Training Log Archive: billa

4 hour "ride" chasing Jennie around the Army Run half marathon. Was able to intercept her at 3 points and then at the finish. Legs are sore but did a good stretch and a bit of strength. I am tired but feel good. 156 on the scale but I am dehydrated from the humid weather. Pizza and ice cream for dinner with Jen and Emil to move me back into the welterweight division.

Lovely ride with Jennie to the Aylmer marina and a bit beyond. Stopped many times for a view of the river on this perfect early fall day.
Short stretch and strength afterwards.

OK, time to get back on the wagon and keep track of my exercise.
All my routines were completely interrupted by the summer holidays - Alberta-Sweden-cottage, etc. Not that I wasn't active, just didn't do the specific exercises to improve my hip, shoulder(new), and overall fitness.

My weight is on the good side of 160 (157 tonight) and I generally feel good. I plan to do a lot more work on the cottage so I have to protect my back by working on my core. Except for a few outings in the canoe or kayak, my upper body has been neglected.

So I will expand my stretch and strength routine to include more push-ups, lateral lifts, and shoulder-building exercises.

Mapping season will keep me on my feet for several hours per week but that won't help my fitness level. Need to mix in some hard bike rides.

Have to be more "scientific" about the routines so I will resurrect my old heart rate monitor. Or buy a new one. Still not sure about the accuracy of the wrist-based monitors - will have to do some research.

Overall goal - 45+ minutes of exercise every day plus 20 minutes of stretch and strength.