Involuntary Break

No workout for a Drew today. Instead, I spent the day catching up with various family members here in MN. It made for a super busy day, but it was well worth it to catch up with these guys. The combination of coming "home" to the hotel at 9:45pm and the prospect of leaving at 7am tomorrow morning made the decision for me: today is my day off.

Hopefully we'll get back tomorrow in time for at least a small workout.

I gotta find the routine. I know it's in there somewhere.

(And yes, I was right about the sore factor. Crawling out of the sofa pull-out bed this morning was not a pleasant sight.)

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.