Sunday/Monday

 Sunday- I did the Wading River Hollow/Smith Road Loop, doing the fab 40 and 3 x Gym Proloux Bench Presses and I set of regular. I did two sets of goblet squats and quad stretches.

Monday- I didn’t sleep great or for that long, but thankfully I didn’t my shorter workout since I have physical therapy tonight. I didn’t sleep great 3.73 miles with 7 x Woodlot hill, the fab 40, 1 super set of core trainer presses and bent rows, 2 super sets of curls and presses, and 10 minutes on the recumbent bike. I attempt to do 3 / 10 minute walks at work and physical therapy. The lesser workouts have given me a new lease on my workouts. You’re not stressed and tired when you stay within yourself or as my old mentor used to say “stay on top of your workouts “. Thank you Lord. I am looking forward to returning to Maine!!

Committed

 I am attempting to do  for10 k walks a week with one active recovery day and two shorter days plus biking with fab 40  forty and strength training each day. This morning I did the Kastal/Ridge/Raynor loop. I didn’t get the most sleep, but I did manage to get the work in. I was walking a bit slower today. I got home and did the fabulous 40 plus, 3 x sets of 15 bench presses, plus a set of 10 deadlifts. Sometimes the Lord directs you through the circumstances of your life to get you to make changes. Doing less mileage is definitely giving me more energy and enthusiasm for life. Thank you Jesus! I’m tired!

Wednesday, Thursday

 Wednesday- I decided to try the Wading River Hollow Road and Smith Road Loop for 6.19 miles, the fabulous 40, and Gym Proloux bench presses.

Thursday- 3.64 plus 7 x Woodlot Hill, 10 minutes exercise bike, fabulous 40, 1 set core bar presses and rows, 2 super sets of Gym Proloux curls/presses. I will try to mix up my workouts. Variety and easy workouts are important. 

Have a blessed day friends! Pressed for time.

Tired Tuesday

   I slept well, and enjoyed a comfortable night’s rest next to my beautiful Charlotte. Charlotte will be spending the next two nights at her parents as her father is going to Iowa for a couple of days. I can sense that PT is nearing an end. I still have a bit to go on my rehab, but I have the tools to complete the task. As much as I look forward to PT, it takes a lot of time and mental energy. There are seasons in life, I feel like this season is closing and for all practical reasons—it is coming to a close. This morning I decided to do the Woodlot, Kastal, Ridge figure 8 loop for 6.22 miles in 1:59:07 for a 19:09 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 112 feet at an average cadence of 112 spm at an average heart rate of 77 bpm at a moderate effort of 5 at a dark clear 49 degrees. I then did the fab 40, 1 super set of weight core trainer presses and rows, and two super sets of curls and presses with the Gym Proloux bands.

    I read two things that stood out to me recently:1) The biggest part of success is just showing up 2) It is important to be mentally living in the present. Living with such a successful person it is sometimes intimidating as I can’t compare to her success, but I can be me and do the things that I am supposed to do. Have a blessed day!

Rainy Monday!!

 I was surprised to wake up to the sound of rain pounding on the air conditioner. I decided to do the Woodlot and 7 x Woodlot hill, 10 minutes recumbent bike, fab 40, 1 set weight bench press and 3 x band bench press. I will attempt the 3 x the block loop at work plus physical therapy. I am once again plotting a new workout pattern which really keeps it fresh and effective. Looking forward to another week!

Busy Weekend

  On Saturday, it was technically an off day, but I got a lot of activity with the Alzheimer’s walk, recumbent bike, and mowing the lawn. I have been doing snack size workouts, which allows me to have more energy during the day. This morning I did a 6.34 mile walk at an 18:25 minute per mile pace , recumbent bike, 2 sets of presses and rows, 2 sets of band presses and curls, and the fab 40.

   The knee replacement has been a game changer. The pain is gone, and the performance is slowly improving. The artificial knee is starting to feel more like my natural one. I am grateful for medical technology. Thank you Lord for using me!

Friday Finish

 I woke up a bit earlier hoping to do one of my 10 k loops.. I love the mornings in early autumn. There is often a breeze with nice cool temps. I appreciate my morning workout. I am so glad that the days of pain meds and constant icing are over. Thanks to the Gym Proloux, Ihave been able to maintain my strength and strength workouts. I am combining Gym Proloux with my previous weight training. This morning I did 6.36 miles at a 19:10 minute per mile pace at an all out effort. I then did the fab 40, and strength training combing gym Proloux and the core training bar of presses and bent rowing. I am a bit tired now, but pleasantly so. I have a 2 mile walk for Alzheimer’s tomorrow. God bless you my friends.