vtgirl77

Great post! I too, started running just last year and am now doing 35-40 miles a week. I lift heavy too, so it took me a while to adjust my lifting routine, and my legs, to accommodate distance, not sure how many times I've said "I'm not built for running" Haha This weekend I am doing the New England Relay with my running…

I'm going to be starting this on Monday, but I don't go to the gym, just lift at home. Anyone else using free weights? Reading through this I'm already concerned that I don't have enough weight! Gah!

I love Insanity. I can't compare it to anything else, it's...insane. I completed a round of P90X prior, but also dove right in. I lost inches and gained lean muscle. The first month is roughly 40-45 minutes a day, the second a little longer.

I get them too and agree with ice and rest. I also stand with my toes on the edge of a stair, lift up and lower slow, repetitively until failure, also if I am sitting and happen to think of it, just point and flex my toes. I find it helps the muscles to "agree" with each other. Hope your shins are happy soon!

It's my all time favorite!

My calves also get hard as rocks after a while. With me, it's the hydration thing...it's not as bad after I've had plenty of water :)

Gavintri..same here, the ocean one!

@mlgarcia3 10...I have ab envy ;)

I am the same way...I have have HAVE to get a workout (sometimes 2) in, even on "rest" days. I like the pain, if I'm not sore, I'm not happy :)

You are correct, but thank you! :)

You DO NOT look 44, love your smile!

Aww, aren't you guys sweet...I'm 34....soon to be 35....lol...thanks for the ego boost!

I was going to say 25 as well!

I also find it really hard to truly rest. I'll do a light cardio, abs and yoga or an easy 3 miles. This week is especially hard because I am doing a Tough Mudder on Saturday and trying not to go balls to the wall as I usually do. I'm gonna go mad! lol

I'm on round 2...love love love it! However after this, I think I'm going back to Insanity just to switch it up...I'll probably miss it too much and go back....lol

Nicely done! Don't you just love it when those obliques start popping out?! Keep up the good work!

I love Turbo Fire...I'm on round 2 and have seen most of my results with this program...(although I do lift 3-4x/week and run as well...lol) I usually just do the stretches at the end, but squeeze in Stretch 40 now and then too :)

I've done P90X, then Insanity, then a hybrid...love 'em both :) P90X is strength and cardio on alternating days, and Insanity is definitely more cardio, but you also use your own body as resistance for strengthening...like I said, love 'em both!

Wow! Fantastic!!

I love both P90X and Insanity, but if you're short on time ChaLean Extreme is another great alternative (35 minutes on average with a couple of longer ones). Definitely lift heavy/low reps. The dvds offer good guidance, esp if you are new to lifting :)

That I'm proud of what I have accomplished!

WOWZA!

You look great! Keep up the good work!

Just started up again about a month ago, and just last night I posted on FB "It's official....I love to run." lol Heading out for a good one shortly!

5'3" here, feel free to add me :)

Good for you for doing P90X! Personally I love kickin' my own *kitten*! It feels great afterwards! It's empowering.....you're friend, well, that's just ignorant. It's not possible for you to bulk up like a man. You'll just come in a tighter package with defined muscles! Keep rockin' it girl!

Agreed*

Ageed, I feel so much better when I am in shape as opposed to just having lost weight. People don't believe me when I tell them what I weigh (although I was -4 this morning, I rarely weigh myself) they think I weigh much less. Uuummm, it's the muscle people...because I'm in shape? Get it? I'm happy with my weight, but I…

I'm 5'3" / 130 and people don't believe me, they think I'm more like 115. Nope, sorry guys, it's the muscle. I don't generally weigh myself anyway. Feel free to add....shorties unite! lol

<<< Here's mine :)