March 4 to 23

Got this streaming in the garage this week. 

This was a weird time. Like life is just generally weird as I have to deal with people, but this was a weird time.

First of all, I had two teeth removed in the middle of this. Ugh, 2/10 do not recommend. Recovery was generally ok, but the memories of it will be something that will annoy my mind for a while. 

Just to add - during the setup, the dentist took my BP and it was not good. Higher than I had it taken at the doctor's office a few weeks ago. Yes, I was being put under some stress, but it shouldn't have been that high. I think the equipment was more reliable at the doctor's office, but I'll have to get that checked. 

Secondly, it was my spring week off and my ability to sleep and help myself feel like absolute doggy dirt is incredible. I lay in my bed and didn't do much the week I was off. No cool adventures, no trips to the pool or art galleries ... nothing. My spouse was dealing with the death of her father and so I was left to myself to take care of two teenagers. This is hard at the best of times, but during sad times it is that much harder. 

The week after the tooth removal was a lot better for my health. Slept well probably with the help of the anti-inflammatory meds as well as the antibiotics. Whatever, the days after the event, sleep was good and deep. Getting myself up to stretch was easy and getting back into the pattern of daily life was easy. 

Stretch in the morning, some sort of session in the evening. Once or twice I had to do a ten-minute yoga session later on in the day to finish off the circles. I also had afternoon rugby sessions which got my step count up, as well as my heart rate going. Friday was a swim which could have ended after ten minutes, but I stretched it out to be a decent workout. 

Saturday was a HIIT workout and a swim. At least rugby was added during this time, but I need something else, something fun. I'm thinking since the evening will be more sunlight, hiking in the local provincial park should be in order. That'll be awesome.

 

Feb 25 to March 3

 

This might have been unmotivating

Meh, the struggle to find discipline continues. Just all over the place and exhaustion is real at the moment. Swimming, when it happens is going well. Not much soreness in the shoulder. Had a massage this week and learned a few new stretches for the legs and shoulders. 

I really do need to get the limitless cardio from running started.  I did a HIIT session this week but did not close the rings three times. Meh, I am over 50 percent for the week, but just barely. Morning sessions did get done every day this week, so there is a silver lining here. 

I have been thinking about plans for a return to combat sports, but then money becomes the key issue. I think about expanding the side hustle, and then time becomes the key issue. Diet is also a thing to factor in these days as well. 

I am grateful that February is over and that the warmer weather means I can return to hiking and being out on the water. I look forward to that for sure.