Training Log Archive: possum

A very busy gym this morning, and the workout was a bit easier than usual. Which was ok, because I am still sore from Thursday.

Not having wheels is a real pain. We had snow last night and all day today. I have a sore backside from 9Round challenges and yoga shreds. So Bob and I didn't do much--we went to the movies and used my free $25 gift card.

A challenge day at 9Round. Since I am still sans car, while I was waiting for Bob to pick me up, I recorded my accomplishments today.

Round1--jump rope. I didn't count since I use the weighted handles, but at
least 400
Round2--squat plus overhead press with dumbbells--68
Round3--surrender followed by jab/cross on the bag--31
Round4--total round kicks on the bag--145
Round5--donkey kicks on the wrecking ball--145
Round6--situp followed by double hook on the bag--88
Round7--total shin kicks on the bag--186
Round8--total hits on the speed bag--245
Round9--one-legged V-ups--104

I'm pretty wiped out. I did have my chocolate milk recovery drink when I got home.

Stretch & Strengthen. Three out of four of the interval things tonight involved the legs, and my legs were sore from this morning.

My car is at the dealership waiting for parts, and we are waiting for a big bill. Not sure when I can get it back. Bob would have brought me to Liberty, but my trainer had a doctor's appt, so on to next week. All I did today was grocery shopping and getting frustrated by mapping programs.

Easier than yesterday, but still getting chauffeured by Bob. Some good weightlifting with dumbbells and kettlebells.

Stretch & Strengthen. We did have some aerobic moments. Then the tow truck came & took my car back to the dealer.

Since I had no driveable car, Bob dropped me off at 9Round on his way to Lowe's to get parts, so we can have running water again. A very busy gym this morning with the snow--lots of people off. A rigorous workout. This week's CHOW was 10 uppercuts on the wrecking ball and a Burpee. I did 22. I haven't been doing Burpees, but it didn't seem to hurt my hand. I have decided to step up the effort a bit.

Second day of the classic at Hard Labor Creek SP. I was not happy with my race today--I lost some focus at the end. Again, two major mistakes. The first was leg S-1. I got distracted by other courses' controls. I actually got very close to the flag, didn't see, didn't really check the map and wandered. Then I focused, went back and found it. The second was even worse, 6-7. I got way off course. I should have just gone around on the trails. Need to use the brain. Also, I need to start practicing my running more so I can be more aerobic and run the good trails instead of just running in from the last control to the finish. I did learn a lot this weekend to work on, and had fun visiting with people I like but don't see a lot.

I got to hang out at the airport from about 2 pm to my flight time of 9:45 pm. Got home at almost 1 am to a house with no water, and a car that won't work.

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