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High Intensity Interval Training. You can do it with just about any cardio exercise. It is a combination of sprint and rest/easy. I do mine on elliptical machine. Set it for 18 mins. 1st min very slow resistance then 30 seconds heavy resistance going as hard as possible back to 1 minute slow and easy then 30 seconds hard…

If I am going to gauge my CV fitness I do that on steady state cardio. For example time it takes to run 5 miles. I can tell since I have started the HIIT it has improved my endurance on my steady state cardio. As far as judging my progress I am going by an article on bodybuilding.com where I started on the 2nd step of 1:2…

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I don't know what my max is but currently on my heavy sets I am doing 4 sets 6 reps of 205. I hope to be able to do 7 reps for all 4 sets this Friday so I can up the weight.

I have added HIIT to my workouts about a month ago. I do it on the elliptical 3 times a week . I set it for 18 mins and go slow on 3 for 1 min then at 1 min I turn up to 19 and go as hard as I can for 30 seconds. Back to slow and easy for a min, followed by hard and heavy for 30 seconds till end. It really gets the heart…

MFP September 2015 Running Challenge: The magic number this month is 48. Along with being my mileage goal I also want to run 5 miles in 48 minutes to beat my new PR from last month of 49 minutes. Today was my first attempt at it. I was not successful this time but had a good run(51 mins). I think there are a few reasons…

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6 months ago after a life changing bout with Cancer I made a choice to get fit. In addition to weight lifting I started running. At first I could barely make it 2 miles in 30 minutes. Tomorrow I am running 5 miles and trying to get it done in under 48 mins. A few weeks ago I finally got 5 miles in under an hour(49 mins).…

MFP September 2015 running challenge: Just 1 slow mile today. But that is another "step" closer to my goal. Goal:48 miles Completed:13 >>>>>>>> 35 to go <<<<<<<<

MFP September 2015 running challenge: Due to the Holiday I performed Mondays lifting workout today. I got my 14 year old son to go with me. He was headed for the car and I am like no we are gonna run to the gym. I think he wanted to go back in the house at that moment but I took off and he surprisingly stayed with me the…

MFP September 2015 running challenge: Today was an Epic day in my fitness journey. Started out by running .75 miles to the gym. Got in a good lifting workout followed by 18 min HIIT on the elliptical. Ran .25 mile of way home then got picked up by some hot chick who I flexed for and she stopped to give me a ride(for the…

MFP September 2015 Running Challenge: Thanks for the Kudos and "points." They really helped motivate me to get my run in this morning. I am lifting light this week but had an pretty intense leg day yesterday. I have sore glutes today but it felt better while running. As soon as I stopped the bun throb returned. I had a…

MFP September 2015 Running Challenge: What better way to start the month off then by leaving the car at home and running to the gym. Great idea right? Well it was .......... till I got done with "Leg Day" and realized I had to run home. Wasn't too bad just slowed the pace a little and got it done. September Goal: 48 miles…

MFP September Running Challenge: Started the running challenge in July with a goal of 40 and ran 42. Last month I had a goal of 45 and ran 48.5. This challenge has really kept me motivated to keep running. I enjoy reading everyone's posts and progress. This month the magic number is 48. It will be my mileage goal. And I am…

MFP August 2015 Running Challenge: Added a few bonus miles and set the bar for next month. See ya in the September thread. Goal:45 miles Completed:48.5 >>>>>>>>>>Goal + 3.5 <<<<<<<<

MFP August 2015 Running challenge: GOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!!!!! Made my goal this morning. Should add a couple Bonus miles before the month is out. Goal: 45 miles Complete: 45 miles >>>>>>>> Goal <<<<<<<<<

MFP August 2015 Running Challenge: Thanks for the nice comments about my PR. Entering this challenge the last couple months has helped keep me motivated to keep running. I enjoy reading all your posts and progress. Although this thread is hard to " keep up with" at times (pun intended) I have got 1 more mile today and the…

MFP: August running challenge: New personal record 5 miles in 49 mins. My goal was to get it done in under an hour. My previous time was 67 mins from 6 weeks ago. I am so stoked!! I also picked up another mile in warm ups from last couple days. August goal: 45 miles Completed: 43 >>>>>>>>> 2 to go <<<<<<<<<

MFP August Running Challenge: I got 1 mile on the treadmill this morning in warm ups. Then this afternoon took the kids to the Lake. My teenager fished while me and the little ones hit the trail to the Dam. With my "personal trainers" on their bikes and me running in tow we did 3 miles in under 36 mins. August Goal: 45…

MFP August Running Challenge: I haven't did much running in last couple days because most of my cardio has been on the elliptical and cycle. But I have acquired 1.5 miles in warmups on the treadmill. I look to be on track to make/beat my goal. August goal: 45 miles Completed: 33 >>>>>>>>> 12 to go <<<<<<<<<<

MFP August 2015 Running Challenge: Today I ran two half mile warm ups on the treadmill and a mile run home from the gym giving me 2 more miles. Goal: 45 miles Completed: 31.5 >>>>>>>>> 13.5 to go <<<<<<<<<

MFP August 2015 Running Challenge: I did 1 mile on treadmill yesterday, and a 3 mile dam run this morning giving me 4 more miles. Cruising towards my goal Goal : 45 miles Completed: 29.5 >>>>>>>>> 15.5 to go <<<<<<<<

Making gains. Thanks to all who have friended me.

MFP August 2015 running challenge: In last couple days I have accumulated 1.5 miles in treadmill warm up runs. Goal: 45 miles Completed: 25.5 >>>>>>>>>> 19.5 to go <<<<<<<<<<

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August 2015 running challenge: 8-10-15 UPDATE I already posted an entry for 1 mile that I ran this morning during my workout. Well, I got in some unplanned miles when the kids came home from their 1st day of school. Upon asking about how the day went my kindergartener informed me that it was good but he didn't get to play…

MFP August 2015 running challenge: Today had a good lifting session followed by HIIT on the elliptical. During my warm ups I ran 1 mile on the treadmill. Goal: 45 miles Completed: 21 >>>>>>> 24 to go <<<<<< I just want to say once again. That I enjoy your posts,pictures,and progress reports. I try to read all the posts but…