Nov 2 to 8

I actually like walks on the beach

 Not a great week for training, to be frank. Lots of things got in the way, not least of which were my teeth (see last week's entry for the reasons) and work. This time of year is the hardest time of the year for me, and the sun going down and a dog eating all my free time are factors as well. 

I got stretching done every day this week, just not always in the morning. I did also get at least two plunge sessions done this week as well. I found them both to be helpful, but I really need to make it a priority to stretch in the mornings. Days just go by a smidgen more easily when the morning stretches are done.

Morning stretches

8-10 minutes: baby pose, downward dog to cobra pose, push-ups, 90/90 stretches and WGS. Kettlebell stretches.

8-10 minutes: ab holds, leg kicking, putting-on-socks stretch, single-leg knee-to-chest stretches, clamshells, single-leg lifts and sandbag presses.

4-5 minutes leg stretches, standing stretches and hip CARS.

Nothing big and fancy, just the basics getting done. No swims either, but the hikes with the dog were earlier, so msybe I can get a swim done soon. 

Oct 26 to Nov 1

 

Got my good side ... well, both sides 

Yeah, it's never good when that is the pic for the week. I did the best I could, but it was hurting all week.

I did get a morning stretch in, just not always in the morning. 

I did make sure I got my evening walks in with the dog ... we even did hills by the end of the week.

Morning sessions we like this

8-10 minutes hips and chest stuff - WGS, baby pose to downward dogs, push-ups, runner's stretch, 90/90's, sandbag bench press, overhead press from sitting.

8-10 minutes abs and back - putting on socks stretch, clamshells, single-side lying leg lifts, and swimmer's kicks

4-5 minutes standing warrior one, hip CARs, etc.

I did get two or three plunges in this week - the water was nice and clear with the ozone and the H2O2 in there. Nice and boring and make the things just work. Smooth is safe and safe is smooth. Something like that. 

Oct 19 to 25

 

Not a great week, I'll be honest, man .... not a great week. But we got through it. I'll admit next week isn't looking any better, but we will endure.

I got most mornings done, but if I didn't, I got it done at the end of the day. I'm shaking my head that Wednesday never even happened. At all, sadly.

Morning sessions went as they have been:

8-10 minutes of downward dog to cobra, WGS, runner's stretch, baby pose. Lots of basics. Push-ups too

8-10 minutes of core and hips. Clamshells and straight-leg lifts, push-ups, putting-on-socks stretch, BJJ pummeling, swimmer's kicks and hollow holds. 

5-10 minutes of leg swings, warrior and kettlebell swings. 

A general guide for the evenings was intended to be walks with the dog as cardio, but even the dog and I couldn't get our schedules to work together this week. Shrug. We did what we could and endured this week as much as we could. I'm grateful to have woken up every day, but it wasn't until Saturday that things worked out for me. 

We don't deserve dogs. 

Oct 13 to 18

 

A good week on a few fronts - I got like three ice bath experiences done this week and noticed that I slept a lot better afterwards. I also saw a fair number of deer on hikes with my dog this week as well. It's getting colder, and I need to change out my van kit for colder weather. 

Nutrition was ok this week - still, breakfasts and dinners are the weak spots. I do have an updated weekly schedule that I need to put up on the fridge. Adventure with my son once a week is going to be a feature between now and Christmas. I'm still hoping ot get my rear end into the pool twice this upcoming week. 

I continue to kick butt with my mornings, up early and walking, then off to prep lunches, then on to a yoga/mobility/stretching session before 7 am. Off to work and a coffee by 8am. Is helping me be a really dedicated drone bee for the hive these days. I'm spending the evenings helping others, most especially my dog with long walks five or six times a week. 

Anyway, Mornings were like this:

8-10 minutes of baby pose, frog pose, downward dog to cobra, WGS, sandbag overhead presses, thread the needle and runner's stretch. Push-ups.

8-10 minutes of clamshells, 90/90 stretches, single-leg lying leg lift, putting-on-socks stretch, swimmer's kicks, hollow holds, BJJ leg pummeling, push-ups, and sandbag rows.

5-10 minutes of hip CARS, kettlebell swings, leg swings and warrior poses. 

Oct 4 to 12

 

A week of on and off. I had four days of work, and everything went smoothly. I had four days off, and I am currently trying to get back to the smooth operation of my life at the moment. Morning sessions were done, just not always in the morning. Adventure was up, but basic fitness suffered. 

I did have a two-lake day this week- the first one ever, to my memory. Got to step into Lake Ontario early in the morning and then later on in the afternoon, stepped into Lake Erie. I'm cool. And I have proof. 

I got the Christmas Break journal set up, but really didn't get the RV shut down as well as I would have liked to. In the end, we rushed home instead of taking our time to make sure everything was perfect. Shrug ...we will probably pay for that rush job later. 

Anyway, morning walks first thing in the morning, then stretching / yoga sessions as usual. 

PM walks with the dog are in the 25-30 minute range, and then I'm getting home, stretching a bit, then getting into the plunge tub. I'm noticing a lot less knee and hip pain. My mom even saved a TorStar article for me on this exact topic. Seems I'm cool or something along those lines. 

I did get a chance ot chat with my dad and made him chuckle about our career. Everything seemed cool. 

Sept 28 to Oct 3

 

Richard III on the wall, evil in my heart

Not a great week, not a horrible week. I was focused on making my EDC lighter for work - getting rid of things I don't need in my backpack. Make life a little easier by bringing only the bare essentials. I did find the tiny projector and also found a super cool bag for it. See the pic above for the setup while working on my Shakespeare Project. 

The rest of the week was plain and ordinary. Morning sessions got done after a walk; evening sessions were cardio with the dog most nights. I missed a hike with the dog one night for date night and another night or two due to sleeping/laziness. Work is trying to kill me, but at the moment I can confirm I am still alive. Consistent but not perfect.

Cold plunges were twice this week - I got the ozone bubbler in there once and plan on it again on Sunday before bed. I left the thing on for 30 minutes and opened the door to the garage. That works for now; I'm not sure what I can do when snow comes. 

Morning sessions looked like this:

8-10 minutes baby pose, 90/90 stretches, thread the needle, WGS, runner's stretch, downward dog to cobra. Push ups

8-10 minutes clamshells, single-side lying leg lift, putting-on-socks stretch with rotation, superman holds, hollow holds, swimmer's kicks, BJJ leg pummeling. Push-ups. Sandbag presses and rows.

4-5 minutes hip CARs, BW squats, leg swings, warrior poses

Sept 20 to 27

 

Man, this was a decent week - and it went by quickly. All morning sessions done in the morning. I did get like five or six evening 30 min+ walks in with the dog. I know the dog likes them; I at least get a tail-wagging greeting.

Most mornings I'm off with the dog for a short walk by 6:15am. It's after that we do the stretching/lifting/mobility stuff. I got to work this week my usual M-F and home by 4 pm most days. It's a boring life, but a one that I've lived for six years. The pandemic, man ... I gave up a lot of stuff that was so stressful in the middle of that apocalypse. I also sat for those years, so I'm still kind of trying to get my mobility and fitness back from the pandemic as well.

Anyway, I also got the cold plunge back in working order this week as well - the ozone treatment device arrived. I'm going to try it out Monday, so officially next week my cold plunge stays clean.

Right, the morning sessions vary a bit more this week, as I started to involve more equipment, as you'll see.

8-10 minutes baby pace, 90/90 stretches, WGS, runner's stretch, BW squats. Push-ups. Downward dog to cobra pose. 

8-10 minutes hip, ab and low back work - clamshell stretch, leg raises. Putting on socks stretch with rotations. Swimmer's kicks, BJJ leg pummeling. Sandbag pressing and sandbag rows.

4-5 minutes of standing warrior pose, leg swings and hip CARS with the big PVC pipe. 

In the evenings, the walks were almost every night. I missed one for date night and one for pure laziness. 

As mentioned, I did get the cold plunge filled on Friday - it would have been filled a lot quicker had I shut the release valve before starting to fill it. .... le sigh.... I did do a decent job of washing my driveway. I got in and enjoyed the better feelings in my hips, knees and ankles.