FINALLY, refused not to run this morning.
Not sick enough not to do it, so I dood it.
3.1 miles. Keep it easy. Average heart rate 141 and times in the low 12 mins a mile. (Not streaking by anyone.)
Ah. felt so good. The Park was jammed with people getting a Sunday run in before tomorrow's big snow. (Arrgh)
When I got to the gym, I jumped onto the machine row and did one set each on the Curls, triceps, Pulldowns, Shoulder lift and Shoulder Press.
Joe(feeling groovy)Nation
Yay, I did my ab workout plus the elliptical today... I actually
looked forward to doing it!
That makes me feel kinda weird--when it comes to the urge to get some exercise, I'm generally more a follower of the "lie down and it will pass" school of thought. I dunno what's come over me!
Got the exercise nook all cleaned up and nice (RP vacuumed). Bike for 2 days straight now. Gonna try to do stationery bike when I get home from work, although today's workout might be snow shoveling when I get home.
Joe--
Good for you.
Cyphercat--
So your body also speaks with wisdom? Odd, isn't it, how a vocal body jolts the self image of a chaise lounge sloth?
Jes--
You're a Rational Woman constructing a Rational Shrine to fitness and personal betterment. Good for that supportive man with the vacuum, too.
Joe Nation wrote:...Joe(feeling groovy)Nation
Joe must be planning a run over the 59th Street Bridge.
Ever since the gym went back to normal hours I've been keeping to my schedule (MWF). Next weigh/ measure day is Friday, I'm looking forward to it!
The Guardian published a series of booklets last week describing various aspects of the British Army standard training sessions for new and potential recruits. I read them all and feel a lot fitter.
I joined an eight week weight loss challenge @ my gym. Lose more than 90 percent of the entrants do and you get a chance to win big. The first prize is $50,000.oo or a trip for two to somewhere exotic (probably the East Village ) .
The question is how much will I miss my ass?
Joe(that ain't no tack hammer back there.)Nation
Chugged around the parking lots in the snow.
Only fell once and not very hard.
Week 2
Scheduled cumulative miles: 40
Actual cumulative miles: 41.7
You people inspire me: I'm headed for the yogi mat, the bouncy ball, the treadmill and the cycle.
Refinement for January --
Walk on even days, lift on odd days. It works better with my goofy eating plan.
Jan 7, Jan 1 -- shoulders, abs, back, chest (check)
Jan 14, Jan 8, Jan 2 -- treadmill 4.0 miles with varying elevation, 650 calories avg, 68 mins avg (check)
Jan 9, Jan 3 -- biceps, triceps, quads, hamstrings (check)
Jan 10, Jan 4 -- treadmill 4.0 miles with varying elevation, 630 calories avg, 67 mins avg (check)
Jan 11, Jan 5 -- calves, gluts, inner and outer thighs (ckeck)
Jan 12, Dec 31 -- treadmill 4.0 miles with varying elevation, 675 calories avg, 68 mins avg (check)
Rest day yesterday. I need to switch the workout order around this week to match the goofy eating.
we are at the municipal pool monday to friday shortly before 8 a.m. and usually swim for 45 minutes .
have been doing it for twenty years now and it's become just routine .
not only is it a great way to exercise , it's also an occasion for a bit of gossiping after the swim in the change room :wink:
our oldest member just turned 91 - a very fit dutchman . he told me recently that he has made a concession to "old age" : he sometimes has a little snooze after breakfast
hbg
20 reps today! 20 freakin' reps! My arms hurt a bit and I needed to do 10, then rest a tad, then the remaining 10 but ...
20 freakin' reps!!!!
Lovin' the new exercise nook. It's nooklicious!
George: You fell?
(mumbles to self about how this could be a big chance to catch him...)
Oh, no.
Be careful.
Joe(and no wimping out with a broken ankle or anything.)Nation
Refinement for January --
Walk on even days, lift on odd days. It works better with my goofy eating plan.
Jan 15, Jan 7, Jan 1 -- shoulders, abs, back, chest (check)
Jan 14, Jan 8, Jan 2 -- treadmill 4.0 miles with varying elevation, 650 calories avg, 68 mins avg (check)
Jan 9, Jan 3 -- biceps, triceps, quads, hamstrings (check)
Jan 10, Jan 4 -- treadmill 4.0 miles with varying elevation, 630 calories avg, 67 mins avg (check)
Jan 11, Jan 5 -- calves, gluts, inner and outer thighs (ckeck)
Jan 12, Dec 31 -- treadmill 4.0 miles with varying elevation, 675 calories avg, 68 mins avg (check)
Joe Nation wrote:George: You fell?
(mumbles to self about how this could be a big chance to catch him...)
Oh, no.
Be careful.
Joe(and no wimping out with a broken ankle or anything.)Nation
Running in winter conditions requires care. The best bet is to run where
it is down to bare pavement. Failing that, go for roughed-up snow or
snow covered with sand or other grit. Never run on a shallow layer of
smooth, undisturbed snow.
Which is exactly what I did. The smooth snow was covering ice. Whoops!
Somehow the fall turned into a hook slide. No idea how -- it all
went by kinda fast.
The only thing hurt was my dignity.
Dignity is overrated anyways.
This is my "kill myself" week
Monday: boxing (class)
Tuesday: boot camp (class)
Wednesday: boxing and total body workout (2 classes)
Thursday: we'll see if I can walk. If yes, some mild cardio
Friday: I'll be hurtingprobably even more than on Thursday, but eliptical and weights will make me feel better
Saturday: rowing, free weights, jumprope, sauna or steamroom
Sunday: it's gonna be 9F outside. I ain't getting out of the house.
Dag, have you considered trying out for "American Gladiator"?
