Pain in the Neck

 Last night I got very little quality sleep, although fortunately I did get some sleep. I had a major cramp in my trapezius muscle in my neck. It was painful and made getting comfortable impossible. I took a couple of Aleve which helped make things tolerable. My alarm went off super early, but I decided to keep my usual routine going despite getting next to no sleep. I did the Woodlot with 3 x the hill and the Kastal-Ridge Loop for 6.43 miles, the fab 40 , and 3 x GP Bench Presses. I still have some pain in my neck, but it’s tolerable for now. I am due to have a filling put in my tooth tonight after school. I am making it through the day thankfully! Be blessed my friends!

Early Start on the Hill

 Today was one of those days where things flowed together nicely. I had a good time of Bible reading followed by a quick of getting ready for my walk. I did the 8 x Raynor Hill. I had a decent pace going today. I am not speed walking, just trying to keep a steady pace. I saw the dog walker today as he walks in about everything. I also did the fabulous 40 and 3 x GP curls/presses. I may try to do a set of core trainer presses or presses and rows. We’ll see. There is a lot going on in our world right now. I am grateful that the Lord is in control.

Longwood

  I decided to try Longwood in the daylight, to check the readiness to walk on without slips. I did 6.23 miles, finding ice and a slip just off Smith Road. I did the shorter version going back on Smith Road to avoid more ice. When I got back I found that I had locked myself out of the house. With the help of my wife, I finally made it back inside. I did the fab 40, and 3 x GP bench presses. I did an extra set of weighted bench presses after lunch. I may try one more set. Lord willing, going out for supper with friends later today. Have a body!

Randall Again

 Friday- After sticking to Raynor Hill for the week and shoveling for 6 hours for the other workout, I decided to try another route as the roads were improving. I did the Raynor route plus an out and back going across Whiskey Road to the second telephone pole on the left and back. I did 6.71 miles, the fab 40, 1 x weighted bench press, and 2 x GP bench presses. My weight is slowly going down. With the Lord’s help, I trust that I will keep losing weight. I felt pretty good this week and I am grateful for that. Have a blessed weekend!

Wednesday- Thursday

 Wednesday- I finally went back to school. The workout was snow free, but the commute was not. I have been doing the 8 x Raynor Hill since it is a reliable surface at a time when many roads are slippery and ice covered. I did 6.44 miles, did the fab 40, and did 3 x GP Bench presses. It was a good workout, but a slow commute. I am grateful for safety in both.

Thursday- I did 6.45 miles with 8 x Raynor Hill, the fab 40, and 3 x GP curls/presses. I may try a core trainer press later when I get home. It’s a short week, but it seems that I am playing catchup. I had a nice commute and chat with my brother today. I’m grateful that you take time to read this blog. I have been brief in my blog clips, but I try to give a gyst of what’s going on, even when I don’t have time for the details.

Blizzard-Raynor Hill

 Monday- I slept in and watched TV with my wife as school was canceled due to the blizzard and heavy snow. My workout was the 6 hours of shoveling that I had to do to clear my house. My shoulders were so tired and my legs fatigued from pushing the snow up the steep snow bank. I wasn’t moving so fast when I came in from outside. I ate, hit the shower, then went to bed. 

  Tuesday- This morning I got out a bit later as I didn’t have school again. I did the Raynor hill times 8. I didn’t do the little out and back in Apple Court as it was too icy. I did the extra interval instead of doing 7 hill intervals for 6.33 miles. I am working on my 3 x GP curls/presses. I will do a fab 40 later. Just kind of relaxing now. So grateful for the time to recharge. Have a blessed day.

Back in Ridge

 I enjoyed sleeping in my own bed. I could have stayed in bed , , but with bad weather coming I had to take advantage of the opportunity. It was nice being back on my old route. I did the Randall route plus 2 x Ryan Avenue for 6.85 miles, the fab 40, and 3 c GP curls/presses. Fatigue is hitting me now after church. No school tomorrow. God bless!