Well took my lunch early today to go and get an elliptical session in. Just couldn’t concentrate so figured I’d take my lunch early and elevate myself with a good workoout. I did 60 minutes elliptical for 1235 calories burned and 7.65 miles. It was an incredible session and was really pushing it. Kept it above 90rpm for most of the workout and that was at level 10. Groin has been quite sore but I’ve been really working on my stretches so that is surely a contributor. I’ll head back to the gym this evening for a workout and a swim.
Archive for July, 2009
23
Jul
How did I get here?
Well this is one of the personal entries. I don’t put much of these on here but I haven’t seen the girls in a week and it always makes one think. They are up at the cottage and it’s funny it’s something I didn’t always like to do, go to the cottage that is! When we dated I remember once driving all the way back from the cottage for a shift nursing and racing back up right after the shift just to be with my Ex. Just to crawl into bed next to her. I remember how I used to love laying there awake and watching her sleep. I stopped doing that kind of stuff along the way and I guess that could somewhat be how I got here. It’s not to say it was all me, but things like that do make a difference. You start out with all the greatest intentions; this is the one, forever and ever. You date, you love and you win their hearts. I’ve never really wanted to win someone’s heart like that not before and not since. OK once before but I was in High School so that doesn’t count. You see at least I still have my sense of humor. Anyhow along the way the differences in beliefs with regards to money, raising children, career and responsibilities start to crack the glass that separates you from the rest of life. I wake up alone in a small apartment and I have to wonder, how I got here. How did I end up back where I started? Where do I go from here, how do I feel great again. I have to admit I really was truly, deeply, madly, head over heels in love. Guess I kind of still am. I really hope it fades over time. It’s only made harder when you have kids, you miss them when you wake up and they aren’t there. You don’t realize how great it is to make breakfast and get them off to school till it is no longer a part of your every day routine. So many things I would do different in the morning given the chance, all the small things that seemed so big at the time. I don’t like waking up alone and worse I don’t like waking up with someone else. I guess that is the first thing I have to acknowledge, I don’t like waking up with someone else. I know how I got here, now I would like to know how to get there? Not there as in my past! You can’t go back. I mean forward with a genuine smile that screams of happiness and self confidence. It’s raining today but like George said, “Here comes the sun!”
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21
Jul
Workout :: Gym x 2
Well I had gone to do elliptical session at lunch and then went back for my workout this evening. Had on hell of a workout doing back (wide grip chins), arms (dumbell curls, 21′s, cable press downs, tricep machine), legs (leg press, leg curls) and abs (hanging leg raises, hanging crunches for lower abs). I did most of these as supersets so really worked up a sweat. We’ll see what I feel like tomorrow and decide on what to do at gym, think I’ll get a swim in.
21
Jul
Gym session :: Elliptical
Ok well got to gym on lunch for first workout of the day, yes there will be a second as this was strictly cardio session. Jumped on Elliptical for a good lunch workout and pushed it for 40 minutes at level 10 keeping RPM in upper 90′s. Did equivilant of 5 miles in the 40 minutes and burned aprox 800 calories which should take care of the pint or two I had on the patio with Sarah and Andrea, the girls with the magic hands hahahahha. Get your head out of the gutter people! Anyhow great workout and it’s rather incredible how ones mood can become so elevated with such a session! Try and get back to gym later for a workout and some swimming.
20
Jul
Can’t run but can climb stairs and swim
Well my legs felt awesome the other morning when I woke up. It has been so long since they felt that great I had forgotten what that feels like. This morning there was a bit of an ache but that was from an awesome massage. I finaly got myself to the gym and started with my workout. Did chest, back, shoulders and abs. Had a great session. After that I hit the stair machine for 20 minutes and actually worked up a pretty good sweat!I figured I needed more work in the pool. This is actually becomming a bit fun as it’s a real challenge and anyone who knows me knows I love a challenge. I didn’t really enjoy this the first time but today it was a little more plesant and I put a bit more energy into it. I swam for 10 minutes doing 5 lengths front crawl followed by 2 lengths breast stroke. I’ll try and just add more minutes every day and see how this goes. Anyhow did a ten minute session and that was it for the day. Back at it tomorrow.
19
Jul
Skydiving :: Great jump and good landing Otter Load 1
Well crashed at the drop zone by the fire under the stars and it was awesome. Didn’t get much sleep as it was late when I crashed but awesome sleep under the stars with my army cott regardless. I was up around 5am to move some firewood around and keep the fire going so I could stay warm and it was perfect. Had lots of PC Honey Red sleeping liquid hahahha. Had a great night with his friends at the DZ. Woke up nice and early and got a warm shower in next to Andrea and good thing I didn’t reach to far to pick up the shampoo I dropped. Anyhow managed to get on Otter load on and have a great skydive. Bit of cloud action. Still need to work on flying my canopy right through the landing. Anyhow was a great day, clouds and wind came in so I left early to go home and make my Butter Chicken and some rice. Was very tasty and now just wathing some old movies.
17
Jul
Workout and a swim
Had a great workout doing arms, abs, back and a bit of legs. Couldn’t get into the cardio room as there was a session in there to hit the pool after. Swam for about 15 minutes doing 3 lengths front crawl followed by one length brest stroke and repeating for the whole time. Will work on the pool and elliptical this week. After consumed all the required beer to make sure my calories in matched my calories burned, hahaha… Found a great beer which is very cheep and very tasty, you’ll have to try it for yourself as it has a very distinctive tast. PC Honey Red.
16
Jul
Workout and some cardio and swimming …
Well finaly got my butt in the gym after a good layoff (rest). I went to Upper Wentworth location as the one on York is a hole so when I can avoid it I do! Anyhow did a good workout, good for first time back.Did chest, abs and back. Some stretching, elliptical for 12 minutes and about 10 min in the pool. Well see how my leg and foot feel after 20 min elliptical tomorrow. Was getting serious cramps in my arch when I was doing lengths in the pool.
12
Jul
Time with Girls
Well I had some time with the girls and these are photos from two different days. We bowling mid week and there are photos from them staying over and we hung out around Locke St. and also Vic Park.
09
Jul
Canada Day :: Awesome day
Well for Canada Day MJ and I went to the DZ and then Niagara on the Lake after for some pints on a patio. Was really an awesome day. Got some jumps in, thanks for bying me a jump MJ. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the person MJ is a good friend (Marie-Josée) from Montreal who really helped me deal with a new life! Merci MJ!
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