First of 2010

Today marked my first workout of 2010. It was easier than I thought it might be, given the week-long break I gave myself to hang out with friends and ring in the New Year. Total workout time was just over an hour, and though I probably could have pushed myself a bit harder, I also didn't want to make my body repel the gym tomorrow.

Total workout time: 1hr, 4 mins

Spin bike, 32 minutes. Mostly just riding, though I varied the road quite a bit. Some jumps, and some climbs. It was the first time I've been in my Sidi's in a while, and man did it feel good. The best part of the ride was definitely the accidental Whitney Houston back-to-back songs: first I'm Every Woman, followed by Million Dollar Bill. Total rockstar.

Elliptical, 32 minutes. I kept the resistance at either 7 or 8, and definitely climbed some hills. Low moment: during the sprint at the end, my iPod cord got caught on the moving handles, which clearly then shot my iPod out of its holder and onto the ground. iPod was saved, embarrassment was not.

Overall, not a bad workout, and I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

It Shouldn't Be This Hard

... but it is. I think that's the hardest part about these days at the gym. They just prove how out of shape I've let myself become. The half-hour I spend on the treadmill is a helluva a lot harder than it was a year ago at this point. I just have to keep telling myself that it'll get easier. With every workout, it'll get easier.


Today's was short, and late (9:30-10pm). Traveling in MN at a hotel... not the best workout conditions. But at least I did it.

Treadmill, 30 minutes.
Mostly jogging, some sprints, some walking uphill. 10 Minutes specifically walking uphill backwards. Was probably more difficult than it should have been. And my legs will FEEL it tomorrow.

Small bit of stretching afterward... perhaps 5ish minutes. Need to work on that part. It's never been a strength of mine.

Entry One

Today while I was heaving one foot in front of the other on the treadmill, I thought it may be helpful for me to set up this blog. It's mainly for my own benefit, mostly a reminder that I need to train. So as my Dad just yelled up, "munch time," I'll cut to the chase.

Treadmill, 25 minutes. Some sprints, mostly "ja-walking."
(ja-walking: half jogging, half walking.)
Face factor: bright red.
Breath factor: pretty much out.

Stationary Bike, 20 minutes. Moderate road. Moderate pace.
Face factor: pinkish
Breath factor: normal

Stretching, 10 minutes.