tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88324066054631372932024-02-08T11:45:22.960-08:00Sockless Runneraka the Comeback Tour, Fourth EditionBryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-16535907507547197182011-08-30T17:53:00.000-07:002011-08-30T17:58:52.275-07:00So Much to Say!<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's been awhile since I posted, so I'll just give you the breakdown...</span><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I got fitted for orthotics. I know how some folks feel about them, but right now, I'm in favor...I've been able to run pain-free and thusfar, they have been worth what I paid for them (insurance didn't cover).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I have been running consistently for the last 7 weeks! Once my orthotics got fitted, <a href="http://runlabdro.com/">my podiatrist</a> had me start running every day, starting with .5mi/day, then moving up each week. I started and stopped a couple times (most notably due to a vacation to Costa Rica that Christy and I took for our anniversary!), but once I got back from a work trip, I decided that I was going to be more consistent.<br />
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I put in 4 weeks straight, getting up to about 12mi/wk. Two weeks ago, I decided to start putting in more miles per run and less runs per week. To that end, I ran up to 3mi/run last week and have tried to up a couple runs above 3mi.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have finally made my goal weight! I officially made it last week, but this morning's weigh-in had me at 178.6, or 30.2lbs from my start almost 9 months ago!</span></li>
</ol><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In short...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One last thing...I started <a href="http://www.dailymile.com/people/bryanewyatt">an account</a> at <a href="http://www.dailymile.com/">DailyMile</a> so that I could keep better track of mileage and routes. I included a widget (I won't call it little!) on the main page navigation so you can see how I'm doing. It's on a probationary period for now.</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-18735896443348405282011-03-05T06:48:00.000-08:002011-03-05T06:48:42.155-08:00Forced Hiatus<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm going to need to take a hiatus for the next week or so. I've been having pains in my knees and my left leg is acting eerily like it did back when I had a stress fracture back in high school. I'm really scared that it's happening again, and unfortunately, it's causing all of the feelings of helplessness and frustration to creep back in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After a week, I think I'll go back to the gym to try to work on upper body and flexibility, but for now, the most cardio I will do is ride the bike.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Crap.</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-62260996758756451252011-02-24T06:53:00.000-08:002011-02-24T06:53:10.916-08:00Catching Up - Recent Workouts<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Been a bit busy, but I managed to put in workouts on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and today (though today was only a run). Saturday saw me do a 30min non-stop run outside for (what I think) is the first time in a couple years. Pretty happy about that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My Tuesday weigh-in saw me stay steady at 191.0lbs. Considering the week Christy and I have had, I'll take it as a win.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today, I dabbled in my first bit of speed work on the treadmill. I did a 30min run with 2x1min walk breaks@3mph. After 5min warm-up run@6mph, I alternated 1min@9mph with 1min@6mph for 5 repeats. I then finished the remainder at 6mph.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Overall, I'm just happy with the feeling that if I want to run (and right now, I really do), I feel like I actually can! That is what I've really wanted from this whole process. </span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-31607769345953426652011-02-17T10:35:00.000-08:002011-02-17T10:36:12.104-08:00Today's Workout - 02/17/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today, I was determined to exercise the demons from Tuesday's workout (haha..."excercise"...nice). As I laced up my shoes, I planned out a pretty decent resistance routine. Could have used more upper body, but it wasn't bad:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Squat Jumps - 2x10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Step-Ups - 1x10, 1x5 (per leg) @15lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plank Knee Raises - 1x10, 1x12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Walking Lunges - 2x@40lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bench Press - 2x10@115lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Heel Press - 2x15@135lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lat Pull-Down - 1x10@85lbs (forgot to do set #2)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today's run went GREAT! I did 30min of non-stop running, alternating a 1deg incline every 5min while keeping a constant 6mph speed.</span><br />
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I feel like I could punch a tiger--IN THE FACE.</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-48179145246567126112011-02-15T10:11:00.000-08:002011-02-16T07:16:49.610-08:00Today's Weigh-in and Workout - 2/15/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One step closer to getting under 190...I made 191.0 this morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For the workout, I tried to switch things up. I was really just worn out, and things didn't go too well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bench Press - 1x15@95lbs, 1x10@95lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Step-Ups - 2x10@15lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lunges - 2x10@40lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Raises - 1x5, 1x10</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Run was no more than 25min, with at least two walking periods. I just didn't have it today.</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-26897584597344649352011-02-12T09:51:00.000-08:002011-02-12T09:51:29.285-08:00Today's Workout - 2/12/11 (Take a Run Around the Block)<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For today's workout, I ran around the neighborhood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Planned workout length was 30min. Weather was sunny and, even with wind, up to 40deg. I probably over-dressed just a touch. I wore my long-sleeve Dri-Fit shirt with a windbreaker over it. A short-sleeved shirt would likely have been a better bet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was able to keep moving throughout the whole time, but I did walk several times, which was pretty frustrating. My shoes felt good (still loving my <a href="http://juniorracer.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-kicks.html">GT-2160's</a>!) and my form wasn't too bad. I just couldn't breathe well, and I think I was just tired from staying up too late this week. Need to work on that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At last I got to go outside today, eh? </span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-19905562764815806662011-02-11T17:49:00.000-08:002011-02-11T17:49:28.909-08:00Yesterday's Workout - 2/10/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Didn't do much yesterday...just did a 30min run.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Felt reasonably good during the run, but very worn out afterword. </span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-48759464109991333632011-02-08T19:17:00.000-08:002011-02-08T19:17:48.278-08:00Today's Weigh-in and Workout - 2/08/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After 10 weeks, I'm down 15.6lbs to 193lbs even. Yay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Resistance workout was on the Strive circuit. I mainly tried to maintain weight this week. Still struggling to do those stinking shoulder presses. If anyone has any tips, I'd appreciate it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Did a 30min run today, which felt pretty good. I'm sore as all get out now, though. </span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-20126503573047874632011-02-07T21:41:00.000-08:002011-02-08T09:41:56.150-08:00Today's Workout - 2/07/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you happen to see him, make sure to wish my <a href="http://moistvelvet.blogspot.com/">little brother</a> a happy 29th! We'll be the same age for the next 20 days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today's workout was upper body:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pull-ups - 1x10@120lbs, 1x5@120lbs (failed on the 2nd set)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bench Press - 1x10@115, 1x5@130, 1x5@115</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plyo Bicep Curl - 2x10@15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Torpedo - 2x10@15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Running Form - 1x10@15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Raises - 1x10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Raise/Kicks - 2x5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Planks - 2x@30sec</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today's run was 35min@6mph. I'm going to try to increase mileage this week by adding 5min to two of my runs. </span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-26880968562235168682011-02-06T06:11:00.000-08:002011-02-06T06:12:58.294-08:00Yesterday's Workout - 2/05/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yesterday I did the lower body workout. Without access to the training area, I had to improvise. I tried to do each rotation without resting between exercises, which was quite difficult!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Squat Jumps - 1x10, 1x12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plank Knee Raises - 1x10, 1x12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Weighted Lunges - 2x (I walked the length of the weight area holding a 10lb weight)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Press - 1x10@135lbs, 1x12@155lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wall Sit - 1x30sec, 1x45sec</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For my run, I did 30min with 10min@6.5mph, 1min@3mph, and 20min@6mph.</span><br />
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Thanks to a different lacing method (which I'll cover later), I was able to run sockless again!</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-29339689809012929662011-02-03T16:56:00.000-08:002011-02-03T16:56:22.198-08:00Today's Workout - 2/03/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">No lifting today. I decided to do something unusual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I ran. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">OUTSIDE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(Waits for applause)</span><br />
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OK...it's not a big, huge accomplishment, at least if it weren't for the fact that the last time I ran outside (on a 40deg day in Texas back near Christmas), I barely made it four minutes before I had to stop to a very slow walk. I made it 25:46 with two one-minute walks and felt pretty good. Can't wait until spring!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Of course, back in the day, we trained year-round outside. Running in the winter (in shorts or warm-up pants) was normal and expected for the Distance Track/Cross Country kids. You learned what and how to layer, when to go light and when to pile on. It wasn't uncommon for our cold weather wear to be little more than a long-sleeve t-shirt, a t-shirt, shorts, and a hat/glove combo. You'd be surprised how many different temperatures that combo was good for...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Offhand, I ran in tights exactly once. I made it barely two minutes up the street, turned around, took them off, and never wore them again. That said, I remember being more fond of "loose tights" like <a href="http://www.sporthill.com/product.php?TypeID=2100&gender=m">these</a> than I'd like to admit. Shorts worked at least half the time, though. Today was no exception.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It sure was good to be outside!</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-42381970678453230142011-02-01T17:49:00.000-08:002011-02-01T17:49:24.683-08:00Today's Weigh-in and Workout - 2/01/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm still doing pretty well. Dropped 3.8 to get me to 194.4lbs. This means that I'm halfway to my goal (well .1lb short of halfway)! My BMI is still in the overweight range at 25.6, so I've got a ways to go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today's workout was the Strive circuit. I increased weight on any exercise I had done the same weight on for two consecutive weeks. Felt pretty good, though some of the exercises were a struggle. Shoulder Press in particular is killing me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today's run was 3mi at 6mph with occasional sprints at 6.5 and 7mph.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ran with socks for the first time in months. Hate them still, but at least my toe wasn't bleeding! I'll have to go find some thinner ones.</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-32002543190502034992011-01-31T20:03:00.000-08:002011-01-31T20:03:31.466-08:00Today's Workout - 1/31/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Had a good workout with Christy. We did upper body/abs tonight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pull-ups: 2x10 w/60lbs counterweight</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bench Press: 1x10@95lbs, 1x10@115lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Planks: 3x30sec</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Raises: 2x10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plyo Bicep Curls: 2x10@15lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Torpedoes: 2x10@15lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Running Form: 1x10@15lbs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Running was 30min@6mph with a couple sprints to 7 or 8mph.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pretty good workout, but now the upper on my <i>left</i> shoe is rubbing my toe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dang it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Might have to go back to socks... </span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-34946035283656522802011-01-29T19:15:00.000-08:002011-01-29T19:15:04.740-08:00Today's Workout - 1/29/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today was lower body workout. The usual there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Followed up with a 3mi (30min) run.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Unfortunately, I seem to have stretched out the upper on the toe box on my left shoe, so my toes were getting pretty irritated. Thankfully, no bleeding, though. </span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-22536694304932795152011-01-27T18:01:00.000-08:002011-01-27T18:01:11.888-08:00Today's Workout - 1/27/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Went before work today. Managed 35min with 20min@6mph, 1min@3mph, and 14min@6mph. Burned 500+ calories (if the meter on the treadmill is to be believed).</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-25926240920359387522011-01-25T18:41:00.000-08:002011-01-25T18:41:12.674-08:00Today's Weigh-in and Workout - 1/25/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As of today, I've lost 10lbs in 8 weeks. I'm finally below 200lbs (198.2). Hopefully will never be on the other side of 200lbs again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Workout was hard. Did the Strive circuit and increased weight for anything that I didn't increase prior to last week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tried to get brave on my cardio. 30min total with 15min@6.5mph, 3min@3mph, 10min@6.5mph, and 2min@6mph</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm beat.</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-18740726414963747852011-01-24T17:54:00.000-08:002011-01-24T17:54:36.650-08:00Today's Workout - 1/24/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today's workout was upper body. It included:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plyo Bicep Curl - 2x10 (15lbs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Torpedoes - 2x10 (15lbs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">BosuBall Exercise - 2x10 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pull-Ups - 1x10, 1x7 (Body weight of 120lbs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bench Press - 2x10 (95lbs, 115lbs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Raises - 2x10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Raise and Thrust - 2x5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today's run was 30min@6mph with 2x1min@3mph thrown in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I feel pretty run-down today. I think its a little harder to run when I've done upper body than lower body work, if that can be believed!</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-29177627228589533872011-01-22T10:15:00.000-08:002011-01-22T10:15:37.817-08:00Today's Workout - 1/22/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today was a pretty good workout. My lower body workout was the same as the one <a href="http://socklessrunner.blogspot.com/2011/01/todays-workout-11511.html">here</a>, but I added two sets of crunches on the exercise ball</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I then managed to follow that up with another 30min, 3mi non-stop run. Yay!</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-63078492933755028942011-01-21T18:29:00.000-08:002011-01-21T18:29:16.806-08:00Today's Workout - 1/21/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Not much to say today, except:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">30 minutes. 3 miles. Non. Stop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">That is all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now, the long story is that I hurt my back yesterday shoveling snow and, between that and a time crunch trying to get my workout in before work (heheh...pun?), decided I'd only do running. I decided to do just go easy instead of doing intervals like I'd normally be doing on my Thursday workout. I got started and, aside from my back, felt like going for it. 30min (and about 500 calories, according to the treadmill) later, I finished. It was the farthest I'd run in a long time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Back in the day, I couldn't count a run on my weekly mileage unless it was 4 miles or more. Needless to say, I took running 4 miles for granted. Guess I can't be doing that for awhile, now can I?</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-24062966364932677062011-01-18T17:30:00.000-08:002011-01-18T17:31:15.938-08:00Today's Weigh-in and Workout - 1/18/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, it had to happen eventually. After 6 weeks of dropping weight, I gained 1.4lbs to bring me to 201.4, down from 208.6lbs at the start. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At least today's workout went pretty well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Resistance was on the Strive circuit with normal exercises. I increased weight on Leg Press, Chest Press, Arm Extension, Prone Leg Raise, and Ab Crunch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cardio was 30min with 10min@6mph, 1min@3mph, 5min@6mph, 4min@3mph, 11min@6mph</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It probably wasn't the best run I've ever had, but at least it's starting to feel easier!</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-65209370945371940762011-01-16T16:53:00.000-08:002011-01-18T17:32:40.395-08:00Today's Workout - 1/16/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Honestly, I feel a little worn out. Not sure why, but when I finish my workouts, I feel like I'm in a haze.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Oh well, here was today's workout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today was upper body training. I worked a little bit with Christy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Isolated Bicep Curls - 2x10@15lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Raises - 2x10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Reverse Burpees - Not sure what else to call it, but whatevs. 2x5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pull-ups - 2x10 w/ 100lb counterweight</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bench Press - 2x10@95, 115lbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Crunches on Ball - 2x20</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Run consisted of 35min with 10min (1mi)@6mph, 2min@3mph, 10min@6mph, 3min@3mph, 9min@6mph </span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-68361441285785949132011-01-15T16:46:00.000-08:002011-01-18T17:33:41.692-08:00Today's Workout - 1/15/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I feel like today's workout was a big milestone. Not only did I make it two miles non-stop at speed, I also was able to touch my toes in post workout stretches even seated with my feet flat against the wall! If you've ever worked out with me, you have some idea how surprising that is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Perhaps even more importantly, I got a chance to really work out with Christy and push her pretty hard. You could say perhaps that it was a growth opportunity for our marriage (in a good way)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For today's resistance training, I had us do lower body plyometrics:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In-to-Out Squat Jumps. Kind of like Squat Split Jumps, but with two step platforms. Start between them in a squat, then jump, landing with feet on the platforms, then jump back down, landing with your feet on the floor in a squat. 1x10, 1x12</span><br />
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Split Squat Jump - 1x10, 1x12. Here's a quick video of what it looks like, though I didn't do it as a cardio-type exercise (good idea, though!):</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plank Knee Raises - 1x10, 1x12. Get in push-up position and bring your right knee to your elbow, then back to push-up position. Repeat as necessary. Switch and do the left leg</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Long-stride lunge - Back and forth across the gym</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wall Sit - 1x30sec, 1x40sec</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cardio was 35min. I walked for 3min@3mph, then ran for 20min@6mph (2 miles!), walked 4min@3mph, then ran for 5min@6mph.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm pretty worn out!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span> </div>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-75784672854815318202011-01-15T12:59:00.000-08:002011-01-18T17:34:53.377-08:00Possible Cross-Training?<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Went to <a href="http://www.rockquest.com/">Rockquest</a> with Christy today for a quasi-date. Neither of us had gone climbing and both of us have slight issues with heights. That said, we're always up for a new challenge, so we gave it a shot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After having a couple climbs up a 20-30ft wall combined with several climbs up a 10ft wall, I can say that I was certainly challenged! Climbing is hard, but very fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Not sure if We'll do it a lot, but it's a fun cross-training experience, I think. Lots of work requiring upper and lower body strength and muscle endurance--at least lots more than I thought I'd need!</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-57119395723463667142011-01-13T20:25:00.000-08:002011-01-14T04:36:22.624-08:00Today's Workout - 1/13/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today's workout consisted of:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Resistance - Strive circuit. No increases of weights, still 1x30 reps</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cardio - Went back to the old workout the trainer gave me--with some modifications. <a name='more'></a>My original workout was:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5min walk@3mph</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">20min of 1min@7mph & 3deg incline, then 1min@3mph walk & 0deg incline</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5min walk@3mph cool-down walk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I changed this today and did 35min total, with a 2.5min warm-up, 1.5 instead of 1 minute for the 7mph run, and kept the 1min walk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Towards the end, my patience with myself started to dwindle. I just really wanted to be faster! I used to be able to run for an hour even faster than the pace I can barely keep up for one minute. Some days, that thought <i>really stinking sucks.</i> Didn't help that my back was getting sore.</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832406605463137293.post-66437540887318997782011-01-12T11:56:00.000-08:002011-01-12T11:59:05.725-08:00Today's Workout - 1/12/11<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Unfortunately, I didn't workout yesterday due to a full work day. Went this morning before work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Resistance - Strive Circuit Machines:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Arm Extension<br />
Arm Curl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Chest Press</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Shoulder Press</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Press</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Leg Extension</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Prone Leg Raise</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Divergent Lat Pull-Down</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Abdominal Crunch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lower Back</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">All exercises done at one set of 30reps. Increased weight on some, decreased on others (unfortunately)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cardio was a 30min run of 15min running@6mph (10min/mi pace), 2.5min walk@3mph, 12.5min run@6mph. To date, my longest run at that speed. Pretty happy about it, but I've still got a long way to go! According to the treadmill, this was the 4th cardio workout in a row that I'd crossed 400cal burned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm also happy to confirm that a dab of Vaseline on my toe cured the problem I talked about earlier. It'll be interesting to see how that works at longer time/distances.</span>Bryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13290348596371416540noreply@blogger.com0