July 12 to 20

Yeah, this was a long few days. I got to Sunday and the weather around here switched from warm to hot.

That isn't complaining, just point out the obvious. I had to stay up late and get up and get to work. The heat tends to slow everything down.

The rings on my Apple Watch weren't closed in the last four days - but they were up to Saturday. Slow times make it more difficult for me. 

Lots of walks and lots of sleeping going on. Not resting, just sleeping.

The fact is the last walk I did was the one on Saturday and I wrote somewhere that it was pain free. I should not have written that - 'cuz that just was stupid. Meh, whatever. It was a good session, and since then haven't worked properly. That is the way things work around here. 

July 1 to 11

 

Most of these days were active - the big red ring got closed most of these days thanks to getting up early and getting a decent walk in before work. Some after work as well.

Conversations are happening about ext summer and a return to rugby, too. A dedication to fitness is most critical. Be better. Be fit and able to resist injury is also super important.

Walks and hikes were the order of the day though. I want to get lifting back in, or at least some sort of Crossfit /HITT workouts. I find them  helpful and able to help with my goals.

Haven't thought too much about anything else but work these days - mind on automatic when it comes to fitness or personal life. At least I have August to do that thinking.

Last weekend I spent sleeping, man. Just ugh. Couldn't move. At least Monday I got up and did a 2.5 km hike by 6:15am. That was pretty cool.

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.

May 15 to 23

 There has been a fair amount of work being done - except when I 'm left alone in a messy house. Meh, we will work on that next. 

Interesting workouts this week were at the nearest provincial park as hikes. Yeah, that's been a real cool part. Swims continue, and work got in the way of a couple of workouts, too. 

Still some progress is being made on the Adventure Van, and now I need to make some phone calls and set things up for the summer. I got a look at my summer today and it looks frantic. I will have to be a very good boy and focus on about two things this summer and that is about it. 

Stretching in the mornings and after hikes, too. Lots of water, need to focus on just getting the work done these days. It's getting done, just slowly.

This week coming up is going to be like the rest - just shorter thanks to the holiday Monday. It is all good, no side hustle this week. Progress on my fitness can step up instead. 

May 11 to 14

 Got in for two swims this week - just laps and laps and trying to get the legs working.

Got my rings closed every day this week - walking more at work and making sure I get a hike in on Saturday morning before the rest of the work gets up. Nearly missed my window this week.

Water was nice and calm - made sure my kayak and paddle board are ready to go yesterday, too. I'm going to go up and put them away the work out in a minute. It's been a lazy Sunday so far.

Rugby pictures from my friends continue - but I'm working on me at this time. Plus, I wouldn't want to disappoint some of the exec - they might arrest me in front of everyone.

Little snide private joke there, sorry. No, Im' not going to explain it.

Anyway, reading continues, side hustle continues, my son absolutely drowning my backyard also continues. Could it be worse? Oh, yes it could. Not going to complain, as I know the results.