iCLIMB 15

40 mins

I'm using the iCLIMBS as "easy" days during my 10k run training - and they are far easier than any of the iTREADS. Nevertheless, I am trying to work these to their full potential by making sure:

1) I keep my feet flat on the pads (really works the legs!)
2) I try to use no arm rail for most or all of the workout
3) I don't bounce my way through the workout

Maybe it's because I've had a few weeks off the climbs, but I really enjoyed this standard iCLIMB workout. There are some fast runs at the start, then a couple of double time sprints, all working towards the big hill around the 30 min mark. I really pushed myself, up to level 18 resistance on my machine. I guess level 19 would be my "level 10" equivalent.

For the final flats I worked at speed 15-17 which was quite a challenge.

From next week I am going to do some strength training on my iCLIMB days. I'm a bit sore from Body Combat today as Wednesday was my first time for a while also. I also trapped my hand in the swimsuit drier so I couldn't possibly hold any weights ;)

This is my expected weekly schedule leading up to my 10k on 2nd September:

2 x iTREAD endurace
1x iTREAD sprint
2 x iCLIMB & CORE strength
1 x iCYCLE or BODY COMBAT
1 x rest day