Today again, nothing too complicated. Theresa and I spent the afternoon walking around Boulder just taking in the sights and stupid people, then we went to a park to work on her softball skills. I pitched to her and helped her learn how to hit (I suck at teaching), and we also spent some time just fielding and whatnot. It was really fun to just be out in the sun and spend some active time together (glimpse into future again?). At the end of it, we did a little bit of jogging, which was nice. Especially since I'm registering for a 5K next weekend. I hope I can do good! Lots of training this week.
I think the key for me to be able to at least maintain the weight I am at right now is just to stay active, and I have a girl who will definitely help me with that!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
A Day In the Park
Today was actually a good, productive and active day for Brandon and I. We started off with some unconventionals which we haven't actually done in a while, but a good cup of tea got us going. ;)
We then went up to Boulder - we were going to get treadmill gait analyses done so we can get proper running shoes, but the place was super busy so we scrapped it and just walked around the Pearl Street Mall instead. On our way back down to Denver, we stopped off at Sports Authority and I bought me a bat so I can practice not sucking at hitting softballs.
When we got back into town, we headed to the park, threw a baseball around for a while and then played with the new bat. Given my erratic hitting (which seemingly improved), he had to run a bit shagging balls, but he enjoyed it. I think. ;) We switched off a bit and had ourselves a lot of fun.
After a yummy dinner of salad (i heart sweet tomatoes), we headed to the park for my softball game. Wingdingers lost, 17-5 to Lime Wire. Personally, I played third, had not much come my way and technically went 2-for-3, though once was a fielder's choice and second was an error. The third was an out, but I say that last strike was bogus! BOGUS I SAY!
Anyway, working out will be intriguing this week as I get to drive with my mom cross country for a funeral. RIP Grandma Mary. :(
We then went up to Boulder - we were going to get treadmill gait analyses done so we can get proper running shoes, but the place was super busy so we scrapped it and just walked around the Pearl Street Mall instead. On our way back down to Denver, we stopped off at Sports Authority and I bought me a bat so I can practice not sucking at hitting softballs.
When we got back into town, we headed to the park, threw a baseball around for a while and then played with the new bat. Given my erratic hitting (which seemingly improved), he had to run a bit shagging balls, but he enjoyed it. I think. ;) We switched off a bit and had ourselves a lot of fun.
After a yummy dinner of salad (i heart sweet tomatoes), we headed to the park for my softball game. Wingdingers lost, 17-5 to Lime Wire. Personally, I played third, had not much come my way and technically went 2-for-3, though once was a fielder's choice and second was an error. The third was an out, but I say that last strike was bogus! BOGUS I SAY!
Anyway, working out will be intriguing this week as I get to drive with my mom cross country for a funeral. RIP Grandma Mary. :(
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Airport walking
So it might seem stupid to blog about walking around an airport (since I do it for a living) but yesterday was a LOT of walking. In addition to lugging a lot of crap with me.
We parked at A13, which is on the ass end of the airport. I walked from A13 to C10, where ops is. That right there is about 1/2 a mile. I then walked down to the lightrail station. From ops to my car is at least another 1/2 mile. From my car back to the lightrail station, and then to gate G13. Total distance of nearly 2 miles. Not kidding here. In addition, I decided to be super ambitious and not take ANY moving sidewalks.
Not much, but enough.
We parked at A13, which is on the ass end of the airport. I walked from A13 to C10, where ops is. That right there is about 1/2 a mile. I then walked down to the lightrail station. From ops to my car is at least another 1/2 mile. From my car back to the lightrail station, and then to gate G13. Total distance of nearly 2 miles. Not kidding here. In addition, I decided to be super ambitious and not take ANY moving sidewalks.
Not much, but enough.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Yay Sweat!
Ended up only doing a quick cardio day today - I feel like waiting for the boy to come around so I can lift with him. :)
Anyway, headed on over to 24 and upped my warm-up from 10 to 15 minutes on the recumbent bike and cranked myself up two levels (from 6 to 8). I felt the added resistance, but it wasn't that bad. It just got boring (as the recumb bike usually does). Afterward, I stretched out better than I have in a long while which felt really good - especially stretching my calves.
At this point, I was pondering on lifting some ... but I don't like lifting my whole body one day; I like alternating days but I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to/should lift tomorrow. If I do, I do. Since I didn't have proper running socks on and I didn't feel like the stupid old elliptical, I hopped on the stepmill instead doing speed intervals. Started off on level 9, but after about two minutes I was dead so I went down to level 8 and toughed it out for 12 total minutes. I was hoping to do 15, but the sports asthma was kicking in. In any case, it felt really good to sweat as much as I did!
I may walk or something later since it's still gorgeous out, but we'll see. :)
Anyway, headed on over to 24 and upped my warm-up from 10 to 15 minutes on the recumbent bike and cranked myself up two levels (from 6 to 8). I felt the added resistance, but it wasn't that bad. It just got boring (as the recumb bike usually does). Afterward, I stretched out better than I have in a long while which felt really good - especially stretching my calves.
At this point, I was pondering on lifting some ... but I don't like lifting my whole body one day; I like alternating days but I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to/should lift tomorrow. If I do, I do. Since I didn't have proper running socks on and I didn't feel like the stupid old elliptical, I hopped on the stepmill instead doing speed intervals. Started off on level 9, but after about two minutes I was dead so I went down to level 8 and toughed it out for 12 total minutes. I was hoping to do 15, but the sports asthma was kicking in. In any case, it felt really good to sweat as much as I did!
I may walk or something later since it's still gorgeous out, but we'll see. :)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Third Time's the Charm?
Back to the gym for the third day in a row ... I know it's too early to say that I'm back for good - you need what, two weeks to establish a pattern? - but this is a glorious start. I want to fit into my shorts, damnit!
Anyway, seeing as how I really want to start my tri training, I hopped in the pool for somewhere around 15-20 minutes and did somewhere between 10-15 laps (i lost count). I mostly alternated laps between freestyle and breaststroke and did two laps with the kickboard (one somewhere in the middle and one at the end). I also did my first two laps fairly quickly with very little rest which felt pretty good.
Fatigue set in about halfway through, but I forced myself to stay in the pool for a little while longer until fatigue really well and truly set in (when i couldn't finish a free lap and had to switch to breaststroke for the last 1/3 of the return length).
I was pondering doing a bit more in the gym, whether it be more cardio or lifting, but I do want to attempt to sleep at a somewhat reasonable time tonight (like it'll happen anyway since it's already 11:40 and i still need to shower), so I figured I'd just head on home.
Anyway, seeing as how I really want to start my tri training, I hopped in the pool for somewhere around 15-20 minutes and did somewhere between 10-15 laps (i lost count). I mostly alternated laps between freestyle and breaststroke and did two laps with the kickboard (one somewhere in the middle and one at the end). I also did my first two laps fairly quickly with very little rest which felt pretty good.
Fatigue set in about halfway through, but I forced myself to stay in the pool for a little while longer until fatigue really well and truly set in (when i couldn't finish a free lap and had to switch to breaststroke for the last 1/3 of the return length).
I was pondering doing a bit more in the gym, whether it be more cardio or lifting, but I do want to attempt to sleep at a somewhat reasonable time tonight (like it'll happen anyway since it's already 11:40 and i still need to shower), so I figured I'd just head on home.
Upgrade^Brigade
I did the 2-3 workout today, since Hampton Inn doesn't have any weights. I wanted to do 45 minutes, but since I haven't really done a lot of cardio in the past month (see toe, tooth, etc), I just pared it down to 30 minutes.
I kicked up the incline to 2.0 (thanks to T) and walked at 3.5 and ran at 6.8. For the last set, I ran at 5.5 for one minute, then gradually sped it up until I was at a full sprint for the last 30 seconds, blasting Fair to Midland of course.
Feels good, hopefully either wake up really early tomorrow and squeeze a run in, or go later tonight in Quebec.
I kicked up the incline to 2.0 (thanks to T) and walked at 3.5 and ran at 6.8. For the last set, I ran at 5.5 for one minute, then gradually sped it up until I was at a full sprint for the last 30 seconds, blasting Fair to Midland of course.
Feels good, hopefully either wake up really early tomorrow and squeeze a run in, or go later tonight in Quebec.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Two In a Row
I went back to the gym today - go me! Not fitting into shorts is a great motivator ... even on days where it's kind of snowing outside. Yes, that's right - we went from 80 degrees yesterday to a balmy 38 degrees (feels like 30) today with the sky gacking out snowflake-type things. Go Colorado!
*ahem*
Anyway, decided to go in the afternoon today, in case I feel ambitious and feel like going again later tonight (which i probably won't). I did 20 minutes on the stationary bike as a change of pace - only did level 7 (sport-specific), but managed 7.2 miles which is about average for me on the bike. Granted, I also usually pedal at a higher level. Oh well. Afterwards, I stretched out reeeeally well.
From there, I went back to the ol' treadmill to do the 2/3 sprints - but with a modification. Since I know my cardiovascular endurance isn't there right now and I don't want to hurt myself by pushing myself too hard before I'm ready ('cuz i have a tendency to do that ...), I changed the running part from 6.0 mph down to a measly 5.7 mph. After the first five minutes, I also upped the incline a marginal bit from 1.0 (flatness; treadmills at 0.0 are actually on a slight decline) to 1.5. Not really noticeable, but there. Doing this, I managed it for 25 minutes, sprinting the last 30 seconds at 6.5 mph. Once again, I had some issues around the 15 minute mark (like last night), but pushed through it for another 10. Felt good, let me tell you. :)
I was going to lift, but decided against it. Don't want to push myself too hard too fast ...
*ahem*
Anyway, decided to go in the afternoon today, in case I feel ambitious and feel like going again later tonight (which i probably won't). I did 20 minutes on the stationary bike as a change of pace - only did level 7 (sport-specific), but managed 7.2 miles which is about average for me on the bike. Granted, I also usually pedal at a higher level. Oh well. Afterwards, I stretched out reeeeally well.
From there, I went back to the ol' treadmill to do the 2/3 sprints - but with a modification. Since I know my cardiovascular endurance isn't there right now and I don't want to hurt myself by pushing myself too hard before I'm ready ('cuz i have a tendency to do that ...), I changed the running part from 6.0 mph down to a measly 5.7 mph. After the first five minutes, I also upped the incline a marginal bit from 1.0 (flatness; treadmills at 0.0 are actually on a slight decline) to 1.5. Not really noticeable, but there. Doing this, I managed it for 25 minutes, sprinting the last 30 seconds at 6.5 mph. Once again, I had some issues around the 15 minute mark (like last night), but pushed through it for another 10. Felt good, let me tell you. :)
I was going to lift, but decided against it. Don't want to push myself too hard too fast ...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Back at It
So I got my Rewards24 statement in my e-mail and I learned that I only went to the gym 3 times in March ... which is AWFUL. Granted, part of it was due to a lot of different factors (funeral, travel, etc.). Still, I'd really like to work out more ... and not only because of my upcoming tri. Me not being able to fit into any of my shorts is also a motivating factor - I'm not going to lie.
Anyway, I went to 24 tonight, though, as I found out later, waaaayyyy too soon after I ate. Blahhh. But, I did my 10 minute recumbent bike warm-up, stretched and managed 15 minutes of the 2-3 treadmill sprint workout before I started to get really nauseous. However, I figure it's a start, and that's all that matters, right?
I'll also be back there tomorrow. NO MATTER WHAT.
Anyway, I went to 24 tonight, though, as I found out later, waaaayyyy too soon after I ate. Blahhh. But, I did my 10 minute recumbent bike warm-up, stretched and managed 15 minutes of the 2-3 treadmill sprint workout before I started to get really nauseous. However, I figure it's a start, and that's all that matters, right?
I'll also be back there tomorrow. NO MATTER WHAT.
lifting again
Nothing too complicated today. Just warmed up on the treadmill with a 10 minute walk/run and then lifted hardcore. I started off with shoulder presses, then followed it up with curls, even though my right arm is hurting for some reason. I then did seated rows and lat pull downs, then finished it up with some pullups. Just for fun.
I plan on running on Thursday and lots with T when I visit her this weekend.
I plan on running on Thursday and lots with T when I visit her this weekend.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
ass is hurting
There is a big ass bruise on my ass from yesterday's posters game, so I took it easy today and instead helped T warm up by throwing for a few minutes. It was fun to throw the ball again, especially since I can't play softball this year.
T throws pretty well for a girl ;) and would be welcome on any of my teams anytime. =)
T throws pretty well for a girl ;) and would be welcome on any of my teams anytime. =)
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