Wednesday 31 March 2010
Tuesday 30 March 2010
Theory didn't quite work out
Well, the swim didn't happen, things on campus took longer than they should have - however I added a 20 minute uphill against the wind cycle to see my parents so that sort of made up for it.
Just did the weights - four sets of dozens today, which is where I was when I last did weights regularly about 2 months ago, maybe a little more. I'm happy to have got back to that in a little under two weeks. I'm a little better than I was then, as I completed four sets of weighted lunges - which has pleased me greatly.
For personal reasons the training and this record may become less regular over the next couple of weeks, I will try to keep up the morning sets as best I can, but not sure about the rest. Will update you as I can
Just did the weights - four sets of dozens today, which is where I was when I last did weights regularly about 2 months ago, maybe a little more. I'm happy to have got back to that in a little under two weeks. I'm a little better than I was then, as I completed four sets of weighted lunges - which has pleased me greatly.
For personal reasons the training and this record may become less regular over the next couple of weeks, I will try to keep up the morning sets as best I can, but not sure about the rest. Will update you as I can
In theory
I'd like today to be a big training day, proto-run and morning sets done, the idea is that I get a swim in today and do some weights tonight - it's doable if I get in gear.
Watch this space...
Watch this space...
Monday 29 March 2010
Rest days, levelling up and ripples
Yesterday was a rest day - mainly imposed by the previous night's damn good party.
Today - last day of week two of the running program, I'm going to be repeating most of the weeks twice I think. Today was a 25min brisk walk, which was fine, there's going to be more walking this week as reconnaissance for the Asylum Justice walk continues. As for me it's looking like a 60mile-er over two days, maybe camping in the middle.
Morning sets also done with a little levelling up - I am now up to 7 full press-ups, which is good, I am on course for my target of 10 by the end of May. I also added 5 to my weights exercises - so that is now 15 bicep curls and 15 skullcrushers, which is the end of my range, so I'm happy with that. Just because I added 10 onto each of the shadow boxing drills, it makes that into a good warm down.
So - that's all good, what about these ripples. Well I was rambling about the good behaviour of my boxing club at a ball a few weeks ago and that seems to have turned into a discussion regarding an unarmed tournament at Fightcamp this year. Oops, I didn't really mean for that to happen. I sort of feel as if I should really take part, though I'm really not very good and will probably die. Another reason to keep training hard though :)
Today - last day of week two of the running program, I'm going to be repeating most of the weeks twice I think. Today was a 25min brisk walk, which was fine, there's going to be more walking this week as reconnaissance for the Asylum Justice walk continues. As for me it's looking like a 60mile-er over two days, maybe camping in the middle.
Morning sets also done with a little levelling up - I am now up to 7 full press-ups, which is good, I am on course for my target of 10 by the end of May. I also added 5 to my weights exercises - so that is now 15 bicep curls and 15 skullcrushers, which is the end of my range, so I'm happy with that. Just because I added 10 onto each of the shadow boxing drills, it makes that into a good warm down.
So - that's all good, what about these ripples. Well I was rambling about the good behaviour of my boxing club at a ball a few weeks ago and that seems to have turned into a discussion regarding an unarmed tournament at Fightcamp this year. Oops, I didn't really mean for that to happen. I sort of feel as if I should really take part, though I'm really not very good and will probably die. Another reason to keep training hard though :)
Saturday 27 March 2010
Saturday
Morning sets done
proto run 20 mins 2 run, 3 walk - done (that hurt this morning)
Liked the way I looked doing my shadow boxing in front of the mirror this morning :)
proto run 20 mins 2 run, 3 walk - done (that hurt this morning)
Liked the way I looked doing my shadow boxing in front of the mirror this morning :)
Friday 26 March 2010
Ooohh presents
I got a big box today - it had protein shake in it - a training gift from afar, and a bottle to make it in, with a dinky little wire ball to shake it with.
I was going to do some weights this evening so I thought I'd try some out, there was no milk in the house so it was water with the vanilla flavour - it's not horrible, but not actually nice either, maybe milk is better (I like the stawberry one I had anyway).
So weights - three sets of the dozens done. I'm going to go for four sets next week and then think about upping the weight. All in all very much like last time, but completed all three sets of weighted lunges, which I was very pleased with - it means my core and my legs are getting stronger, which is what I need to hold my bodge-job of a pair of knees together. Also I realised that when I had been putting my leg up on the bed to do my latius-dorsi exercise I hadn't paid any attention to careful placement of my leg and weight to protect my knee, so it must be feeling stronger.
Today also included a 40 minute cycle ride, so I think I've done ok.
I was going to do some weights this evening so I thought I'd try some out, there was no milk in the house so it was water with the vanilla flavour - it's not horrible, but not actually nice either, maybe milk is better (I like the stawberry one I had anyway).
So weights - three sets of the dozens done. I'm going to go for four sets next week and then think about upping the weight. All in all very much like last time, but completed all three sets of weighted lunges, which I was very pleased with - it means my core and my legs are getting stronger, which is what I need to hold my bodge-job of a pair of knees together. Also I realised that when I had been putting my leg up on the bed to do my latius-dorsi exercise I hadn't paid any attention to careful placement of my leg and weight to protect my knee, so it must be feeling stronger.
Today also included a 40 minute cycle ride, so I think I've done ok.
Surf-fitness
Attended my surf fitness class - it was hard. I'm still working on getting my confidence up underwater, but that's not really a fitness thing, that's a 'in my head' thing.
I'd like to get my swimming speed up a bit I think - I can't work out how people manange the warm up laps so fast (on thinking I think it's because they don't take a breather).
I did have some thoughts last night about the different trainer styles that suit me. I think my swimming teacher is a bit too chilled - I like a bit more feedback/being pushed but in a constructive way rather than what currently happens which is being asked to do things I don't know how to do (mainly at the moment it's doing forward/backward rolls in water - I simply carry on treading water). I did have a chat with the trainer after class (this was hard as I stopped and he gave an impression of 'what do you want', yes I know I'm the weakest in the class, but I pay for it just like everyone else!), I do sympathise with his attempts to push the more able parts of the class without killing me. My suggestion would be a less team game orientated session, but this would possibly be boring for the younger members of the class. Hmmm.
I'm thinking of trying the weights again this afternoon, depending on how the rest of the day works out (I'm waiting for a postman)
I'd like to get my swimming speed up a bit I think - I can't work out how people manange the warm up laps so fast (on thinking I think it's because they don't take a breather).
I did have some thoughts last night about the different trainer styles that suit me. I think my swimming teacher is a bit too chilled - I like a bit more feedback/being pushed but in a constructive way rather than what currently happens which is being asked to do things I don't know how to do (mainly at the moment it's doing forward/backward rolls in water - I simply carry on treading water). I did have a chat with the trainer after class (this was hard as I stopped and he gave an impression of 'what do you want', yes I know I'm the weakest in the class, but I pay for it just like everyone else!), I do sympathise with his attempts to push the more able parts of the class without killing me. My suggestion would be a less team game orientated session, but this would possibly be boring for the younger members of the class. Hmmm.
I'm thinking of trying the weights again this afternoon, depending on how the rest of the day works out (I'm waiting for a postman)
Thursday 25 March 2010
Not displeased with that
This morning managed 25 minutes of proto-run - 2mins run, 3 mins walk. It was surprisingly comfortable - not easy, but I felt better than I thought I would, which is good. I like progress.
Morning sets also done - back on the full program today, with some adjustment to the tricep dips which means I can now only do ten, I've improved my technique so I'm working with more of my body weight - so I don't feel this is a complete level down.
I've started watching the training montage from Rocky IV while doing my morning sets - it's working for me at the moment. :)
Morning sets also done - back on the full program today, with some adjustment to the tricep dips which means I can now only do ten, I've improved my technique so I'm working with more of my body weight - so I don't feel this is a complete level down.
I've started watching the training montage from Rocky IV while doing my morning sets - it's working for me at the moment. :)
Wednesday 24 March 2010
Truncated morning routine
Well it was a shortened morning sets this morning - left out the upper body stuff as my elbow is still hurting after yesterday, so it was just abs and boxing.
Am off for a swim in a bit (post tea).
Am off for a swim in a bit (post tea).
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Three sets
Back on the weights today (need to get in the shower and leave the house but hey ho)
that's
3 x
12 bicep curl
12 bench press
12 upright press
12 Shrugs
12 lunges
12 Military press
12 tricep curl
12 squat
12 side stretch
12 dead lift
12 lati dorsi
12 crunches
With 2.5 kilo barbells (I think - the one handed ones)
And 10 mins cardio to start (I'd just cycled home, thus just the 10)
Some caveats
Tricep dips - did only one set right, and half a set left one handed - just couldn't do any more. I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with me (on top of everything else) - I'm supposed to be able to lift twice as much with my triceps as my biceps but I really can't - and now I've got a knackered elbow to prove I tried (came close to dislocating it as I tried the one handed lifts, it's going to hurt tomorrow).
Lunges - managed two and a half sets weighted before I started to loose stability and had to go unweighted using a chair to keep me stabile - yes this is shit, but it is a current personal best (the last being two)
I thought I'd stop before I actually hurt myself but I'm a bit annoyed over the whole thing, still tiny, still rubbish, still struggling to lift a couple of bags of sugar.
Not crying but glad I'm on my own - I don't think I'm ready for a real-life training partner yet.
that's
3 x
12 bicep curl
12 bench press
12 upright press
12 Shrugs
12 lunges
12 Military press
12 tricep curl
12 squat
12 side stretch
12 dead lift
12 lati dorsi
12 crunches
With 2.5 kilo barbells (I think - the one handed ones)
And 10 mins cardio to start (I'd just cycled home, thus just the 10)
Some caveats
Tricep dips - did only one set right, and half a set left one handed - just couldn't do any more. I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with me (on top of everything else) - I'm supposed to be able to lift twice as much with my triceps as my biceps but I really can't - and now I've got a knackered elbow to prove I tried (came close to dislocating it as I tried the one handed lifts, it's going to hurt tomorrow).
Lunges - managed two and a half sets weighted before I started to loose stability and had to go unweighted using a chair to keep me stabile - yes this is shit, but it is a current personal best (the last being two)
I thought I'd stop before I actually hurt myself but I'm a bit annoyed over the whole thing, still tiny, still rubbish, still struggling to lift a couple of bags of sugar.
Not crying but glad I'm on my own - I don't think I'm ready for a real-life training partner yet.
Level up
Today was level up day in running - I was going to run later but felt quite good and awake at 0610 this morning so thought I'd go for it.
Today was 4x 2mins run
3mins walk
(I have to say I think I'm running rather than jogging, though I'm not really sure of the difference between slow running and jogging)
I have also completed the extended morning sets (see previous entry as to what all of that entails).
The running is harder than it's meant to be in the book - the book says 50-60% effort and I think I was at 60-70%, up to 80% at the end (based on the 'talk test') which is not very good. I'm also a little down that it seems to take me two weeks to level up when all the programs go weekly. Oh well.
Today was 4x 2mins run
3mins walk
(I have to say I think I'm running rather than jogging, though I'm not really sure of the difference between slow running and jogging)
I have also completed the extended morning sets (see previous entry as to what all of that entails).
The running is harder than it's meant to be in the book - the book says 50-60% effort and I think I was at 60-70%, up to 80% at the end (based on the 'talk test') which is not very good. I'm also a little down that it seems to take me two weeks to level up when all the programs go weekly. Oh well.
Monday 22 March 2010
Morning sets meet reality
Morning sets done, mostly - I forgot to do the boxing bit, but that's ok - I have time for a cup of tea so am happy that I would have had time to do them.
Other than that today will be a rest day.
Other than that today will be a rest day.
Sunday 21 March 2010
Personal Best
And after that walk I made a personal best to my parents' house - 20 minutes door to door and a steak and kidney pie when I got there.
That'll do
That'll do
And back
Rosemary and I have just returned - 9 miles in 3 hours - that's a fine pace, including a climb of 633 feet.
Feeling ok - will get myself into the shower at some point.
Feeling ok - will get myself into the shower at some point.
Preparing to walk
Morning sets with weights done - went better this morning - ten bicep curls and ten tricep lifts (though the weight on the tricep was still too light, working on that). Got some more detailed instructions on technique so that was good.
So the full morning sets now consist of
15 tricep dips (I've changed the technique on them to stop me helping myself with my feet)
15 leg raises
20 crunches
6 real press ups
9 girl press ups
20 left hand jab
20 right hand jab
20 1/2
20 weave and uppercut left
20 weave and uppercut right (as you can imagine I just weave back and forward - it's good for my legs and more interesting than squats)
10 bicep curl
10 tricep lift
If tomorrow I can get all of that (it doesn't actually take that long if I bang them out) done and still be on campus for 9 (it's a 20ish minute cycle, I can do it faster but I changed my route to go up a hill), I will be happy.
So the full morning sets now consist of
15 tricep dips (I've changed the technique on them to stop me helping myself with my feet)
15 leg raises
20 crunches
6 real press ups
9 girl press ups
20 left hand jab
20 right hand jab
20 1/2
20 weave and uppercut left
20 weave and uppercut right (as you can imagine I just weave back and forward - it's good for my legs and more interesting than squats)
10 bicep curl
10 tricep lift
If tomorrow I can get all of that (it doesn't actually take that long if I bang them out) done and still be on campus for 9 (it's a 20ish minute cycle, I can do it faster but I changed my route to go up a hill), I will be happy.
Saturday 20 March 2010
I would walk
Umm
Ten miles is the idea tomorrow - as a training walk for the big one in june.
There might also be a swim.
who knows.
S
Ten miles is the idea tomorrow - as a training walk for the big one in june.
There might also be a swim.
who knows.
S
ups and downs and new shoes
last proto-run of week 1 (2nd) today - the last day is a 25min brisk walk. I tried out my new shoes - it went well, definitely less shin pain (though at this stage it is difficult to tell whether that is due to the shoes or to my legs getting used to running).
I rearranged the last walk stage so that I ran for the last two minutes - since next week I'm supposed to be running two minutes and walking three so I wanted to have a go to see that I could do it. I can, though it was a little hard towards the end.
Buoyed by this I thought I'd give my new exercises a go with the morning sets - this was not so good - I tried some bicep curls and some tricep lifts (which are apparently also known as skull crushers).
The bicep lifts were tricky - I need to get some better instructions on how to do them, I seemed to spend a lot of it with my wrist just sort of wobbling about.
The tricep lifts were not too bad - I used my 1.25 barbell in two hands, which was probably a little light, I've got a heavier weight though I might use without the bar. I tried the 1.25 in one hand and nearly brained myself.
Feeling a bit down now as I have to go and get more instructions regarding my failure to lift teeny tiny weights - which is embarrassing.
Sad face.
I rearranged the last walk stage so that I ran for the last two minutes - since next week I'm supposed to be running two minutes and walking three so I wanted to have a go to see that I could do it. I can, though it was a little hard towards the end.
Buoyed by this I thought I'd give my new exercises a go with the morning sets - this was not so good - I tried some bicep curls and some tricep lifts (which are apparently also known as skull crushers).
The bicep lifts were tricky - I need to get some better instructions on how to do them, I seemed to spend a lot of it with my wrist just sort of wobbling about.
The tricep lifts were not too bad - I used my 1.25 barbell in two hands, which was probably a little light, I've got a heavier weight though I might use without the bar. I tried the 1.25 in one hand and nearly brained myself.
Feeling a bit down now as I have to go and get more instructions regarding my failure to lift teeny tiny weights - which is embarrassing.
Sad face.
Friday 19 March 2010
Personal Best
Just out of curiosity I thought I'd do a little plank this morning - set a new personal best of 48 seconds.
7mph
Give or take - today started with a bike ride of about 7 and a half miles - which is not too bad. Morning sets were also done. I've just been given some suggestions about things I can add to the morning sets - going to have a think over the weekend and add something on next week - my arms have had a hammering over the last two days, I'm not adding anything more onto them this week.
The morning sets really hurt today.
I have grapes :)
The morning sets really hurt today.
I have grapes :)
Thursday 18 March 2010
Yup that hurt - though not as much as I thought it would
Yup, after last night's good effort, tonight was surf-fitness, still aching I got in the pool.
It was not the most epic session I've ever done, but it's an hour spent mostly out of breath, which is fine.
I did duck out of one of the games - a game of catch whilst treading water, not through exhaustion, but because the people in my team persisted in chucking the ball at me when I couldn't make eye contact with them (they were too far away without my glasses) to tell they were throwing it to me, despite being asked politely by me and then asked by the coach. I wandered off to tread water by myself since having things lobbed at me by idiots is not what I paid my three quid for.
That being said I did feel that my core stability as demonstrated by my ability to stay on a bodyboard while paddling along the pool has come along immensely in the two weeks I've had out - which is good.
More Eddie Izzard watched tonight -was awesome.
Hoping to be up and atomed tomorrow for a good cycle ride.
It was not the most epic session I've ever done, but it's an hour spent mostly out of breath, which is fine.
I did duck out of one of the games - a game of catch whilst treading water, not through exhaustion, but because the people in my team persisted in chucking the ball at me when I couldn't make eye contact with them (they were too far away without my glasses) to tell they were throwing it to me, despite being asked politely by me and then asked by the coach. I wandered off to tread water by myself since having things lobbed at me by idiots is not what I paid my three quid for.
That being said I did feel that my core stability as demonstrated by my ability to stay on a bodyboard while paddling along the pool has come along immensely in the two weeks I've had out - which is good.
More Eddie Izzard watched tonight -was awesome.
Hoping to be up and atomed tomorrow for a good cycle ride.
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Made of win
Ok, maybe not in a big scale sense, but in terms of just little me I was pretty made of win tonight.
It was all about the PMA tonight in boxing, I really want to work hard in the next couple of months (though the club has just broken up for easter) and started as I mean to go on. I felt worked but good at the end of the warm-up (and my buddy was hanging in there too) and really pushed myself for the technique session. I got complaints from my pad partner for being too intense (I was egging myself on quite a lot, I think I had my war face on) but it was good and pushed it really hard (there was grunting :s) during the fitness/strength bit at the end.
But it was worth it to have my coach come up to me and tell me I'd come on loads since I started. That felt so good - I didn't know what to say. Lawrence has supported me so much since I started, especially when I had trouble getting a training partner (being tiny, they were scared of breaking me), the head coach Avoen (pronounced Avon) has also been awesome, picking me up (mentally) and dusting me off when I got floored with a gut punch. I'm properly aching now - but I was good and had my protein shake when I got in, followed by a cup of tea and my housemate has made cawl enough to share - so life is good.
Watched a little more Eddie Izzard running tonight too - and right now feel like I could take on the world.
:D
It was all about the PMA tonight in boxing, I really want to work hard in the next couple of months (though the club has just broken up for easter) and started as I mean to go on. I felt worked but good at the end of the warm-up (and my buddy was hanging in there too) and really pushed myself for the technique session. I got complaints from my pad partner for being too intense (I was egging myself on quite a lot, I think I had my war face on) but it was good and pushed it really hard (there was grunting :s) during the fitness/strength bit at the end.
But it was worth it to have my coach come up to me and tell me I'd come on loads since I started. That felt so good - I didn't know what to say. Lawrence has supported me so much since I started, especially when I had trouble getting a training partner (being tiny, they were scared of breaking me), the head coach Avoen (pronounced Avon) has also been awesome, picking me up (mentally) and dusting me off when I got floored with a gut punch. I'm properly aching now - but I was good and had my protein shake when I got in, followed by a cup of tea and my housemate has made cawl enough to share - so life is good.
Watched a little more Eddie Izzard running tonight too - and right now feel like I could take on the world.
:D
Made of fail
Was going to go out for day 2 of running today - then spent most of running time looking for my keys.
*sigh*
Ah well - boxing tonight, it's bring a buddy night - I have a buddy prepared.
I did my morning sets (with shoes) and some shadow boxing to make up for the not a run.
In other news I think I set myself up for a long charity walk (possibly up to 60miles) last night. I suppose it's a goal.
*sigh*
Ah well - boxing tonight, it's bring a buddy night - I have a buddy prepared.
I did my morning sets (with shoes) and some shadow boxing to make up for the not a run.
In other news I think I set myself up for a long charity walk (possibly up to 60miles) last night. I suppose it's a goal.
Tuesday 16 March 2010
Beginning again
Week 1 of running program begun again today - 4 sets.
Not too bad, my shins are definitely hurting less this morning - which is good.
Morning sets also completed.
Not too bad, my shins are definitely hurting less this morning - which is good.
Morning sets also completed.
Monday 15 March 2010
What a difference a pair of trainers makes
Well that's now week one of my running program complete- today was a brisk 25min walk - 1.8 miles covered, which is ok.
Going to restart week one tomorrow I think.
Morning sets also done - wore my trainers today (I usually do them barefoot), the leg raises were surprisingly difficult, needed to break them down into 3x5 rather than just banging out 15.
Going to restart week one tomorrow I think.
Morning sets also done - wore my trainers today (I usually do them barefoot), the leg raises were surprisingly difficult, needed to break them down into 3x5 rather than just banging out 15.
Sunday 14 March 2010
Sunday night
Weekend - no surf - no particular training done. Meh.
Another goal - swim a mile (that's 32 lengths of the 50m pool) - so far I can do about half of that, so we're getting there.
Another goal - swim a mile (that's 32 lengths of the 50m pool) - so far I can do about half of that, so we're getting there.
Friday 12 March 2010
A goal
To run 5 miles by the end of May.
Not sure how achievable this is, but it's definitely in the 'worth giving a go' category.
The reason - my other half is busy reducing his 5 mile run time, so it seemed a way of linking our training.
Not sure how achievable this is, but it's definitely in the 'worth giving a go' category.
The reason - my other half is busy reducing his 5 mile run time, so it seemed a way of linking our training.
Run 3
Was up for my morning not-quite-a-run. Same reps as monday, the final day of this 'week's' program will have to wait till Monday, but that's ok.
Haven't done my morning reps yet - will do in a mo.
Am debating re-doing this week so that my legs can get used to impacting again - the shins were quite sore again this morning.
Morning reps done,
Off surfing so won't be posting for a weekend - wish me luck!
Haven't done my morning reps yet - will do in a mo.
Am debating re-doing this week so that my legs can get used to impacting again - the shins were quite sore again this morning.
Morning reps done,
Off surfing so won't be posting for a weekend - wish me luck!
Thursday 11 March 2010
Rest Day and progress
Today is supposed to be a mostly rest day (but its really nice out so this may change).
I washed my swiming kit yesterday for this weekend so am not going for a swim.
However we did level up on the morning sets, so from now on it will be:
15 tricep dips (no change)
20 crunches (+5)
15 leg raises (+5)
6 real press-ups (+1)
9 girly press-ups (predictably...-1)
Yes this sounds like a RPG character sheet, but then I was once sold the idea of physical training as 'look if you don't train you're just min/maxing your stats, and you know what a bad idea that is'.
Plus the idea of 'level up' as little 8-bit fanfares in my head, so it's a good psychological trick.
If there is anyone reading this - keep your fingers crossed for surf!
I washed my swiming kit yesterday for this weekend so am not going for a swim.
However we did level up on the morning sets, so from now on it will be:
15 tricep dips (no change)
20 crunches (+5)
15 leg raises (+5)
6 real press-ups (+1)
9 girly press-ups (predictably...-1)
Yes this sounds like a RPG character sheet, but then I was once sold the idea of physical training as 'look if you don't train you're just min/maxing your stats, and you know what a bad idea that is'.
Plus the idea of 'level up' as little 8-bit fanfares in my head, so it's a good psychological trick.
If there is anyone reading this - keep your fingers crossed for surf!
Wednesday 10 March 2010
If a chubby comedian can do it
Well I've been watching the very inspirational program on Eddie Izzard's run around Britain and thinking that anything must be possible.
Today's 'run' was ok - it hurts my shins a bit, but I think that is just getting used to the impact, I'll keep an eye on it though.
I'm a little nervous about this weekend's surfing
a) I don't know anyone
b) I'm rubbish at surfing - but I have put a lot of time and effort in since september getting my swimming up to scratch so this shouldn't be so much of a problem
c) The forecasts are not good for surf
Oh well - do wish me luck
Today's 'run' was ok - it hurts my shins a bit, but I think that is just getting used to the impact, I'll keep an eye on it though.
I'm a little nervous about this weekend's surfing
a) I don't know anyone
b) I'm rubbish at surfing - but I have put a lot of time and effort in since september getting my swimming up to scratch so this shouldn't be so much of a problem
c) The forecasts are not good for surf
Oh well - do wish me luck
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Not too bad for a tuesday
Morning sets - tick
bike ride - 25 mins (to my parents', I don't count the one to campus as I do it most days, and I don't count the way home from my parents' as it's mostly downhill)
swim - about half an hour, just under 400m - tick
That's not too bad for today. I need to get back into the weights really but am having trouble getting motivated, plus I wanted to devote some real time to my cardio as that is also a long running bugbear of mine.
Sadly I will not be attending either of my usual classes this week - boxing is not on and I am going to the theatre with my best friend rather than surf fitness. Naughty Sian - am hoping to make up on the weekend though (please please keep your fingers crossed for surf!)
bike ride - 25 mins (to my parents', I don't count the one to campus as I do it most days, and I don't count the way home from my parents' as it's mostly downhill)
swim - about half an hour, just under 400m - tick
That's not too bad for today. I need to get back into the weights really but am having trouble getting motivated, plus I wanted to devote some real time to my cardio as that is also a long running bugbear of mine.
Sadly I will not be attending either of my usual classes this week - boxing is not on and I am going to the theatre with my best friend rather than surf fitness. Naughty Sian - am hoping to make up on the weekend though (please please keep your fingers crossed for surf!)
So far
Well that's the morning sets done - couple of short cycles (to get me to campus and then later to my parents' for tea) on the menu later. Umming and ahing about a swim. Will update later.
Well that's 380m swum - not a huge amount, but I didn't have long and I banged out the lengths in fairly short order.
Well that's 380m swum - not a huge amount, but I didn't have long and I banged out the lengths in fairly short order.
Monday 8 March 2010
Week one day one: Running
One of the other things you need to know about me is that my joints are rubbish - they hyperextend and dislocate if their my knees and are generally not very well constructed. I also have very flat feet. This combination has led to me running looking like Jack Sparrow on a really really special day - it's not very efficient and a bit hurty. But with the cycling and swimming and wearing insoles in my shoes on a regular basis I've been convincing my legs to go in a sensible plane - the forward and back one! So I thought lets give it a little go. I've a new training book, which has a running program for people who have never run, well that's me. So up I got this morning and did
Run 1 min
Walk 3 mins
x4
(I told you this was a beginners program)
It was fine, got home did my morning 'make me big and strong' sets:
15 tricep dips
15 crunches
10 leg raises
10 girly press ups
5 real press ups (hoping to slowly replace each girly with a real as the weeks go by)
Hmmm, after all that I still have another 45 mins before I need to leave the house.
Time for a cup of tea!
Run 1 min
Walk 3 mins
x4
(I told you this was a beginners program)
It was fine, got home did my morning 'make me big and strong' sets:
15 tricep dips
15 crunches
10 leg raises
10 girly press ups
5 real press ups (hoping to slowly replace each girly with a real as the weeks go by)
Hmmm, after all that I still have another 45 mins before I need to leave the house.
Time for a cup of tea!
Sunday 7 March 2010
First post
Well hello there, welcome to my training blog.
This is going to be my diary of my physical training, until I get bored. It'll probably also have some links to useful advice/sites I find along the way.
The idea is to keep me motivated by recording my efforts/progress and if anyone ends up reading this and has any advice they want to share, feel free.
Today has been a lazy day, am about to do some tidying. Lets hope for a good week next week as am gearing up towards a weekend's surfing in West Wales from Friday!
This is going to be my diary of my physical training, until I get bored. It'll probably also have some links to useful advice/sites I find along the way.
The idea is to keep me motivated by recording my efforts/progress and if anyone ends up reading this and has any advice they want to share, feel free.
Today has been a lazy day, am about to do some tidying. Lets hope for a good week next week as am gearing up towards a weekend's surfing in West Wales from Friday!
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