20-20-20
Boy, am I en-er-gized today! Wheeee! 
I guess that’s what happens when you have a really great early morning workout– all of those feel-good endorphins kick in hard! 
My morning workout was a 20-20-20, which included 20 minutes of cardio followed by 20 minutes of strength training, and concluded with 20 minutes of yoga. My cardio was a moderate-intensity interval run that alternated speeds and inclines, and covered a little over 2 miles on the treadmill. The strength training utilized free weights as well as my own body weight to tone my upper body. The yoga was a 20-minute Power Yoga session from yogadownload.com. It was a fairly challenging series that focused on strength, stability, and flexibility. Coincidentally, many of the moves were geared toward the hamstrings and hips, which are muscle groups that best compliment running. These 3 types of exercise were the perfect combination for me, especially because I am such a bum about stretching after running!
Breakfast
Today’s lovely bowl of oats included lots of B-named ingredients: berries, bread, and Barney Butter.
In the mix:
- 1/2 cup dry oats
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 piece of whole wheat bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup vanilla hemp milk
- 2 scoops of Barney Butter
healthy ashley — February 23, 2009 @ 7:18 am
Your workout sounds great for a Monday! I should try yoga right after running, too!
VeggieGirl — February 23, 2009 @ 7:38 am
I feel quite energized today too!! WAHOO!!
**Hidden talent = I can do a mean robot dance.
Dori — February 23, 2009 @ 7:41 am
Spelling is my hidden talent — I was a school and district spelling bee champion!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) — February 23, 2009 @ 7:44 am
Yah for energy! It’s the yoga =)
Hidden talent: I can stand on my hands for a REALLY long time =)
Erin — February 23, 2009 @ 8:05 am
Sounds like a wonderful workout and beautiful breakfast!
Hidden talent: I have double jointed thumbs that do some wonky things!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? — February 23, 2009 @ 8:33 am
I love alliterated foods!
Hidden talent: I can stand backwards. Well, not really, but my hips rotate really far, so I can stand with my feet facing the “wrong” way
Emily — February 23, 2009 @ 8:57 am
Love you oats and the 20 20 20 method.
Hidden talent: I sing (but no one ever knows because I’m not really a shower singer and never sing to the radio in front of people)!
Shelby — February 23, 2009 @ 9:09 am
I really like that 20 20 20 method, I might try that soon.
Mmm, bread in oatmeal?! Genius!
Hidden Talent: I can wiggle my nose like a bunny and touch my tongue to my nose =)
Betsy — February 23, 2009 @ 9:10 am
Never heard of 20-20-20, but I really like the sound of it! I’ll have to try it.
Rose — February 23, 2009 @ 9:19 am
Love this workout – sounds like it incorporates some of the best workouts we can do for our body!
I can’t think of a hidden talent to share!
coco — February 23, 2009 @ 9:28 am
lovely B-meal~
I wish I know my hidden talent!
K — February 23, 2009 @ 9:31 am
I love those kind of workouts!! That’s how our trainer would have us work out when I was still an athlete – you get a little bit of everything and it’s not boring
zestycook — February 23, 2009 @ 9:35 am
Sharp Oatmeal Tina – I happen to do a lot of voice overs from sesame street and other cartoon characters.
Jess — February 23, 2009 @ 9:36 am
Hidden talents: Softball pitching and ping pong. Unfortunately nothing that is marketable or worthwhile! At least its fun!
brandi — February 23, 2009 @ 9:40 am
lovely oats
Hidden talent: some of my fingers are double jointed and I’m pretty good at imitating instruments
rhodeygirl — February 23, 2009 @ 9:52 am
morning and happy monday!
Meg — February 23, 2009 @ 9:53 am
Love the B-filled breakfast!
Danielle — February 23, 2009 @ 9:55 am
Your workout and breakfast sound divine! Ha, as for the hidden talent… it’s unknown to me as well
Kate — February 23, 2009 @ 10:06 am
mmmmm I’ve never had hemp milk? Tasty? I ALSO got up for the first time in like FOREVER on a monday to do an am workout b/f school-I am on such an energy high! haha Go us!:)
Jen — February 23, 2009 @ 10:12 am
wait ww bread in oats? interesting!!! sounds like a great workout too!
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) — February 23, 2009 @ 10:14 am
ummm, my elbows bend a little bit extra the wrong way? haha.
i like doing a yoga download after running, too — it’s the only way i get a good stretch bc i’m also a bum about stretching!
Sweetie Pie — February 23, 2009 @ 10:20 am
I like variety in a workout, and that sounds perfect!
Maureen — February 23, 2009 @ 10:35 am
We have a class at our gym called 20-20-20! Good job and a great and diverse workout!
Sarah — February 23, 2009 @ 10:40 am
Yummy bowl of oats! I guess my hidden talent is singing. I like to surprise people when I sing karaoke ; )
Danielle — February 23, 2009 @ 10:43 am
Loe the idea of the 20-20-20 workout, no time to get bored! I have no hidden talents to share, maybe I just haven’t found them yet.
Sara — February 23, 2009 @ 11:04 am
Bread in oatmeal? What a good idea! I’ll bet it bulked up the texture a bit. I don’t think I have a hidden talent…
FoodsThatFit — February 23, 2009 @ 11:26 am
I really like the 20-20-20 idea! I love changing things up, so this is a great idea!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) — February 23, 2009 @ 11:55 am
I also think the 20/20/20 workout rocks. That’s about as long as I can handle of anything before I get bored.
I make a mean pie crust. You’d never know. Oh, and I’m a word nerd. I’ve been reading since I was 3. Sadly, blogs and Entertainment Weekly are about it for me these days
Leah — February 23, 2009 @ 11:57 am
I absolutely LOVE that bowl/mug! It’s adorable!!!
I want to try a yogadownload. Your workout sounds GREAT today!
bobbi — February 23, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
I dont think I have any hidden talents, I am too much of an open book! lol
Kati — February 23, 2009 @ 12:04 pm
i love doing yoga after i hit the treadmill now…it’s more fun to me than just static stretching!
The Clean Veggie — February 23, 2009 @ 12:51 pm
lovee the color of the oats
yoga is the best!
Lia — February 23, 2009 @ 12:56 pm
I sometimes do a 20-20-20 and it’s always a great workout!! I’ve been reading your blog for awhile, and it’s been a great motivator to be healthier! I just started my own blog, and it’s be great if you could find the time to take a quick peek at it, and let me know what your think!
Erin — February 23, 2009 @ 2:41 pm
Awwh. We’ll keep the pug pictures coming while you stay at your apt.
Nice Barney oats! (Get it…purple and have Barney butter on top)
It’s not a hidden talent, but my interpersonal skills are on POINT.
Despite what other people say!
HangryPants — February 23, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
Is reciting the states in alphabetical order a special hidden talent.
Lee (seelivelee) — February 23, 2009 @ 3:29 pm
i can twist my feet around!!
lori — February 23, 2009 @ 5:27 pm
Hidden talent: I can move my ears without touching them!!
Pearl — February 23, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
Love the BBB oats and the 202020!