Training Log Archive: possum

Took Elray to Hodge Park, where we hadn't been in a long time. Lots of people there, plus horses, etc., to do recreations of 1866. I have no idea how far we walked, but we did several loops, and walked across the grass in locations. I got away from the congested areas while they had the mock gunfight, and stopped by the chickens that Elray was much too interested in. Mostly I let her design the path.

Hadn't done 9Round for two days, so it was good to get back to. They will be closed for the holiday over the weekend, but it is probably good to get a rest from it. Burpee Friday, but not especially tough otherwise.

Went to recycling and onto Riverfront park trail. Most of the heavy equipment was gone, but the road was still dug up and a huge pile of dirt was in front of it. No problem, tho'. Enough people had beat down the grass to make a detour onto the trail. Elray was a little recalcitrant about the walk today, so it took a little longer and I got a good upper body workout.

Instead of working out, I had a girls' day out with my daughter. We started with 90-minute massages (my first time for 90 minutes), then shopping, lunch and Trader Joe's. I tried to leave in time to avoid rush hour traffic, but didn't. That was the only bad part of the day. New sport socks and a headband, stuff for my new bathroom, and treats and a toy for my baby. Not to neglect dark chocolate expresso beans, and the really special dark chocolate coated coconut and almonds. And several bottles of Shiraz and my favorite teas.

Good workout day with Jared. I warmed up with light jogging, did quite a bit of balance work and my left leg seemed to hold well. We finished off with ladder drills, lots of lateral work. I am finally feeling good about this.

Took Elray to agility training, and she did really well. Only dog to do the first run perfectly, even though I couldn't keep up with her. I did pretty well, tho'. I sprinted through it, and there were several fast lateral changes. No pain. Subsequent runs were also good, but she was getting bored and tired by the end, and then I ran out of string cheese.

Brian is setting the rounds most of the time now, and it was a tough one today. Lots of work with my knees.

Took Elray to Jesse James Park after 9Round. We did the loop counter-clockwise and walked by the pond. I had planned to do a little light slogging on the level portions, but had a little knee discomfort after the hard workout earlier.

Hard workout today. Lots of different moves in plank position, then two areas of Russian twists also.

Hadn't been to yoga for the three month period of my rehabilitation. This Restorative Yoga was recommended for coming back from injury, and it was really good. Lots of breathing and meditation, and only comfortable poses. I also ran into a former colleague who was on my same team. She had retired early because of the stress.

Two mile out and back at Watkins Mill, going clockwise over the dam. We had planned to go a little earlier while still very cool, but had to wait for the rain to end on this supposedly dry weekend. I wouldn't let Elray roll in the grass, so we only had a short piddle and a short water stop. Good pace.