I did do a pretty long cardio session on Christmas. I needed to take care of my family and then proceed to take care of myself before trying to engage with my extended family.
Boxing Day was more of the same - people rushing around the malls, so I stayed away and kept the focus on the six inches in front of my face. I got a fair number of things off of my Christmas Break Projects done and a bunch more work on others. Seems I have to get rid of a bunch of stuff to make room in various parts of the house in order to more forward.
Thursday and Friday were light sessions on the Elliptical with Friday having a second session of kettlebells in the mix as well.
I also made an offer on two 24 kilo bells for a hundred bucks and I got them Saturday morning.
I picked up the bells and now have what I consider a complete set of bells - even though I know it’s like drum sets for musicians and there really isn’t ever a complete set. It’s weird, too as I bought the blue and yellow ones on New Year's Eve a few years ago, and picked up these monsters on Dec 29th. Anyway, for 250 bucks total, I now have six competition bells. I’m pretty satisfied.
Saturday I dropped by my fitness club and got a pretty good 45 minute CrossFit type workout done.
Two minutes on the elliptical
Two minutes dumbbell work - snatches and presses and windmills
I did that for six rounds then did this for four rounds:
30 feet farmers walks x 4 with the last 30 feet being with 40 lb bells overhead.
10 dumbbell flies
Man, it was a pretty good session.
I do know I have to add deadlifts back in the mix. I will do that, I’ll do it. I’ll do it.....
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Invincibility depends on one's self. Sun Tzu
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Monday, December 24, 2018
Dec 16 to 24
Man, I’m on an iPad with this post, so if it doesn't go well, that’s why.
I’m trying to be mindful in my choices in what I have in my EDC. I’m trying to lighten and streamline what it is that I have in my backpack for work and for the other parts of my life.
For example ... I have two punching bags in my garage gym right now. Why did I hold on to them? I’m not using either one and I haven’t thrown a punch either in training or in anger in quite some time. To be frank, I miss using the stand-alone bag and probably wouldn’t get rid of it, but what about the other one? Why did I buy it, why keep it if it only stands in the corner?
I’m asking myself that a lot these days, and not just in my garage gym. Why carry a MacBook Air if I could use an iPad and lighten the load? Why use a fat pouch to hold my kit when I could use a portfolio? Why do this instead of that? Why hold on to things that clutter my mind and my life?
Indeed.
I’m in a public library as I write this and I certainly am glad that I recently started to carry noise-blocking earplugs in my backpack. I’m sitting in relative silence and have finished the work I came here to do. I’m wondering if I brave the world and go see a shop or two, or just duck down and get home.
The last 10 days or so have been fraught with stress and a lot of crap I just didn’t need. Less sleep, more idiots and just too many demands on me and my time. Ugh.
I’m on break now. I’m still dealing with what I like to call the “Stress hangover”. It’s a killer. I have to nap a lot and I have to care for my children, too. But I’ll be better when I get past Christmas. As it is, with today’s work done, I have a clearing sky, so to speak. Sunshine in the forecast for my mind.
Lots of walking, not much else these days. I keep getting up at 6 am to get walks in during the week and then do my good workouts at Cedar Springs when they fit into the schedules of my family. I’m also walking in the stupid early on the beach. I went to a local Provincial Park to walk/hike this morning but it was closed. I found out later it didn’t open until after I had gone home and had coffee with my wife. I do need to go and collect a yoga schedule for that Cedar Springs as I think that is what is next for me. I need some stretching and relaxation in my life that does not involve me sitting on my butt.
Anyway, I’ll post a pic of the Polar Flow app at some point today. This IPad doesn’t like doing that. Which is a strike against, I guess. Not enough functionality for me ... or at least I’m not used to this thing. I will keep working on that.
I’m trying to be mindful in my choices in what I have in my EDC. I’m trying to lighten and streamline what it is that I have in my backpack for work and for the other parts of my life.
For example ... I have two punching bags in my garage gym right now. Why did I hold on to them? I’m not using either one and I haven’t thrown a punch either in training or in anger in quite some time. To be frank, I miss using the stand-alone bag and probably wouldn’t get rid of it, but what about the other one? Why did I buy it, why keep it if it only stands in the corner?
I’m asking myself that a lot these days, and not just in my garage gym. Why carry a MacBook Air if I could use an iPad and lighten the load? Why use a fat pouch to hold my kit when I could use a portfolio? Why do this instead of that? Why hold on to things that clutter my mind and my life?
Indeed.
I’m in a public library as I write this and I certainly am glad that I recently started to carry noise-blocking earplugs in my backpack. I’m sitting in relative silence and have finished the work I came here to do. I’m wondering if I brave the world and go see a shop or two, or just duck down and get home.
The last 10 days or so have been fraught with stress and a lot of crap I just didn’t need. Less sleep, more idiots and just too many demands on me and my time. Ugh.
I’m on break now. I’m still dealing with what I like to call the “Stress hangover”. It’s a killer. I have to nap a lot and I have to care for my children, too. But I’ll be better when I get past Christmas. As it is, with today’s work done, I have a clearing sky, so to speak. Sunshine in the forecast for my mind.
Lots of walking, not much else these days. I keep getting up at 6 am to get walks in during the week and then do my good workouts at Cedar Springs when they fit into the schedules of my family. I’m also walking in the stupid early on the beach. I went to a local Provincial Park to walk/hike this morning but it was closed. I found out later it didn’t open until after I had gone home and had coffee with my wife. I do need to go and collect a yoga schedule for that Cedar Springs as I think that is what is next for me. I need some stretching and relaxation in my life that does not involve me sitting on my butt.
Anyway, I’ll post a pic of the Polar Flow app at some point today. This IPad doesn’t like doing that. Which is a strike against, I guess. Not enough functionality for me ... or at least I’m not used to this thing. I will keep working on that.
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Dec 5 to Dec 15
Well, I recovered from that sinus thing, man.
Took a while. My throat and my nose are much much better. However, my ears are still clogged with the remains of whatever it is swimming around in my head.
It's like I'm underwater with the hearing these days. Muffled things ... I keep having to ask people to repeat things. Kinda annoying.
At least I got back to training. Sunday the 9th was a big day with a great walk on the beach. That was just incredible. Mondays and Wednesdays are still training nights at Cedar Springs. Usually five or six rounds of:
2 minutes on the elliptical trainer
2 minutes of kettlebell lifts
as a finisher, I've been doing four or five rounds of farmers walks and chest flys with 40 or 45 lb dbs
Not bad sessions. Friday the 14th was a tough day. Stayed up late on Thursday and didn't get a walk done in the morning. At least I got a fitness test done and it showed I was improving my fitness a little. Friday night was a gong show after my physio appointment. Meh, I survived.
I'll have to add another training session next week, and possibly start doing the heavy lifts by the end of the month. I am still not able to run, but I can at least get on ellipticals and other cardio equipment. Got to get down and start running.
I also still need to be consistent with the nutrition. I get some days that are perfect and other days where I still too much wonderful food in my mouth.
Meh, I get it done.
Took a while. My throat and my nose are much much better. However, my ears are still clogged with the remains of whatever it is swimming around in my head.
It's like I'm underwater with the hearing these days. Muffled things ... I keep having to ask people to repeat things. Kinda annoying.
At least I got back to training. Sunday the 9th was a big day with a great walk on the beach. That was just incredible. Mondays and Wednesdays are still training nights at Cedar Springs. Usually five or six rounds of:
2 minutes on the elliptical trainer
2 minutes of kettlebell lifts
as a finisher, I've been doing four or five rounds of farmers walks and chest flys with 40 or 45 lb dbs
Not bad sessions. Friday the 14th was a tough day. Stayed up late on Thursday and didn't get a walk done in the morning. At least I got a fitness test done and it showed I was improving my fitness a little. Friday night was a gong show after my physio appointment. Meh, I survived.
I'll have to add another training session next week, and possibly start doing the heavy lifts by the end of the month. I am still not able to run, but I can at least get on ellipticals and other cardio equipment. Got to get down and start running.
I also still need to be consistent with the nutrition. I get some days that are perfect and other days where I still too much wonderful food in my mouth.
Meh, I get it done.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Nov 26 to Dec 4
Well, I have been doing mostly walking during these days.
It's work and being a dad. I'm up early. I mean stupid early these days. Monday I was up at 5:50am. I never thought I'd honestly ever do this ... and here I am.
I'm also just getting to the end of a rough week for my health. I'm still wondering what and how it happened. Lots of goo in my nose and ears. Lots of trips to the sauna, too.
But walking ... always walking. Not a single kettlebell lifting... which is a real negative. I was suffering for most of the weekend and got through it. A real negative. But at least I got through it and I can write about how much walking I did.
Man ... I also got a bit of running, too.
It's work and being a dad. I'm up early. I mean stupid early these days. Monday I was up at 5:50am. I never thought I'd honestly ever do this ... and here I am.
I'm also just getting to the end of a rough week for my health. I'm still wondering what and how it happened. Lots of goo in my nose and ears. Lots of trips to the sauna, too.
But walking ... always walking. Not a single kettlebell lifting... which is a real negative. I was suffering for most of the weekend and got through it. A real negative. But at least I got through it and I can write about how much walking I did.
Man ... I also got a bit of running, too.
Monday, November 26, 2018
Nov 20 to 25
Yeah, lots of walking.
I did get two workouts done, but my time at Cedar Springs is coming to an end.
Wednesday I got a 45-minute session done there. I did the first 30 or so minutes alternating between treadmill and kettlebells in two-minute one then the other.
After that, I got 45-pound dumbbells and did some farmers walks and chest flys.
A good session.
Friday and Saturday got walking. Sunday I got a walk in early, then a short session in the afternoon- the same basic session as Wednesday.
Mah, whatever.
I got some stuff done.
Monday morning, I looked out and saw that it was cold and raining and so got a decent 25-minute session done on my elliptical trainer.
I did get two workouts done, but my time at Cedar Springs is coming to an end.
Wednesday I got a 45-minute session done there. I did the first 30 or so minutes alternating between treadmill and kettlebells in two-minute one then the other.
After that, I got 45-pound dumbbells and did some farmers walks and chest flys.
A good session.
Friday and Saturday got walking. Sunday I got a walk in early, then a short session in the afternoon- the same basic session as Wednesday.
Mah, whatever.
I got some stuff done.
Monday morning, I looked out and saw that it was cold and raining and so got a decent 25-minute session done on my elliptical trainer.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Nov 17 to Nov 19
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| Saw this on the early Sunday walk |
So, I got up early and walked on the beach. It was a cloudy day, but at least I got it done. The evening walk was around my house.
Monday was an early morning walk, which was a chance to clean my mind and my legs. I seem to think a bit more clearly and headaches seem to go away by the end of these walks as of late.
Monday night was five rounds of
10 deadlifts
10 TRX Body rows
15 push ups
10 kb rows
20 kb swngs
20 step ups
At the end, I got back on the elliptical and got it to 33 minutes. It wasn't anything spectacularly hard, but it was a nice use of a new set up I have in the garage gym.
I'll have to get a pic of it up.
Diet is .... it is sucking at the moment, but at least it's not complete garbage
Friday, November 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16... and a pause for a wish list
So ... let's deal with the training first this time.
An early morning workout shoveling the drive and then a ten-minute walk before work. Twenty minutes ... a nice thing to clear my legs. After work, I got this done for 36 minutes
Warm up on the elliptical, then got to 35 minutes in the end. A nice warm up and a nice warm down.
5-10 deadlift using KB
10 TRX bod rows
15 push ups
20 h2h kb swings
10 kb rows
20 step ups.
I had a crappy start to the week, but this seems to be an ok ending. Tomorrow is the NRU AGM and there are lots of things to talk about after.
I went through my old posts here yesterday and found the one from Friday, Nov 26, which had a wish list.
I'd like to do a follow up on it now.
1) Mats - got 'em. Still using them in the basement and the garage.
2)Space - have a great space at the moment. Half a garage is awesome.
3)Bars and Plates - I'm up to over 400 lbs in plates. I bought 100 lbs in metal ones last year from the Restore. Work perfectly.
4)A bigger tire - glad I didn't go this way. I have no more space for something like that. Even my rugby club got rid of the ones they had a while ago.
5)I do have a whiteboard which I liberated from the garbage at my house. I have three workouts on the garage door. Works perfectly
6)I have cool posters. And rugby shirts. And trophies. It's pretty cool.
7)I gave up on a heater. I just don't use it. Summers I train outside, winters I just wear more clothing. I wear gloves to protect my hands from holding cold kettlebells and that's been working well.
8)I gave that punching bag away, replaced it and don't use the new ones. Shame, really.
9)I got boxing gloves, which I last used in 2016. Also shameful. I recently discovered a boxing spot in a random hidden part of Cedar Springs.
10)No new gi needed - I can use one from the club I joined every time I go.
11) I can't be bothered sealing the bottom of the door in the garage. Insulation works fine. Bugs don't bug me and I don't have anything for mice to eat in there nowadays.
12)Ropes - no, I have no space. Cedar Springs has them anyways.
13) Slam balls - don't use them much these days
14)I have the right amount of kettlebells. I gave away three or four over the years.
15)foam rollers and LAX balls are awesome and in abundance in the garage.
16) I got rid of the bench. Seems Cedar Springs has more than enough of them. I don't bench there, either.
17) I got a rower and then found out my knees hated it. Hated it. Gave it up when I found that out. Now have an elliptical trainer which works quite well.
18) Instruction - always continue to find and watch smart people train and talk about training. I wanted to do a KB Cert this weekend but will be President instead.
19) Valve Box - I bought one a while ago, works perfectly. Used it tonight as a matter of fact.
20) A scale - Cedar Springs has one, and I got a Bluetooth enabled one a while ago, too. Both work quite well to provide data and results.
An early morning workout shoveling the drive and then a ten-minute walk before work. Twenty minutes ... a nice thing to clear my legs. After work, I got this done for 36 minutes
Warm up on the elliptical, then got to 35 minutes in the end. A nice warm up and a nice warm down.
5-10 deadlift using KB
10 TRX bod rows
15 push ups
20 h2h kb swings
10 kb rows
20 step ups.
I had a crappy start to the week, but this seems to be an ok ending. Tomorrow is the NRU AGM and there are lots of things to talk about after.
I went through my old posts here yesterday and found the one from Friday, Nov 26, which had a wish list.
I'd like to do a follow up on it now.
1) Mats - got 'em. Still using them in the basement and the garage.
2)Space - have a great space at the moment. Half a garage is awesome.
3)Bars and Plates - I'm up to over 400 lbs in plates. I bought 100 lbs in metal ones last year from the Restore. Work perfectly.
4)A bigger tire - glad I didn't go this way. I have no more space for something like that. Even my rugby club got rid of the ones they had a while ago.
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| I've come a long way - still have most of this stuff |
5)I do have a whiteboard which I liberated from the garbage at my house. I have three workouts on the garage door. Works perfectly
6)I have cool posters. And rugby shirts. And trophies. It's pretty cool.
7)I gave up on a heater. I just don't use it. Summers I train outside, winters I just wear more clothing. I wear gloves to protect my hands from holding cold kettlebells and that's been working well.
8)I gave that punching bag away, replaced it and don't use the new ones. Shame, really.
9)I got boxing gloves, which I last used in 2016. Also shameful. I recently discovered a boxing spot in a random hidden part of Cedar Springs.
10)No new gi needed - I can use one from the club I joined every time I go.
11) I can't be bothered sealing the bottom of the door in the garage. Insulation works fine. Bugs don't bug me and I don't have anything for mice to eat in there nowadays.
12)Ropes - no, I have no space. Cedar Springs has them anyways.
13) Slam balls - don't use them much these days
14)I have the right amount of kettlebells. I gave away three or four over the years.
15)foam rollers and LAX balls are awesome and in abundance in the garage.
16) I got rid of the bench. Seems Cedar Springs has more than enough of them. I don't bench there, either.
17) I got a rower and then found out my knees hated it. Hated it. Gave it up when I found that out. Now have an elliptical trainer which works quite well.
18) Instruction - always continue to find and watch smart people train and talk about training. I wanted to do a KB Cert this weekend but will be President instead.
19) Valve Box - I bought one a while ago, works perfectly. Used it tonight as a matter of fact.
20) A scale - Cedar Springs has one, and I got a Bluetooth enabled one a while ago, too. Both work quite well to provide data and results.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Nov 9-14
As crazy as I thought the last few weeks have been ...
Weeks?
Yeah, let me fix that.
As crazy as the last few years have been, I've reached new lows in terms of time available for training and doing things that I enjoy doing like training, cardio and rugby.
I have had a few tough conversations with myself about all of the time I am spending doing things instead of pursuing my dreams. I keep stopping in the middle of drives to various events and things and have been asking myself "Is this what you want? Am I making myself happy?"
Well, most days I say that I am happy. But there are also a growing number of days that I have been saying "No." There have been a few too many days in which I look at my "To Do list" and there is nothing on it that makes me happy.
I started taking stock of things in my life and what I want to do with the time that I have left. In the next forty years, what do I want?
In the early morning walks, I've thought about a lot of things. Career, second career, family, traveling, working in another part of the world, seeing things I've only ever read about and my goals. Our Dream Board that I have above my desk in my workspace at home needs some revision, but it's not being met at all.
I'm not moving forward on any of those dreams.
Why not?
Because I'm spinning my wheels getting other things ... things that don't help me with my own life's ambitions ... getting other things completed for people who are unable and unwilling to express any gratitude.
In the last few days, I've not done a lot of training. Some sessions, but not too many.
Walks in the morning have halted temporarily. I'll get back to them tomorrow. I've been up late and getting things done for work in the last few days, but that's completed. Saturday was my last training session at Cedar Springs. It was pretty awesome, but ... I haven't been able to make my heath a priority since.
Shame, really.
A drag, really.
I think that things will get better. At least that is what I keep telling myself.
Weeks?
Yeah, let me fix that.
As crazy as the last few years have been, I've reached new lows in terms of time available for training and doing things that I enjoy doing like training, cardio and rugby.
I have had a few tough conversations with myself about all of the time I am spending doing things instead of pursuing my dreams. I keep stopping in the middle of drives to various events and things and have been asking myself "Is this what you want? Am I making myself happy?"
Well, most days I say that I am happy. But there are also a growing number of days that I have been saying "No." There have been a few too many days in which I look at my "To Do list" and there is nothing on it that makes me happy.
I started taking stock of things in my life and what I want to do with the time that I have left. In the next forty years, what do I want?
In the early morning walks, I've thought about a lot of things. Career, second career, family, traveling, working in another part of the world, seeing things I've only ever read about and my goals. Our Dream Board that I have above my desk in my workspace at home needs some revision, but it's not being met at all.
I'm not moving forward on any of those dreams.
Why not?
Because I'm spinning my wheels getting other things ... things that don't help me with my own life's ambitions ... getting other things completed for people who are unable and unwilling to express any gratitude.
In the last few days, I've not done a lot of training. Some sessions, but not too many.
Walks in the morning have halted temporarily. I'll get back to them tomorrow. I've been up late and getting things done for work in the last few days, but that's completed. Saturday was my last training session at Cedar Springs. It was pretty awesome, but ... I haven't been able to make my heath a priority since.
Shame, really.
A drag, really.
I think that things will get better. At least that is what I keep telling myself.
Friday, November 9, 2018
Oct 30 to Nov 8
It was been a wild ride for these last few weeks. I've not had time to do very much, other than my work and my family.
I have had to start to wake up stupid early to get some fitness in before work.
Yup, It's happened.
Between Oct 30 and Nov 8, I missed one morning's walk - Saturday. I was so freaked out, I didn't get up until way late and ... well, everything is just not normal.
The second week I got two super workouts done. Kettlebells, the ladder treadmill and then a bit of a treadmill jog all in the same workout.
50+ minutes for each session. Surprisingly, I wasn't sore the next day.
I have had to start to wake up stupid early to get some fitness in before work.
Yup, It's happened.
Between Oct 30 and Nov 8, I missed one morning's walk - Saturday. I was so freaked out, I didn't get up until way late and ... well, everything is just not normal.
The second week I got two super workouts done. Kettlebells, the ladder treadmill and then a bit of a treadmill jog all in the same workout.
50+ minutes for each session. Surprisingly, I wasn't sore the next day.
Monday, October 29, 2018
Oct 25 to Oct 29
I'm trying to get quicker and quicker with these posts. At some point in time in the future, I may find it within myself to go back to daily posting.
It's just a sign that I'm now taking my health and fitness a bit more seriously than I have in the last two of so years. It's a shame that it's been more or less ignored, but there are a few reasons for this.
Thursday the 25th was an off day - It has become my defacto cheat day. I slept in and had a date night with my wife at the end of the day. As a result, no training takes place.
Friday was another date night, but at least I got up early and got a significant walk in before work. I'm really liking those workouts as it gives me a chance to train and get ready for the day. I know eventually I'll have to train/do cardio inside my garage gym this winter. But for now, this is nice.
Saturday was a walk in the morning and a get ZEE workout in the afternoon with several rounds of Kettlebell and Ellitical trainer. I finished off with five rounds of double kettlebell cleans and press. It was a great workout and a great time to be alive. I also got a float at a new floating place near my house, it's called GoFloat Studio. Honestly, I'll have to do one of those "Stop for a Shout Out" pieces for the place. It was really quite a great place to float, man.
Sunday was a double walk day. The second walk of the day was a 4 km walk. I know I can jog that far, it's a matter of getting my fat ass smaller before I go back to running on the sidewalk. I want usable knees when I am eighty.
It's just a sign that I'm now taking my health and fitness a bit more seriously than I have in the last two of so years. It's a shame that it's been more or less ignored, but there are a few reasons for this.
Thursday the 25th was an off day - It has become my defacto cheat day. I slept in and had a date night with my wife at the end of the day. As a result, no training takes place.
Friday was another date night, but at least I got up early and got a significant walk in before work. I'm really liking those workouts as it gives me a chance to train and get ready for the day. I know eventually I'll have to train/do cardio inside my garage gym this winter. But for now, this is nice.
Saturday was a walk in the morning and a get ZEE workout in the afternoon with several rounds of Kettlebell and Ellitical trainer. I finished off with five rounds of double kettlebell cleans and press. It was a great workout and a great time to be alive. I also got a float at a new floating place near my house, it's called GoFloat Studio. Honestly, I'll have to do one of those "Stop for a Shout Out" pieces for the place. It was really quite a great place to float, man.
Sunday was a double walk day. The second walk of the day was a 4 km walk. I know I can jog that far, it's a matter of getting my fat ass smaller before I go back to running on the sidewalk. I want usable knees when I am eighty.
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| Not a bad month |
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Oct 20 to Oct 24
Oct 20th was a Saturday. It started early with a walk and then a coffee on the beach. Honestly, I nearly cried when I got there, it was so beautiful.
I did a short training session later in the day at Cedar Springs. A half hour of eliptical and kettlebells. Just to get the blood pumping and the calories used. The finisher was that awful Jacob's Ladder machine. Man ... I know it's good, but man ...
Sunday Oct 21 was just a walk in the morning and then cleaning the house while I looked after a seven-year-old. I Still got to over 100% on my steps needed to stop being fat counter.
Monday and Wednesday were both walks in the morning and then training sessions later. Monday I had to get the training session done and then get to a rugby meeting. All about money. Meh, it needed to be done. Wednesday was weird, but I got things done.
Wednesday was a throw back workout from ZEE, an AMRAP in 30 minutes with a finisher:
10 dead lifts - I used a 88lb kettlebell for this
10 BW TRX rows
15 push ups
20 H2H Kb swings
20 Step ups
Not a bad session; the finisher was double 16kilo bell clean and press x 12 per round. I think I got to four rounds.
Tuesday was a crazy night. I got a walk in the morning and regretted having to go be a student in a class in the evening.
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| I mean seriously ... this was incredible |
I did a short training session later in the day at Cedar Springs. A half hour of eliptical and kettlebells. Just to get the blood pumping and the calories used. The finisher was that awful Jacob's Ladder machine. Man ... I know it's good, but man ...
Sunday Oct 21 was just a walk in the morning and then cleaning the house while I looked after a seven-year-old. I Still got to over 100% on my steps needed to stop being fat counter.
Monday and Wednesday were both walks in the morning and then training sessions later. Monday I had to get the training session done and then get to a rugby meeting. All about money. Meh, it needed to be done. Wednesday was weird, but I got things done.
Wednesday was a throw back workout from ZEE, an AMRAP in 30 minutes with a finisher:
10 dead lifts - I used a 88lb kettlebell for this
10 BW TRX rows
15 push ups
20 H2H Kb swings
20 Step ups
Not a bad session; the finisher was double 16kilo bell clean and press x 12 per round. I think I got to four rounds.
Tuesday was a crazy night. I got a walk in the morning and regretted having to go be a student in a class in the evening.
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Saturday, October 20, 2018
Oct 15 to Oct 19
These few days were up and down.
Nutrition was awful, but that's because I have nothing to protect me from actually trying to think about what to eat when I get home from work.
I don't want to think, I should not be thinking ... it should be a habit that I have to eat something awesome and good for me. Instead I'm getting a bag of nacho chips and stuffing them in my pie hole.
Sad, really.
Anyway, I got a chance for at least one walk or one workout every day these days, except for Thursday. On Tuesday the 15th, the HR monitor linked to my watch instead of my iPhone. It made for some weird readings, man.
Wednesday was the training at Cedar Springs while my child was at an activity. I had a date night on Thursday. so worked on my mental health and marriage instead of my physical fitness. I woke up late and so no early morning walk to get myself going.
Friday was a great day; a walk in the morning before work and a great walking/running session on a treadmill in the evening. That was kind of cool. No hurting knees the next morning, either. I am looking forward to doing that again and again and again and again ..... ;)
As mentioned earlier, I tried to get the nutrition better this week, but had a few setbacks. Fewer things that were bad for me though and that is progress. Got one running session done on Friday, too. That is also progress.
Nutrition was awful, but that's because I have nothing to protect me from actually trying to think about what to eat when I get home from work.
I don't want to think, I should not be thinking ... it should be a habit that I have to eat something awesome and good for me. Instead I'm getting a bag of nacho chips and stuffing them in my pie hole.
Sad, really.
Anyway, I got a chance for at least one walk or one workout every day these days, except for Thursday. On Tuesday the 15th, the HR monitor linked to my watch instead of my iPhone. It made for some weird readings, man.
Wednesday was the training at Cedar Springs while my child was at an activity. I had a date night on Thursday. so worked on my mental health and marriage instead of my physical fitness. I woke up late and so no early morning walk to get myself going.
Friday was a great day; a walk in the morning before work and a great walking/running session on a treadmill in the evening. That was kind of cool. No hurting knees the next morning, either. I am looking forward to doing that again and again and again and again ..... ;)
As mentioned earlier, I tried to get the nutrition better this week, but had a few setbacks. Fewer things that were bad for me though and that is progress. Got one running session done on Friday, too. That is also progress.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Oct 10 to Oct 14
On Wednesday, was able to get an awesome workout done in my garage gym. I should have been at the regular gym, but forgot my heart rate monitor at home, so I went there.
I didn't get my session interrupted either. Except at the end, when my son came in looking for me to fix his iPad.
The rest of the week and weekend was spent walking and being disappointed with what's happening with myself. I checked my weight on Sunday and thus you know of my disappointment. The rest of mydisappointment comes with my inablility to find the time ... or the smack on the side of the head to get into the gym and train.
Having kids that need being driven to various places does not help.
Anyway, that is where we are at these days.
Oh, and diet/nutrition has been ok - but I also need to get that better, too.
I didn't get my session interrupted either. Except at the end, when my son came in looking for me to fix his iPad.
The rest of the week and weekend was spent walking and being disappointed with what's happening with myself. I checked my weight on Sunday and thus you know of my disappointment. The rest of mydisappointment comes with my inablility to find the time ... or the smack on the side of the head to get into the gym and train.
Having kids that need being driven to various places does not help.
Anyway, that is where we are at these days.
Oh, and diet/nutrition has been ok - but I also need to get that better, too.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Oct 1-9
It's the steady one step in front of the other / grind it out type workouts that I'm doing as of late.
I hit a new all time high of 262% as an activity level on Oct 1, as well. I looked, it's the workout I'm doing while one of my kids is at an activity. In the gym at Cedar Spring.
I tried to get the same workout done on Wednesday at home, but had to cut the session short due to being needed to calm a seven year old storm.
The workout I did was this one:
2 minutes on the ellitical
2 minutes using a 35 lb dumb bell as a kettlebell
for 35 minutes
then cleaned up that spot, put the stuff away and got on the Jacob's Ladder for 45 second climbs for five or so rounds.
48 minute workout, 750 calories used.
Eesh.
Anyway, the rest of the workouts were similar. I am also doing some of the stuff from ZEE and other online trainers. Mostly fun stuff that gets good results if done once or twice a week.
Also ... walking in the morning when weather permissable. I did two or three mornings on the treadmill when it was raining outside.
This is a pic form my garage gym. No, not really ... I don't use a treadmill, nor do I look like anyone in this pic. My garage is as basic as it comes. But it could look like this.
But not really.
I hit a new all time high of 262% as an activity level on Oct 1, as well. I looked, it's the workout I'm doing while one of my kids is at an activity. In the gym at Cedar Spring.
I tried to get the same workout done on Wednesday at home, but had to cut the session short due to being needed to calm a seven year old storm.
The workout I did was this one:
2 minutes on the ellitical
2 minutes using a 35 lb dumb bell as a kettlebell
for 35 minutes
then cleaned up that spot, put the stuff away and got on the Jacob's Ladder for 45 second climbs for five or so rounds.
48 minute workout, 750 calories used.
Eesh.
Anyway, the rest of the workouts were similar. I am also doing some of the stuff from ZEE and other online trainers. Mostly fun stuff that gets good results if done once or twice a week.
Also ... walking in the morning when weather permissable. I did two or three mornings on the treadmill when it was raining outside.
This is a pic form my garage gym. No, not really ... I don't use a treadmill, nor do I look like anyone in this pic. My garage is as basic as it comes. But it could look like this.
But not really.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Sept 26 to Sept 30
The weekend was another up and down event for me.
Up in that I was slected to play and stepped in and played most of the McCormick Cup bronze medal game thanks to an injury. I'm not sure I was tactically prepared for the game, but at least I made tackles and help my team avoid a 500 fine if they defaulted.
But at least I got to play and I didn't look like I was a whale on a beach, walking around the pitch. I wasn't the best on the pitch on the day - not by a long shot, to say it nicely - but I was on the pitch this year. Thanks to Timehop, I saw that a year ago I was watching my team play in the Intermediate Cup in Vaughn. I have to admit, I was happier on the pitch than beside it.
I'm planning on getting myself as healthy as I can in order to regularly play seconds XV next year. Now, whether this happens is largely in my hands, I believe. Fitness and health is the key to the whole she-bang
Up in that I was slected to play and stepped in and played most of the McCormick Cup bronze medal game thanks to an injury. I'm not sure I was tactically prepared for the game, but at least I made tackles and help my team avoid a 500 fine if they defaulted.
But at least I got to play and I didn't look like I was a whale on a beach, walking around the pitch. I wasn't the best on the pitch on the day - not by a long shot, to say it nicely - but I was on the pitch this year. Thanks to Timehop, I saw that a year ago I was watching my team play in the Intermediate Cup in Vaughn. I have to admit, I was happier on the pitch than beside it.
I'm planning on getting myself as healthy as I can in order to regularly play seconds XV next year. Now, whether this happens is largely in my hands, I believe. Fitness and health is the key to the whole she-bang
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Sept 10 to 25
Well, these days are flying by.
Which is a good thing, to be honest.
Lots of training going on ... plus rugby.
I've learned how to do a fitness test on my iPhone, with the HR monitor. I've been disappointed with the analysis that they keep coming back to me with at the moment.
But at least I'm moving forward. I just keep moving forward. I also want to point out that Sept 20th, I hit an all time high of 231% of my fitness goal. Yeah, that was a good day.
Rugby is coming to a close this weekend. I'm glad and happy - the club has done very well, and have reached deep into the Cup in Ontario. On a personal note, I will train for the seconds XV for 2019 this winter.
Which is a good thing, to be honest.
Lots of training going on ... plus rugby.
I've learned how to do a fitness test on my iPhone, with the HR monitor. I've been disappointed with the analysis that they keep coming back to me with at the moment.
But at least I'm moving forward. I just keep moving forward. I also want to point out that Sept 20th, I hit an all time high of 231% of my fitness goal. Yeah, that was a good day.
Rugby is coming to a close this weekend. I'm glad and happy - the club has done very well, and have reached deep into the Cup in Ontario. On a personal note, I will train for the seconds XV for 2019 this winter.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Aug 26 to Sept 9
Man, I'm back at work and I'd rather be on Canada Day today.
Yeah, it's because I love this country so much. ... and I get 60 ish days off of work. I mean, I will was a parent, but at least I got hugs when I was off.
Meh, I'm back at work and the work is a gift. I know that. It is a gift.
I've been training steadily. I did get a walk in the morning each day of work and sometimes twice a day. I've had to curtail my rugby - Haven't made a training session in September yet, but at least there was lots of walking and working out.
I did that Jacobs Ladder one day last week at the end of a Running and Kettlebell workout at Cedar Springs. I also did a fairly good Zach Evan-Esh training session on Saturday, although it was short. I was glad the garage was clean - It helps me focus.
I also cleaned up and purged a little from the garage. I was mentioning that I need another big screen in there for movies and stuff while I train. I already have a screen for the heart rate monitor and that's just not enough.
There's a bit more to do in the garage, but at least it's usable and ready to help me kick butt.
Yeah, it's because I love this country so much. ... and I get 60 ish days off of work. I mean, I will was a parent, but at least I got hugs when I was off.
Meh, I'm back at work and the work is a gift. I know that. It is a gift.
I've been training steadily. I did get a walk in the morning each day of work and sometimes twice a day. I've had to curtail my rugby - Haven't made a training session in September yet, but at least there was lots of walking and working out.
I did that Jacobs Ladder one day last week at the end of a Running and Kettlebell workout at Cedar Springs. I also did a fairly good Zach Evan-Esh training session on Saturday, although it was short. I was glad the garage was clean - It helps me focus.
I also cleaned up and purged a little from the garage. I was mentioning that I need another big screen in there for movies and stuff while I train. I already have a screen for the heart rate monitor and that's just not enough.
There's a bit more to do in the garage, but at least it's usable and ready to help me kick butt.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Aug 5th to Aug 26
There's been a lot of training going on.
Rugby, kettlebells, walking ... just stuff. This week has been up and mostly down. Yeah, down. Hacking cough and tons of child care needed ... so much so I miss the 45th Anniversary of my rugby club.
Yeah, that sucked. Meh, the 50th will be in five years. I'm planning on still being a player.
Yeah, training. Need to get on to the things in my Dream Board.
Rugby, kettlebells, walking ... just stuff. This week has been up and mostly down. Yeah, down. Hacking cough and tons of child care needed ... so much so I miss the 45th Anniversary of my rugby club.
Yeah, that sucked. Meh, the 50th will be in five years. I'm planning on still being a player.
Yeah, training. Need to get on to the things in my Dream Board.
Sunday, August 5, 2018
July 30 to Aug 4
The journey towards fitness continues.
Lots of sweat therapy this week - I did miss Tuesday's rugby training for a family event in Toronto. It was a going away party for a family member. I do fondly recall my sister being stopped from going to a public beach by my parents as it was an occasion for sin.
And here are my parents throwing a going away party for a grandchild as they head off to another continent. I'm not sure whether to marvel at the growth or wonder at the narrow-mindedness earlier.
To be honest, I was impressed that they let me travel to my second university for three years. And ... I never got a going away party either. Makes one wonder.
Beyond that, I did get quite a bit of fitness and work done around my house. Lots of trips to Value Village to drop off crap that was collecting around my house. Lots of workouts, walking and rugby getting done.
Right now I'm getting ready for the games that are left in this rugby season - I think I'm done by the 18th of August and the off-season. I do have a few things on my Dream Board that have been ignored for the last five years that I need to get back on track. Wrestling and vacation/retirement planning as well as just writing all need to be done this winter. #goals
Nice to be sweaty again. Always sweaty is awesome.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
July 21 to July 29
Well, this was a stressful week. Summer school is always stressful at the end. I took Wednesday off, as Tuesday was a rough training session at rugby.
Thursday was a night I had to take off from rugby to mark - marked for six hours straight ... which I should not have done, but I did it anyway.
Got on the pitch on Saturday for about a half hour, but lost anyway. I did get a sweet run in, about 10 meters with the ball. I'm still intending to make it to training as there is a lot of rugby left to be played.
Lots of morning, afternoon and some evening training sessions happening. My hips and knees are happy and my shoulders are making a come back.
Thursday was a night I had to take off from rugby to mark - marked for six hours straight ... which I should not have done, but I did it anyway.
Got on the pitch on Saturday for about a half hour, but lost anyway. I did get a sweet run in, about 10 meters with the ball. I'm still intending to make it to training as there is a lot of rugby left to be played.
Lots of morning, afternoon and some evening training sessions happening. My hips and knees are happy and my shoulders are making a come back.
Friday, July 20, 2018
July 16 to July 20
The early cardio sessions continue.
Monday did a second session in the evening. At least my legs are holding out.
Lots of technical work on scrums at rugby training of late. It's needed.
Other than that, just trying to keep my nutrition up and my family relations together.
Monday did a second session in the evening. At least my legs are holding out.
Lots of technical work on scrums at rugby training of late. It's needed.
Other than that, just trying to keep my nutrition up and my family relations together.
Sunday, July 15, 2018
July 5 to July 15
Yeah, this isn't getting easier, so I have to change.
I've changed habits for the better. At least I think so. Smoothies and coffee for breakfast instead of carby stuff. Vegetables for lunch with some cheese and fruit. Regular dinner, nothing stupid. and then calming down and walking either in the morning or in the evening, depending on the day.
The walking and working with medical professionals is helping a lot - I can sleep through the night these days.
I'm still not making the seconds games at home. Shame, really.
But I'll keep plugging away at it. I'm making plans for the offseason which is coming up rather quickly, I'm sorry to say.
Off for a walk.
I've changed habits for the better. At least I think so. Smoothies and coffee for breakfast instead of carby stuff. Vegetables for lunch with some cheese and fruit. Regular dinner, nothing stupid. and then calming down and walking either in the morning or in the evening, depending on the day.
The walking and working with medical professionals is helping a lot - I can sleep through the night these days.
I'm still not making the seconds games at home. Shame, really.
But I'll keep plugging away at it. I'm making plans for the offseason which is coming up rather quickly, I'm sorry to say.
Off for a walk.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
June 5 to July 4
This month is always a tough one.
I did score another try in June - in Oshawa. I'm still not back to the fitness level I feel the need to achieve. I've started on that path again.
Training on nights without rugby - Sundays, too as recovery from twenty minutes of game time is pretty easy. Solid sessions, just not long enough yet. Lots of kettlebells and bodyweight sessions ... and walking. lots of walking.
Training last night - Tuesday, July 3rd - was a real let down for me. Knee hurting during one of the drills and staying out of a contact drill for fear of injury were things that normally would not have stuck in my mind as hurtful or stupid. Today and last night they pricked my conscience.
I chatted about summer plans with a few of the guys and they laughed about what it is that I am doing - I'm working in Brampton this summer. Paying bills this way is pretty easy for me - I've got everything planned and photocopied and posted. It's all good.
I'm hoping that I can work on my own fitness these days - I did do a short walk before leaving this morning ... and plan on doing something tonight. Just not sure what and where. I will get something done, though.
At least my hip has stopped fighting me - now I'm back to fighting my belly and inflexible thingys.
I just want to be happy and I'm not at the moment ... and it's all within my power to solve these things that are bugging me. I need to summon up my own discipline and need time for that.
I did score another try in June - in Oshawa. I'm still not back to the fitness level I feel the need to achieve. I've started on that path again.
Training on nights without rugby - Sundays, too as recovery from twenty minutes of game time is pretty easy. Solid sessions, just not long enough yet. Lots of kettlebells and bodyweight sessions ... and walking. lots of walking.
Training last night - Tuesday, July 3rd - was a real let down for me. Knee hurting during one of the drills and staying out of a contact drill for fear of injury were things that normally would not have stuck in my mind as hurtful or stupid. Today and last night they pricked my conscience.
I chatted about summer plans with a few of the guys and they laughed about what it is that I am doing - I'm working in Brampton this summer. Paying bills this way is pretty easy for me - I've got everything planned and photocopied and posted. It's all good.
I'm hoping that I can work on my own fitness these days - I did do a short walk before leaving this morning ... and plan on doing something tonight. Just not sure what and where. I will get something done, though.
At least my hip has stopped fighting me - now I'm back to fighting my belly and inflexible thingys.
I just want to be happy and I'm not at the moment ... and it's all within my power to solve these things that are bugging me. I need to summon up my own discipline and need time for that.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
May 29 to June 4
It's been a few days. But a fair amount of work done. Starting to think I see results ... but my hip is still in throbbing agony.
Seriously. I need to take a few Advil in order to sleep properly at this point in time. None of that is what I want, as relying on pills just isn't in my skillset.
I stretch, I hit a hot tub / sauna and stretch there too. I'm doing extra rolling and stretching and yoga and stretching after rugby training. I'd stretch during the games if I could.
Jose Baptista time.
In any case, the Polar Loop tracking is working fairly well - I like the integration of the HR with the activity level/step counter wristband and a visual calendar that helps you see everything.
June 2 was a welcome back to one on one intense stretching and fascial release I'll have to make work in my schedule. Man, it was painful, but a good pain.
June 4 was the first of many mobility and flexibility sessions that I have set up for myself. another one on one set of sessions that will take me until the end of August.
Plus rugby, plus daily stretching, plus summer school, plus a lot of things I need to do for my family ... and work ... makes for a very full next few months.
In any case, over the weekend, got to Barrie to be a backup prop for the second XV. Made very good use of my time on the pitch, securing the ball, making the set-piece work and scoring a try.
Seriously. I need to take a few Advil in order to sleep properly at this point in time. None of that is what I want, as relying on pills just isn't in my skillset.
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| Stretching during Jays gam |
Jose Baptista time.
In any case, the Polar Loop tracking is working fairly well - I like the integration of the HR with the activity level/step counter wristband and a visual calendar that helps you see everything.
June 2 was a welcome back to one on one intense stretching and fascial release I'll have to make work in my schedule. Man, it was painful, but a good pain.
June 4 was the first of many mobility and flexibility sessions that I have set up for myself. another one on one set of sessions that will take me until the end of August.
Plus rugby, plus daily stretching, plus summer school, plus a lot of things I need to do for my family ... and work ... makes for a very full next few months.
In any case, over the weekend, got to Barrie to be a backup prop for the second XV. Made very good use of my time on the pitch, securing the ball, making the set-piece work and scoring a try.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
May 9 to 28
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| I might not be blogging, but I'm working on my fitness ... |
The last few weeks have been ... interesting.
I like the new Polar Flow set up I've been using. I'm sad when I get emails from my old set up, telling me that I'm being lazy and useless. I know better, but it still affects me.
I'm not logged in to Grammarly, and even it is saying I should get back to writing everyday.
Which, of course, I'm also doing.
Ah well, whatever.Last night I was at Cedar Springs and did a cardio workout for about 45 minutes, made up of the following:
2 minutes on the elliptical trainer
2 minutes of kettlebell clean and press
I did that for 30 minutes, then got on the Jacobs Ladder. I could only do 45 seconds on and 60 seconds off. I got four rounds in and then had to just walk it off, man. I'll get better at it, I'll get fitter, too.
It was amazing how quickly my heart rate went up.
I mean, check this out:
In chatting with the opposition from Saturday, there was a funny comment they said. They had to play both the third team game and the second team game ... or at least a part of it. I played third team rugby - I'm still not getting the system, nor am I getting full training sessions in, nor am I the youngest or fittest on the field these days ... in any case, the other front row players mentioned that the third team front row was harder to scrum against than the second team front row.
It made me feel good, but it also pointed out the fact that I need to get my stuff together and get myself on the seconds. My club needs me.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
April 8 to May 8
Coffee continues to run the show.
I had to take some time off of training due to a hip flexor muscle injury. I have yet to play in a game of rugby in 2018. I'm not that offended by that statement, as I know I will be playing a lot of rugby in the next six months.
I keep my home life on the down low in my various online communities, but you have to know it's a struggle. Having a child with special needs is stressful. Dealing with stress with a gentle walk and talk with your spouse while someone looks after them is really the only solution that is doable at this point.
Not much else really helps, man.
ok, maybe a massage.
Anyway, I kept up the GPP with the 30-35 minute workouts of alternating kettlebell and running. I have done more than a few walks and stretching sessions. I am really looking forward to training on the beach this summer.
I had to take some time off of training due to a hip flexor muscle injury. I have yet to play in a game of rugby in 2018. I'm not that offended by that statement, as I know I will be playing a lot of rugby in the next six months.
I keep my home life on the down low in my various online communities, but you have to know it's a struggle. Having a child with special needs is stressful. Dealing with stress with a gentle walk and talk with your spouse while someone looks after them is really the only solution that is doable at this point.
Not much else really helps, man.
ok, maybe a massage.
Anyway, I kept up the GPP with the 30-35 minute workouts of alternating kettlebell and running. I have done more than a few walks and stretching sessions. I am really looking forward to training on the beach this summer.
Monday, April 9, 2018
March 26 to April 8
I keep stretching in the morning, keeping a decent routine for health going for myself. I put lunches together for two kids and myself at the same time.
I did discover that the cafeteria at work does decently priced fresh salads. I liked those, too. Lots of veggies and you get to control how much of the goo gets into your own mouth.
Home life is a disaster, though. At least I got my gym back to a functioning level during this time. I had a decent workout yesterday ... a 30 minute one alternating round of elliptical trainer and kettlebell swings.
My Polar Link tracker continues to function, too.
Otherwise, coffee is running the show at the moment.
I did discover that the cafeteria at work does decently priced fresh salads. I liked those, too. Lots of veggies and you get to control how much of the goo gets into your own mouth.
Home life is a disaster, though. At least I got my gym back to a functioning level during this time. I had a decent workout yesterday ... a 30 minute one alternating round of elliptical trainer and kettlebell swings.
My Polar Link tracker continues to function, too.
Otherwise, coffee is running the show at the moment.
Monday, March 26, 2018
Feb 11 to March 25
Man, this is awful.
I keep updating my list of books read. I keep mentioning that list and this blog in passing to people when talking about training and talking about what books I'm reading these days.
I have been using the Polar Loop quite a bit. I've been thinking about moving the number of steps up a bit, as I'm finding making ten thousand steps a day a fairly regular thing. I've been making it a habit to move around while at work and include a walk or training sessions at night.
But my garage gym is still out of order, covered in dust from the sanding of the dining room table. I've been doing a few online courses and been walking while I listen to the lectures. Stretching in the basement every morning is actually very helpful, too.
But I still miss Wrestling. I still miss swinging a bell for time. I miss running ... walking is a nice compromise for the time being, but I do miss the focus that running brought to my training. But running at 270 pounds is not a good thing. Never a good thing for my knees.
In any case, I've been training, just not blogging here.
I did get a rather nice taste of retirement over the March Break. A little chillier than I'd like to have happen in my older age, but still not a bad taste of it. Work in the morning, a nice walk or training session then back to chat with my family or other responsible people. Rugby. Good food and working towards helping others.
It was like I was Cain from the television show "Kung Fu", walking the earth and helping people.
I keep updating my list of books read. I keep mentioning that list and this blog in passing to people when talking about training and talking about what books I'm reading these days.
I have been using the Polar Loop quite a bit. I've been thinking about moving the number of steps up a bit, as I'm finding making ten thousand steps a day a fairly regular thing. I've been making it a habit to move around while at work and include a walk or training sessions at night.
But my garage gym is still out of order, covered in dust from the sanding of the dining room table. I've been doing a few online courses and been walking while I listen to the lectures. Stretching in the basement every morning is actually very helpful, too.
But I still miss Wrestling. I still miss swinging a bell for time. I miss running ... walking is a nice compromise for the time being, but I do miss the focus that running brought to my training. But running at 270 pounds is not a good thing. Never a good thing for my knees.
In any case, I've been training, just not blogging here.
I did get a rather nice taste of retirement over the March Break. A little chillier than I'd like to have happen in my older age, but still not a bad taste of it. Work in the morning, a nice walk or training session then back to chat with my family or other responsible people. Rugby. Good food and working towards helping others.
It was like I was Cain from the television show "Kung Fu", walking the earth and helping people.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Feb 4 to Saturday Feb 10
This week flew by. I did keep all morning stretching sessions, although with the table in there, and the dust still in there, some stretching sessions were pretty short.
I'm going to have an awful time cleaning up the garage gym this spring.
Wednesday was a walk in the pool night with my wife, Thursday I was doing this kettlebell set for four rounds:
20 KB swings
20 kb cleans
20 kb clean and press
20 Kb snatches
20 step ups
I also did a 5m farmers walk, too.
I did that four rounds. I felt pretty good, too.
Friday was a date night, so we went to Zee Float, and had a relaxing night.
Saturday was an idiot driving everywhere day, but I got a chance to do a half hour of kettlebells and then about an hour of BJJ.
I was so happy to be back on the mats. I am really out of shape, but I was still pretty happy to be out there rolling.
I'm going to have an awful time cleaning up the garage gym this spring.
Wednesday was a walk in the pool night with my wife, Thursday I was doing this kettlebell set for four rounds:
20 KB swings
20 kb cleans
20 kb clean and press
20 Kb snatches
20 step ups
I also did a 5m farmers walk, too.
I did that four rounds. I felt pretty good, too.
Friday was a date night, so we went to Zee Float, and had a relaxing night.
Saturday was an idiot driving everywhere day, but I got a chance to do a half hour of kettlebells and then about an hour of BJJ.
I was so happy to be back on the mats. I am really out of shape, but I was still pretty happy to be out there rolling.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Friday and Saturday Feb 3
These last two days have been a study in the whole yin-yang idea.
Friday was a busy but lazy day. I got through the work day and then went home. I got through the day and then got online with a stupid video game.
I did get a walk in ... well, a few and I got my correct number of steps.
Saturday was busy - but I made fitness a priority and got to the gym and got a kettlebell session in. It was pretty damn cool, man.
Felt good at the end of it, too.
Friday was a busy but lazy day. I got through the work day and then went home. I got through the day and then got online with a stupid video game.
I did get a walk in ... well, a few and I got my correct number of steps.
Saturday was busy - but I made fitness a priority and got to the gym and got a kettlebell session in. It was pretty damn cool, man.
Felt good at the end of it, too.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Jan 25 to Thur Feb 1
An eventful week.
It snowed, so I had a number of informal "training" sessions. I also took a long look at myself and joined a BJJ gym.
I had to, I missed it too much.
Money and time are tight, but stress management is now more of a priority.
I went and did a kettlebell session there on Tuesday ... at least I think it was Tuesday.
My usual session: swings, cleans, cleans and presses. Snatches too. I did the step ups and seated knee tucks, too.
Four rounds.
I also got a Polar Loop. For cheap, cheap.
At least it will help me see who stupid I've been.
Tonight was the check in at the new club. I was shocked at how high the weight was on the screen. Shameful.
I have to do better.
It snowed, so I had a number of informal "training" sessions. I also took a long look at myself and joined a BJJ gym.
I had to, I missed it too much.
Money and time are tight, but stress management is now more of a priority.
I went and did a kettlebell session there on Tuesday ... at least I think it was Tuesday.
My usual session: swings, cleans, cleans and presses. Snatches too. I did the step ups and seated knee tucks, too.
Four rounds.
I also got a Polar Loop. For cheap, cheap.
At least it will help me see who stupid I've been.
Tonight was the check in at the new club. I was shocked at how high the weight was on the screen. Shameful.
I have to do better.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Dec 14 to Wed Jan 24
A lot of stretching.
That's all I've really been doing since Dec 13.
Doing a lot of silly habits - poor sleep hygiene and leaving the cooking up to others in my family. I don't know why I've stopped.
At least the morning stretching sessions have continued. I have that and a knowledge that rugby is coming this summer. And BJJ should be included in anything else I try.
I have recently started the checklists again - and it's working for writing and working on small projects in the short term. I'm hoping that checklist method will rub off on the other aspects ...the Physical Culture aspects of life soon, too.
In the meantime, this is one of the stressful times of the year at work, made moreso by family life. I'm back to wondering how my youngest is going to be getting to school and whether I can drive safely enough to pick up every day.
That's all I've really been doing since Dec 13.
Doing a lot of silly habits - poor sleep hygiene and leaving the cooking up to others in my family. I don't know why I've stopped.
At least the morning stretching sessions have continued. I have that and a knowledge that rugby is coming this summer. And BJJ should be included in anything else I try.
I have recently started the checklists again - and it's working for writing and working on small projects in the short term. I'm hoping that checklist method will rub off on the other aspects ...the Physical Culture aspects of life soon, too.
In the meantime, this is one of the stressful times of the year at work, made moreso by family life. I'm back to wondering how my youngest is going to be getting to school and whether I can drive safely enough to pick up every day.
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