Well friends. I said I did and I really did. I’m doing Tina’s Best Body Bootcamp round 4 and couldn’t be more excited. 
Now to me though, this takes some real thought. I wanted to make sure I knew why I was doing this and what I, yes only me myself and I, hoped to gain from it. The over arching goal is to be a faster runner. Plain and simple. I want to build my strength so that I see PRs at those three races in my horizon. Breaking this down, it means that running for me still comes first. But that doesn’t mean I won’t be putting my all into doing the bootcamp 100%. It just takes some tweaking on my part to get the mileage, intervals and strength. It also means setting my alarm earlier than usual now each morning. It is so unrealistic for me to even think of doing it after work each night so it just means I need to tack on extra time to get it done in the morning. With my planner out, I am so ready for this. It also helps I got some blends to push me along… right… RIGHT…
Each week I plan on making two goals. You actually make two goals per two weeks but I need the extra little push on this one. I am following this girl’s model. She is pretty kick butt so I hope to get some of that rubbed off. I can dream right?
Goal 1: Do each workout and get my mileage in. I know pretty simple but I will be real, I suck at strength training motivation. I can’t remember the last time I have done a workout on my own. I am not like those wonderful bloggers out there that look at interest or read a quote or see other people kicking ass and poof motivation. No no, I tend to do the exact opposite. However, I have already made a board where I wrote down each workout and mileage I will do each night so it is up to me to get this done.
Goal 2: Drink more water throughout the day. I tend to come to my apartment at the end of the day and chug like three nalgenes because I drink nothing through the day. I normally just have a coffee in the am and forget to drink throughout work. So bad. My goal is finish at least two water bottles before I get home each night. I am hoping with this new meal plan and added water I will start to see the results I want, already I feel better in my skin doing it. Again, another toughy for this girl.
I still doubt I will post my daily workouts but what the schedule roughly looks like a day of
- Full body strength circuit, circuit interval
- Interval workout
- Core strength circuit, circuit interval
- Interval workout
- Full body strength circuit, circuit interval
- Optional cardio
- Off
So for me, I plan to make the cardio circuits a bit longer or do a run with them to get the 50 + mile weeks. The optional cardio day will be my longish run. I never usually go over 13 miles for long runs during half training.
Well here I go, taking the plunge!
Ahhh, I’m so glad you’re joining the BBB club! It’s such an incredible club to be in.
Can’t wait to see your thoughts/opinions on it.
I am pretty excited, the fitness test showed me I have a long way to go… haha
Sounds like great goals and good luck meeting them! Once you get in the habit of drinking more water during the day, you’ll start feeling TOO dehydrated on days you drink less…and hence be more inclined to reach for a glass!
I hope so, it is something that is really a bad habit of mine that I want to kick. this is a great place to commit to it.
“With my planner out …” I hear you, friend! I bought two planners this week–one for “normal”/social things and the other for training. Type-A all the way!
I love the concept of BBB (yaya for strength training!), but my main concern is the same as yours: I don’t want to sacrifice my priority workouts for for BBB. Armed with a planner, though, you can’t lose. 
Good luck!
Exactly, it will be a balancing act but right now mapping it out it should work. And boy do we need a planner party, I love your ways
Sounds like a great plan!
Sometimes it’s tough to get all the H2O you need during the day – I always leave the house with a full H2O bottle so I can get through one during my commute and do the same on the way home.
I am keeping one at work now so I have no excuse, we have a bubbler that I want to visit at least twice a day. Water mission commence!
That sounds pretty exciting. It’s great to have laid out goals. I do so much better with lists and with a plan of what I need to do in sight!
I am the same way aka why I think this may help me stick with strength training. I know it prevents injury so I want to commit to it
I hope you have fun and success with your plan. Just remember things come up and plans change! That is OK work through it!
Exactly, I am pretty good at going with the flow so I still plan on just doing the workouts the day of the week I want and not committing to the day if it just isn’t working. Makes it more flexible for me
Wooo ! You will do great
Thanks, I am excited to get started
I’m glad you’re enjoying the workout and having a good day, I’m also interested to see how it’ll affect your running since it’s a bootcamp and not really running training. I’m with ya on drinking more water too, that’s another thing I need to work on myself!
I will totally keep you in the loop on how it is making me feel. When I was in my best running shape I was doing these workouts with running at a class so I am hoping I can motivate myself to get back there.
I’ve heard great things about Tina’s bootcamp, so I’m excited to see what you think of it! I know you’ll do great.
Thanks Sam, I am excited to see how much stronger I can get
yayyyy welcome to BBB, hope you love it!
I am hoping I love it too, are you doing it this round again?
I’m interested to hear your thoughts on Tina’s best body bootcamp! I’m with you on forgetting to drink water… especially in the winter when you don’t feel thirsty!
I know, the winter is so tough. I will continue to carry water bottles where ever I go.
You’re going to enjoy this I think! I’ve never done it and didn’t sign up because I just don’t think it’s realistic for me to do it and get the miles in but I commend those who do! I can’t wait to hear how it goes for you!
I will def be updating on how it going for me. I know as I was saying to another commenter, my best running shape was when I was running and doing boot camp type classes two days a week. I am hoping that is what I will get from this
Water is so good for your skin. That sounds so stupid, but I used to have really bad acne and then I started drinking water (like copious amounts… I actually thought I had diabetes or something because I was so thirsty all of a sudden, but I was totally fine haha) and it all cleared up.
Gosh, my skin could use lots of help especially in the dry winter. Hopefully this will motivate me even more
Was that pricey? I thought about trying to sign up then decided not to because I was doing okay on my own. Then I hurt myself. So I’m thinking when I go back go working out I better do something that involves guidance….
Only 25 dollars for the whole thing! Not expensive at all, much less pricey than signing up for a gym class or something
Proud of you for taking the challenge and signing up. I know you will do fabulous and kick some butt! Keep us updated on the progress!
Thank you girl, I really hope I see some improvements in my speed.
Good luck with your goals! I think you’ll do great! Drinking more water is a goal of mine, too. I end up doing what you said – chugging a ton at night. That’s not too fun!
I know, enter lots of bathroom runs in the middle of the night
As someone who went from constantly strength training (with some cardio) to primarily running (with some strength training), I found incredible success, so I can see how it will work for you in reverse. I love strength training, but I think that it needs to be done with the right motivations and goals, and the appropriate equipment for you. I know that for me, this means that I can’t have access to heavy weights and unlimited time at the gym, but it doesn’t mean that I can’t still get my strength training done with smaller dumbbells at home. You do what works best for you. If that means incorporating running with it and balancing out the two, then so be it, just make sure that you keep YOU in mind the whole time. And it’s okay to take one or two components out for a few days here and there if you’re feeling really tired or overwhelmed. I definitely that you can make it work, and I most definitely hoping that you get everything out of it that you want to. But I also hope that you’re penning in time for you in this magic planner. You know where to find me if you need me (esp. early in the morning!!
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I think I feel the same way, I had my best times when I was doing a boot camp type class two days a week with running. I honestly am hoping it will help prevent injury but I am going into it knowing I can change it if it isn’t working. going with the flow you know?
And, I mean, there’s nothing wrong with decreasing the weight or reps if it’s overtiring you or if it’s becoming a little too much. You’re not looking to become a figure model, you’re looking to gain strength and prevent injury. I think that going with the flow is a brilliant plan, and I can’t wait to see how everything comes together to build an Alex who is a little more … comfortable in her skin. <3
Smart ideas, I am calling this week the trial feel it out week.
Yeah girl! That’s awesome you are getting out of your comfort zone with something new fitness-wise. Can’t wait to hear what you think about it along the way because I am also a cardio junkie and strength plans like this intimidate me.
I will totally keep you in the loop about it, I think it will be good for injury prevention and speed training.
These are great goals! Good luck
Thank you!
I’m trying to drink more water this month too. I seem to drink coffee until I switch over to wine in the evenings (not every night, the majority of nights I do drink a glass of water.) I think it is part of the reason I’m ravenous every night before bed. Maybe all this time I’ve been mistaking dehydration for hunger. Most likely….
Good luck with your goals
I think drinking water is just so tough for me so I hope to drink lots this week, we will see.
I so wish I could work out before work! I already have to get up at 5:30am just to make it to work on time. I live soooo far away from my current job. Blah.
I have to admit, I’m great at drinking water. Haha. I always have to have a water bottle with me or else I freak out and get really dehydrated.
I really can only work out in the morning, I am not a night person at all. But goodness that stinks you live so far away!
Ooo, good luck with this! I want to get on some kind of fitness plan, but I haven’t found something yet that is realistic for me. Let me know how you like it!
I totally will, this one was super affordable so I hope I like it.
I’m so glad you are doing bootcamp!!! I am too!!
Woooooo… I am so excited to get rolling.
This looks great girl! I’m excited to see how this turns out for you
Thank you I can’t wait either
Congrats on signing up for this!! Can’t wait to see how it goes..I’ve debated doing it in the past too. Good luck!!
I had said I would sign up like three other times so finally I bite the bullet.
I hope you really enjoy strength training. I found it always helped my running and dancing. Sounds like you’ve got a good action plan in place.
I think drinking more water is almost always a good thing!
I am hoping it will really help my running, I am already excited to see the changes.
yay this is amazing! trying new things! whoo … just remember that it’s okay if something doesn’t go as planned. things happen. just enjoy it!
I know, that is something I need to make sure I pay attention to
The best goals are the simplest ones! It sounds like you’re really setting yourself up for success here, which is awesome – you’re the girl with the plan
And oooh yeah drinking more water will help a LOT! It’s not crap what they say about it flushing out toxins….the more water I drink the better I feel, physically and energy-wise too!
I always feel better when I drink water but still never do. Is it weird to say I just don’t like the taste of plain water? It is so hard for me to drink
Awesome! I’m glad you’re doing this for all the right reasons. I think you’ll love it, too!
I hope so!
so awesome those are great goals !! im not one of those people who sees someone else being able to do pushups and automatically want to do them either lol i get those big 50 oz water bottles and have that with me for the day and make it a goal to finish lol
I luckily have been sticking to chugging and refilling my water bottle I have. it helps to get one that stares at my on my desk. haha