Training Log Archive: possum

OK had a meet at Rockcrusher. We had about 5 inches of snow in Kearney yesterday, but it appeared that they had somewhat less snow in Kansas. The good part is that is was very cold, so the snow was dry and fluffy. It is still a lot of work to move through the snow. Also, lots of ups and downs, and I had to be very careful of the knees on the downs, and trying to breathe on the ups. I made a very poor route choice on the 6-7 leg, but had no trouble finding the control. Actually, I was slow, but my navigation was fine. Anyway, Eric set a fun course. I'm really glad I went. Most of the snow was off the highway by the time I went home. But we're supposed to get more tonight. I will go back to being a slug, after today's reprieve.

I needed to get my workout in early before the snowstorm. About half way home the flurries started, so I was successful. My chest area is really sore today, as was everyone else at the gym that was also there yesterday. Probably the three minutes of pushups at round 2. God all around workout today. I will try to motivate myself to get on the stationary bike later. I'm beco

A strange day. The power was off at 9Round, so we had no music and the trainer was using her watch to time the rounds. At the same time, it was the Cupid Bash Challenge. Each round was something repetitive. Round 3 was punching the bag while doing the Ali shuffle, and every time I do this, my heart rate spikes. Since the power was off, I couldn't track it, so I had to take easier than usual. Still hit most of the CHOWs well--donkey kicks, situps with pressing the weighted bar overhead, etc.

Lots of balance & footwork. We used pulleys, straps, and hand weights.

Our walkway and 100 ft driveway are skating rinks. Otherwise, not bad driving, but tough walking Elray. The parking lot at the gym was good today, though, although Kearney schools were closed because several buses slid off the roads yesterday. It was good to get in my workout, but I really need more exercise.

Stretch & Strengthen. My balance and stretches are improving, but still have a long ways to go.

The treacherous part of the morning was first, walking Elray this morning, then trying to get into the car. Solid sheet of ice on the walkway and driveway--all 100 feet. After that, a cruise. Still a bit sore from all those squats on Saturday. Nice workout, but not overly hard. Quite a bit in plank position. I am suffering from cabin fever.