What Was Your Work Out Today?
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Really easy workout today. It's 106 today in Tucson, so I only did 5K rowing (pretty easy) and will have golf tonight. Even just golfing, with a cart, takes a lot out of you at that temp.1
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Junk Ks in the garage
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Got in half of the pool workout today, 2000 of 3300yds planned. The indoor pool was closed for maintenance, so I headed to the outdoor pool. Lots of leisurely bathers there, including some summer camp kids, using the 3 roped off lanes plus the open swim area. Worked around them for half the session, but called it quits when a class of preschoolers jumped in.
You have to know when you've lost, lol! 1 -
Early Morning:
15 min abs — Ab Ripper X (P90X)
30 min on stationary bike (while watching olympics)
Early Afternoon:
2,000 yards in the town pool (4 x 250, alternating freestyle and breaststroke each length). Took about 45 min.
Feeling great. Wish I could swim every day. Also worked on my tan while at the town pool!2 -
Standard Friday stuff:
* About 7k rowing bow in the double, pretty-easy steady state today.
* 5.37 mile walk, easy pace (3.1mph moving avg)
* 14' "strength training" 😉 mini-circuit on the the outdoor machines at the park, just for fun, 3 rounds of varying reps on (IIRC) vertical press, chest press, lat pull-down, a fun but probably not especially effective swinging obliques exercise thingie - maybe that was all of them. Did reps until I felt like I was accomplishing at least a bit of something on each exercise - surprising range of difficulty of these mostly body-weighted machine things - I can do lots of some exercises, hardly any of others).2 -
Long bike day today. Started very early am with 2hrs done on the indoor trainer, then joined a friend for a 45 mile ride through some rolling hills ending up at his beach house. Indoor/Outdoor total of 5hours on the bike.
I wore a backpack to carry running gear, so I was able to do a 30 minute run off the bike. It was fairly hot and humid (87F), which gave me a good long session in conditions similar to what I expect on race day.
Open water swim and long run tomorrow.2 -
Just the usual Saturday row, about 7k in bow of the quad.
Our twenty-something y/o recent college grad/former NCAA div III coxswain sat stroke seat today, and set a cadence a couple of beats higher than our usual stroke rowers. She's tiny, but mighty! That was fun. A pretty mixed lineup: Me (age 65, 18 years rowing) in bow; a new rower (and longtime roller derby competitor) from this year's learn-to-row class (probably 30-something) in 2 seat; my super-woman buddy J. (75, 17 years rowing) in 3 seat; and the former cox (early 20s, 10 years rowing) in stroke.
This is one of many things I love about rowing, that it's a very team-y sport, yet people of pretty widely varied strengths and skill levels can do it together and have it be a decent experience for all.1 -
Open water swim with no wetsuit this morning. Did it as a slow, continuous 2900yd swim with no breaks. No push for time, just building confidence towards completing the 4200 yd distance and coming out of the water fresh.
Followed with a lunch break, then an easy long run. 1:35:00 duration, 8.75miles. Will start practicing a run/walk strategy and stretching out runs starting next week. Rest day tomorrow.2 -
Felt like garbage this morning. I found out I was Celiac around five years ago and, every once in a while, I go out and try to eat something that might "have a little gluten" in it. Big mistake. Headache all night and felt like I was ran over by a truck all morning.
Got in an hour easy row, though. Super slow. 12K meters or so. Played around with some unstrapped work to keep HR below 75% max.1 -
I was terrible - completely out of form. I went climbing again yesterday, and was terrible for the second day in a row. I felt feverish when I got home, which could explain why I fell off the wall so much. I did a lateral flow test, which was negative, so it doesn't seem to be COVID.
I slept poorly tonight, but feel a bit better now. So I will probably lift tonight, and maybe look at climbing again a bit later in the week.
My illness got worse, and I didn't move around a lot. I even failed to get 10,000 steps on Saturday. The good news was that on Sunday I felt completely recovered. I went for a walk to celebrate. I didn't want to overdo it and risk the recovery, so I ended up on 18,000 steps. (This about my daily average, but I really enjoyed moving again.)
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I was terrible - completely out of form. I went climbing again yesterday, and was terrible for the second day in a row. I felt feverish when I got home, which could explain why I fell off the wall so much. I did a lateral flow test, which was negative, so it doesn't seem to be COVID.
I slept poorly tonight, but feel a bit better now. So I will probably lift tonight, and maybe look at climbing again a bit later in the week.
My illness got worse, and I didn't move around a lot. I even failed to get 10,000 steps on Saturday. The good news was that on Sunday I felt completely recovered. I went for a walk to celebrate. I didn't want to overdo it and risk the recovery, so I ended up on 18,000 steps. (This about my daily average, but I really enjoyed moving again.)
Glad to hear of your recovery. Sometimes rest is the only option, which is hard for those who like to move as much as you do!1 -
Morning was a rest day. Did a 10K yesterday morning. Today evening will be badminton...2
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Did a 9K row today. Pretty easy stuff.2
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It's a standard Monday: 7k row (bow in quad), 5+ mile walk, now the 14' 3x circuit on the outdoor exercise machines at the park, just because might as well, while there.
Added the leg lift station to the strength circuit, but that's a struggle. I can't do many when supporting my bodyweight on my forearms: Weak shoulders along that dimension, I guess. (I can do many more leg lifts hanging from the pull-up bar at home; even then, the hanging is the limitation more than the leg-lift 🤷♀️. I think the problem generally is shoulder weakness in that direction (which I appreciate as a useful insight), but I can feel the upper left quadrant scar tissue weirdness (from mastectomy/lymph node removal/radiation) as I engage. Still think it's more weakness than that physical limitation, though.)
I supervised open rowing again tonight, which isn't real exercise at all but involves a lot of walking around, some carrying boats while walking. I'm not even steps-y at all in general - I have some days with < 3k steps even in summer - but between the walk & incidentals, I'm at 19,829 steps today, Garmin claims.2 -
I lifted. I started off trying to pistols. It's ages since I did any, and I have got worse - I didn't get proper depth.
I then did 3 sets of 10, pull-ups; 3 sets of 10 dips; and 3 sets of 10 hanging leg raises.
I then squatted, so 3 sets of 5 @ 80 kgs.
Finally, I deadlifted. I thought I did 1 set of 5 @100 kgs, but it actually turned out to be 120 kgs. No wonder it felt heavy.3 -
Back to work after a rest day on Monday. Morning run was 75 minutes, with 8 x 2minute hill repeats in the middle of the run. After breakfast, the second session was an easy 55minute trainer ride just to spin out the legs and clear lactic buildup in the muscles.
This will be a fun week, with a local sprint triathlon on Thursday before a long weekend ride.2 -
Morning bootcamp - evening not sure yet.. havent been motivated much in the evenings except for badminton days2
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Yoga, pullups and handstand pushups...
No strict sets and reps, just hitting a bunch every so often this morning...
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Did my rowing clubs "ITC" today. I must be getting stronger and fitter because this one would have really intimidated me a while ago. It was do 7777 meters w/ 7 minutes of total rest, any way you want to break it down.
So I did 1111, 1:10 rest, repeat X 7. It was hard, no doubt, but I felt in control. HR hit 93% on the last one. DF I used was around 110 and SR (stroke rate) was a 24 average. I did around a 2:11 average flat. Certainly not great, but that's a very, very hard row.
Gym this evening.3 -
I lifted, doing a 3 mile walk, some jump rope, and 3 sets of 5, dips as my slightly eccentric warm up.
I then over head pressed, doing 3 sets of 7 @ 30kgs.
I then benched, getting 3 sets of 5 @ 50 kgs.2 -
Morning bootcamp - need to do some stretching/yoga but get lazy by the evening.1
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4 mile walk1
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7k-ish row in bow of the double, 5.25 mile walk at 3.3mph average.
No outdoor exercise machine circuit at the park today, because (1) there was a very obvious thunderstorm rolling in, and soon; and (2) I had lunch at around the midpoint of the walk with food, latte, and a lovely blood orange wheat beer (not my usual style, but very refreshing), and that didn't seem like the best fueling strategy for strength exercise, even though it doesn't seem quite as bad for half a walk. 😆
ETA: I'm expecting to take (sigh) at least a week break from any kind of meaningful exercise, because of outpatient eye surgery tomorrow. No exertion for a week, maybe more. Don't know how soon I'll be allowed longer walks. The hope is that the 20/150 (or worse) vision in that eye will materially improve. If so, it'll be worth it.2 -
@AnnPT77 -- good luck with your procedure. I wish you the best and a speedy recovery!
Today, after yesterday's hard row and last night's lift, I was feeling it. Did 8K on the rower at a slower recovery pace. The HR still drifted up, despite my best intentions. Just showed me that I was tired, which I knew already.1 -
4.25 mile walk to the store and back (carrying groceries on the way back). Needed a break from bike riding and figured this would be good for a change.
Did 67 miles on the bike over the last 4 days, limited somewhat by eating pavement at the end of my Sunday ride.1 -
I contracted COVID early last week, which put my workouts on hold. This along with moving countries, health insurances, and some medical visits have been stressful. I have been very sad that I have not been able to be as active, but I know my body will not recover the same if I had even tried to move around like I used to. However, I am now well enough to pace in my hotel and have done daily yoga practices I am on the mend. thanks to those that sent good vibes. Tomorrow is Day 9 and I hope the worst is over. 5
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Wishing speedy recovery to those on the mend here!
Shortened swim today due to thunder causing the outdoor pool to close. Squeezed in 1900 yds before the whistle blew. The indoor pool was full of kids taking swimming lessons, so no go there.
Local sprint tri tomorrow night will be steamy and fun. Forecast is for temps around 95 and high humidity. We swim first, so at least I'll be wet when I start out on the bike. The run will be less pleasant.3 -
Wishing speedy recovery to those on the mend here!
Shortened swim today due to thunder causing the outdoor pool to close. Squeezed in 1900 yds before the whistle blew. The indoor pool was full of kids taking swimming lessons, so no go there.
Local sprint tri tomorrow night will be steamy and fun. Forecast is for temps around 95 and high humidity. We swim first, so at least I'll be wet when I start out on the bike. The run will be less pleasant.
Best wishes for a positive outcome tomorrow, @Djproulx!0 -
Wishing speedy recovery to those on the mend here!
Shortened swim today due to thunder causing the outdoor pool to close. Squeezed in 1900 yds before the whistle blew. The indoor pool was full of kids taking swimming lessons, so no go there.
Local sprint tri tomorrow night will be steamy and fun. Forecast is for temps around 95 and high humidity. We swim first, so at least I'll be wet when I start out on the bike. The run will be less pleasant.
Best wishes for a positive outcome tomorrow, @Djproulx!
Thanks, @Ann, this race is always a lot of fun!2
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