cardio2

I know i’ve not been updating on my progress with the gym. Well, I am down to 179 pounds and 20.1% body fat. Which in comparison to a year ago is amazing. I was 222 pounds and around a 34% body fat.

I’ve gone and started lifting again pretty rigorously and heavy in the cardio. I started in this cardio2 program at the gym, basically it’s running and cardio which is structured and tailored to your abilities, it constantly pushes you a little bit harder and a little bit faster. It’s been fun, if not a little lonely except for Saturday. The program is individualized and on Saturday you meet for a group run.

The trainer is hot – hot, hot, hot. Which is a plus but not the only reason I am partaking. I’ll be waking up tomorrow and lifting, and maybe if the timing is right hitting the gym to do cardio after class.

i used to be good…

This week has been somewhat of a blur. I took it off from work because I was feeling stressed and a little burnt out so I needed a week to recuperate and get my bearings back. We just finished our G2G conversion and it about fried everyone associated with the project. It took just over two years and a period of time of dual platform operation but we finally flicked the switch and are utilizing the last G of the G2G conversion.

Monday
Basically the first true day off of work. I woke up at 9, had breakfast, cleaned up, and went to the gym. I went to a spinning class and then ran afterwards. Came back prepared for school and went to school from 6-9. Gave a presentation with the group. I was a bit nervous and it kinda showed. Hopefully everything works out because I do want to get an A in the class. Came home and had my Dean’s List letter in my mailbox congratulating me on my academically excellent Fall Semester.

Tuesday
Almost a repeat of the morning, except I did not take a spinning class, and I went to Easton before hand. I needed to pick up a new nike+ kit as mine finally bit(e) (spelling?) the dust. Bought some vitamins and then wanted to try this creatine mix. Now I am kind of confused. I understand that protein is needed after a workout, and you can’t combine the two. But the creatine mix said you needed to do a mix before and after your work out, and if that’s the case, then where does the protein come into play? Let me tell you after spinning and running, my muscles need any and all help they can get so I want the protein, just not sure when to consume it after my workout.

I went to dinner at Bar Louie in the Arena District, it was fantastic. I had not been to the one downtown just the one at Easton, and the one downtown is a lot better than the one at Easton. Being down in the area, makes me realize how much I enjoy city living and the need to be in an Urban atmosphere. The suburbs are nice, and the apartment is decent, but I long to live in a condo in the downtown area.

Wednesday
We will call this the day of shit weather. It was amazing the first part of the week, just amazing, sunny warm the kind of weather you want for Spring. This was cold rainy and starting to dip down. Went spinning in the afternoon, came back and was exhausted. Had dinner with Ryan in Cap City in Grandview. The lady messed up my order. I asked for the dressing on the side, but she put the salmon on the side and as I had no desire to wait around I ate it as is.

Thursday
Today, met up with Rob and did a very strong leg work out. Needed to actually start incorporating weights back into my gym routine. I’ve lost about ten pounds but I don’t want to loose muscle mass, so it’s imperative that I get the lifting back in my schedule. Signed up for the running club at Easton. Every Saturday morning at 9:00AM I will be there doing a two mile run hoping that it helps get my endurance up for future 5k’s. Speaking of which, I have registered, again, for the Commit to be Fit 5k during the LaSalle Columbus Distance Classic. I’ll be running the 5k again, this year it will be without a blown out knee so I am hoping I finish faster than I did a year ago.

The Weekend
Going home, seeing the family for Easter, relaxing and just catching up on any and all homework I did not finish.

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This damn version of wordpress has majorly messed up so hopefully I have fixed everything and it is working as designed now…. ergh….

i should have known to just goto dick’s

Another day, another run. I needed to get a new pair of running shoes.  I was using just regular gym shoes without knowing any difference.  I read where Nike released a new running shoe for the overpronator (that’s me) and figured at $90 it was worth a shot.

I thought I would just hit footlocker on my way into the gym.  I should have known that it would have been a horrible mistake.  I was looking through the shoes for 20 minutes before anyone asked, and then when I was explaining the shoe he had no clue.  I figured I might as well take a shot and drive over to Dick’s.  Fortunately, they had it there.  It was displayed with the Runner’s World Pick of the Month emblem.  The person who assisted me was knowledgble and helped me choose the right size.

The shoe is the Nike Air Structure Triax 10 and it was an amazing difference from the old gym shoes.  It was amazing to run in.  I was able to keep a decent pace, my feet did not kill me and it was appropriately padded.  It helped with keeping my running stable as I was on the treadmill. I definately recommend these shoes for anyone interested in running who may have a few extra pounds to loose in the process.

My run was shorter this time just 3k to get my endurance up. I did quite well as you can see below:

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Right now, I am just doing some laundry and checked a grade for a reflection paper. Nothing major, just relaxing after the good run.

i’m lost and trying to find myself

It’s been a while since I’ve updated. I’ve spent the past few weeks wrapped up in work and just trying to find myself. I seem to have lost the things that made me happy; photography, blogging, and working out. I’ve been working a ton, graduate school is interesting.

I don’t know what to write, even though I know I need to……

I’m registered for a 5k in April (the same one as last year). I started running again to get my endurance up.

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As you can see there are lots of peaks and valleys. Gotta get that fixed.

I want to see the movies The 300, Epic Movie, and The new Zodiac.

We will supposedly be converting this upcoming weekend which means my schedule will shift. It might actually make it nicer to get out.

The clock moving ahead wasn’t a big deal.

I need more weekends like this past one. I was productive and had a good time. Plus I didn’t spend a lot of money.

Right now there is a pile of clothes on my bed begging to be cleaned up.