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I don’t even know what my plans for next weekend are, let alone for next summer.
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), about her workout routine and how she stays motivated during her 4.5 hour training days.
While she splits her training between the track and weight room, she also admitted she loveshula hooping!
“I love exercises that are not so sport-driven.
Usually the track first, then the weight room for lifts, free weights andcorework.
It fits in with the person that’s on-the-go.
Mimic her routine (minus about four hours)!
Allyson suggests: “Go to a local track and sprint the straightaways and walk the curves.
It’s a great[interval] cardio workoutthat can accomplish the same thing as longer jogs.
In the weight room I love to focus on the core, especially exercises with the medicine ball.
And take a stab at be active every day.
Put it on your schedule.
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She said to enjoy the process.
So many times people focus on just the hard work and you forget to enjoy it.
A lot of times for me, it’s [working out] an escape.
Enjoy the whole workout process; almost like a therapy time to work out whatever you have going on.
What’s your plan for the Summer 2012 Olympics?It’s my main goal!
I’m feeling confident but I’ve been on a journey, lots and ups and downs.
It’s exciting to get the opportunity once again to perform on theOlympicstage.
My training is more intense.
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