Today, I didn't feel like running, so I did.
I did a lot of mental complaining and I forced myself to get ready and get out the door.
It's 35, wet, and cool outside. Because it was cold outside I decided to do half PT before the run to get warmed up.
PT: 2 sets: 30 push, 60 sit, 60 fire-haulers
to keep things from getting boring the second set of push-ups alternated wide to close. Wide, close, wide, close. Boy, it burned real good!
Mentally divided the sit and fire haulers into groups of 15, which made it much easier.
4 mi. run at easy pace. Just above 8:30s
PT: 2 sets: 30 push, 60 sit, 60 fire-haulers
post run pt was done just the same as the fire, but with much more burning, groaning, and weakness leaving the body.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
What happened to the milk?
That's the question of the day. First, to get business out of the way. Did a 6.7 mi. medium run today. I would estimate 7:00 to 7:30 pace. Faster first half and a little more relaxed second half. Run felt great. Left hip a little tight. Did to stretching afterwords.
After the great run I headed inside and the stomach informed me that it would like some delicious cereal, so that's what I decided to get. Got the bowl, spoon, cereal, poured it, and was all ready to go. Went to the mini fridge, got out the milk, and poured chunks into the bowl. Sick. It was disgusting. I've had this milk for four days or so and it does not expire until the 16th. I think it's because the fridge gets cool and not cold. It was sad.
That is all for today.
After the great run I headed inside and the stomach informed me that it would like some delicious cereal, so that's what I decided to get. Got the bowl, spoon, cereal, poured it, and was all ready to go. Went to the mini fridge, got out the milk, and poured chunks into the bowl. Sick. It was disgusting. I've had this milk for four days or so and it does not expire until the 16th. I think it's because the fridge gets cool and not cold. It was sad.
That is all for today.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Catch-up
Just like the joke from "Pulp Fiction," I squashed the baby tomato that fell behind and said, "ketchup!"
After that atrocious aerobics workout from Tues. and nothing yesterday I had to revive my spirits with a workout today. Once again, the getting up early plan failed as I slept in.
Now, it's 35, windy, and feels like 28 (I only put the temp because I know both The Duke and Abby are in colder places than I). I wasn't sure what kind of run to do today. 4 miles around campus seemed boring. Running through the ghetto at night seemed too dangerous. Thus, I decided to hit the track.
What kind of workout could I do on the track that would both a) help improve my cardio and b) make me feel less lazy from the past two days? How about a:
SKINNY SUPER MAMMOTH!
If you don't remember what the Mammoth workouts consist of here is a refresher from The Duke's blog:
Mammoth = pullup, situp, pushup
Full Mammoth = pullup, situp, pushup, fire, dip
SUPER MAMMOTH = 200 meter sprint, pullup, situp, pushup, fire, dip
WOOLY MAMMOTH = 200 meter sprint, pushup, situp, pushup, fire, dip, 25 meter swim sprint
I'm calling today's workout a skinny super mammoth because I didn't incorporate pull and dips into the workout until after, and even then I wouldn't include them. Here's how things went down.
Started with a 1/2 mile warm-up and quick stretch
Jumped into PT/run routine with no breaks.
PT included 10x: 12 varied push, 24 varied sit, 30 fire-haulers, and a 200m tempo/medium
The first five sets felt great, and the push-ups were easy with the high heart rate. By the sixth set the heart was playing catch-up and the fire started. Push were the easiest, but the fire-haulers and sit burned like the dickens. Finished with 1/2 mile warm down.
After that, I went to the pull-up tree ready to knock out some stellar pull-ups only to find out that my arms didn't work anymore. After lots of struggling and about 2 1/2 "pull-ups" (if you could even call them that) I went to the dips. Did ten dips and threw in the towel.
I'm pleased with today's workout and plan to do it again.
Happy workouts to all.
After that atrocious aerobics workout from Tues. and nothing yesterday I had to revive my spirits with a workout today. Once again, the getting up early plan failed as I slept in.
Now, it's 35, windy, and feels like 28 (I only put the temp because I know both The Duke and Abby are in colder places than I). I wasn't sure what kind of run to do today. 4 miles around campus seemed boring. Running through the ghetto at night seemed too dangerous. Thus, I decided to hit the track.
What kind of workout could I do on the track that would both a) help improve my cardio and b) make me feel less lazy from the past two days? How about a:
SKINNY SUPER MAMMOTH!
If you don't remember what the Mammoth workouts consist of here is a refresher from The Duke's blog:
Mammoth = pullup, situp, pushup
Full Mammoth = pullup, situp, pushup, fire, dip
SUPER MAMMOTH = 200 meter sprint, pullup, situp, pushup, fire, dip
WOOLY MAMMOTH = 200 meter sprint, pushup, situp, pushup, fire, dip, 25 meter swim sprint
I'm calling today's workout a skinny super mammoth because I didn't incorporate pull and dips into the workout until after, and even then I wouldn't include them. Here's how things went down.
Started with a 1/2 mile warm-up and quick stretch
Jumped into PT/run routine with no breaks.
PT included 10x: 12 varied push, 24 varied sit, 30 fire-haulers, and a 200m tempo/medium
The first five sets felt great, and the push-ups were easy with the high heart rate. By the sixth set the heart was playing catch-up and the fire started. Push were the easiest, but the fire-haulers and sit burned like the dickens. Finished with 1/2 mile warm down.
After that, I went to the pull-up tree ready to knock out some stellar pull-ups only to find out that my arms didn't work anymore. After lots of struggling and about 2 1/2 "pull-ups" (if you could even call them that) I went to the dips. Did ten dips and threw in the towel.
I'm pleased with today's workout and plan to do it again.
Happy workouts to all.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Excellent and Awkward
Had an excellent workout yesterday. I started to feel like the old self again.
Was 45 yesterday and felt like 40. Here's the workout:
31:30 4mi
14:20 2mi
240sit
20 min. PT:
30 pull
120push and
30 neck each
50 slow fire-haulers
Today, I am sore from the workout. Excellent.
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I had planned on running this morning. Went to bed around 11 and the alarm went off at 7:00. Looked outside, saw that it was raining, stuck my hand out the window, and felt that it was cold (low 30s). This did not help motivate me to run. I chickened out. I slept more then got up.
After work it was still cold and rainy. I decided to do some aerobics. Found some aerobics videos on Hulu and just did whatever the people did. There was one with a woman dancing that didn't work out so well. I'm glad I was alone.
I then looked up some aerobics videos on youtube and found some interesting stuff. There was this thai workout video that made me feel like a drunk chicken with a broken leg. It was terribly awkward. I was walking back and forth, kicking at random times, and spinning around the room. I just couldn't follow.
I plan to run tomorrow, and it must get done in the morning. The weather is supposed to be better, so the only thing stopping me is myself (just like today).
I went grocery shopping yesterday and got some pretzels; however, when looking for a snack last night I realized that they didn't make it home with me. I think they're still at the store. Woops.
Cashews are delicious.
Was 45 yesterday and felt like 40. Here's the workout:
31:30 4mi
14:20 2mi
240sit
20 min. PT:
30 pull
120push and
30 neck each
50 slow fire-haulers
Today, I am sore from the workout. Excellent.
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I had planned on running this morning. Went to bed around 11 and the alarm went off at 7:00. Looked outside, saw that it was raining, stuck my hand out the window, and felt that it was cold (low 30s). This did not help motivate me to run. I chickened out. I slept more then got up.
After work it was still cold and rainy. I decided to do some aerobics. Found some aerobics videos on Hulu and just did whatever the people did. There was one with a woman dancing that didn't work out so well. I'm glad I was alone.
I then looked up some aerobics videos on youtube and found some interesting stuff. There was this thai workout video that made me feel like a drunk chicken with a broken leg. It was terribly awkward. I was walking back and forth, kicking at random times, and spinning around the room. I just couldn't follow.
I plan to run tomorrow, and it must get done in the morning. The weather is supposed to be better, so the only thing stopping me is myself (just like today).
I went grocery shopping yesterday and got some pretzels; however, when looking for a snack last night I realized that they didn't make it home with me. I think they're still at the store. Woops.
Cashews are delicious.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
The Second of January
No run today.
Final visits with the fam.
Worked out yesterday.
Included lunges, sit, push, bicep curl, tri, back, shoulder, etc.
The weather was icy today. The interstate was 45-50 mph the whole way. The residential streets were pure sheets of ice. It was wonderful. Starting in the grass, and getting plenty of momentum, I ran into the street and slid like an ice surfer. This continued for 10-15 minutes while I laughed like a little kid and repeatedly yelled "weee!"
The second half of tonight's ice work out consisted to two belly slides on the sidewalk. Both slides were about 7 yards long. I didn't slide as long as I expected too, but I was still satisfied with the ultra slides on the feet.
Back to DC tomorrow.
Final visits with the fam.
Worked out yesterday.
Included lunges, sit, push, bicep curl, tri, back, shoulder, etc.
The weather was icy today. The interstate was 45-50 mph the whole way. The residential streets were pure sheets of ice. It was wonderful. Starting in the grass, and getting plenty of momentum, I ran into the street and slid like an ice surfer. This continued for 10-15 minutes while I laughed like a little kid and repeatedly yelled "weee!"
The second half of tonight's ice work out consisted to two belly slides on the sidewalk. Both slides were about 7 yards long. I didn't slide as long as I expected too, but I was still satisfied with the ultra slides on the feet.
Back to DC tomorrow.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year Day
5 mi. today. On/Offs. The lungs burned and the throat clenched from cold air.
Small quick PT after.
100 push
200 sit
Stretching.
I hope to become more flexible and see if it helps eliminate some of these little annoyances that pop up.
Small quick PT after.
100 push
200 sit
Stretching.
I hope to become more flexible and see if it helps eliminate some of these little annoyances that pop up.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Hessew New Year!
It is new year's eve.
Biked yesterday for a half hour because it was terribly windy outside, and I'm still a baby.
Today, ran to the lake and back. Callin' it 3.3 to round off a grand total of...
2640 miles for the year.
Overall, I was quite please with running progress this year; however, miles dramatically decreased since August.
Not sure how this next semester's mileage will play out. I don't expect to see a lot of miles, but I do have high hopes for spring and summer.
Hessew New Year!
Biked yesterday for a half hour because it was terribly windy outside, and I'm still a baby.
Today, ran to the lake and back. Callin' it 3.3 to round off a grand total of...
2640 miles for the year.
Overall, I was quite please with running progress this year; however, miles dramatically decreased since August.
Not sure how this next semester's mileage will play out. I don't expect to see a lot of miles, but I do have high hopes for spring and summer.
Hessew New Year!
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