Can you believe we are already in August? It seems like time had stood still since the end of March when this whole virus and quarantine situation started. I am really proud of Alex and I and how much we have pushed ourselves to workout during this pandemic. Now being about 5 months into this new way of living our nightly routine always consists of at least a 20 minute workout. While we may not being doing the same types of workouts we push and hold each other accountable. It feels great having a workout buddy (and sometimes running buddy!) to help motivate and push you to better yourself.

With all this being said, I think it’s still really important to set some goals for this month:

1. Continue with the whole food plant based diet
2. Hydrate
3. Keep running at least 2 times a week (if not more)
4. Really focus on training for the Enchantments backpacking trip starting August 20th

August 3rd- 20 HIIT

August 4th- 40 minute ab workout

Tonight I tried out one of Mad Fit’s abs workout videos and like it so much I decided to play the entire video through twice! It felt great to really tone my abs and sweat. These workouts are the best after a long day of work and not having the gyms open. Her at home workouts have saved my life during quarantine.

August 5th- 3 mile run through Ballard

August 6th- 10 minute abs

Tonight I would count as more of rest night, but I did manage to squeeze in a short 10 minute ab workout. While it wasn’t much, it felt good to get at least a quick little workout in versus doing nothing at all.

August 7th- Rest

August 8th- Rest

August 9th- 3.5 mile run to Golden Gardens

This morning Alex and I decided to do a longer running route since we haven’t worked out in a few days… This route was a lot of run and definitely longer than our normal runs. We ran some of the Burke Gilman trail down to Golden Gardens and back. It was super warm out and a great way to start our Sunday morning!

July 20th- 20 minute abs

July 21st- 6 mile Green Lake walk

After work I met up with a close friend of mine to walk Green Lake and catch up. We ended up going around the entire lake once and weren’t ready to call it a night. We ended up walking around it again and caught up on each others lives. It was really nice to get out and be social again!

July 22nd- 15 minute abs

July 23rd- Rest

July 24th- Rest

July 25th- 3.1 mile run

Today Alex and I ran the Lower Woodland 5k course. It felt good to run this old course, but was a bit more challenging than I remembered. It was a great way to get a hill workout in as well as distance.

July 26th- Volleyball at the park

Tonight Alex and I met up with a few friends to play volleyball! It’s been a few years since playing, but it didn’t take long for me to pick it up again. We had a lot of fun. It felt great to play and be social again. Hopefully these Sunday volleyball games become the norm for us!

July 13th- 25 minute abs and arms

July 14th- 3 mile run

Alex and I got a run in tonight. As we train for the Enchantments at the end of August I think we are both realizing how much running and cardio workouts will pay off. I know I felt really refreshed after this run and am already looking forward to the next one. I was in a rut of not running from lack of motivation and not really having many go to running routes. Now having my running buddy back (at least until August) it is really exciting and I really look forward to running together.

July 15th- Rest

I decided to take my rest day mid week. With having to get up early for a conference call this morning and it being super sunny and almost 80 degrees out I spent my time soaking up the sun on our roof top lounge with Alex. It felt so good to spend time outside and catch up on each others day. It’s so easy to fall into the same routine when living with someone, so it was nice to break that routine today and really just enjoy each others company. We made some plans to hike Mt. Si this weekend! Super pumped to get out on the trails and get a different kind of workout in.

July 16th- 25 minute abs and arms

July 17th- 20 minute abs

July 18th- Mount Si Hike

Today Alex and I got up at 4:30 this morning to hike Mt. Si! For our first hike in awhile this was a hard one! The elevation gain is crazy and my legs felt like jello once we got back to the car. I’m hoping to post soon about it, but having free time is hard to come by these days 🙂

July 19th- Rest

I am SO sore from our hike yesterday! It hurts to walk – which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. With my legs and butt being so stiff and sore I decided to take another rest day this week and give my body some time to recover.

July 27th- 20 minute abs

This workout was HARD! I’m pretty sore from playing volleyball yesterday so trying to get motivated and do this workout was a challenge. I pushed through, but it was really challenging to stay motivated and not give up with my already sore muscles becoming even more sore.

July 28th- 20 minute abs

July 29th- 2.9 mile run

Alex and I ran through Ballard tonight and caught the sunset! It was beautiful out and fairly warm. The sky was a pretty purple / pink color, giving us something different to look at while we ran. It felt good to end our day with a run!

July 30th- 20 minute abs

July 31st- Rest

August 1st – Abs

August 2nd- 2.21 mile run

Today we decided to run through the neighborhoods in Ballard. It was a nice change in scenery and a lot more quite than running down Market St. I’m excited to continue exploring this area on our runs!

July 6th- 20 minute abs

July 7th- 20 minute abs

July 8th- 20 minute abs

July 9th- Rest

July 10th- 30 minute HIIT

After resting yesterday I really felt the urge today to sweat and get a full body workout in. It felt good to work not only my abs, but also my legs and arms as well. These HIIT workouts really come in handy when trying to tone the whole body. You definitely need to come ready to work and push through the intervals of training!

July 11th- Rest

July 12th- 2.7 mile run

Alex and I got out for an evening run. The weather was perfect- it was cooling off and the sun was just setting. We got to explore the neighborhood a little bit more as well as start training for the Enchantments backpacking trip we are doing at the end of August.

June 29th- 25 min. abs

June 30th- 20 min. abs

July 1st- 20 min. abs

July 2nd- 20 min. abs

July 3rd- Rest ~ Camping

Today we woke up at 5am and drove over to eastern Washington to meet up with Alex’s family and camp for the weekend. While I didn’t get a traditional workout in, the days were filled with swimming, jet skiing, and soaking up the much needed sunshine. It was nice to get away for a bit as well as enjoy the summer weather for a few days!

July 4th- Camping

July 5th- Camping

We are now in level 2 of quarantine, but unfortunately gyms are still closed! I’ve been wanting to check out our new apartment gym, but I guess I’ll have to keep waiting a little longer.

June was filled with a lot more abs and arms workouts than running. I’ve noticed it’s been hard to motivate myself to run after getting off work at 5pm. I also am hesitant to run, as I’m still trying to get my bearings on the area around our new apartment. I’m hoping this feeling will pass with time and I get more motivated throughout July to run.

Earlier this week (June 29th) I also made the decision to switch over to a whole food plant based diet. I have already been trying to do more of a clean eating food diet change and want to push myself further by cutting out most processed foods as well as meat and dairy. I’m super excited to get into this whole food plant based diet and see what can come of it!

Some of the goals I have for July are:

• Stick with the whole food plant based diet
• Get on a good running schedule after work
• Continue focusing on toning abs, arms, and legs

I’m super excited to see what changes July can bring and can’t wait for the sunny weather!

June 15th- Rest

June 16th- 30 min HIIT workout

June 17th- 10 minute abs

June 18th- 30 min HIIT workout

June 19th- Rest

June 20th- Rest

June 21st- 3.15 mile run

Today was the first time running by myself in Ballard! I didn’t realize how close to the Burke Gilman trail we are. I ran about 1.5 miles down and back. My goal is to make it all the way to Golden Gardens and back, about a 6 mile run round trip. I might need some more training before that though! I’ve been a little hesitant to run because of not really knowing the area, but after today I’m excited to get back into running and explore a new area.

June 8th- 20 minute abs

June 9th- 20 minute abs

June 10th- 15 minute abs

June 11th- 20 minute HIIT workout

June 12th- rest

June 13th- 2.5 mile run

This was the first time I have gotten out to explore Ballard on a run! I took Alex with me, as I am not yet very familiar with the area. We did a shorter run in the rain, but it was fun to get out and explore what’s around. Hopefully one of these days I’ll get to run a little further and see what else is around here!