Ran the 3.2 mile loop non-stop today. Not fast mind you, but, I did the whole thing. YEAH for me. Next goal is to do it at a respectable speed. I suppose the goal after that is to run it the other direction so the hills are against me, but, that is a ways off.

Crappy overcast and rain so I ran on the treadmill. Basically, just another suck fest. Although I’m not proud of it I guess it is good to find the hole and start to fix it. Heart pounding sucking for air. I tried for 3 miles, started at 6 mph for the first mile, down to…

Work out group, only about 5 of us showed up. Warm up and Mobility standard fair. Medicine Ball stuff Egg toss to a split lunge, 5 on a side, 60 seconds of rest10 Push ups toes on the medi-ball, to 10 opposite knee to opposite elbow in a high plank, 30 seconds of rest10 Medi-ball…

So, rather like the stubborn coot that I am, I laced on the shoes and had a go at the 3 mile loop again today. 25 degrees cooler and a nice breeze and I did a lot better. Still embarassing, but at least not pathetic.

So, I thought to self, “self” I said: I’m going for a run… I’ll run the 3 mile loop. Boy how pathetic that was. Yes, it was 85 degrees, yes, the pollen count was probably out the roof, yes my shoes are old and should be replaced. None of which justifies just how pathetic that…

Workout group had about a dozen folks show up. Warm Up and Mobility Standard Fair Did a bunch of triplets, with medicine balls. 4-6 rounds of each triplet. Mostly today was about mental toughness. Just had to keep going. “J” added metabolic work on the last rounds, so about 60-90 seconds of Burpees, or Jumping…

Today was kind of a bust. Not really surprising after yesterdays high. I rowed for 10 minutes, did some lack luster OHS, and Dumbbell Snatch, gave up and did some stretching. My shoulder was tender too, so that kinda damped things down a bit. I’m sure that like everyone else I struggle with the whole…

Warm up 10 minutes of Rowing, 2 minute hard, 1 minute spinning Went for personal record on Clean and Jerk. Warmed up with 135# and 183#. Nailed 193# like it was nothing, same with 205#. I’m talking to myself, about now, and pretty damn excited. The clean catch with 225# was like silk. The jerk…

I get to play the dad taxi today so I can’t join the work out group. Warm up10 minutes of Rowing, 2 minutes of hard pulling, 1 minute of spinning. OHS, 89# plus the chains, probably 120#, 10, 8, 6, 4, 4,Glute-Ham Raises, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10 Military press 89# plus the chains, 10,…

We don’t need no stinking warm up. Warm ups are for people with too much time on their hands. Incline Bench Press, 135# & chains x8, 145# & chains x8, 150# & chains x8Dumbbell swing, 35# 3×8 Front squats, 185# chains x8, 185# & chains x6, 185# & chains x7Gravitron Pull ups, 3×8 Dead lift,…