7 Day Boot Camp

My Hematology/Oncology Fellowship starts in 7 days. In other words, I have 7 days of FREEDOM! Since Adam and I just got back from our vacation to Beaver Island a couple weeks ago, I'm not going to take any big trips in the next week. But I absolutely HATE the word staycation, so please don't bring that up. As much as I like Chicago and our lakefront apartment, I don't think vacations are meant for staying in one place, unless that one place is a beach in Hawai'i. So this is not a vacation, or a staycation, it is merely a one-week interlude before fellowship begins!

Even though I'm not traveling, I need plans! Nothing worse than getting bored during free time. I do have some work to do. I need to keep harassing the Illinois government to get me my permanent medical license in time. I need to study for Internal Medicine Boards. I need to buy some new clothes including a dress for my dear friends' wedding in August. I need new contacts. I need to clean my closet. And......I need to jump start my fitness!

Yes, I just had a marathon PR a month ago. But that was a month ago! I need to hit the re-set button in terms of both diet and exercise. And here's a 7 day chance! Have you heard of 'exercise retreats'? Or 'running camps'? Or 'The Biggest Loser Ranch'? I'm going to create my own Val's 7 Day Boot Camp. Most of my friends will have left town (I need some new, local friends, anyone live in Chicago?), hubby will be at work, and I have no major responsibilities. So I'm going to whip myself into shape. My preliminary schedule is below. I might add in a yoga video as well. We'll see!

(Note: I realize I may have to downgrade my pace goals w/ all this extra running.)



Val's Boot Camp

Friday Run: 13 miles easy Weights: Jillian video Swim: 20 minutes ad lib (Calorie burn: 1020)

Saturday Run: 7 miles easy Weights: Jillian video Bike: 8 miles (to Green City Market and back) (Calorie burn: 890)

Sunday Run: 2 miles easy, 4 x800 @ 7:20 (2 min RI), 2.5 miles c/d Weights: Abs video Bike: 8ish miles w/ Mom, Dad, Adam (Calorie Burn: 840)

Monday Run: 7 miles easy Weights: Jillian video Swim: 30 minutes ad lib (Calorie Burn: 720)

Tuesday Run: 2 miles easy, 4 miles @ 8:20, 1 mile easy Weights: Abs video Swim: 30 minutes ad lib (Calorie Burn: 720)

Wednesday Run: 7 miles easy Weights: Jillian video Bike: 15 miles (Calorie Burn: 1040)

Thursday Run: 17 miles easy Weights: Abs video (Calorie Burn: 1120)