Saturday, February 23, 2013

Great workout this morning.  Ran/walked 56:13.  It was about 25 degrees with no wind.  Spent the rest of the day working on the house.  This evening we went out to dinner then attended an ORU basketball game.  This picture was taken before tip off, they had a decent crowd by the time the game began.  We were tired and left at half time.  We've not been to a basketball game in years, and enjoyed it.
 

Thursday, February 14, 2013

A good day.  Hit the pool at about 6:30am.  Did 20 laps in 32:45.  Considering that 4 of those laps was with the kick board, that's slow but improvement.

So what's the goal?  1900 meters.  The Y's pool length is 25 meters, so one lap is 50 meters.  That means I need to do 38 laps.  I contend that swimming in the pool takes much more energy than open water swimming like I'll be doing in the 70.3 Ironman.  Open water swimming, especially in a wet suit, will be much easier.  Still I need to work up to doing 38 non-stop laps.  Right now I am stopping to rest too often.  So really a lot of work needs to be done.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013


Didn't get to exercise today...but had a busy one.

Worked on the house (doing some painting and changing of light fixtures) worked on cleaning up in the garage.  Attended a noon meeting, then a 1:30pm meeting (that lasted almost 90 minutes) then did my shift.  Got home at 11:30pm.  Setting the alarm clock for 6:30am so I can swim in the morning. 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Got up at 5am, couldn't sleep.  Got to the pool at 6am and did 19 laps in about 33 minutes.  Went into work early today because of the snow expected tonight.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Did 2.4 miles on the treadmill.  Had a real busy day.  Going to take a rest day tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

A super busy day.  Got the wife in for her CT scan early this morning.  Got home in time for a 30 minute walk. Then met with a friend for lunch then into work.  Really wanting to get a swim in, perhaps Friday.

Today was National Weather Person's Day.  I joked with a friend that this is what I wanted.  A handless umbrella.  A silly thing isn't it?  Doubt this thing will catch on.

Monday, February 4, 2013

A lot going on behind the scenes.....

A busy, but good day.  Hit the gym a little late because I took Miss Emma on a long walk.  Did 3.32 miles on the treadmill with 30% of it a slow run. Rushed to work.  Went to an A.M.S. meeting during my dinner break then came home.  A long day.....

My wife has a medical test at 7:30am, so I will not exercise tomorrow but hit it Wed. morning.