First timer here!
This morning I had a training session with Patty. While answering her pre-training questions, I mentioned that I was curious about kettle bells. I’d watched online How To Videos, but was too nervous to try a workout on my own. Patty was a great teacher!
My training session started with stretching. Lots and lots of dynamic stretching including some Spider Man crawling and pig walking. Sort of embarrassing, but necessary. I did a strength circuit of squat jumps, push ups, and sit ups. Without any breaks between each exercise, my heart rate stayed up for an added cardio bonus.
After 3 times through the circuit, Patty told me to move on to kettle bells. I learned the proper form for dead lifts, pull throughs, and single arm presses. Lots of corrections. I wasn’t very good at sitting back on my heels, keeping my butt down, and my back straight. I went through a circuit once I had mastered each exercise.
Kettle bells are a great workout! They allow you to exercise using a greater range of motion, help increase flexibility, and balanced musculature. Working with kettle bells will help increase power and explosiveness. Perfect…I need all of these things for cheerleading!
While my bowl of cereal was a great breakfast, I didn’t make it very long past 11 am when I was ready for lunch. I had a wrap with chicken, avocados, lettuce, tomatoes, and light Ranch dressing. Continuing to nurture my over for avocados.
On my afternoon prospecting trip, I stopped at Starbucks for an Ice Chai. 
When I got home from work, I made a sweet, salty, and fruity blend. I combined Dark Chocolate Pomegranate and mixed nuts.
While I snacked, I read my daily notes for marathon training.
I love that the training manual contains a paragraph of advice for each and every day of training. I also recorded my workout: training with Patty. Different from the 3 mile run that was on the schedule. I think missing this short run is fine, considering I received an individualized workout routine.
I’d love to share the recipe for my tasty turkey meatballs. A frozen bag from Trader Joe’s!
Never any fancy home cooked meals in my house. Just lots of pasta. And tonight’s addition of 3 turkey meatballs with red sauce and Parmesan cheese. 
COMMENTS
5 Comments
1. Helen
June 17th, 2010 06:53 AM
I’ve never tried kettle bells either and am quite scared that I will knock myself out! I doubt I’ll be able to lift them. I love that your training guide has a paragraph about each day – it must be so useful.
PS I’m still looking for coffee for you, I haven’t forgotten!
2. Evelyn @ cheers2healthy
June 17th, 2010 07:57 AM
I’ve heard great things about kettle bells! I think I’m still a little intimidated by them so I won’t be trying it antime soon but I must give you props!
3. *Andrea*
June 17th, 2010 08:38 AM
i’ve heard good things about kettle balls too but am slightly intimidated by them.
i think i was just at that starbucks today too! i’m working at bc this summer and it’s super close (if it’s the one i think down lake street)
good luck with the training!
4. Sues
June 17th, 2010 12:44 PM
I’ve always wanted to try kettle bells too but am kind of nervous! I might just have to give them a try though!
5. Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
June 17th, 2010 03:29 PM
Kettlebells are AWESOME! I love them in an “I hate you” kind of a way! haha! Keith is a certified Kettlebell instructor and he kicks my butt pretty regularily!