after the little bout of losing consciousness and the subsequent nausea i took a little break the past day...
i did however feel the effects of the yoga yesterday morning.. not a good feeling. still feeling a little off from the night before. not 100% sure on bending over to pick up my bathrobe, only to find - WOW those hamstrings sure did get a workout on Wednesday...
so yesterday i decided to just lay low
the highlight of my workouts - i walked with KP and Russ.e.ll to the Counter for lunch. MMM burger in a bowl! and then Maddi came for a visit and she and I took a walk around the little block.
this morning it is gloomy and a little chilly... swimming is not making its way into the mix just yet
Maddi and I did take a walk around the neighborhood - justt 20 minutes of walking. I must say that those muscles need some attention. So if the weather stays like this over the next few hours it will be a 3 to 4 mile walk I work into the mix today instead of a long swim...
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
blood
I got a random call the other night about donating blood. It seems enough time has passed for me to donate again. I wasn't going to act on it right away. But on my way to work I noticed a blood drive was going on at the library. So here I sit tonight blogging on my blackberry watching the crowds go by as I wait to be called to donate. I am pleased there is a crowd. I am not sure maybe they don't have a bunch of chairs in the room. We shall see when iget in there.
Not sure there will be any workout tonight.
Not sure there will be any workout tonight.
yo yo yo YOGA
So on wednesday night we were going to try to swim again. I knew with the feedback from the chiropractor person at the health fair that my back was tight. So I thought maybe I would need to stretch some more. Somehow it all fell apart or came together that we didn't swim. And instead I did an hour of yoga. I worked through the flexibility video. It is a Living Arts video I have had for years. The warm up worked its way to back bends. OUCH - more to my ego than my back to come to terms with how inflexible I was. And some odd fear about bending backwards. Where did that come from. So I defibitely have some work cut out for me there. Ironically I can get some better back stretches when I am in the pool. Supported back bends. Then I moved into a vinyasa that was quite enjoyable although I am not sure I had much grace. And into front bends. Those went better. Although I have some thoughts on the front bends.... What to do when the fat of your thighs comes in contact with your chest long before you get your nose to your knee? Oh and let's not forget the pup that thinks your body stretching out on the flor is a perfect prop for resting his toys as he chews on them. It was fun. I look forward to doing it again.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
But I ended up in the pool instead
KP called later in the afternoon and suggested we swim some more. So I went over there after work.
I tried to explain the drills to her but had left the book at home. We struggled through some of them.
And then swam another 500 yards the same as Saturday.
I must say I felt less sore after that third swim than the other 2 days.
The humour of the day - because you know I always come across in my ventures - the back stroke and I do not work well together. I swam right into the wall. Oh not the wall at the far end of the pool. I somehow made a sharp left hand turn and hit the side wall.
Today is more tame. I was up early and will probably be in bed soon as well.
But I WILL get some stretching in. I promise!
I tried to explain the drills to her but had left the book at home. We struggled through some of them.
And then swam another 500 yards the same as Saturday.
I must say I felt less sore after that third swim than the other 2 days.
The humour of the day - because you know I always come across in my ventures - the back stroke and I do not work well together. I swam right into the wall. Oh not the wall at the far end of the pool. I somehow made a sharp left hand turn and hit the side wall.
Today is more tame. I was up early and will probably be in bed soon as well.
But I WILL get some stretching in. I promise!
Sunday drills
So I bought this book on triathlons and training. Last year it was more of a let me get to the gym and try to finish this thing. This year I want to learn a little bit more... Maybe improve my time, my stroke, my stride... all that type of stuff...
It's one of those idiot guide books and it is a pretty good read...
On Sunday I decided to try some of the drills suggested for improved swimming... The big point they try to stress is streamlining your body while you swim. If you think about it it does make sense - if your legs hang down you have drag and go slower... So most of the drills focus on keeping your chest down and butt up. Let me tell you that is so much easier to accomplish with a mask and snorkel versus just swim goggles. I am thankful to have realised not too far into those drills that I do for the most part achieve that on the water.
The next set of drills have to do with twisting your body. HUH!? yes, that was my approach. I have always pretty much turned my neck to breathe. Never really thought about it more than that. Even the lesson I took last year she never mentioned twisitng. She just told me I lifted my head out too far. Well these drills focused on twisting your body as well. And it seems to be working some.
So I drilled for 30 minutes and then swam for 10 at my friend's pool on Sunday.
That was going to be the extent of things.
Monday I was going focus on some relaxing yoga and stretching.
It's one of those idiot guide books and it is a pretty good read...
On Sunday I decided to try some of the drills suggested for improved swimming... The big point they try to stress is streamlining your body while you swim. If you think about it it does make sense - if your legs hang down you have drag and go slower... So most of the drills focus on keeping your chest down and butt up. Let me tell you that is so much easier to accomplish with a mask and snorkel versus just swim goggles. I am thankful to have realised not too far into those drills that I do for the most part achieve that on the water.
The next set of drills have to do with twisting your body. HUH!? yes, that was my approach. I have always pretty much turned my neck to breathe. Never really thought about it more than that. Even the lesson I took last year she never mentioned twisitng. She just told me I lifted my head out too far. Well these drills focused on twisting your body as well. And it seems to be working some.
So I drilled for 30 minutes and then swam for 10 at my friend's pool on Sunday.
That was going to be the extent of things.
Monday I was going focus on some relaxing yoga and stretching.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
and so it begins
Kp and I hit the pool today for the first time. 20 lengths at 25 yards per length for a total of 500 yards in 30 minutes.
PHEW!
PHEW!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Bojangles
Does walking back from the garage - yes my car is there again today - eating a cajun filet biscuit and bo'rounds negate the potential benefit of that walk? I am leaning towards yes.
That was the first fast food I have had in weeks. It was good. It was salty. It was fatty. And it was enough for now.
Back to healthy eating. And let's hope the drives to the garage will be less frequent.
That was the first fast food I have had in weeks. It was good. It was salty. It was fatty. And it was enough for now.
Back to healthy eating. And let's hope the drives to the garage will be less frequent.
ZUMBA - Monday...
I went to yet another Zumba class on Monday night. It was fun. I will try to go again this week. And this week's plus - I will be at a client all day and their office is THAT much closer to the Y. Seriously - they are about a quarter of a mile from the Y instead of 3/4 of a mile. I will take the motivation wherever I can get it.
So the class was fun. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the music. I enjoyed how not all people are good dancers. That would be sarcasm there. I so want to stop the class and say - OK let's take it from the top - swing the hip this way, the arm that way and point a toe for goodness sake. But that's not really the approach for the class.
The rest of the week I did NOTHING.
Tuesday to bed early to see a client the next day. Didn't really sleep. So to bed early Wednesday night to make up for the day. Thursday crazy meeting for work. Friday chips and salsa.
So the class was fun. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the music. I enjoyed how not all people are good dancers. That would be sarcasm there. I so want to stop the class and say - OK let's take it from the top - swing the hip this way, the arm that way and point a toe for goodness sake. But that's not really the approach for the class.
The rest of the week I did NOTHING.
Tuesday to bed early to see a client the next day. Didn't really sleep. So to bed early Wednesday night to make up for the day. Thursday crazy meeting for work. Friday chips and salsa.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saw my bike today
No, I didn't ride it. I just saw it. I got my exercise today the same way I did last Sunday.... gardening... Today I ventured to the store and purchased a new hoe to try to turn over the weeds and moss in my back yard. I also bought some patch repair seed etc for the lawn.
When I came home I yucked everything out of the shed to see what else I had stored up in there for the lawn. Gosh I have a mish mash of stuff in there. It's a shame I never got my Dad to put shelves in there. I don't think I wanted any at the onset of the home purchase.
So I turned the lawn, weeds, grass as best I could. I threw down some lime and fertilizer in the various shady, mossy, sunny areas. It is supposed to rain overnight into tomorrow. Let's hope so or I will be getting the sprinkler out tomorrow.
Anyways in the process.... I did see the bike sitting there in the midst of the garden and lawn stuff.
I would call today's workout an upper body workout and leave it at that.
They are supposed to come and power wash and paint stuff over the course of the week.
So I won't be putting any seed down just yet. However I do need to figure out how to protect my plants out front from the power wash chemicals.
When I came home I yucked everything out of the shed to see what else I had stored up in there for the lawn. Gosh I have a mish mash of stuff in there. It's a shame I never got my Dad to put shelves in there. I don't think I wanted any at the onset of the home purchase.
So I turned the lawn, weeds, grass as best I could. I threw down some lime and fertilizer in the various shady, mossy, sunny areas. It is supposed to rain overnight into tomorrow. Let's hope so or I will be getting the sprinkler out tomorrow.
Anyways in the process.... I did see the bike sitting there in the midst of the garden and lawn stuff.
I would call today's workout an upper body workout and leave it at that.
They are supposed to come and power wash and paint stuff over the course of the week.
So I won't be putting any seed down just yet. However I do need to figure out how to protect my plants out front from the power wash chemicals.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
I think I am going to be sore
I went to the little Y in B'tyne this morning/afternoon. I wanted to check out a new environment. I think it may be my new Saturday destination. Not too large. Not too crowded. Not too intimidating. Good mix of ages and sexes. Not too bad. And if you get on the right cardio equipment you can see town from where you are.
I did 9 miles on the stationary bike in 50 minutes. Not my best time. But given the fact I haven't really been on a bike since October - I'd say not too shabby. I would like to get faster than my average of 5 to 6 minute miles. That's where I was by last year's race.
I did a mile on the treadmill. Like a mini-brick. It took my about 18 minutes. Not my best time there either. I just wanted to work on the transition some.
And I am doing really well with the stretching. It is scary how my flexibility has vanished over the years. But it is coming back a little.
Overall 70 minutes of workout is pretty good for me.
Now I am off to soak in the tub while my roast cooks in the oven. I do need to run out and get some mixers for drinks. I will squeeze that in right before company arrives.
I did 9 miles on the stationary bike in 50 minutes. Not my best time. But given the fact I haven't really been on a bike since October - I'd say not too shabby. I would like to get faster than my average of 5 to 6 minute miles. That's where I was by last year's race.
I did a mile on the treadmill. Like a mini-brick. It took my about 18 minutes. Not my best time there either. I just wanted to work on the transition some.
And I am doing really well with the stretching. It is scary how my flexibility has vanished over the years. But it is coming back a little.
Overall 70 minutes of workout is pretty good for me.
Now I am off to soak in the tub while my roast cooks in the oven. I do need to run out and get some mixers for drinks. I will squeeze that in right before company arrives.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Today I got there...
I decided I would stop at the little Y on the way home. I also had to get a computer from a co-worker so I thought it would all fall together rather easily. Not so much - my workout didn't last as long as her car ride back to town. So I was home maybe 5 minutes when she called to meet up with me. No big deal really.
As for the workout 52 minutes on the treadmill a total 3.05 miles. Not a stellar pace but at least I was there. And I wore my new sneaks too! I'd say there was about 5 minutes of stretching.
I feel good for it. But need some hydration at this point.
Going to see a client tomorrow - would like to squeeze in a visit to the gym or blood bank tomorrow on my ride home.
As for the workout 52 minutes on the treadmill a total 3.05 miles. Not a stellar pace but at least I was there. And I wore my new sneaks too! I'd say there was about 5 minutes of stretching.
I feel good for it. But need some hydration at this point.
Going to see a client tomorrow - would like to squeeze in a visit to the gym or blood bank tomorrow on my ride home.
Will not engage...
Yep, that's kind of the response from my engine yesterday as I was driving down the road on my way to work. You know in a split second you realise that is very quiet all of a sudden. And then the odometer has dropped. And nothing happens when you hit the accelerator. And in that split second you think - hmmm I guess I best pull over and quickly. And that's what I did and just in time before I lost all forward motion and rolled to a stop.
30 minutes later the tow truck arrived and back down the road we went.
$$$$ later and I have my car back. BUT we have another appointment at the car doctor on Friday. Some new spark plugs are needed and the inspection.
Needless to say I did not make it to the gym yesterday.
30 minutes later the tow truck arrived and back down the road we went.
$$$$ later and I have my car back. BUT we have another appointment at the car doctor on Friday. Some new spark plugs are needed and the inspection.
Needless to say I did not make it to the gym yesterday.
Monday, April 6, 2009
MMM - grunge
Time did not allow for me to muse on the re-release of 10 a few weeks back.
I went through my stacks of cds. Found my copy and listened to some good ol' Pearl Jam for the better part of a week. Good stuff. Matter of fact I had forgotten what good stuff it is.
In the same vain - and to make us all feel really old - yesterday marked 15 years since Kurt Cobain's suicide. Now I like some Nirvana. Oddly I never purchased any of their albums. I am not too sure why. Just never got around to it I suppose.
To continue down this train of thought - dead grunge stars - I did purchase an Alice in Chains cd back in the day. That's a Layne Staley reference for those of you scratching your heads. He died too. Drug overdose. Ahhh - such stellar role models.
I went through my stacks of cds. Found my copy and listened to some good ol' Pearl Jam for the better part of a week. Good stuff. Matter of fact I had forgotten what good stuff it is.
In the same vain - and to make us all feel really old - yesterday marked 15 years since Kurt Cobain's suicide. Now I like some Nirvana. Oddly I never purchased any of their albums. I am not too sure why. Just never got around to it I suppose.
To continue down this train of thought - dead grunge stars - I did purchase an Alice in Chains cd back in the day. That's a Layne Staley reference for those of you scratching your heads. He died too. Drug overdose. Ahhh - such stellar role models.
Bike Tonight...
I brought my things to work today. Didn't really suspect I would get to the gym.
But I did. Bummer was the bikes I like at that gym were out of order.
I settled for a different type. It was OK. I did 6 miles in 32 minutes.
10 minutes of stretching - pulled something in my side.
An indicator that I need to stretch more.
It is getting windy and chilly out here. I am not all that happy about it. Had to go back out to the front garden this evening and recover the plants. It is supposed to be chilly in the overnight the next two nights.
But I did. Bummer was the bikes I like at that gym were out of order.
I settled for a different type. It was OK. I did 6 miles in 32 minutes.
10 minutes of stretching - pulled something in my side.
An indicator that I need to stretch more.
It is getting windy and chilly out here. I am not all that happy about it. Had to go back out to the front garden this evening and recover the plants. It is supposed to be chilly in the overnight the next two nights.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Good timing
Well I ventured out to the store for the new sneaks... In a moment of weakness bought some new top-siders as well. They will go great with a new outfit I got for Spring.
Ventured to the mall for a watch battery and then over to the boat store.
Of all irony it is going out of business. I got teak oil for my table at reduced sales prices. I didn't do anything with it when I got home.
Just made some dinner and watched the tele.
Trying to get my head around packing the gym bag for tomorrow.
Another short work week...
Trying to also see who I can round up to fly some kites with me on Friday.... Learned it is also a tradition in Barbados. Go figure...
Ventured to the mall for a watch battery and then over to the boat store.
Of all irony it is going out of business. I got teak oil for my table at reduced sales prices. I didn't do anything with it when I got home.
Just made some dinner and watched the tele.
Trying to get my head around packing the gym bag for tomorrow.
Another short work week...
Trying to also see who I can round up to fly some kites with me on Friday.... Learned it is also a tradition in Barbados. Go figure...
Let's try to make it a repeat for Sunday.
So far - it isn't noon yet - it looks like that could be the case.
I have managed to find the inside of my closet. For some that may not be a task but for me it is a struggle. It never takes that long to put the clothes away but I just drag it out to an unbearable task..
I hit the back yard this morning. The sun is out and it is not that warm yet but in the direct sun it was pleasant. My biggest task - what the heck to do with the grass that won't grow?! This has been my nemesis since I moved into the house. Sure they put so down on crappy soil when they finished the house. But that didn't work out too well - long story I am sure I complain about every Spring. Last year I yucked most of the grass and weeds (it was mostly weeds) and started to re-seed. That didn't take. So now my redneck yard (and it is a tiny one at that) need something. I am thinking - increase the size of the patio and forget the grass. Let's face it I have much better luck with plants than I do with grass. And it's not like Bacchus is lying about in the lush grass - there is NONE. So I think I will head back out there and get some measurements for a new patio. In the interim - the weeding of it all sure was a great workout for the arms.
From there I continued with some tinkering
Me and the mmighty putty went to work on the car. My passenger side view mirror has been broken for some time now. As I drive down the highway it loses its footings and drops. I kind of get a view of the sky going by. Really not handy when it comes to highway driving. So we shall see if the mighty putty really works.
While on the epoxy kick I decided to sure-up my teak table. I was thinking maybe I would replace it - it is old yadda yadda yadda... And then I had that conversation with myself - the teak is old and weathered?!?!!! hello??? Teak? The wood they make boats out of? Looking old and weathered? Duh - isn't that the point? Well the other point is the fixtures on the under side of the table AREN'T teak.... and they are splitting and pulling apart. So I flipped the table over and took some wood glue to it. Now I need to head to the marine supply store - I know 4 hours inland and we have a marine supply store? It is for the lakes I suppose. Anyways I need to get some teak cleaner and teak oil and then I will be happy with the table once again.
Lastly I installed some new solar lights along the edge of the driveway - see previous Target reference.
Oh and I started dinner - stewed chick peas, tomatoes and raisins (I threw in some dried mango in for the heck of it as well) with grilled chicken thighs marinated in cinamon, cayenne and curry. I have some yogurt and cucumber as well to round it all out.
And maybe I will find that gym again today.
I have managed to find the inside of my closet. For some that may not be a task but for me it is a struggle. It never takes that long to put the clothes away but I just drag it out to an unbearable task..
I hit the back yard this morning. The sun is out and it is not that warm yet but in the direct sun it was pleasant. My biggest task - what the heck to do with the grass that won't grow?! This has been my nemesis since I moved into the house. Sure they put so down on crappy soil when they finished the house. But that didn't work out too well - long story I am sure I complain about every Spring. Last year I yucked most of the grass and weeds (it was mostly weeds) and started to re-seed. That didn't take. So now my redneck yard (and it is a tiny one at that) need something. I am thinking - increase the size of the patio and forget the grass. Let's face it I have much better luck with plants than I do with grass. And it's not like Bacchus is lying about in the lush grass - there is NONE. So I think I will head back out there and get some measurements for a new patio. In the interim - the weeding of it all sure was a great workout for the arms.
From there I continued with some tinkering
Me and the mmighty putty went to work on the car. My passenger side view mirror has been broken for some time now. As I drive down the highway it loses its footings and drops. I kind of get a view of the sky going by. Really not handy when it comes to highway driving. So we shall see if the mighty putty really works.
While on the epoxy kick I decided to sure-up my teak table. I was thinking maybe I would replace it - it is old yadda yadda yadda... And then I had that conversation with myself - the teak is old and weathered?!?!!! hello??? Teak? The wood they make boats out of? Looking old and weathered? Duh - isn't that the point? Well the other point is the fixtures on the under side of the table AREN'T teak.... and they are splitting and pulling apart. So I flipped the table over and took some wood glue to it. Now I need to head to the marine supply store - I know 4 hours inland and we have a marine supply store? It is for the lakes I suppose. Anyways I need to get some teak cleaner and teak oil and then I will be happy with the table once again.
Lastly I installed some new solar lights along the edge of the driveway - see previous Target reference.
Oh and I started dinner - stewed chick peas, tomatoes and raisins (I threw in some dried mango in for the heck of it as well) with grilled chicken thighs marinated in cinamon, cayenne and curry. I have some yogurt and cucumber as well to round it all out.
And maybe I will find that gym again today.
Holiday = Productivity
Well at least I feel productive don't know that I really am.
Saturday got lots done - OK if you consider cleaning the tops of the kitchen cabinets and then lemon oiling the wood productive. It's always so nice when I am done. The cabnets look great. Definitely a highlight of the kitchen, maybe even the whole house. From there I cleaned the rest of the downstairs - well I haven't vacuumed yet - we have an extra pup in the house at the moment. Vacuuming would be an exercise in futility.
When the sun went around the front of the house we went to the front yard. Uncovered some of the plants that were thankfully NOT traumatized by the landscapers dumping pounds of mulch on them. I have a few variations of monkey grass coming back - no real surprise there. The Easter lilies are popping up strong. I am always amazed at how soon they pop through but then take forever to bloom. And thankfully there is new growth on the lantana. I think it will be some time for the calla lilies. I am hopeful they will show their pink blooms again this year. Struggling are the oleander. It got too cold too quickly this year. They definitely got hit by some frost. I am torn between planting them in the ground or repotting them to pots that I can bring inside next winter. Two very different scenarios.
From there I went to the gym - 3.75 miles on the treadmill in an hour. That is the longest I have stayed on the treadmill in quite some time. My legs feel it today. I had a really great stretching session afterwards as well.
And lastly, I deposited my tax return and promptly helped the economy by stopping off at Target.
Overall a good day.
Saturday got lots done - OK if you consider cleaning the tops of the kitchen cabinets and then lemon oiling the wood productive. It's always so nice when I am done. The cabnets look great. Definitely a highlight of the kitchen, maybe even the whole house. From there I cleaned the rest of the downstairs - well I haven't vacuumed yet - we have an extra pup in the house at the moment. Vacuuming would be an exercise in futility.
When the sun went around the front of the house we went to the front yard. Uncovered some of the plants that were thankfully NOT traumatized by the landscapers dumping pounds of mulch on them. I have a few variations of monkey grass coming back - no real surprise there. The Easter lilies are popping up strong. I am always amazed at how soon they pop through but then take forever to bloom. And thankfully there is new growth on the lantana. I think it will be some time for the calla lilies. I am hopeful they will show their pink blooms again this year. Struggling are the oleander. It got too cold too quickly this year. They definitely got hit by some frost. I am torn between planting them in the ground or repotting them to pots that I can bring inside next winter. Two very different scenarios.
From there I went to the gym - 3.75 miles on the treadmill in an hour. That is the longest I have stayed on the treadmill in quite some time. My legs feel it today. I had a really great stretching session afterwards as well.
And lastly, I deposited my tax return and promptly helped the economy by stopping off at Target.
Overall a good day.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
A little re-cap
I mean little since I haven't really been up to that much...
I did do some walking around at the beach. Nothing with too much determination, however.
I did check out the indoor lap pool and treadmill at the resort but not much else.
Wait wait a minute.... that's almost a lie.
I did wlk about 30 minutes on the beach Monday and another 60 Tuesday. I am still cropping the pics and stuff. It will probably generate another blog site...
Tonight I went back to the gym. And hey - it is back to regular hours. I am glad I checked on-line. I was all dressed and ready to go. And was about to talk myself out of it - not enough time blah blah blah. And there it was on-line - back to normal hours.
So down the road I went.
I did 2.7 miles in 45.09 minutes. Not a record pace to say the least but a good workout none the less.
Now to keep it up. And yes- I do need to get in that pool sooner than later.
I did do some walking around at the beach. Nothing with too much determination, however.
I did check out the indoor lap pool and treadmill at the resort but not much else.
Wait wait a minute.... that's almost a lie.
I did wlk about 30 minutes on the beach Monday and another 60 Tuesday. I am still cropping the pics and stuff. It will probably generate another blog site...
Tonight I went back to the gym. And hey - it is back to regular hours. I am glad I checked on-line. I was all dressed and ready to go. And was about to talk myself out of it - not enough time blah blah blah. And there it was on-line - back to normal hours.
So down the road I went.
I did 2.7 miles in 45.09 minutes. Not a record pace to say the least but a good workout none the less.
Now to keep it up. And yes- I do need to get in that pool sooner than later.
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