This week started off great! On Sunday, I went on a 4.5 mile hike with my daughter. She even joked that I was flying up the trail and she was "fighting for her life". That made me feel good. My weight didn't go down so that was a bummer. I was 197.2 which was about a half-pound more than last week but nothing to really worry about. Weight loss is not linear no matter how much I want it to be. I realize that.
On Monday, I went for a 5 mile long-run and just ran for fun. I was totally aimless and just ran around West Asheville turning down a street when I felt like it. I averaged a 13:43 pace which is what I need to keep if I want to break 3 hours in the half. If felt pretty easy so that was a good sign.
Tuesday, I went to Gold's Gym and worked out and then ended with a mile walk on the treadmill at a 16:40 pace. I have to say, I do like the gym and I do like Gold's more than planet fitness. There's just something about the free weights that I like. Maybe it's the old-school nature of them as opposed to all the fancy machines. Although, I will say that I like doing the Leg Press machine more than actual squats. I get nervous I'm going to hurt my back by lifting wrong.
On Wednesday, I took a rest day which at the time was a good idea. I had done something active, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Way more activity than this old guy had been used to doing.
Thursday I didn't do anything either. Work had been getting crazier but I felt like I should have squeezed in something so I did do some arm curls, front raises and side raises at home with my adjustable dumbbells.
On Friday, I was pretty busy with work again and it was date night, so I didn't do any running. But what a great date night.
Today, Saturday I didn't do anything. Not sure why. I can't remember what happened that I didn't do anything. No run, no hike, nothing. That's weird for me.
As you may notice, not once did I mention doing my physical therapy stretches and routine. Very unhappy about that part of my life. I feel so much better when I do them and after my sessions. I have to get a sense of discipline. Motivation just ain't doing it.
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