11/06/07 Workouts (E.R)

Today was quite a test of my determination to workout. I've been battling a head cold the last couple days with a crazy bad sinus headache plaguing me all day.

My first workout was during my lunch hour. I went up to our Rec Center determined to lift weights. I ended up lifting only for about 30 minutes spending the rest of the time walking around the track. My head didn't seem to hurt as bad when I was just walking, so I made use of the time and walked for 1.25 miles.

My second workout was this evening, I did a 3/4 mile warm up/cool down sandwiched around a 3 mile run in 24:45. My head didn't hurt very badly after the easy warm up, so I was very pleased with the results.

Next workout: 11/07/07 3 mile run

10/17/07 Workouts (E.R)

Today I did my chest weight routine at lunch. Everything felt really well. I think that may be favorite weight lifting routine. I focus on different chest exercises such as bench press and flies and do them all on flat, inclined, and declined benches. In between each set, I rotate through different arm and core exercises. I really feel like I get quite a bit out of that workout.

This evening after the kids went to bed, I did a three mile easy run. My legs felt a bit heavy and fatigued from last night's interval workout, but I pushed through with a 8:30/mile pace.

Next workout: 10/18/07 3 mile untimed hill run.

10/16/07 Workouts (E.R)

Today was a good exercise day. I did my arm weight routine at lunch, then ran 3 miles this evening. My three mile run was an interval run. Each speed interval was 400 meters at a 6:27 minute per mile pace with a nice easy recovery run in between.

Next workouts: 10/17/07 chest weights routine and 3 mile easy run.

10/11/07 Weight Workout & 10/12/07 Running Workout

Yesterday was an incredibly hectic day leaving me no time to report on my weight workout so I am combining it into one post.

****Yesterday****
I had a nice weight workout. I did chest and core exercises. I felt good throughout the majority of the workout, but my right shoulder hurt a bit at the end. (I've suffered a few problems with that shoulder for about a year now.) Today my shoulder is feeling good joint wise, but all of my muscles are starting to get sore which is good.

****Today****
I ran an easy 3 miles today without caring one bit about my speed. It was very relaxing. I did hit a few hills along the course, but other than that I didn't really push anything.

Next workout: 10/13/07 Running 5 miles.

10/09/07 Weight Workout

I did a nice arm workout at the gym over my lunch break. The company I work for has a nice wellness program that provides quite a bit on incentive to participate. While there, I saw a co-worker enjoying the same benefits.

I was particularly impressed with an older looking gentleman of about my same build and size. The only difference (besides age) was that he was lifting about 3 times the weight as I.

Next workout: 400 meter interval running tonight.