Compared to what our military members go through, its pathetic. But I must say, waking up at 6 and going for a 5 mile run in 10 degree weather is not fun. Regardless, I’m glad to be healthy enough to be going out there and breathing in that cold, dark air. On an 8 day running streak and feeling great.

Nick

It’s been non stop traveling as my team and I make our way back across the country to good ‘ol NH.

Wednesday’s workout was two SURFSET classes which is core and balanced focused with a lot of strength training, pilates inspired, yoga inspired and cardio. It is a total body workout.

Friday’s workout was my first ever pilates workout with Sean Bartram in Indy. He trains racecar drivers, NFL Cheerleaders, Miss Universe contestants and many professional atheletes. He wanted to put the SurfSet team to work for, what he calls, “Pilates on Steroids”. I was skeptical having never taken one before but it was definitely true to its name and an unbelievable core workout. Abs are still sore.

Saturday was 6 demo classes, one of which being for the entire Colts Cheerleader team. I pushed that class hard and it was a lot of fun. I was also able to get a 5 mile run in.

AR. NF. NR.

Nick

These Tuesdays seem to come so quickly! Class with Scott was from 6-7 this am. He worked our upper body with push ups; planks with a twist; mountain climbers; RDLs with weights and many more that seemed to make the hour fly by. We topped off the workout with a fast paced mile walk around the track. Not going to lie~my arms hurt tonight. I even had to ice my right arm as my old rotator cuff injury flared up a bit this evening.
Enough complaining!

I’m sure with the holidays right around the corner everyone is busy, busy, busy~ just like the magician on Frosty the Snowman says after Santa tells him he better be good! I’m trying hard to stay calm and focus on the needs of others more than my own right now. With that in mind, lets all stop and think about all those families who won’t be together this Christmas and thank them for their service!

xoxo
Granite Girls

What’s up everyone!

Been on the road quite a bit recently but we make due with what we got. An assorted collection of dips and squats on the RV as we went from Vancouver to Kansas City. Followed by a solid 6.5 mile run this morning through Leavenworth.

This place is sort of the learning center for the military. Many members come here when they return from deployment in order to further their education. Quite an honor to get a tour through this fort. Very cool to see the environment that the military people create for themselves on base.

Pictured is the grave where the namesake is from. Henry Leavenworth

It was a great way to start my day.  Jay is travelling so I was on my own with Scott @ 5:30 this am.  Using the foam roller for 15 min wakes those muscles right up and ready for lots of upper body exercises on the Synrgy 360~love it! Puts those core muscles right to work then added some band walking, variation of planks and some kettle balls for an awesome hour workout.  I finished it off with a brisk 2 mile walk around the track as I need to post 100 miles of walking before the half marathon in Phoenix on January 20th with my sister Anne.

I can imagine the energy it takes our military families to focus on their day and stay strong mentally and physically for their loved ones.  Sending happy thoughts their way!

xoxo
Granite Girls

Hey everyone….

Things this week got a bit crazy as I’m sure we all had a ton of work to catch up on due to the Thanksgiving break. Didn’t affect our workouts though, I’m sure!

Wednesday was a nice wet run in LA as it was raining…of course.

Thursday was a few Surfset classes followed by a 100/100.

Friday was two more SurfSet classes and a quick interval based run.

And today was a nice 5 mile run in San Fran…also raining.

Why it was raining during my entire week in LA…I don’t know. Either way, road tripping is great. Definitely makes you find the time to workout and plan ahead.

AR. NF. NR.

Nick

Sorry for the delay.

Friday was a combo workout day. Got a solid 5 mile run in with my brother and brother in law up in Lake Winnipesaukee area. Such a gorgeous day. Afterwards we had a “friendly” 2 v 2 basketball game. Brothers vs brother-in-laws. Ill admit, the old timers had us on the first one but the next 6 games were all Karwoski brothers.

Saturday was another run at the lake followed, again, by a more organized basketball game at the local high school with some old friends.

Great week off but back to work now in San Diego.

AR. NF. NR.

Nick

Great workout on Tuesday. 9 mile run around my hometown at night. Was great to get the pace down and a really run some quick miles in there.

Wednesday workout was 2 hours of basketball with my brother. Really fun to see the little guy and play some YMCA basketball with him.

Happy thanksgiving to all.

AR. NF. NR.

Nick

Couple SurfSet classes taught in Scottsdale, AZ on Friday at an awesome resort. Would have liked to get a quick 9 holes in but we had to be on the road to San Diego.

Saturdays workout was an sweet 9 mile run around Torrey Pines area in Northern San Diego. So nice to get out there for an hour on the roads. Managed to find some trails too.

Be sure to get some extra workouts in the next few days so you don’t feel guilty about the consumption of turkey and stuffing and mashed potatoes and pie on Thursday night!

AR. NF. NR.

Nick

Crazy week here with Surfset. First we were in DC and got to hang with Matt, Marena and Christy at Crunch gym in Chevy Chase.

Wednesday and Thursday we were in Charleston, SC at the Medical University of SC. Got a few great classes in and the surf community loved the classes. Very energetic with all different fitness levels.

Friday we were in Downtown Atlanta. Very cool city but had to pack up quickly to head down to Miami. I got to get a nice 5 mile run in when we settled in West Palm for the evening.

We finally made it to South Beach in Miami and are having an awesome time here. Hoping the sun comes out soon but I’ll take this heat over the other East cost weather at this time. Going for a nice run along the beach at some point today. Need to catch up on sleep a little bit but I definitely have a better appreciation for the “on the road” lifestyle where you have to be able to drop anything and everything at any moment and get the work done that needs to get done.

AR. NF. NR.

Nick