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2007/5/31 Last Day of AutumnThe sky was pissing down big time on the way to the gym today. The mind was preoccupied with Thesis deadline next week so I only spent 45 mins at the gym today. Too distracted to remember most of the weights used at today's session. We didn't do any supersets today, just straightforward sets and some drop sets.
It was 3 sets each of:
- deadlift
- skullcrusher
- shoulder fly
- overhead press
- bicep curls with bar bell - starting to see a little definition in delts when in motion
- finished the session with some assisted dips
For overhead press, Joel had me warm up with 2.5 kg dumb bells and I started laughing from the lack of resistance/effort and went "You don't love me anymore!". He protested, "It's just warm up!" before handing me 7.5 kg dumb bells for the next set.
Didn't do any cardio today. A little worried about exams and headed home after weights training.
Been feeling tired the whole day, more after gym workout.
2007/5/28 Punching Them Out45 mins of super sets and drop sets:
Then again, every weights session is always 45 mins.
Plus 30 mins of treadmill:
- incline 0.5
- speed range: 5.7 to 9 km/hour
Memorable work out moments:
- Laughing everytime the trailer for Blades of Glory was on TV while trying not to drop dumb bells
- Asking Joel what a movement was called - incline bent over row - so I can name what I *don't* like
- Watching sky light change through the atrium glass while jogging
- Warming down on treadmill then stretching slowly to Erasure's Rock Me Gently
Weighed myself before shower. Surprised to see I had moved from 69 kg to 67.5 kg.
I lose weight and what do I want? Chocolate. 2007/5/24 Feeling ItWore new Asics shoes to gym today. Better yet, didn't wear ankle guard.
It was all legs today:
- Squats, 12 to 15 reps x 3 sets, barbell only at 20 kg, 20+10 kg, 20+15 kg
- Diagonal leg press, 12 to 15 reps x 3 sets, don't remember what was the weights
- Leg extensions, 12 to 15 reps x 3 sets, don't remember what was the weights
- Leg curls, 12 to 15 reps x 3 sets, don't remember what was the weights
We had some time left towards the end of the session but my legs were burning and I was going a bit flat so Joel pushed me into deep stretches. "Say 'when'", as I was lying down on a mat and he pushed my foot while knee was bent. "Are you even feeling anything?" he asked. "You're crushing my rib cage", I replied. He moved on to other stretches saying I was like a rubberband. I find I can go a little further if I inhale while he pushes me into a stretch. There are some stretches where I can see I'm being stretched but I don't feel stretched. He ended the session with "Everyone should be as flexible as you" and joked about bringing a glass box next time and fold me into the box.
Felt strong enough to try getting on elliptical machine and stayed on for 35 mins. Very happy that ankle did not ache at any time.
Memorable songs during workout:
- Dance Dance by Fall Out Boy
- Lucky You by Lightning Seeds
- Get Down by Groove Armada
If my quads don't kill me tomorrow, I'm going to try running.
2007/5/23 On ExerciseThe old Lucid would love a quote like this:
"Whenever I feel like exercise I lie down until the feeling passes."
Robert Maynard Hutchins (1899-1977)
The current Lucid avoids laughing because her abs hurt from delayed onset muscle soreness. The Running PlanThis is the running plan, from zero to finish line. I'm going to start slow and as Ed says, finish strong.
Based on running plans from here. Dates based on latest start dates and pretty much the critical path on a timeline. I'm trying to start as soon as my ankle is good to go.
Zero to 21.1 km is ambitious for someone like me but I'm not going to think too much about it and just focus on doing my best to prepare and on the day itself - finish.
[Now I remember why I'm back on Spaces - easy to cut and paste spreadsheets] 2007/5/22 New Running ShoesYesterday when I took my shoes off cos both soles were cramping up, Joel commented I was wearing the wrong shoes for my feet and I replied, "You can tell just looking at them?". He pointed to my arches and made a remark about where my ankle was located. He asked if I had any problems running. I find my shins will ache if I run past a certain distance.
He nagged me "When are you getting your feet tested?" for the third time yesterday. Oh well. This afternoon was a good time as any to drag my ass to the sports shoe store to get a good fit for running shoes. Initially I didn't think the mileage I'm currently doing justifies buying a new pair of running shoes but then again, I'm starting to fall apart so might as well take preventative measures to keep my knees and shins for as long as I can.
My left and right foot was measured and I found out for the first time my feet width is "D" and my feet are exactly the same size (neither foot bigger than the other, phew!). I was asked to walk across this pad on the floor twice, once with right foot on the pad and the other direction with the other foot. It was strange to see my footprints on the screen. The friendly Fit Technician (as it said on his name tag) asked what I would be doing mostly and seemed surprised when I said I'm starting to train for a half marathon and went "Excellent!". He went off to get me some shoes to try on and I took the opportunity to get a feel of what price I'd have to pay for the shoes. He re-appeared with 3 boxes - Asics, Brooks and Nike.
- Felt very comfortable and arch support was at exactly the right place
- Not too soft or hard
- Saw the "+" sign and was immediately tempted and asked the Fit Technician if the shoe had a slot for the sensor and he said, "Yes, you have an iPod?"
- Unfortunately the arch suppport on the shoe was further behind, towards my ankle and the shoe was slipping off when I walked
- Slightly softer feel than Asics
- Very nice and comfy shoe but the shoe was also kind of slipping off the back part of foot in heel area; such a pity!
I tried Asics on one foot and the other brands on other foot then tried same brand on both feet. The Fit Technician kept encouraging me to walk around the store to get a feel for the fit.
Which running shoes did I end up with? Check out the photo album "New Running Shoes".
Upper Body AcheIt was more difficult than usual to get out of bed this morning. Pectorals are aching all the way inwards, including chest area below clavicles. Arms are also aching. Upper part of abs are also aching.
I'm not sure if there's supposed to be so much discomfort after every workout.
Trying to avoid painkillers and tired of smearing Deep Heat. Trying out new pain management technique called, grin and bear it.
2007/5/21 Monday BluesWeather has turned cold - starting to use heater and turn on electric blanket for a couple of minutes to warm up bed before I climb in to sleep. Feel hungry all the time and I turn on the lights by 4-ish in the afternoon to make the apartment look more warm and cheery.
Been snacking non-stop from stress of working on thesis, due in 16 days. Feeling so lardy, the kind where I sit at desk and a spare tyre extends from my belly and rests on top of the desk. Urghs. The maintenance guy showed up promptly to replace bathroom light bulb and commented I lost weight. Hilarious. Just don't look at me seated, honey.
Quads finally stopped hurting yesterday and only aching. Managed to walk without hobbling today and went to supermarket.
At the gym Joel put me through upper body training:
- 6 kg dumb bell bench press on bench, 15-20 reps x 3 sets
- 7 kg dumb bell bench press on ball, 15-20 reps, followed immediately by sits ups on the ball with fingertips on temples, 1 minute rest x 3 sets
- about 27.5 lbs stand then bend knees into squat and cable pull, 12 to 15 reps, followed immediately by push ups on the floor, 1 minute rest x 3 sets
- circuit of: mountain climbers|shuttle run|burpees|shuttle run x 2 sets, no rest between sets
My throat felt really dry and my left wrist was starting to ache so it changed from mountain climbers/burpees to squat then jump and Joel held a medicine ball and I had to jump with alternate knee up to touch the medicine ball.
It must be Monday cos I felt so tired and the soles of both feet started cramping up towards the end of the session. Had to remove shoes to stretch feet out. Could barely speak cos throat was so dry from panting. Muscles were burning. I felt like throwing up.
Sigh. I am so unfit today.
2007/5/19 Aching QuadsIt's been more than a week since the fall (read: clumsy). On Thursday I could only go on the treadmill for about 5 minutes before my ankle started aching again.
Joel worked with me on weights to do exercises which wouldn't place stress on the ankle. I ended up pushing way too hard, as usual. This time my quads are aching big time. It's so uncomfortable to get up and sit down and I'm hobbling my way around.
Going to attempt to go to the gym tomorrow and get on the elliptical machine or treadmill and see how long I can go for.
I've decided to work out twice a week with Joel mainly because time with him is drawing to a close. The last 7 appointments have been made and written down in both our diaries. |
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