Sunday, March 28, 2010

Misfits Spring Break

Misfits,

The week is yours. Being that it is spring break and many of us have kids running around, fitting in scheduled workouts can be difficult. Please enjoy the warm weather, take a nice stroll in the woods, a bike ride or long run!

However, if you just can't go an entire week without seeing Al and myself . . . join us Thursday, 4/1 for a 16-18 mile run. For those of you doing the Illinois Marathon May 1st downstate this will be a great opportunity to get one of your longer runs in.

Plan on meeting us at The Great Western Trail via US Route 47 at 8:30 a.m. We will run two out and backs in opposite directions to utilize our cars as aid stations. This is a heart rate training zone run so bring 'em if you have 'em.

Also bring whatever you need to get you through. Hydration is a must as it will be in the 60-70's and most of us aren't used to this warmer weather yet.

Take care, have an awesome week. Happy running!

Kristen and Al

BL Weigh out

Hey Losers,

Remember to WEIGH OUT tomorrow OR Tuesday morning in front of ME!!!!! If you do not, you forfeit your chances at the winnings. I do not take call ins for your weight on this being the final weigh in. I’m sorry if you are head to head with other contestants, if you do not weigh out in front of me YOU DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE CASH MONEY!

Remember, this final weigh in if you want the bonus pound please show me your health plan from last week’s bonus round.

Kristen

Monday, March 22, 2010

BL final challenge

Hey Losers,

Here is your final challenge. It is worth 1lb bonus. For some of you this might be the difference between the big money or no money at all.

Final Challenge: Develop a life fitness plan. This mean a detailed review of what has worked during the challenge and what you will do to continue your health and fitness success. This plan must be specific. This plan must be written down in your BL log book and disclosed to me by the final weigh in Monday, March 29th or Tuesday, March 30th in order to get the 1 lb bonus.

Remember to weigh in under the “BONUS” round today and or tomorrow at your earliest convenience.

Regards,

Kristen

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Misfits 3/22-3/28

My Dear Misfits, 

Monday, 3/22 on your own 5k and .50 mile swim followed by WOD #1, see below

Tuesday, 3/23 8:00 a.m. run. Meet at Silver springs boat launch for a muddy trail run, at least five miles

Wednesday, 3/24 8:45 a.m. indoor bike ride (or patio depends on the weather) at least 1 hour, possible run to follow at least 5 miles

Thursday, 3/25 8:45 a.m., meet at the house, for Al's choice. Bring outdoor running and indoor biking attire.

Friday, 3/26 meet at the Vaughan Center 10:00 a.m. for an indoor run (forecast calling for cold and rain). Bring $2 for the track

Saturday, 3/27 Swim on your own and indoor ride 3 p.m. at the Wades.

Sunday, 3/28 active rest, do what you want.

WOD #1 
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
Run 400m (.25 miles)
40 Wallball shots at least 12lb medicine ball

This week's workout brought to you entirely by . . .Kristen Wade

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Misfits 3/15-3/21

Misfits, 

Monday, March 15 indoor ride 9 a.m. at the Wades 1.5 hours

Tuesday, March 16 WOD #1 see below

Wednesday, March 17 St. Patty's Day run, 8:00 a.m. meet at the Park across from the North Aurora Fire Station along the Fox River Trail @ Route 56. Wear your kilt if you have one or at least green.

Thursday, March 18 Swim on your own and ride at the Wades 10 a.m.

Friday, March 19 WOD #2 see below

Saturday, March 20 noon Rockford 20K see www.rockfordroadrunners.org for more info. Followed by binge drinking for Kristen and Timmy Hunck's 31st and 21st birthday party......Come as your favorite Cult Hero. Party starts around 7ish. 

Sunday, March 21 active rest day, do something fun.

WOD #1
Run 1 mile warmup
As many rounds in 40 minutes as you can of the following:
-15 overhead squats with a 10-15lb medicine ball or weight plate or dumbell
-25 pushups
-5 pull ups
-25 kettlebell swings
Run 1 mile cooldown

WOD #2
Run 1/2 mile warmup
10 Rounds of the following:
-20 pushups
-20 situps
-Run .25 mile
Run 1/2 mile cooldown

Regards, 

Kristen and Al

BL #16

Hey Losers,

This is your SECOND TO LAST challenge counting the bonus ++ round. We’ve all needed a little encouragement from time to time. Consider this challenge your chance to pay it forward.

Challenge 16: Find a friend or family member, spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend what have you and be their weight loss coach. Encourage them to make smart decisions when it comes to food choices and be their workout buddy. I’m hoping this will carry you through the challenge and into a lifestyle of healthy eating and workout habits. There's always someone depending on you, be a good role model!

Good luck and don’t forget to weigh in on Monday morning. Final weigh in will be Gold shift March 29th/ Black shift early a.m. (0700-0800) March 30th. YOU MUST WEIGH IN INFRONT OF ME THESE DAYS!

Regards,
Kristen

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Misfits 3/8-3/14

Misfits,

Monday, 3/8 swim on your own, meet at the Wade's for an outside run at 10 a.m. plan on an hour run.

Tuesday, 3/9 swim on your own and meet at the Wade's for an indoor bike 10 a.m.

Wednesday, 3/10 WOD #1

Thursday, 3/11, run at 8:30 a.m. followed by indoor bike ride, run subject to change dependent on weather.

Friday, 3/12, long steady state indoor ride meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Wades

Saturday, 3/13 WOD #2

Sunday, 3/14 Rest day / active rest day

WOD #1 (constantly moving fast-paced workout)
Run a mile
1 minute wall sit
Run 1/10th of a mile
30 kettlebell swings
Run 1/10th of a mile
10 kettlebell clean and press each arm
Run a 1/10th of a mile
10 kettlebell snatches each arm
Run 1/10th of a mile
30 kettlebell floor presses
Run 1/10th of mile
10 kettlebell windmills each side
Run a 10th of a mile
15 kettlebell bent over rows, each side
Run a 1/10th of a mile
10 kettlebell warrior rows each arm
Run 1 mile cooldown

WOD #2
"Tabata treadmill"
Run 1/2 mile warmup
Tabata run (flat)
Tabata run hill minimum 8%
Tabata backwards 6% incline, pace you can maintain
Tabata run flat
100 pushups
100 situps
100 squats
Run 1/2 mile cooldown

Have fun,
LOVE AL AND KRISTEN

BL #15

Hey Losers,


For some reason I have lost a week or so in the Biggest Loser weight loss Challenge. Therefore lady luck is on your side for there will be a bonus challenge + + at the end of the competition. But for now you have to only focus on . . .


Challenge #15: For one entire week try to adhere the suggested serving sizes on your food containers. If eating fruits and vegetable, visit the INTERNET for serving size suggestions. Use your logs to track your progress, thoughts, foods that fill you up etc . . .


Good Luck to all,


Kristen

P.S. DON'T FORGET TO WEIGH IN MONDAY MORNING!
P.S.S. If you ran the 1 mile challenge last week please inform me of your time by Monday, March 8th via phone, email, in person, smoke signals, text whatever.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Tampa marathon pics


Hey Misfits,

Race and post race pics from Tampa..... I love the expressions of pure hurt, well except for Miss Amy, she is always so composed. We love her and hate her for that.....;)

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Tampa Marathon

Misfits,

Just want to congratulate, Amy, Ron, Timmy Hunck, Tim Hain and my husband on their great performances Sunday at the Final Voyage of the Tampa Gasparilla Marathon and half Marathon. There were some impressive times posted.

Ron's brother Tim Hain and our gracious host in Tampa ran his first 1/2 Marathon in 1:58:24, he's the newest member of the Misfits family. Amy Hain knocked more than 2 hours off of her first marathon with a 4:20:13 chip time, Ron Hain finished with a 4:08:34 chip time, Timmy Hunckler with a 3:57:18 chip time, Al Wade ran a blistering 3:13:19 (a Boston qualifying time) and myself with a 3:37:16 (also a Boston qualifying time).

The weather, although chilly for most Floridians, was perfect for a running and about 25 degrees warmer than Chicago.

Stay tuned for pictures, I know Amy had taken a few.

Happy running,

Kristen