Day started out ok.....finished my book, "Another Year Younger" and downloaded a couple others to sink into in the near: Jeremy Clarkson, Around the Bend and Dale Carnegy's How to Win Friends and Infulence People. Love this Kobo!!!
Weather here is in a word.......NASTY!!! The roads and sidewalks are like icerinks and there really isn't enough snow and cold temps to drive me inside. My gym membership formally begins tomorrow so I was antsy antsy ANTSY to get some huffin and a puffin in! After a bit of running around, I decided to bite the bullet and throw on the running gear and skate around the neighbourhood. Managed 7 km of some super sketchy jogging at 68% THR. Now it's time to pop a beer and chill with the family tonight. Tomorrow, I welcome the gym and begin a highly structured regimine to ensure my 40th year will be my FITTEST year.....another year younger!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Tide is a TURNING!!!!!!
Just got back from xmas vacation at the Inlaws in New Brunswick. A sleepy, cozy little town of Saint George was blanketed in snow upon our arrival and stayed with us throughout. Got a KOBO for christmas, compliments of my wife, and decided to download a book, "Another Year Younger"
Began reading this due to a recommendation from one of the parents at my daughter's gymnastics class. This couple is our age so.....figured, I'd check it out. First thought....I am either getting the "jump" on a serious concern facing 40, 50, and 60 year olds....OR....this is not for me. After a quick number of finger presses (contempory page turning), motivation swept through my soul :) Geared up and went for a super cold, slippery, and hilly run around Saint George on boxing day. DOMS was residual until this morning when I decided to hit it again :)
Minus 16, winds calm, and sun still beneath horizon at 7:15. Hopped in the van and drove out to my newly found sanctuary/Lemoines Point. Froze my bal&$ off.....literally, but 5 plus k done and the process has begun. What process you may ask.....to get in the best or better shape of MY LIFE!!!!!
New goals....drum rolllll.....cardio 4 times a week inclusive of spinning, time at the gym watching TV on elliptical etc and 2 to 3 times a week strength training. No more F'in around. I came to the realization and solid conclusion this morning.......if I had continued my strength training over the past 2 years...this over the bars instance would not have resulted in my shoulder injury...so new goal...prepare my body and mind for future attempts at the Universe to F me UP!!! I will choose to win this battle ;)
Off to Scarborough........won't bother with stats as number of entries/workouts will be more important a.k.a consistency at this stage of the game....aww whatever:
5 plus k
37 min.....brrrrr cold
In Zone 4 min; avg HR 137; peak 163; min 67
464 Cal
recovery....like this......161 bpm to 111 bpm within 3 min....hmmmm a 50 bpm recovery is......GOOD!!!
Began reading this due to a recommendation from one of the parents at my daughter's gymnastics class. This couple is our age so.....figured, I'd check it out. First thought....I am either getting the "jump" on a serious concern facing 40, 50, and 60 year olds....OR....this is not for me. After a quick number of finger presses (contempory page turning), motivation swept through my soul :) Geared up and went for a super cold, slippery, and hilly run around Saint George on boxing day. DOMS was residual until this morning when I decided to hit it again :)
Minus 16, winds calm, and sun still beneath horizon at 7:15. Hopped in the van and drove out to my newly found sanctuary/Lemoines Point. Froze my bal&$ off.....literally, but 5 plus k done and the process has begun. What process you may ask.....to get in the best or better shape of MY LIFE!!!!!
New goals....drum rolllll.....cardio 4 times a week inclusive of spinning, time at the gym watching TV on elliptical etc and 2 to 3 times a week strength training. No more F'in around. I came to the realization and solid conclusion this morning.......if I had continued my strength training over the past 2 years...this over the bars instance would not have resulted in my shoulder injury...so new goal...prepare my body and mind for future attempts at the Universe to F me UP!!! I will choose to win this battle ;)
Off to Scarborough........won't bother with stats as number of entries/workouts will be more important a.k.a consistency at this stage of the game....aww whatever:
5 plus k
37 min.....brrrrr cold
In Zone 4 min; avg HR 137; peak 163; min 67
464 Cal
recovery....like this......161 bpm to 111 bpm within 3 min....hmmmm a 50 bpm recovery is......GOOD!!!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Spinning yet again
The weekend was glorious.......essentially spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday, lounging like a lion. Felt justified with Saturday morning Run. Monday came quickly and work schedule required an early morning start and late return. Traffic was in my favour to get back in time to meet up with a sickly Fil.
A few moments were spent sizing each other up. I took the bait.......asked if he wanted a Stella (a.k.a skip spin and just chill). This was received how it should have..plan was to have one AFTER. I was being considerate after all....he looked like crap and was wining about this oncoming cold....luckily, he is an exceptional training partnah!
We warmed up with a 15 min spin shootin the s&%$! and then popping in a new vid called "Muscle Breakdown". Kudos to Coach Troy's new hairstyle and improved soundtrack ON TOP of the fact that this was a killah 45 min spin!!!!! True suffering was had. Stella and "crispy" post meal consumed. Now.......wednesday has arrived and this should be a spin day, alas.....only have one last evening before travel to NB to get wife's xmas presents so.........pulling Lauren out of school early for some "help" and getting this done. Run to start day off tomorrow :)
The days between December 22 and 28th will most likely consist of behaviours that will be a complete contradiction to any forward momentuum in training practices. Good news however...Good life membership active upon return. Hmmmmmm may just post a "before pic" ;)
A few moments were spent sizing each other up. I took the bait.......asked if he wanted a Stella (a.k.a skip spin and just chill). This was received how it should have..plan was to have one AFTER. I was being considerate after all....he looked like crap and was wining about this oncoming cold....luckily, he is an exceptional training partnah!
We warmed up with a 15 min spin shootin the s&%$! and then popping in a new vid called "Muscle Breakdown". Kudos to Coach Troy's new hairstyle and improved soundtrack ON TOP of the fact that this was a killah 45 min spin!!!!! True suffering was had. Stella and "crispy" post meal consumed. Now.......wednesday has arrived and this should be a spin day, alas.....only have one last evening before travel to NB to get wife's xmas presents so.........pulling Lauren out of school early for some "help" and getting this done. Run to start day off tomorrow :)
The days between December 22 and 28th will most likely consist of behaviours that will be a complete contradiction to any forward momentuum in training practices. Good news however...Good life membership active upon return. Hmmmmmm may just post a "before pic" ;)
Friday, December 16, 2011
Still Figuring it out...
Wednesday spin. Molly as per her usual committed to the point of crazy, was the only "member" of those just a tad "off' of us to attend an indoor spin session. It was like 6 degrees out....take away moisture and mud...this should be night riding, however as seen in previous post....it's slucky out there.
Spinning without forward momentuum is, more a mental than physical, method of training. We managed an hour plus, taking in to consideration the need to dismount....manually load each segment of each video file....remount and continue to the likes of tha Coach who goes by name of T-ROY! Hockey last night and may have to dust off the dirt from the drivetrain to get a sub zero mt ride on wknd. This may be tricky as this wknd is also been scheduled as the "Bragdon Christmas". Hmmm...this means, better get my ass out early for some kind of cyclical biped controlled falling a.k.a run or a spin tomorrow pre-celebration. Why....I'm sure eggnog will be spiked and consumed at the crack of noon. I've already confirmed the amount of food to be spread across the table.....huuuuuge...and I plan on tasting every freakin' item!!
So...back to "training blog". Not quite sure WHAT I'm training for.......right now, it's how quickly I can fire back this galss of wine......may rebel with goals this winter.....I'm pretty sure the goal is NO solo events...still feeling pretty strong with this thought, for now..May alter training goals to include "overall" fitness. This would include punching in regularly to Good Life..yeah..a little Yoga and ensure that nightly cardio sessions are consistent with Leafs games..why?...just check out the 20 plus screens that are tied together at this club...i like this angle...and the fact that I can catch the game at ALL angles.
Summer....might look into duathalons...jump ship. There is one component here that would be considered a necessity for this change in direction though....new road bike....hmm..gots ta have goals and a new road bike to reach a podium in duo might be the "angle" I need to strive for....after all...how competitive can 40 and over duathalon be ;)
Oh well..back to couch chillin. Will Hope a fresh blanket of snow will make the decision to strap on the padded feet for a little pitter patter in the good stuff, a littel easier tomorrow....yeah, that's the call, rain, snow, or shine!
Spinning without forward momentuum is, more a mental than physical, method of training. We managed an hour plus, taking in to consideration the need to dismount....manually load each segment of each video file....remount and continue to the likes of tha Coach who goes by name of T-ROY! Hockey last night and may have to dust off the dirt from the drivetrain to get a sub zero mt ride on wknd. This may be tricky as this wknd is also been scheduled as the "Bragdon Christmas". Hmmm...this means, better get my ass out early for some kind of cyclical biped controlled falling a.k.a run or a spin tomorrow pre-celebration. Why....I'm sure eggnog will be spiked and consumed at the crack of noon. I've already confirmed the amount of food to be spread across the table.....huuuuuge...and I plan on tasting every freakin' item!!
So...back to "training blog". Not quite sure WHAT I'm training for.......right now, it's how quickly I can fire back this galss of wine......may rebel with goals this winter.....I'm pretty sure the goal is NO solo events...still feeling pretty strong with this thought, for now..May alter training goals to include "overall" fitness. This would include punching in regularly to Good Life..yeah..a little Yoga and ensure that nightly cardio sessions are consistent with Leafs games..why?...just check out the 20 plus screens that are tied together at this club...i like this angle...and the fact that I can catch the game at ALL angles.
Summer....might look into duathalons...jump ship. There is one component here that would be considered a necessity for this change in direction though....new road bike....hmm..gots ta have goals and a new road bike to reach a podium in duo might be the "angle" I need to strive for....after all...how competitive can 40 and over duathalon be ;)
Oh well..back to couch chillin. Will Hope a fresh blanket of snow will make the decision to strap on the padded feet for a little pitter patter in the good stuff, a littel easier tomorrow....yeah, that's the call, rain, snow, or shine!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Perhaps the last mt ride
Spent the morning hammering out some necessary communication for this pivotal time of year for our sales reps. Conditions quickly became favourable to squeeze some kind of cardio in....decision was quickly made when Shaun took the bait for a mt ride. Riding CB trails with this guy is a real treat....given he has made a good chunk of the trails, he really knows how to link them in.
Really needed this..........ctrl alt delete successful
Picked up the kids from daycare and am about to go to church...yup...church as my 6 year old was addamant that she would rather go to an advent mass than her last gymnastics class....no argument was justifiable so, we are about to head out.
The poor bike needs a wash......will let most of it dry off and brush it off before giving it the good ole power wash...there are already a few seized bearings...can't hurt it. Spin session tomorrow :)
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Back to back run/bike...kinda
Alright....so it wasn't an actual "bike" but a 45 min spin to the likes of Zoots Challenge counts...right? Fil and I meandered around Lemoines Point for about 5.6 k before hopping on the bikes in the garage for a 45 min spin. Legs feeling like they were called upon and enjoying a saturday of family time ;) Oh yes.....apparently turning 40 is a big deal....this is happening in April and my lovely wife is supporting a bike trip to Pheonix to celebrate this......40 is goooood
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Cold OUT, Consistency IN
Feelin like I'm on the "up and up" from this strange and annual chest cold. Both batteries dead in polar and timex....this happens waaaay too often it seems and too cheap to buy a new system....yet...= no data for Monday or Wednesday's(today's) garage spin session.
Monday was a pretty intense hour and half of Have MERCY and today a rather quick Uphill Grind due to the "Fil Factor". This is a little know phenomenon that sometimes results in flat tires, swapping wheelsets/pedals, etc at onset of scheduled spin session :) Nonetheless....a spin was had..fueled up with a lovely dinner that Jac prepped and just mellowing out prior to lacing up the skates for hockey tonight. All's good with the world. Add snow and January 1st activation of Goodlife membership and I may just turn into the most annoying person on the face of the earth. All in the name of fitness and surging the positive energy tanks....take that negativity and slackness...blaaahhhhhhhh!
Will get a pic of the new grunge studio next session to shed some perspective on where it "all goes down"..
Monday was a pretty intense hour and half of Have MERCY and today a rather quick Uphill Grind due to the "Fil Factor". This is a little know phenomenon that sometimes results in flat tires, swapping wheelsets/pedals, etc at onset of scheduled spin session :) Nonetheless....a spin was had..fueled up with a lovely dinner that Jac prepped and just mellowing out prior to lacing up the skates for hockey tonight. All's good with the world. Add snow and January 1st activation of Goodlife membership and I may just turn into the most annoying person on the face of the earth. All in the name of fitness and surging the positive energy tanks....take that negativity and slackness...blaaahhhhhhhh!
Will get a pic of the new grunge studio next session to shed some perspective on where it "all goes down"..
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