011 at 12:58 pm
That’s definitely a great treadmill routine! I just recently tried that brand of soup but a different flavor, I really liked it. It was carrot ginger squash? Or something!
November 3, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Wow, your treadmill workout sounds great! And that thai soup sounds interesting…I’m not sure I’d like all of those flavors together haha
November 3, 2011 at 1:01 pm
This quote is great: “Even if you run or walk slowly, you still lap everyone who is still in bed”! Thanks for sharing. Also, I wil have to try out your October leg workout because I always seem to be too short on time!
November 3, 2011 at 1:45 pm
I can’t remember where I saw the quote, but odds are it was pinned somewhere on Pinterest.
November 3, 2011 at 1:02 pm
That does look like a good day. You look cute all sweaty, I am so not brave enough to show my post workout pink face, oi.
Black bean soup is so good!
Keep up the motivation!
November 3, 2011 at 8:01 pm
I’m shameless.
November 3, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Sounds like an awesome workout to me!!
November 3, 2011 at 3:18 pm
great run girl!! Im scared to death to go over 7 on my treadmill. It just feels like its going to break or something!! Or maybe thats my way of not running any faster….lol
November 3, 2011 at 3:40 pm
You should watch the LSU/Alabama game! I don’t care who wins, but it’s should be a fun one to watch.
November 3, 2011 at 6:41 pm
I can definitely see that happening!
November 3, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Hi Tiff:)
I’m not a huge soup-eater, but both of those sound delicious! I did just make a stew the other day, though!
November 3, 2011 at 7:37 pm
I LOVE your “medal.” What a fantastic attitude!
Soups and salads are my favorite quick meals.
Two soups in a day sound like a very good day to me
November 3, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Sounds like a good treadmill run to me! I find it so much hard on the treadmill – not just mentally, but it seems harder to me period (maybe that is mental who knows)
November 3, 2011 at 9:23 pm
I feel like I am going to die when I crank the treadmill up to 6.5mph, so the fact you went up to 7 multiple times is awesome! You rock your mercury wings! I sort of have them daily, haha. One day I learn how to be a more put together girl.
November 4, 2011 at 8:13 am
Ha, I bet all the gym’s “put together” girls (the ones with morning makeup) get totally grossed out by me.
November 3, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Well I am impressed…I hate the treadmill! But you know this
I LOVE SOUP.
November 3, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Girl you’re workout was GREAT! And it would definitely challenge me! Be proud
I love love love soup this time of year. So very good!