Cause Workin' Out is 'fun' to do...
- Wil
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Thought I'd throw this on here as a sort of.. note to my progressions. Over the last four weeks I've slowly been working up to running. The first two weeks I ran six days a week, one mile a day. I took a break the third week to reduce the risk of killing my shins (they already hurt anyways), but in that time I went back to working out. This week I've decided to combine the two, doing six days of work still but splitting the running and workout every other day... cutting back to 3 miles a day for the time being. In a few weeks I will possibly up the time of the run by 5 to 10 minutes so as to increase my daily running to 1.5-2 miles.
Diet is my killer, still. I eat very little from about 2 through 7pm. workout at about 10pm, and then eat again at about 12am. I think I'm going to cut out the midnight meal and just try and eat more earlier in the day. Not sure what exactly I'm going to do, but we will see. Need to get this right, though. Gains are apparent but they're slow. *ponders*
Diet is my killer, still. I eat very little from about 2 through 7pm. workout at about 10pm, and then eat again at about 12am. I think I'm going to cut out the midnight meal and just try and eat more earlier in the day. Not sure what exactly I'm going to do, but we will see. Need to get this right, though. Gains are apparent but they're slow. *ponders*
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Alrighty, so I started doing my strength-circuit as an actual circuit yesterday -- twice around. Also, I have officially bumped up my required time in the pool by 5-10 minutes. Before it was minimum 20, aim for 25, now it's minimum 25, aim for 30. Got 30 minutes swimming today. Well, actually, I only actually swam for about 24 minutes. The last six minutes are better described as "flailing around in the water in such a way that I was more or less propelled forward, at times in spite of myself." I shall have to learn how to pace myself, it seems.
So, pushing myself. Increased endurance. Yay me!
That said...
ow. ow. OW. OW OW OW OWIEEEEEE!!!!!!
Yeah.
So, pushing myself. Increased endurance. Yay me!
That said...
ow. ow. OW. OW OW OW OWIEEEEEE!!!!!!
Yeah.
There's another home somewhere,
There's another glimpse of sky...
There's another way to lean
into the wind, unafraid.
There's another life out there...
~~Mary Chapin Carpenter
There's another glimpse of sky...
There's another way to lean
into the wind, unafraid.
There's another life out there...
~~Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Every weekday morning, it's more of the same. Wake up at 5:30, out the door by 5:45, and back in by 6:30.
I think I need to start drinking more water throughout the day, because without fail, just about every morning when I've finished my run, I have a horrible stomach ache...which may be dehydration related.
I can't run as far or as fast as I once could, but I realize it took time to build up to it before, so I'm okay with this. As it is, I push myself to run farther each day than I did the day before and the pain from starting to run after a significant break from it is quickly going away.
Pretty soon here, I'd like to reintroduce sit-ups into my routine. I was doing them again in February but stopped for what was probably a dumb, laziness-induced reason. I enjoy the soreness I get from doing them and find myself purposefully using the muscles throughout the day just to feel the sore sensation all over again.
There's this guy who always walks by my dad and me heading in the opposite direction and he always looks extremely nervous; for Scrubs fans, think Ted. We laugh about it because we're convinced he'd s*** his pants if we kind of jumped at him and said "Boo!"
Anyway. I'm happy to be exercising regularly again.
I think I need to start drinking more water throughout the day, because without fail, just about every morning when I've finished my run, I have a horrible stomach ache...which may be dehydration related.
I can't run as far or as fast as I once could, but I realize it took time to build up to it before, so I'm okay with this. As it is, I push myself to run farther each day than I did the day before and the pain from starting to run after a significant break from it is quickly going away.
Pretty soon here, I'd like to reintroduce sit-ups into my routine. I was doing them again in February but stopped for what was probably a dumb, laziness-induced reason. I enjoy the soreness I get from doing them and find myself purposefully using the muscles throughout the day just to feel the sore sensation all over again.
There's this guy who always walks by my dad and me heading in the opposite direction and he always looks extremely nervous; for Scrubs fans, think Ted. We laugh about it because we're convinced he'd s*** his pants if we kind of jumped at him and said "Boo!"
Anyway. I'm happy to be exercising regularly again.
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
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Sounds like he has a crush on you...
There's this guy who always walks by my dad and me heading in the opposite direction and he always looks extremely nervous; for Scrubs fans, think Ted. We laugh about it because we're convinced he'd s*** his pants if we kind of jumped at him and said "Boo!"
or your dad.
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Three days in to thirty minutes, and the soreness has been reduced to that more bearable, "Oh, yeah, I worked out" kind of soreness. Also, I definitely swam the whole time today -- no flailing, and could probably have managed at least five more. Sweet.
There's another home somewhere,
There's another glimpse of sky...
There's another way to lean
into the wind, unafraid.
There's another life out there...
~~Mary Chapin Carpenter
There's another glimpse of sky...
There's another way to lean
into the wind, unafraid.
There's another life out there...
~~Mary Chapin Carpenter
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It was 86 degrees at 5:40 this morning. 91 degrees by the time I got back at 6:30...that kind of annoys since we started getting up early to beat the heat. Maybe I need to reconsider the whole pants vs. shorts thing.
Meanwhile, I have a few highlights from this morning:
I made it to Friday's goal today
My pace is getting faster quicker than I expected - if I can shave off about two minutes, I should be back to my best run time
Meanwhile, I have a few highlights from this morning:
I made it to Friday's goal today
My pace is getting faster quicker than I expected - if I can shave off about two minutes, I should be back to my best run time
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
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My legs are kind of white when compared to my arms and face...maybe my legs would like shorts
I likely won't (with the exception of sleeping and swimming, I haven't worn shorts outside, of my own free will, since 1997 - since 2003 when forced by ROTC) out of habit and comfort, but it's a nice thought.
I likely won't (with the exception of sleeping and swimming, I haven't worn shorts outside, of my own free will, since 1997 - since 2003 when forced by ROTC) out of habit and comfort, but it's a nice thought.
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
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Just completed a 4 mile run, 4am, run before work. This is my attempt to beat our regular afternoon thunderstorms, plus the afternoon heat.
I know the second part will sound crazy coming from the runners in the Southwest.
I just hope I can keep it up.
I know the second part will sound crazy coming from the runners in the Southwest.
I just hope I can keep it up.
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ALL of that screams of crazy person, Chris.Just completed a 4 mile run, 4am, run before work. This is my attempt to beat our regular afternoon thunderstorms, plus the afternoon heat.
4am? And I thought 5:30 was harsh.
As for heat, while it may get up to 112 these days (before the hottest time of the year, even), it's an incredibly dry heat in most of the warmest parts. So it only ever feels like 112. Add humidity, like today, and even though it was 85F when I started my run, I was drenched when I finished. Humidity is rare in these parts, though.
Spandex just reminds me of my black 80s bike shorts with the cool neon colored stripe down the side of the leg. It does not, however, come up as a possibility for a run. And Wil, don't get too excited (read: don't you dare rub it in ) but I've given up on pants for my runs. I don't feel like dying when my legs can breathe.
As for my running, I've managed to increase my distance again. I'm now going for 6 times the length of time I ran my first time out and I'm getting faster to boot. I'm working on endurance mainly, not speed, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't care about that too.
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
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I am going to try this one hundred pushups thing. Even though, at the moment, I can't even do one real pushup. I am starting out with modified push-ups (from the knees) and I will see where it gets me.
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I no longer get ravenously hungry after I swim. For the first time in my life. Oh, sure, I'm hungry -- it is lunchtime, after all -- but I no longer feel like my stomach is eating itself. No longer this, "GORG HUNGRY! GORG WANT EAT!" feeling. It's kind of nice. This is the longest I've stuck with any type of exercise regularly, and I'm quite pleased. I have to find a place to swim after I move.
I have not kept up the strength training and need to get back to it, though.
I have not kept up the strength training and need to get back to it, though.
There's another home somewhere,
There's another glimpse of sky...
There's another way to lean
into the wind, unafraid.
There's another life out there...
~~Mary Chapin Carpenter
There's another glimpse of sky...
There's another way to lean
into the wind, unafraid.
There's another life out there...
~~Mary Chapin Carpenter
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I've just tried the elliptical machine for the first time ever and holy cow is that the most awesome piece of equipment ever. What I was doing would accurately be described as giddily bouncing while on it and I am really looking forward to getting on it again (I almost did it twice in one day, but figured I'd dig into my recovery time if I did).
I don't think I've outlined my new workout routine:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday are my run days now
Tuesday and Thursday are my "gym" workouts (bicycle, elliptical!, weights, crunches)
Saturday and Sunday are fast walk days
I make myself do a min. of 45 minutes no matter what day/activity it is.
I don't think I've outlined my new workout routine:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday are my run days now
Tuesday and Thursday are my "gym" workouts (bicycle, elliptical!, weights, crunches)
Saturday and Sunday are fast walk days
I make myself do a min. of 45 minutes no matter what day/activity it is.
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
I never liked ellipticals. Initially I couldn't get the hang of the unnatural movements (meaning I keep lifting my foot off the stupid foot pads) but I am resigned to using one of the dire machines if there are no other options.
So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb.
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For all you swimmers out there:
Some tips on correct technique to help you get the most of your workout.
Some tips on correct technique to help you get the most of your workout.
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I got (long overdue) new shoes! A pair of Sauconys to replace my 6 year old Nikes. The support feels amazing compared to what I was getting before.
I've decided I like it better when people are in the gym at the same time I am, especially if they're on the same type of equipment I'm on. I'm competitive, so it pushes me harder if I think I can 'beat' the other person.
Today was an easy day. I did 2.25miles on the elliptical, 1.25miles on the bike, and did a bit of the weights for my arms/shoulders.
While I was in the gym, I decided to weigh myself for the hell of it. I gained 3-5 pounds in the past 2 months and I'm going to pretend it was muscle gain, not fat.
Finally, I think my goal (not sure that I have a timeframe) is to get in good enough shape to do a Sprint or Olympic Distance triathlon.
I've decided I like it better when people are in the gym at the same time I am, especially if they're on the same type of equipment I'm on. I'm competitive, so it pushes me harder if I think I can 'beat' the other person.
Today was an easy day. I did 2.25miles on the elliptical, 1.25miles on the bike, and did a bit of the weights for my arms/shoulders.
While I was in the gym, I decided to weigh myself for the hell of it. I gained 3-5 pounds in the past 2 months and I'm going to pretend it was muscle gain, not fat.
Finally, I think my goal (not sure that I have a timeframe) is to get in good enough shape to do a Sprint or Olympic Distance triathlon.
Se paciente y duro; algún día este dolor te será útil.
finished week three of the push up thing, actually I fell four push ups short of the minimum I was supposed to do of the day three work out, so I'll probably scale down one level for week four. I did week three as a repeat actually, since I missed day three of my first week three due to a vacation.
So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb.
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Started swimming again. Swam the 33 meter (about 108 feet) nearby pool, 50 times (25 times forward, 25 times back). Took one hour.
Yeah, it's not the best pace, but hopefully I'll be better as time passes.
Yeah, it's not the best pace, but hopefully I'll be better as time passes.
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