Fun Holiday Movie Quote: “First we’ll make snow angels for a two hours, then we’ll go ice skating, then we’ll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookie dough as fast as we can, and then we’ll snuggle.” -Elf
I snacked on some leftovers from the Sweet Swap. I’ll probably be nibbling at a few items each day, until I eat everything or until the treats go stale.
I planned my treadmill intervals and then walked out of my office without my post-it note. This motivated me to do slightly harder intervals than I remembered planning. Here’s what I did; I kept the incline at 0.5%.
- Minutes 0-2: Walked at 3.8 mph
- 2-4: Ran at 7 mph
- 4-5: Walked at 4 mph
- 5-7: Ran at 7.2 mph
- 7-8: Walked at 4 mph
- 8-10: Ran at 7 mph
- 10-12: Walked at 4 mph
- 12-14: Ran at 7 mph
- 14-15: Walked at 4 mph
- 15-17: Ran at 7 mph
- 17-18: Walked at 4 mph
- 18-20: Ran at 7.5 mph
- 20-25: Walked at 4 mph
Again, loved this workout! I felt like I accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. I think I’m ready to crank the intervals up even more next time. Also, if I’m willing to skip the sauna or foam rolling, I can always spend a bit more time on the treadmill.
Now I’d like you guys to weigh in on the great Sports Bra Debate:
When I was cheering in college, I always wore shorts and a sports bra to cheerleading practice. It was much more comfortable and practical for stunting and tumbling. I also HATE to be really sweaty with too many pieces of clothing on, especially working out and getting sweaty artmpits while wearing a t-shirt. Even though I’ve worn a sports bra to cheerleading for years, I’ve always been uncomfortable to wear one at the gym. I felt self-conscious, like I was drawing too much attention.
Today I didn’t pack a tank top and I wanted to RUN. I knew the only way to do this was to run in my sports bra. (And after 5+ years of sports bras, I own 50+ in various colors and patterns so I was at least stylish, haha) So my question for you is: Does it bother you if a girl works out in a sports bra? Do you even pay attention?
I know I could care less how anyone dresses at the gym. I’m there to get my workout done and I don’t worry about anyone else. Plus I’m at a women-only gym so I’m not trying to get any guys to stare at me. Even so, today I was SO self-conconcious today. As soon as I finished my run, I hurried up and put my shirt back on, like I had been breaking the rules during my shirt-less 25 minutes on the treadmill. I’m really interested to know what you all think because I have a feeling that I probably shouldn’t be so concerned.
*Yes or no, is it ok to work out in a sports bra?*
2 more sugary munchies to finish off my afternoon.
COMMENTS
11 Comments
1. Shelley Leeman
December 16th, 2009 04:45 PM
desserts look amazing. and i actually have thought about that a lot!! I always am tempted to wear just a bra but feel like i’ll be jjudged slash will feel fat or something haha. it doesn’t bother me when other women wear just a sports bra, i usually am jealous of their confidence!
xoxo
shelley
2. joy
December 16th, 2009 05:18 PM
I always see ladies at my gym with just a sports bra on and IF I think anything I am usually like “wow I wish I had that level of body image” and am truly impressed by them!
3. MelissaNibbles
December 16th, 2009 05:44 PM
I’m impressed by women who just rock a sports bra. I wish had that sort of confidence. I feel like my tshirt gets in the way when I run and would prefer to run in just a sports bra. Sport that bra girl!
4. Katie
December 16th, 2009 06:23 PM
I think it’s okay – whatever makes you feel comfortable….I normally wear a tshirt but I played field hockey/rugby so I am used to that!
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5. Heather
December 16th, 2009 07:04 PM
I don’t care what other people wear to the gym. That being said, I don’t think I would run in just a sports bra – I’m too self conscious.
I think the same question could be asked for people wearing really really short shorts…its almost just like wearing underwear…
6. Julie
December 16th, 2009 08:01 PM
I’d never run in just a sports bra because I way too self conscious about my pasty white skin and pillsbury dough abs, but if you feel more comfortable and less restricted, then go for it. I envy girls who can do that.
7. Good Taste. Healthy Me
December 16th, 2009 09:04 PM
I definitely couldn’t do it myself but that’s because I’d have to walk by all the guys lifting weights, haha! I’m way too self-conscious. I feel envious of girls that can rock the sports bra, however they are few and far between at my gym.
8. maria
December 16th, 2009 09:49 PM
I think it is fine to workout in just a sports bra. Especially at a women only gym.
9. racket sports bra
December 17th, 2009 10:47 AM
How do you wash your sport bras? I hand wash mine after a few wearings (I let them dry out completely in between workouts), but even using woolite, they don’t seem to really be clean. (based on smell)
10. Goglecom
February 10th, 2010 03:02 AM
Hey great post!
11. alex
April 11th, 2010 09:53 AM
I always want to but am more self conscious about breaking gym rules (are there any that prevent this) than body image. Around mile 4-5 I really am pushing and any extra weight seems like it’s slowing me down, especially cotton tanks.