… tonight I am so tired, I can hardly climb the stairs. I was scheduled to be in the gym with Mike, but I’ve cancelled and have set up a hot date for the evening. Just Tess, a couple of mad men, and me on the family room sofa… (that would be “Tess of the [...]
Archive for October, 2009
And on the other hand….
Posted: October 29, 2009 in Gym, Personal Training, SleepTags: Gym, Personal Trainer, Sleep, Tired
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It may not be vodka & tonic, but it works for me: Wednesday October 28 Workout
Posted: October 28, 2009 in Gym, Health, Personal Training, Weight TrainingTags: Gym, Health, Personal Trainer, Weight Training
Sometimes, to feel better, you just have to feel at home. I’m back in my own house, my own bed, and tonight, my own gym, with my adored trainer and two partners I like – things are definitely looking up. In the Gym with Mike: Time: 5:30 p.m. Training Partners: Barry and Paul Legs: Walking [...]
A couple of vodka and tonics…
Posted: October 28, 2009 in Bodybuilding, Health, Insomnia, Psychological Therapy, Running, SleepTags: Bodybuilding, Insomnia, Psychological Therapy, Running, Sleep
Home again. After a very successful weekend, wherein Doug completed his first 70.3 Ironman, we are now trying to get back into a regular routine. Last night, I actually managed 7 1/2 hours sleep. This morning, when I opened my eyes and saw that it was 4 a.m., I sighed and figured that a night [...]
That Crash You Heard Was Just Me- Falling Off The Wagon
Posted: October 26, 2009 in Austin, Beer, Cardio, Core Workout, Diet, Flexibility, Food, Gym, Humor, Humour, Running, Weight TrainingTags: Austin, Beer, Cardio, Core Workout, Fitness, Flexibility, Food, Gym, Humor, Humour, Running, Weight Training
Ah, Austin. I love Austin. This anomaly of a city is, as the announcer at the Long Horn so succinctly put it, a blue dot in a sea of red. I am sure that is why I love it so – just like I am, it is a laid-back little misfit, happily grooving to its [...]
Congratulations Doug! The Newest Long Horn 70.3 Ironman!
Posted: October 26, 2009 in Austin, Long Horn 70.3 Ironman, TexasTags: Austin, Husband, Long Horn 70.3 Ironman, Texas, Triathlon
Austin kicked my butt.
Posted: October 24, 2009 in Austin, Beer, Goals, Trail RunningTags: Austin, Beer, Goals, Trail Running
If you plan on running trails in the morning… Dressed and ready to hit the trails.. …. it really isn’t a good idea to do this the night before…. Full Moon Beer. Yum. Think I’ll have another… Moral of the story: Austin beer and Austin trails? Not a really good mix. Run Summary: as per [...]
Thursdays with Mikey (October 22 Workout)
Posted: October 24, 2009 in Cardio, Gym, Health, Personal Training, Weight TrainingTags: Cardio, Fitness, Gym, Health, Personal Trainer, Weight Training
Sometimes, it feels like I live in the gym. I have even joked at times that I have a cot in one of the back rooms and heat my meals in the microwave behind the front counter. But since I’ve started running, I often substitute the track for a treadmill, and it has been quite [...]
Wednesday October 21 Workout and Why My Quads Are Bulking Up…
Posted: October 21, 2009 in Bodybuilding, Core Workout, Flexibility, Gym, Jocks, Personal Training, Running, Weight TrainingTags: Core Workout, Fitness, Flexibility, Gym, Personal Trainer, Running
Tonight in the gym, I was told by one of the trainers that I was looking good – and lean. He is a really big dude, a competitive bodybuilder who trains seriously (and lifts heavy), so I respect his opinion. But, I’ve gained 5 pounds over the past two months. When I told him that, [...]
Tuesday October 20 Heart Rate Run. Not sleeping…
Posted: October 20, 2009 in C25K, Cardio, Goals, Gym, Humor, Humour, RunningTags: C25K, Cardio, Fitness, Gym, Humor, Humour, Running
So, yeah, I’ve been tired, and yeah, I’m supposed to be recovered, but someone forgot to tell that to my brain last night. The brain that woke me at 12:05, 1:22, 3:10 and 4:15. The brain that finally threw in the towel and made me turn on the light at 5:00. And then get out [...]
Monday October 19 Workout
Posted: October 19, 2009 in Gym, Health, Personal Training, Weight TrainingTags: Fitness, Gym, Health, Personal Trainer, Weight Training
In the Gym with Mike: Time: 5:30 p.m. Training Partner: Todd Back/Chest/Shoulders: (a laid-back little workout) YTA warm-up Smith Machine Chest Press: Bar x 15; +10 lbs. x 12; +20 x 10 supersetted with Strap Pullups: 12; 12; 12 Assisted Pullup Machine: 90 lbs. x 15; 80 lbs. x 12; 70 lbs. x 12 supersetted [...]
