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Tuesday
Jul272010

Yoga Rocks Rocks

DateTuesday, July 27, 2010 at 9:27 AM

So often, funky NYC yoga class take place in the evening when yours truly is trapped in the office.  So, when the lovely ladies at Well and Good NYC mentioned that Sports Club LA was offering 6:15 am Yoga Rocks classes at the Top of the Rock through the end of August, I immediately picked up the phone to sign up.

The view before classI am so glad that I did.  I went this morning and it was amazing.  The setting at the Top of the Rock was serene and perfect for morning yoga.  When class began, the moon hovered not far from the Statue of Liberty.  The air was cool, the view clear, and, 67 stories up, the city was silent. 

A few times during class, I couldn't quite close my eyes when we were supposed to.  It was just so nice gazing out at the downtown view.  During savasana, I watched the clouds.

The Vinyasa was excellent.  Our instructor, Angel, was sweet and welcoming.  She made it easy for advanced students and beginners alike to work at their own level.  I found the class challenging and invigorating.  My arms definitely got a nice workout and, two hours later, I'm still feeling stretchy and open.  Without a doubt, I'm  going back.

  

The view after classRegistration for Yoga Rocks opens 24 hours before each Tuesday and Thursday class.  Classes are free to members and $25 for non-members.  Contact Lisa Gausepohl at lisagausepohl@thesportsclub.com or 212-218-8600 sign up.  Just don't take my spot!

-Gym Belle-

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Wednesday
Jul212010

Half Time

DateWednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1:59 PM

We're halfway through hump-day and just about halfway through summer.  Normally, I'd feel bad pointing something like that out, but so far summer's been letting me down.  It's just too hot.  It's too hot (and too humid) to run, too hot to bike ride and too hot to lie out in Central Park.  So, I'm moving on and starting to think about fall, and the fall half marathon(s) I'm going to do.  I've given myself a deadline of this weekend to sign up and book hotels. 

The local races aren't going to work out for me this year.  There's a half in NYC on October 2, but I have a huge work thing the following week, so that's probably a bad plan.  Staten Island is on the October 10, but I'm in a wedding the night before.

So, right now, my two top choices are the Amica Half Marathon in Newport, RI on Oct 17 and the Philadelphia Half Marathon on Nov. 21.  Newport is beautiful and I have friends in RI who I haven't seen in a long time, so that would be nice.  On the other hand, I'll probably know people running Philly and everyone loves that race.  I'm toying with doing both...

Any advice?  Other suggestions?

-Gym Belle-

PS - The Lululemon on East 66th is hosting a lecture by Team Lipstick founder Laura Cozik on Tuesday the 27th at 8:15pm entitled Train Fast for a Half Marathon that sounds pretty interesting.  I'm hoping to check that out.  I'll keep you posted!

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Sunday
Jul182010

Now That's Nutts

DateSunday, July 18, 2010 at 10:26 PM

Nutts, as prescribed, is a CrossFit workout consisting of:

10 Handstand push-ups
250 pound Deadlift, 15 reps
25 Box jumps, 30 inch box
50 Pull-ups
100 Wallball shots, 20 pounds, 10'
200 Double-unders
Run 400 meters with a 45lb plate

I went to CrossFit Metropolis this morning to try to recreate Saturday's pull-up triumph.  Sundays are just an open gym day, so it seemed like a good time to do that.  After playing with trying to kip for a bit, I decided to work on my rowing.  I rowed 1000 meters, and only then found out that some of the guys were going to do Nutts.  I figured I'd join them, with some modifications. 

I used a 95 lb barbell for deadlifts, an 18" box for the jumps, a band to assist my pull-ups, a 10lb ball and a 15 lb plate.  I also substituted 50 kettlebell swings in for the double-unders because mine are still pretty bad. 

So, was it Nutts?  I suppose not.  But it was nuts.  And I am tired.

Good night!

-Gym Belle-

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