Dave at Pace of Chicago posted an update today…I feel blessed from all the support!
Tonight’s agenda, rest. Now that the girls are in bed, I’m going to kick back and enjoy some me time. I want to hit the gym hard tomorrow…I’m looking forward to it!
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So it hit me on this morning’s run. I think I might be, kind of, maybe…falling…in love with running. I’m definitely in like with running right now, and I could see things going far between us. I enjoy being out, exploring the neighborhood and I love the post work out boost I get afterwards.
This morning’s run was shorter, per Coach Jen…5 min WU, 26 min run, 6 min cool down. Tomorrow is my gym day and I’m looking forward to it…I’m sure I’ll get solicited by the trainers, which is, you know, distracting.
All in all, I think it’s a good start to the week! More tonight!
I had intended to go to visit one of my sponsors, Runners High N Tri today. But I went down to Munster to see my Oma, who is in ICU and not doing great…it appears her kidneys and her heart are failing. I’m hopeful, but I don’t know. I’ll continue to pray and hope.
Yesterday was an easy workout day…I walked. It was nice to get out, but I thought about pushing it. Mostly because I started to think about everything and got overwhelmed. Big thanks to Coach Jen for calming me down. I need to focus and take each days as it comes. This is a huge lifestyle change.
With that, I feel as though I’m flying blind a little. I am thinking I need a nutritionist…I’ve had such horrible eating habits for so long, I think it would help. Just a diet change I think I could handle, but couple that with my weight loss goals and training for a marathon…well, yeah. I could use some help there. Any dietitians out there who want to help? Anyone know anyone? Suggestions or recommendations welcome!
I’m going to try and relax the rest of the evening away, kick my feet up and spend some time with my wife and daughters!
More tomorrow…
A long week is coming to a close work wise. Of course it coincides with my first week working with Coach Jen. All in all I think it was a good week…today’s run wasn’t as good as Tuesday, but better than Monday’s. I was frustrated during, and after because I couldn’t get out of my head and relax. Physically I was moving slow, in my head I wanted to move faster…it wasn’t going well. But I did it…I kept moving at least, for now, I suppose that’s ok.
Pam should be close to finalizing her Spring semester schedule…her last semester of classes, and then she’ll hit her rotations. It’s been a long 4 years…2 wrapping up her pre-reqs, and 2 of grad school. I know I’m anxious for her do be done, and I’m sure that’s a fraction of what she feels. As far as training, I don’t think her new schedule will affect that too much as I’m getting up at 4am to get it in now.
Saturday I think I’m going to swing by Runners High N Tri on Saturday, and check out a wind breaker and get some more socks.
More later!
So I went to Bally’s over the lunching hour…my “tour” consisted of sitting in a room with Ken, discussing why I needed a gym. I told him, and got a little snark. Yes, I know I’m a big guy and have a long way to go to get there. Thanks for the reminder dude. But honestly, if you want me to choose your gym, then at least feign enthusiasm/ support…you know, at least through the sales process.
Despite that, and the lack of an actual tour, Ken extended my free pass until the 15th, and I can sign up then. It’s not a bad deal, and the price is decent. Which works ok for me budget wise.
I found my way to the locker room, giving myself a tour; changed and wandered up to the gym. It’s kind of a weird layout, but I found everything I was looking for.
Jen gave me my workout for the day, so I knew what I had to hit.
I started off with a warm up on a bike for 10 minutes. And that, I did 3 sets each of the following with my comments on each:
1. Step-up- found a pile of steps off to the side, helped myself and went at it.
2. Seated row- did 3 sets, started with a 55 lbs, 3rd set did 100 lbs.
3. One-leg squat- oh my lord these suck! At least now they do…so says the fat, uncoordinated guy.
4. Chest press, OR push-ups…did the chest press, started with 60 lbs, 3rd set…110 lbs
5. Crunches…did 3 sets of 25
6. Seated lat pull to chest…started with 55 lbs, 3rd set at 100 lbs
I got multiple visits from Alfonso (I think, I can’t remember his name)…asking if I was ok, or needed help…maybe a trainer. Kept telling him I was ok…
After the 3rd set I got back on a bike for a cool down, hit the shower and went back to work. All in all, I think I did ok.
Today’s weigh in…down 1.2 lbs. That’s a total of 18.5 lbs in 3 weeks. That leaves 81.5 lbs to go…
At lunch time, I’ll be kicking my own ass at the gym…trying out the Bally’s near the office! If all goes well, that’ll be the gym of choice!
More tonight!
Today’s workout seemed simple yet difficult for me. A 20 minute jog…while I was anxious, and didn’t think I could do it without walking, I set out to prove myself wrong. I also wanted to make more of an effort to focus on my breathing.
I started with a 5 minute warm up walk after stretching…the first 5 minutes flew by. And actually, all 20-minutes flew by. And I probably could have pushed myself and gone longer…but there is time. I walked another 5 minutes to cool down and then stretched some more when I got home.
Tomorrow is my first gym day…I’ve got a seven day pass to the Bally’s in the Loop. Figure I’d try it out and see if I like it….
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Or something. Seriously, what the hell is my issue today?
Yeah sure, this morning’s workout sucked…I chalked it up to not sleeping well last night. Our youngest is teething and is starting to go through some separation anxiety…so we were up a few times. That and eating later then we usually do; we had frozen pizzas…I had some bad indigestion. SUCK!
So when I got up at 4, I felt like crap…overtired, indigestion…but I went to run. I stretched…but not enough. I told myself I was running it out of my system, only it didn’t work. My hip got angry, and told me to eff off. It started hurting about 15 minutes in or so. I made it through, but damn…I’m a fatty.
Work was ok, and I thought I was ok. But nope…damn it, I can’t seem to snap the hell out of it. I even had a night with the girls…nope, still meh. I’m sitting here with the game on, waiting for Pam to get home. I should go lay down, but I want a few minutes with Pam.
Ok, done ranting. I guess I’ll just chalk it up to being an off day and get some sleep…up at 4am tomorrow.
It has begun…
I got my workouts for the week from Coach Jen, and I started this morning HR monitor in hand, err on chest…
For forty minutes: alternated a 5 min jog and a 1 minute walk…and then repeated this cycle for the entire run. My avg heart rate was 139, a hit a max of 181.
I think I did ok. Started to really feel it at the 26 minute mark…though my hip isn’t nearly as sore as it was on Friday evening’s run…so that’s cool.
HR monitor wise, I got the Polar F7 from Runners High N Tri…I like it, seems really easy to use! Though I feel like a noob using it, lol!
Dave Wallach @ Pace of Chicago
