Week 3 Post - Bowen Blair (6.4.21)

     Something that was a happy and challenging moment from this week was one of the runs that we went on. We were all able to break our fastest 5k runs, and mile runs. This was really exciting for us because this was one of the first tangible improvements we were able to see. We're hoping to continue to expand on this and work on improving our times, and overall fitness throughout the rest of this project. 


    One of the main things that I have learned is how to make the most of every meal. Since we're doing calorie counting and meal prepping, it is easy to ensure that you are satisfied with every meal you make. This was definitely a learning curve for me because I hadn't dealt much with this level of intensity when it comes to cooking. But, I have to say that it's been a rewarding change for me. I'm able to measure out each macro that I need, and what is most important after a certain workout. 


    My progress towards my first goal has restarted this week. As I mentioned in my previous post, we were off on a break from club soccer, so there wasn't a lot of balancing to do. However, I've started playing again and returned to working on striking the balance. Similar to last week, I have continued to cook every meal for myself. This has been especially vital this week since I am home alone and my family is in Chicago. And, as I stated at the beginning of this post, I have made strides to become a better, fitter athlete in time for preseason. 

    Last week, I asked for someone to suggest recipes. This week, I'm looking to see if anyone has any yoga/recovery exercises that they particularly enjoy. We've been struggling a little with engagement in yoga, so we're looking for something a little more exciting (if that's even possible). 



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  1. UnknownJune 6, 2021 at 4:30 PM

    Bowen great to follow along on your fitness journey here, the skills in the kitchen are no doubt coming along nicely. One idea for some off-day recovery would be to do some light to medium intensity agility work on the sand. Great way to get a lot of blood flow to your legs without taxing them too much. Stick to 20-30 minutes top for this. -Tyler

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    1. AnonymousJune 11, 2021 at 10:48 AM

      Thanks so much for the suggestion, Tyler! I have a lot of experience with beach recovery workouts from soccer. Definitely helps!

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  2. AnonymousJune 7, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    I wish I could help you out on the yoga front, Bowen, but that's REALLY not my forte. That said, I'd encourage you to invest some of your "recovery workout" time doing something where the exercise is a comparatively minor portion of the intended experience.

    Multnomah Falls is a lovely, and relatively short hike. There's also a great nature trail next to Nike's campus in Beaverton (bring some binocs and you'll likely see a bald eagle). If that seems like too much effort, maybe just go for a walk in the woods or play basketball in the park. You don't have a ton of time left before you all go off to college, so I'd encourage you to use what downtime you do have to maximum effect.

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