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Veronica
04-07-2010, 07:49 AM
Thom came to my trainer session this morning and took photos. It amazes what he can do with that camera. He took probably 40 or 50 photos, and we have whittled that down to these six.

http://www.tandemhearts.com/coppermine/albums/tire-workout/tire-workout-1.jpg

The tire weighs somewhere between 100 and 150 pounds according to my trainer. I flipped it over ten times then low crawled back to the beginning, did twenty jumps and then kicked Shawna 15 times on each side. I didn't really kick her, she was wearing mitts. :p I did that routine four times.

The second routine started with sideways jumps. Jump into the tire pop up and out onto the other side. Do that twenty times.

http://www.tandemhearts.com/coppermine/albums/tire-workout/tire-workout-2.jpg

http://www.tandemhearts.com/coppermine/albums/tire-workout/tire-workout-3.jpg

Next was 30 step taps.

http://www.tandemhearts.com/coppermine/albums/tire-workout/tire-workout-6.jpg

Then take off and sprint as fast as you can for about 30 yards, turn around and sprint back.

http://www.tandemhearts.com/coppermine/albums/tire-workout/tire-workout-4.jpg

Do this group three times. The last round instead of sideways jumps, I got to jump forward - way easier!

http://www.tandemhearts.com/coppermine/albums/tire-workout/tire-workout-5.jpg

My workout started at 5:15 AM and ended at 6:15. It was great, but tiring! :rolleyes:

Thom and I had been planning on riding about 50 miles of my race course today. But I think that will wait until tomorrow. Maybe we'll get in that Diablo ride instead.

Veronica
Becky
04-07-2010, 08:28 AM
First of all, you are a warrior! Look at those arms! Second, that workout would have me laying on the ground, sucking my thumb :D

Awesome pics too- kudos to the photographer!
GLC1968
04-07-2010, 08:29 AM
NICE!

(workout and photos, both!)
michelem
04-07-2010, 08:59 AM
Wow! I like how you say the workout was "tiring." Tee hee! :)

You are one strong cookie! I am so impressed by your muscles and determination.

Very envious of Thom's photography skills as well. Inspires me to pick up the camera and practice some more . . .

Thanks for sharing! :D
SheFly
04-07-2010, 09:41 AM
LOVE that first photo! Should we be looking for you on the strongest [person] competition on VS.? ;)

SheFly
maillotpois
04-07-2010, 09:48 AM
Very cool. I like the third one. It makes me say "boing!"
Veronica
04-07-2010, 09:51 AM
LOVE that first photo! Should we be looking for you on the strongest [person] competition on VS.? ;)

SheFly

Heck no!

Upper body work hurts too much for that.

Veronica
lph
04-07-2010, 09:51 AM
Oh, VERY nice. You look fantastic!
yellow
04-07-2010, 10:00 AM
Looking good, V. I wouldn't want to tangle with you! :p
OakLeaf
04-07-2010, 10:55 AM
Dang!
katluvr
04-07-2010, 11:48 AM
That work out will make my session w/ my trainer in the AM look like a piece of cake!
And you DO look AWESOME! Both how you look and how you look doing the workout!
Grog
04-08-2010, 06:28 PM
This is SO cool!!! Thanks for sharing V.
malaholic
04-08-2010, 07:55 PM
You do look great! Not only are you working out hard, but looks like you are enjoying yourself while doing it. :)

Love the timed exposures, very creative shots!
jdubble
04-08-2010, 08:11 PM
holy moly! you go! and yes, those are some very cool pictures.
MommyBird
04-08-2010, 08:18 PM
Sure puts a new spin on those Red Book articles about being creative with your workouts. Any where, any time and with stuff you have around your home. This is not quite milk jugs, soup cans and squeezing your bum in the checkout at the grocery store, is it?
Very inspirational. I think we still have an old tire in our shed that we could add to our home gym.
Bike Chick
04-09-2010, 03:17 AM
Sure puts a new spin on those Red Book articles about being creative with your workouts. Any where, any time and with stuff you have around your home. This is not quite milk jugs, soup cans and squeezing your bum in the checkout at the grocery store, is it?
Very inspirational. I think we still have an old tire in our shed that we could add to our home gym.

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! Mommy, you are too funny!!!!

Wow, Veronica! Just WOW! You are ripped, woman, and your upper body looks great. You are one tough cookie!
pfunk12
04-09-2010, 04:47 AM
Very impressive! You look awesome and I bet you feel awesome, too.
short cut sally
04-09-2010, 12:42 PM
I'm with SHeFly, my first thought was WOW...she's training for an Iron(WO)Man competition:)...you look great...Keep up the great work...