Ice Bath

WORKOUT:

45 min weights

I completed 3 sets of 15 for each exercise listed below.

CHEST

Bench Press

Chest Bench Fly

Incline Chest Press w/ Dumbbells

Chest Cable Fly

Machine Chest Fly

Pushups

SHOULDERS

Lateral Raise

Front Raise

Overhead Press

Modified Shoulder Fly

Shoulder Rotation

BACK

Wide Grip Lat Pull-down

Seated Low Row

Lower Back Extension on Ball

Reverse Fly on Ball

Reverse Fly with Band

 I didn't complete everything in this order, but they are shown here by muscle groups. I bounce around from one thing to the next, super setting 2 or 3 different exercises that use different muscle groups. That keeps me working the whole time and gives each group an active rest before I come back to it again.

Ben says I have ADD when I do weights. I GUESS I can see why. :)

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After the marathon on Saturday, I decided to try an ICE BATH. 

I DO NOT like being cold, so I figured it might be a little intense but that I could muster through it.

 I was apprehensive but it's worth it for the legs right!?!

 

AHH!!! I couldn't even stand it!

There was LOTS of squealing!!!

 

 I think I sat there for about 5 seconds before I had to jump out.

My face says it all in this picture. 

I have no idea how people do this.

I gave it another try... just halfway.

Still CRAZY cold, but at least I could tolerate it.

So I knelt there like a woman in labor...

until my legs went NUMB.

 I see why people do it, it's DEFINETLY a lot better than just icing with an ice pack. 

Man... that is NOT for wussies though.

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 Some post race snacks.

30 second Chicken Salad. Toss together some canned chicken, chopped celery, mustard, craisins and pepper.

I enjoyed it with Rosemary and Olive Oil Crackers and popcorn on the side.

Oh, and these were DELIGHTFUL as well.

Lemon Zest Applesauce Cookies with Lemon Frosting.

Moist, cakey, perfect to bit into.

I will post the recipe tomorrow!

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Have you ever taken an ICE BATH??? 

How long did you last!?!!

I have a feeling I am just a complete wuss. ;)