June 17 to July

These are rough times for people in my industry - it's not an excuse, but rather an explanation. It's been rough to do the things and to keep a blog about them, too.

In any case, lots of hikes and lots of walks these days. Yes, I know it's really not the greatest cardio or workouts, but it is what time I have made available to myself for this.

Actually it's been nice weather and it's been great to get outside and see different places in my community. Although I've also been heading to the beach to see the water. Lots of after school swimming with my son, too. 

Best walk was with a daughter this week - took about 20 minutes to do just under 2 kms. I know I need to start up again with the kettlebells and with the weight training. That is duly noted in my mind. 

I'm looking at battle ropes and a new to me kayak these days - but I'm not going to get either unless I start to train again. Rewards are needed for work, not for messing about. 

not a bad place for a hike

June 6 to 16

 

I saw this and wanted it here - the cool stuff I'm interested in starts at 1:10.

Anyway, things have been progressing nicely. Workouts are fun, but mostly hikes with some lifting and stretching. Lots of stretching, man. A number of times taking my son and going for a swim, too.

I have a few confirmations about reading this summer and have at least two jobs at the moment for July. I will be busy.

I have been waking up really early for the last week or so, and getting up and going for an early morning walk - before 6am I'm done. It is just not me, but I'll take it.

 I've been doing some awesome hikes - nothing stupid yet, the longest during this time was 2 kms. I'm looking forward to the time when I can get my rear end back to 8km runs without a sweat.

What else? looking for a kayak and lessons for watersports at the moment. Lots of hiking and reading - I did get The Mandalorian actor Pedro Pascal to read a book to me this past week. I didn't know it was him until listening to the credits at the end. 

May 24 to June 5

Hit either a swim or a hike and sometimes both every day over this time. Every day with the rings closed - or pretty close to closed every day. 

Lots of outside activity - even on the days that were hot and muggy. I even got lost on one hike - not really lost, but took a long way back to the van. Lots of water on the hour-long hike. 

In any case, the hikes have been good - need to just keep going around and around the place where I live and just see the place - it is, after all literally the first time I've been able to see them ever.

I did think about that the other day - started wondering about what I've missed with being so focused on just one thing for so long. What else have I missed?

In any case, I did miss an awful lot of the woods, so I'm getting out there and seeing them. Taking pics, leaving footprints. 

Not any lifting, but I'll have to change that this week. I just want my legs back a little better before I start back to lifting.

Most days looked like this

Morning - about fifteen minutes of stretching, with a focus on breathing and getting ready for the day

Afternoon - hiking and or swimming with my youngest.

Evenings - working and then sometimes swimming, some walks, mostly prep for the next days.