Getting better

Workout:
Rest

I'm actually surprised at how much easier I am moving today. I was surprised that my upper body wasn't as sore as I expected it would be, with all the pulling up the cables. I'm a little stiff, and slow to move after I've been sitting for a while (like driving in the car), but otherwise, I'm moving a whole lot better!!

Goals:

1. Rest
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

The day after ...

Workout:
Rest and Recovery ...

I'm pretty sore today ... doing a lot of stretching ... hoping I don't get giardia ...

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Half Dome

I've been writing up my experience ... I'll get it posted here, soon.

In the meantime ... here's a picture of me ... at the top!!






















I'm whipped, and tired, but totally stoked that I pushed myself ... even when I wanted to give up ... and made it to the top. I survived the personal stress of the cables (I'm afraid of heights, but, I couldn't go all that way, and NOT go to the top!!).

Bridalveil Creek

Workout:
Hike along Bridalveil Creek (~ 2 miles)

My brother & his kids & I went for a little hike in the afternoon. Breathing is easier today, but, it's still difficult with the exertion of walking up the hill to the bathroom.

Tomorrow's the "big hike"!!

I'm nervous, and worried, and excited.

Thanks to all the recent publicity of people falling off the rock, I've been having nightmares about climbing to the top. It doesn't help that my nephew is a bit of a hyperactive kind of kid ... so, that is adding to my nervousness, I'm sure!

Our plan is to start at Glacier Point, taking the Panoramic Trail to the top of Nevada Falls, and then from there, head up to the top of Half Dome. The return will be down to Yosemite Valley by way of the Mist Trail, to the van, where my mom will be waiting.

Goals:

1. Half Dome
   
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Vacation

Workout:
None.

I got up very early in the morning. Showered (my last one until I return on Tuesday), loaded the car, gassed up the car, and headed out!

After my 3 1/2 hour drive, I arrived at the campsite where my parents, brother & his kids were already camping. (Some of us have to work for a living!!) ;)

Today, my exercise is attempting to acclimate to the higher altitude (about 7400 feet) ... coming from just slightly above sea level, just breathing is hard work!!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Getting ready for camping

Workout:
None.

I got canceled from work today. And, instead of working out, I had quite a few things to do, errands to run, that kind of thing, for my early morning drive for Yosemite, so I skipped out on a workout.

I did do quite a bit of walking (shopping), while trying to break-in my new hiking boots (I'm taking my old pair just in case I don't feel comfortable enough in the new ones).

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

starting slow

Workout:
Run/Walk (3.48 miles)
54 min.
burned 479 cal.
HR max: 168
HR ave: 142

I got out there!! Last day before going to work, and I managed to get out there and get my workout in! I did the little 3 1/2 mile loop near my place. There's 1 small little hill that I hit ... in 2 different spots ... on this loop.

It felt good to get back out there again.

Now, I just need to get back into the routine again.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

another day down

Workout:
None.

Again, I didn't get a workout done today. I had a hair appointment with my new "hair-person" ... my coworker's sister. I think about half the hospital probably goes to her! I'm not worried. I know she'll do good ... her sister will give her a hard time if she messes up my hair too bad. Besides, my hair is pretty easy ...

First thing this morning, when I woke up ... the Omron body fat handheld measuring device says ... 33.3%

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Rest Day

Workout:
None.

Well, my plan was to do something today ... at least a walk, or yoga ... but, I was so hot, I pretty much just laid, in front of the fan all day long!!

I've started the research for training for Half Dome. Unfortunately, the last week before the hike is supposed to be "rest week". But, I'll plan some exercise without causing too much strain on the ol' bod!!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Race Day!

T minus 0 days until the Wharf to Wharf

Workout:
Wharf to Wharf 6 mile race
1:30:40
burned 1061 cal.
HR max: 182
HR ave: 167

Well, I did it!! I completed the Wharf to Wharf race ... and I wasn't the last one across the finish line!! That's all that matters to me, really!!

It was crazy, and crowded. 15,000+ people crammed in front of the Boardwalk is a little bit crazy!! It was a little while before I could even start walking, after the gun went off. And, even longer before I could begin to jog!

I didn't train for hills, and there were a few of them on the route. I also noticed my knee bothering me a little during the run. Afterwards, once I was done, it stopped, so, I think it was probably because of the curves in the road ... it was a nicely graded road, that is fun to drive (as I recall from my teenage years) ... not so great as a running surface.







That's me ... in the salmon colored tank top.



Well, I'm "in" now ... I'm going to get the annual invite back to the race! And, I think I'm going to accept. A few of my coworkers are now talking about maybe doing it next year, so, that will make it more fun ... if we're running somewhat close to each other, anyway!

Goals:

1. Rest
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Tomorrow ...

T minus 1 day until the Wharf to Wharf

Workout:
None ... Rest Day

Today, I mostly took it easy. There was a little walking, but, not a whole lot. At one point, I thought I was going to have to walk about 1 1/2 to 2 miles back to my car, but, my brother was very sweet, and walked back for his car, and then came and got me, dropping me off at my car.

I'm pretty sore in the glutes, and legs today from those workouts. I didn't do much running this week, but, I definitely used the muscles!!

Unfortunately, I didn't plan ahead ... I should have stayed at my brother's house ... would have saved me an hour of sleep!! But, I had to go back home tonight to gather up my stuff!!

On a side note ... I confirmed, this weekend, that a week from tomorrow (a week after the race), I am going to be climbing to the top of Half Dome!!

So much for training, huh?

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

So close ... I can almost taste it ...

T minus 2 days until the Wharf to Wharf

Workout:
Legs & Back
50 min.
burned 325 cal.
HR max: 151
HR ave: 121

Slept a little better today. Slept in a little more than I have been. I've been trying to make myself get up early, even though I didn't have to, but because I tend to go to bed rather late, that makes for short nights!

Legs were feeling weak, and collapsing, so I quit early. I decided, since I've got 6 miles in 2 days, to not push myself to complete muscle failure!

Legs & Back:
Balanced Lunges: 12
Calf Raise Squats: 20/10#
Reverse Grip Chin-Ups: 15 (black)
Super Skaters: 20
Wall Squat: done
Wide Front Pull-Ups: 15 (black)
Step Back Lunges: 15
Alternating Side Lunges: 14
Close Grip Overhead Pull-Ups: 15 (black)
Single Leg Wall Squat: did regular wall squats
Dead Lift Squats: 15
Switch Grip Pull-Ups: 15 (black)
Three-way Lunge: done
(went directly into cool-down)

Tomorrow, I'll be taking it easy. A little walking, perhaps, but not too much!! Don't want to use the muscles too much before I do the Wharf to Wharf!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

No "butterflies" yet!

T minus 3 days until the Wharf to Wharf

Workout:
Exercise Challenge:
24 push-ups
1 min., 35 sec. wall squat
55 mason twists

Ab Ripper X
31 min.
burned 147 cal.
HR max: 129
HR ave: 106

I'm pretty sore today from yesterday's workout. Didn't notice it so much yesterday, or last night.

Ab Ripper X: (300 + 55 "challenge mason twists")
In & Out: 25
Seated Bicycle: 25x2
Seated Crunchy Frog: 25
Wide-Leg Sit Up: 25 (easier)
Fifer Scissor: 25
Hip Rock 'N Raise: 25
Pulse Up: 25
Roll-Up/V-Up Combo: 16
Oblique V-Up: 25x2
Leg Climb: 12x2
Mason Twist: 10

Wide-legs were easier to do this time. I also noticed that my left knee was hurting during most of ARX. Not sure what that is about. But, something to pay attention to ...

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Getting closer ...

T minus 4 days until the Wharf to Wharf

Workout:
Kenpo X
61 min.
burned 412 cal.
HR max: 151
HR ave: 123

Got the workout in today ... I was wondering about the wisdom, of doing KenpoX (a workout that causes me soreness in my legs) a few days before the race, but, also thought that it might be far enough out ...

I really brought it today ... including the stretch at the beginning. Usually I'm not able to complete it ... I end up flaking out. Today, I even held onto my toes!!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Wait ... how many days left?!

T minus 5 days until the Wharf to Wharf

Workout:
Exercise Challenge:
25 pushups
1 min., 21 sec. wall squat
61 mason twists

Run/Walk (1.89 mi.)
31 min.
burned 264 cal.
HR max: 165
HR ave: 140

Watched a movie late last night ... "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days". It was a cute one. I borrowed it from a friend quite some time ago ... hadn't gotten around to watching it.

So, I got to sleep rather late. It took me a while to get going today, with the exercise. And, compared to some of my output, it was pretty pathetic. But, I did it!!

I set new challenge goals, since it had been a couple weeks since I'd done them. I had difficulty getting there ... but, there's always next time. My goal for pushups was 35 (I did 25 ... not a bad number), I wanted to up my last wall squat numbers by 20 sec., to 1 min., 45 sec. (I didn't quite get there), and, I shot for a goal of 60 mason twists (I got just past it). So, now, I need to work on new numbers for Thursday.

The run was pretty pathetic. I did actually leave my house with the 2 mile or 30 min. goal. Unfortunately, half of it was walking, not running. But, since it had been a while since I've been running, I felt I should start out a little slower ... get back in the groove.

It felt good to get back out there, doing some exercise. But, I was also exhausted. I sat down to look through a magazine ... and ended up falling asleep. So, I decided to take a nap ... ended up being an hour and a half. Got up and ate, since it had been a while. And, started drifting off again, once I sat down.

Today, I'm not beating myself up over my lack of energy. I'm more puzzled by it. Yes, I realize I got only 6 1/2 hours of sleep last night. But, I don't think I should be this tired. I've been drinking my water, and taking my vitamins regularly, lately.

I just hope this isn't how I spend my days off from work this week!

I did eventually get busy ... and productive. Got a few easy tasks done.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

The countdown continues ...

T minus 6 days until the Wharf to Wharf

Workout:
None.

I still seem to have no energy. It wasn't even my weekend to work, and I'm still recuperating on Monday!!

I spent a lot of down-time not doing a whole lot. And, was ready to fall asleep rather early in the evening. Actually, I wanted a nap in the morning ... or afternoon ... too!! I didn't get one, but, neither was I very productive.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

The countdown begins ...

T minus 7 days until the Wharf to Wharf

Workout:
None.

I should have gotten back on track with the running. I've got 7 days until the Wharf to Wharf race ... 6 miles. But, I was so exhausted from my lack of sleep for the last few days, I ended up sleeping until 1:30 pm!!

I spent the afternoon with the family. Had a nice time. Saw some friends I hadn't seen in a while.

But, I didn't workout.

In the evening, when I should have stepped things up ... I fell asleep on the couch, watching TV!!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

weekend

Workout:
None.

Got up early this morning. Didn't sleep well last night. Kept waking up. I was hot. Was afraid I'd oversleep.

Got everything done I needed to do this morning, before heading off for the day. Spent time with the family.

I ended up staying longer than I probably should have. Which got me home pretty late.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

weekend off

Workout:
None.

I had planned to get a little workout in when I got up today. But, again, I got to bed later than usual.

I went out to breakfast after work, with friends (coworkers). Had a lovely breakfast. When I got home, I discovered that someone was there to power-wash the building. So, I had to move the car out of the carport so it wouldn't get power-washed. And, I had to go around shutting all the windows (5 of them), and pull out the A/C from the window, as well ... before I could go to sleep.

I was a little worried about how I was going to get to sleep with the power-washing going on ... I've tried before, and it's pretty difficult. But, thanks to the fact that I've got 2 fans in my bedroom ... I put them both on high ... they make great "white noise". I didn't hardly hear a thing!! And, I slept cool, which was a good thing, considering that I had to have the windows closed!!

I got up in time to run to the grocery store for a few items for Saturday. And then I had to get ready for Bill Maher. Good show. He was at De Anza College, at the Flint Center. We ate dinner at a restaurant across the street ... didn't even know Hobee's still existed ... all of the ones I know about are no longer there!! Then, got to the show just in time!

Got home a little bit late ... not as late as I thought it might be, though. I went right to bed, because I had to get up early in the morning (6 am).

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

work

Workout:
None.

Today, I chose sleep. I needed it. I ended up getting to bed a little later than usual, so, I slept the whole day.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

scheduling

Workout:
None.

Had another day of scheduling issues getting in the way of my workouts.

After my two days of running on the treadmill, I felt that my knees needed a break. So, my plan was to sleep in a little, and then do a P90X workout. But, instead, I had to get up at 5:30 to give a ride to football practice. I went back to bed, only to get another wake-up call at 7:45 for a pick-up from football practice ...

Anyway, due to some other circumstances beyond my control, that came up, I didn't get home until about 11:30 ... and then needed to take a nap because I was so exhausted from the lack of sleep last night. And, staying up 28 hours straight is just way too difficult for me anymore ... so I HAD to have my nap.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Sheri's Boot Camp

"Don't take anyone else's definition of success as your own." ~~ Jacqueline Briskin, author

Workout:
Run/Walk (2.5 miles)
41 min.
burned 336 cal.
HR max: 166
HR ave: 136

Ab Ripper X
30 min.
burned 176 cal.
HR max: 136
HR ave: 107

Shoulders & Arms
76 min.
burned 524 cal.
HR max: 153
HR ave: 125

In some ways, today was harder than yesterday, but, also easier! Getting up was easier. I didn't have to take anyone anywhere, so, although there was this tempting thought of not getting up, I very easily just told myself to get up. So, physically getting out of bed was easier today.

Mentally the workout was harder. I was bored with the treadmill by today, and a little sore, so I didn't push myself as hard. I spent more time walking with little bursts of jogging/running.

But, I did it. And, by my measure of success ... I was successful.

I was pretty tired yesterday afternoon and evening, with getting up early, and the short night of sleep. Today, I've scheduled in a nap after my workouts, because it appears I'm going to need it with these early-morning wake-ups! Even with the nap, I'm pretty tired, so at least for this week, I'm not getting up early on Wednesday (staying up 26 or more hours in a row is pretty difficult, even with a nap in there).

Ab Ripper X: (296 + 50 "challenge mason twists")
In & Out: 25
Seated Bicycle: 25x2
Seated Crunchy Frog: 25
Wide-Leg Sit Up: 25
Fifer Scissor: 25
Hip Rock 'N Raise: 25
Pulse Up: 25
Roll-Up/V-Up Combo: 10
Oblique V-Up: 25x2
Leg Climb: 12x2
Mason Twist: 12

I had to take multiple breaks with Ab Ripper X ... but, I increased my numbers a little more. I'm almost to the point of doing all of the exercises ... then I'll focus more on form.

I'm sure I struggled more, because of doing the 50 mason twists for my "challenge" earlier. But, I pushed myself ... even though the couch was calling!!

Drinking a little bit of recovery drink before hitting Shoulders & Arms. Actually, I feel like I probably need to eat a snack, as well!!

Shoulders & Arms:
Alternating Shoulder Presses: 10#, 15 reps; 15#, 10 reps
In & Out Bicep Curls: 10#, 16 reps; 10#, 16 reps (increase the weight next time)
Two-arm Tricep Kickbacks: 10#, 12 reps; 10#, 10 reps
Deep Swimmer's Presses: 15#, 9 reps; 15#, 8 reps
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 15#, 10 reps; 15#, 8 reps
Chair Dips: 12; 12 (right now, it looks like the bent-knee ones are the way to go for me)
Upright Rows: 10#, 13 reps; 10#, 12 reps
Static Arm Curls: 15#, 8 reps, 10#, 8 reps; 15#, 8 reps, 10#, 8 reps (tried to go with the 15s here ... starting with 10s would have been too easy, though)
Flip-grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 10#, 9 reps; 10#, 2 reps, 5#, 12 reps (here, 8s would be useful)
Two-angle Seated Shoulder Flyes: 10#, 6 reps, 5#, 10 reps; 5#, 16 reps (another spot where 8s would be useful)
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10#, 10 reps; 10#, 9 reps (quads give me more pain than the biceps on this one!)
Lying-down Tricep Extensions: 10#, 11 reps; 10#, 7 reps
In & Out Straight-arm Shoulder Flyes: 5#, 16 reps; 10#, 11 reps (I thought I might be too tired to do more than 5s ... but they were almost useless!)
Congdon Curls: 10#, 10 reps; 10#, 12 reps (I just focused on my arms)
Side Tri-rises: 10-10; 9-9 (in the words of Tony ... I was "toasty toast")

It looks like I may have to break down and buy myself some 8# weights. There were a couple of the exercises that the 10s were just too much, but the 5s weren't enough. I've tried to avoid getting the 8s, since on most things, I'm past that weight, but, I would probably benefit more from the workouts, if I'm lifting the proper weight (and, it's not like 8s would "break the bank").

Over 1000 extra calories burned today. I met my goal! Now, I just need to make sure I eat enough good, wholesome food so I can do this all over again!! I'm finishing off my workout with recovery drink.

Plans for tomorrow:

I'll get up at my usual time, not the early time (I work tomorrow night). My knees are feeling well used today, so I'm going to take a break from running tomorrow. On the agenda is Kenpo X & Yoga X. I won't be burning the calories, like today, but it will be 2 1/2 hours of working out ... and an attempt to make "doubles" a habit.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

the beginning of a new week ...

Workout:

Run/Walk (3 1/2 miles)
50 min.
burned 503 cal.
HR max: 174
HR ave: 153

Today's horoscope for Aries: Luck is certainly on your side these days. You possess fairly consistent energy to implement your plans, but be sure to get enough rest and quiet to avoid burnout.

I woke up early this morning ... 5:20 am. I bought the Omron Body Fat calculator ... wanted to check it out first thing in the morning ... 34%. I'd like to do measurements, and see how close it is to the numbers I've been getting.

I had to get my friend's son to football practice by 6 ... and then I headed for the gym. I got there right at 6 am. I haven't been to the gym that early in the morning, so I had no idea how crowded it might be ... it wasn't.

I had a good run on the treadmill. I started with a 5 min. warm-up, and then eased into a 13 min./mile pace, which I held for the completion of the 1st mile. Then, I upped it to a 12 min./mile for the 2nd mile. After a short brisk-walk break, I got back up to the 13 min./mile pace until it was time for the 5 min. cool-down.

On my way out of the gym, I stopped at the pull-up assist machine, and did 3 sets of assisted pullups.

It felt good to get up early and get it done this morning. I am quite proud of myself for getting up early and working out. I didn't get as much done as I'd planned/hoped, but, I got up and burned some calories.

I had to drop off my car to get the oil changed, and the brakes replaced ... so my exercise included the approximately 3/4 mile from Speedy to Target and then home. Plus, the 1/2 mile return trip a few hours later to get my car back.

So, I decided to take the advice of my horoscope (something I normally read for the humor in how off the mark it is) ... and take a nap today!! ;-)

Tomorrow, I'm planning on getting up early again. I'll go running at the gym again. I'm going to stay on a little longer tomorrow. I should be getting more sleep tonight, so, I'm hoping for more energy to get an additional workout--a P90X workout--done tomorrow, along with all the other things I need to do tomorrow.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

another day down

Workout:
None.

I woke up too late today to get a workout in.

But, I'm getting my mind right for a great start tomorrow.

I've got exactly 2 weeks before the Wharf to Wharf 6 mile race. And my training has been pathetic.

It's time to step-it-up. I know I'm capable. I've done it in the past.

Tomorrow is going to start early with a run. Then, there's going to be a P90X workout. And, the exercise challenge of push-ups, wall squats & mason twists.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

another work

Workout:
None.

Again ... sleep was more important than working out.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

another work day

Workout:
None.

Almost got a chance to come home early tonight.

Would have been nice!

Again, I opted for sleep instead of working out.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

work

Workout:
None.

Weekend to work. Opted for sleep instead of a workout.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Happy 4th of July!!

Happy 4th of July ... Independence Day!!

Workout:
Jillian Michael's Cardio Kickboxing
25 min.
burned 222 cal.
HR max: 164
HR ave: 143

I had an invitation to attend some Independence Day celebrations, run a 10K, and eat apple pie & coffee for breakfast. Decided I wouldn't have any time to do the things I need to do on Wednesday before going to work for the weekend. So, I passed on the Spreckle's Town Independence Day celebrations. I'd already decided to pass on the 10K!!

I took my nap early ... by sleeping in, instead of getting up early. It was supposed to be pretty hot today ... pushing 100. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to sleep later in the day when it was nap time ... and much hotter.

Most of my afternoon was taken up by installing my A/C in my bedroom window.

It was pretty warm when I got working out. But, it ended up not being as hot as it was supposed to be. 80s. I decided to give the workout a try. But, I was afraid that the intensity required for running, or a P90X workout would be too much with the heat. I pulled out the Jillian Michaels DVDs (Biggest Loser) and gave the Cardio Kickboxing a try.

I didn't like that I started the DVD having no clue how long it was (nothing was written anywhere). There was too much talking to begin with ... I'd like to be able to cut out the "social time" ... during the first couple minutes or so of the DVD. But, otherwise, it was a pretty good workout. The intensity can definitely be adjusted on it.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

errand day

Workout:
None.

I did errands today. It was getting pretty hot today. Well into the 90s. I ran my errands today, thinking that it would cool off enough in the mid-afternoon for me to workout.

It didn't.

Even in the evening, it was pretty warm. And, by then, I wasn't in the mood to workout!! I had a few things to do, and then I just wanted to veg-out & then go to bed!!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

gardening

Workout:
gardening

I was exhausted from my late night last night, with little sleep Saturday night. I did actually take a nap in the late morning.

Probably would have kept pushing "snooze" at 1pm if the earthquake hadn't hit!! (I'd been pushing snooze for the last 30 minutes!)

It was enough of a jolting that it got me up off the couch!!

So, then I got busy ... in the backyard, doing gardening things. It was so hot ... I was sweating like crazy!! Rivers were rolling down my face. I had droplets falling in my eyes. And, when I tried to shake my head to get my hair out of my face, I saw the sweat drops go flying!! (Hope the plants don't mind a little salt-water!!)

It was a nice day. I was actually fairly productive, considering that I spent a few hours in the late morning, early afternoon sleeping!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.

Birthday Party

Workout:
swimming in pool at my parents'

Today was a party for my Grandpa. He turned 94 on Friday. So my parents, aunt & uncle threw a party for him at his house. A couple friends were there, but mostly it was family. My dad's got a cousin near-by, and his nephews are also in the area ... so I met a few "cousins" that I hadn't ever met.

My brother and his kids went, so, I had my brother stop by and pick me up. I drove part of the way back home ... it's 4 hours from my brother's house (3 hours from my place).

Went swimming in my parent's pool with my brother, nieces and nephew. My little cousins (my cousin's kids) were there swimming with us, too. Had fun ... had to work hard, to keep up with the kids, though!! ;-) Mostly, I joined them, doing cannonballs off the diving board, and then swam laps when I started feeling a little cool ... when the sun was going down.

I got home pretty late. Nearly 1 am. But, it was a good day!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.