A New Addiction

A very pleasant surprise and a new passion!

Interesting

That was the first time I did that!

More Time

Yesterday's Chesapeake Training Update:

Not so good. Ran almost the first three miles. I decided to run with the sling but that made my back and shoulders hurt. I ended up walking the remainder of the workout with my training partner, ending up with 01:25:37. Not a bad walk.

Immediately after we completed 2 sets of adjusted crunches: 10 regular, 10 right side obliques, 10 left side obliques. That was a little difficult.

I guess it was a pretty good workout considering my physical inabilities.

Drop It Like It's Hot!

Chesapeake Training Update (yesterday):

- [4 laps] 3-miles split: 00:36:54 (slightly off due to starting 3 blocks away from original start; in other words, slightly longer than 3 miles)
- [8 laps] 6-mile split: 01:07:51
- [12 laps] 9-mile final time: 01:40:42 (I dropped 2 minutes!)

It was a nice overcast afternoon. This is probably the cause of my drop in time.

It was good to see two of my training partners improving!

Directly afterwards, 2 sets of adjusted crunches: 10 regular, 10 left side oblique, 10 right side oblique

3 Weeks!

NOOOOOOO!

Got back from the doctor's. I turned down the MRI, so doc says most likely pulled tendon and 3 weeks of inactivity. To help me keep my arm immobilized I have to have it in a sling, poo.

LSD Time!

hmm...that's the second time this week I closed my eyes to rest and wake up in a strange bed and a man next to me ;P

I think I need to start paying attention to where I fall asleep!

Enough of that, now for the really great news, Chesapeake Training Update:

Yesterday, I broke all boundaries once more and ran my farthest distance and longest time.

- [4 laps] 3-mile split: 00:31:43
- [8 laps] 6-mile split: 01:06:41
- [12 laps] 9-mile final time: 01:42:05!! YAY!

Immediately following was martial arts training beginning with two sets of "adjusted" crunches: 10 regular, 10 right side obliques, 10 left side obliques. I need to up those numbers; my abs need more of a workout despite being sore.

Also, did something to my right shoulder (possibly, pulled a muscle) when trying to complete 15 regular push-ups. Now my right arm is dead to certain activities. Might have to pay the doc a visit; pain doesn't seem to subside even with discontinued use.

What also makes yesterday's training just absolutely wonderful: I picked up another training partner and my original Chesapeake training partner is making progress as well!

I'll probably continue with doing only 9 miles until I can get my time down to approximately 01:36:00.

Night Rides Are Just As Fun!

Now I know I'm addicted! So far, the only vehicle that does not nauseate my senses is riding passenger on a motorcycle; go figure.

It is so much fun, even at night!

A buddy of mine keeps insisting that if I get my permit, he'll teach me to ride. Let it be known: my family would kill me if I ever got a bike, got into an accident, and did not die from it! Too bad this fact doesn't deter me; because, if I ever get out of debt, I may have to consider :)

A Little More Awake

Yesterday was one of those bad days; however, that's in the past so let's move on!

Today's Training Update was in Chesapeake:
- [4 laps] 3-mile split: 00:31:04
- [8 laps]6-mile split: 01:04:44 (2 minutes slower than the first three miles, poo)
- [10 laps] 7 1/2 mile time: 01:22:54 (yeah, go ahead and do the math; I ran the last mile and a half in 18 minutes - just plum pitiful)

Directly after that, martial arts training commenced with a brief warm-up and stretches for a new student. Then I began my speed training on the free-standing-bag, just hand strikes. Boy, is my upper body endurance also plum pitiful. I may start doing some laps with weights. That portion of the training probably was just over a half hour.

no bike ride today :o[

Trashmore Training Update

01. woke up late
02. ran 2 loops
03. 3-mile split: 00:33:14
04. final time: 1:05:04
05. so tired
06. laundry/sleep
07. eat lasagna! yay!

A Nice Day for a Ride

For the first time, I got to ride a motorcycle. That was way too fun.

By the by, I think my muscles are finally getting back to normal in enough time to try for 9 miles tomorrow! This morning, my entire upper body was screaming pain.

More Cheese, Please!

Unexpected Training Update

- "Completed" with the help of another training partner:

For the most part, using a hatchet, chopped the top portion of a dead tree trunk spanning approximately 12 inches in diameter.
- exerted much upper body strength as well as a good horse stance on supporting branches to gain better leverage.

In other news...
The 9 mile run didn't happen due to sleep over-ruling the insane portion of my mind that even wanted to go on the run in the first place.

My legs got a fair workout with constant squatting or kneeling while pulling up weeds.

and...

MY ABS STILL HURT!

Top Story:
YAY! I received an awesome gift from a great friend! I'll have to show it off! Can't wait!

Somebody Bring the Cheese...

...I need to whine:

IT HURTS!

...ah well, try for 9 miles tomorrow ;0)

A Glutton for Punishment

LSD twice in one week is torture; however...I'M LOVING IT!!

I think I actually am losing some inches...??? Don't know for sure but some of my pants are slightly looser.

By the by, those "adjusted" crunches are killing me! My abs are so sore from those as well as coughing up a lung, it is even difficult to breathe. Ah well, enough belly aching for now.

Training Update in Chesapeake:

10 laps! WAAAAHOOOO! My farthest and longest distance so far this rock n' roll training season. Final time: 1:34:45 for 7 and a half miles. Three mile split: 00:34:39. And six mile split: 1:14:11. Yeah, yeah. I totally slacked off towards the end there, but I wanted to make sure I finished the 10 laps.

Believe it or not, I was actually pacing myself for the first 2 and 3/4 miles. The last quarter I kinda died. From then on, I stopped pacing and simply concentrated on getting in my 10.

Martial arts training was nice and easy, considering I could barely move. An interested mom and son came by for the last twenty-five minutes or so and watched training. I think we may have convinced her to stay. She liked the idea that I substituted physical therapy with a trained therapist for martial arts training. Martial arts has always been beneficial for my health and well-being.

More LSD...

That was so much fun! I really didn't think I would manage anything more than maybe 3 miles; however, that was not to be the case:

Today's training update consisted of 9 laps (which is approximately 6 and 3/4 miles)!! WOOHOO! Slowly but, surely I will be able to do 8 miles no problem! I can't wait. The last laps were paced at 8 minutes. That was a pain but well worth the effort. All together is 1:14:43. The 3 mile split is 00:33. I really wanted to do the last 10th lap that I've been saying I would do but have failed over the past couple weeks since Chesapeake training had started. Unfortunately, time moved faster than I.

My training partner has introduced me to some different crunches that should force me to lose some of the inches I've been desperately trying to shed.

Self-defense martial arts training immediately followed the run. My legs felt like jello, but I felt extraordinarily good.

Much of this is a surprise considering my weekend was spent with my cousin, her twins, my aunts and uncle, and two ginormous dogs! I am totally allergic to the dogs. For some odd reason I thought the dogs would not be around all the time, oh well, that's what I get for thinking. After the run, my throat felt it was on fire and I couldn't seem to catch my breath. I think I need to hack-up a hairball!!

On the Road Again

Another weekend away. Should be fun! This time I'm with my crazy aunts and uncle!!

LSD Time!

Today's Training Update involves what some runners call "LSD", Long Slow Distances. And that is precisely what I did considering not enough strength has returned to my body.

I worked out at Chesapeake run/walking for 1:15:23. I ran about 4 miles of the 7 laps. Immediately following I endured martial arts training, starting with 50 crunches and 40 table push-ups. Not one of my better days when practicing self-defense, speed, and instinctual reflexes. My head still refuses to allow me to see, think, or even walk straight. Time and rest is the only cure. Oh well.