Monday, September 8, 2008
Starting to build a little momentum
I'm probably a couple of weeks away from being able to run any kind of long run outside--in part from recovery, but mostly from happily being blind-sided by the responsibilities of having a second child at home.
I'm glad I never thought about the implications of having a new baby in the house; the initial stress on the body is much like the first few miles I ran two years ago... except for the fact that the baby doesn't always stop crying within 30 minutes, and the fact that running does not involve much responsibility, etc...
Running:
Biking:
I'm glad I never thought about the implications of having a new baby in the house; the initial stress on the body is much like the first few miles I ran two years ago... except for the fact that the baby doesn't always stop crying within 30 minutes, and the fact that running does not involve much responsibility, etc...
Running:
2 miles in 18:19 @ 2% incline (9'10" pace)
Biking:
11.27 miles in 30 minutes @ level 20 on StairMaster/Speed Intervals
Labels: i hate cycling, reflection, workout commentary
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Slowly building
SI joint seems to be more in-line now than before. Got some ITB and hip flexor stretches in.
Ran 3 miles in 27:41 (9'14"). A little hip flexor soreness. A few kinks otherwise.
30 minutes on the StairMaster bike afterwards, speed interval program, 20 resistance, 10.81 miles (21.6 mph).
Ran 3 miles in 27:41 (9'14"). A little hip flexor soreness. A few kinks otherwise.
30 minutes on the StairMaster bike afterwards, speed interval program, 20 resistance, 10.81 miles (21.6 mph).
Labels: i hate cycling, injury, workout commentary
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Running is enjoyable
Despite the fact that my post Pig self would scoff at my workout today, I found my RUN enjoyable.
I ran 2 miles in 18:27. (9'14" pace)
To complete the workout, I biked 10.88 miles in 30 minutes at level 20 resistance on the StairMaster bike downstairs. Until at full strength (and maybe even afterwards), I will try supplementing my runs with bike activity.
I'm not so sure about the elliptical anymore. It's a tougher workout, but it seems to be causing more stress than the bike or even the running. From now on, I'll bike afterward as a "cool down" and see how that goes.
I ran 2 miles in 18:27. (9'14" pace)
To complete the workout, I biked 10.88 miles in 30 minutes at level 20 resistance on the StairMaster bike downstairs. Until at full strength (and maybe even afterwards), I will try supplementing my runs with bike activity.
I'm not so sure about the elliptical anymore. It's a tougher workout, but it seems to be causing more stress than the bike or even the running. From now on, I'll bike afterward as a "cool down" and see how that goes.
Labels: i hate cycling, workout commentary
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]Thursday, August 28, 2008
Reluctantly Biking today
Legs were very tired today. I didn't do any cardio or leg strengthening yesterday, so the soreness must be from Tuesday. Amazingly, biking was my choice for a cardio workout.
Equipment: Stairmaster Bike
Resistance: 20
Distance: 11.20 miles
Time: 30 minutes
Program: Intervals
Equipment: Stairmaster Bike
Resistance: 20
Distance: 11.20 miles
Time: 30 minutes
Program: Intervals
Labels: i hate cycling
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]Monday, August 25, 2008
Hard day of nothing
At 7 am, I got on the elliptical @ 13 and 15 resistance on the "weight loss" program on the elliptical. 1.88 miles in 20:02 minutes.
Then, at 7:30 am, I got on the treadmill for 2 miles, starting at 3.8 mph... 22:55 (11'28" miles). Back jacked up all morning from the workout.
This afternoon at 4:45 pm, I had to work out some frustration. 11.25 miles in 30 minutes at level 20 resistance on the "aerobic" program on the Stairmaster bike downstairs.
Then, at 7:30 am, I got on the treadmill for 2 miles, starting at 3.8 mph... 22:55 (11'28" miles). Back jacked up all morning from the workout.
This afternoon at 4:45 pm, I had to work out some frustration. 11.25 miles in 30 minutes at level 20 resistance on the "aerobic" program on the Stairmaster bike downstairs.
Labels: i hate cycling, workout commentary
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I still almost broke out a 6:30 mile.
Given today's diagnosis and advice from the doctor's office, I biked on the blasted stationary bike.
StairMaster bike @ 20 resistance, 11.33 miles in 30 minutes (aerobic program)... last attempt was 10.88 miles, but I didn't run before this attempt.
Pull-ups:
Seated Press:
I was so geared up by the end of the workout that I was ready to break out a 6'30" mile, despite knowing that that would probably finish me off.
StairMaster bike @ 20 resistance, 11.33 miles in 30 minutes (aerobic program)... last attempt was 10.88 miles, but I didn't run before this attempt.
Pull-ups:
4 sets of 10 @ 100 lbs assist
Seated Press:
10x175 lbs
10x160 lbs
10x145 lbs
10x130 lbs
10x115 lbs
15x100 lbs
I was so geared up by the end of the workout that I was ready to break out a 6'30" mile, despite knowing that that would probably finish me off.
Labels: i hate cycling, strength
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]Thursday, August 14, 2008
Mixed Bandolier of Carrots
Yes, I stole that one from the Woot.com message boards.
Run:
Bike:
Weights:
Pull Ups:
Run:
1.25 miles (11:33) 9'15"Massage yesterday and stretching beforehand really helped, but I tightened up too much by 1.25 miles. Couldn't restart after stopping. Main stretching was for piriformis muscle, some hamstring, quad, ITB stretches also. This may just be a slow ramp up back to 8 miles and beyond.
Bike:
StairMaster bike @ 20 resistance, 10.88 miles in 30 min, aerobic programI hate cycling. Such a painful waste of non-productive exercise time.
Weights:
Pull Ups:
2 sets of 10 reps @ 100 lbs assistShoulder Press:
1 set of 10 reps @ 115 lbs assist
10 reps @ 175 lbs
10 reps @ 160 lbs
10 reps @ 145 lbs
10 reps @ 130 lbs
10 reps @ 115 lbs
15 reps @ 100 lbs
Labels: i hate cycling, injury, strength, workout commentary
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]Monday, July 7, 2008
I don't like it.
I sweated it out on the exercise bike because my foot could not take the treadmill today. 40 minutes at about 28 mph? I set it for 500 calories burned.
Exercise bikes are annoying. I'm just hoping that I got a decent workout.
Exercise bikes are annoying. I'm just hoping that I got a decent workout.
Labels: cross training, i hate cycling
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