Saturday Start

  Charlotte was up early to go on a fun day trip with her friends. Once she stirs, I find that it’s just as easy to get up as to go back to sleep. I decided to do the Woodlot plus 7 x Woodlot hill, and Ridge with 3 x Ryan Avenue for 7.61 miles, the fab 40, hex bar deadlifts, 3 x GP bench presses, and 1 x weighted bench presses. I have leisurely gotten things done here, inside and outside. Looking forward to Charlotte coming home— although it will be in an exhausted state. God bless!

May 1

 I definitely have noticed the fatigue this week. In my younger days I would fight through the fatigue and keep doing the regular workouts. Now, I try to recognize my tiredness and back off a smudging. Today I did the 2 x Woodlot and 2 Woodlot hills each lap for 6.32 miles , the fab 40 , and 3 x GP curls/presses. I’m not sure if I will do a set of core trainer presses and goblet squats or not. My lower back has been sore this week. I have been trying to work around it. I have a doctor’s appointment at two today, so I am taking a half day medical. I have a podiatrist appointment Monday afternoon. I think the half days will help me stay as fresh as I can. I picked Ryleigh up from youth group at 9 last night. I am blessed as a grandparent to be able to be involved in my grandchildren’s lives. Those trips also help me stay young. 

Different Groove

 I woke up to my alarm this morning. I have slept pretty soundly since I have been pleasantly tired at night. This morning I decided to kind of change up my morning routine in subtle ways. I have an order of preparation for my workout which I changed up a bit. I also eliminated my ab workout. I did the Longwood Loop doing 6.48 miles, I did one set of weighted bench presses for 10 reps fairly easily. I found that by changing my benching slot and groove that I was able to bench and lockout without shoulder discomfort. I then did 2 sets of GP bench presses. Thankfully my weight was down this morning. I still am holding at this weight. It will be interesting to see how my doctor advises me tomorrow. Have a blessed day friends!

Alarmed?

  This is the first morning in a while that I slept through my alarm. Fortunately, I woke up about 8 minutes after and was able to to stay with my normal routine. I did back off on my workout a bit and did 2 x Woodlot loop with an extra hill up and back each lap for 6.3 miles, I did the fab 40 , and 3 x GP curls/presses. I hope to do goblet squats later and as an option, maybe the core trainer press. I am a bit tired and may keep backing off a bit for the rest of the week.  I had a nice talk with my mom and dad on the way to work. God bless you!

Really Tired

 This was a morning that I felt sleepy and listless. I actually strongly considered taking the day off. I however, made a decision to start my day and see if momentum took over. Fortunately, as I went along it seemed okay to keep going. I have been kind of in a worrying thoughts state of mind. That happens usually when I am tired and have issues that I am unsure how to handle. I have had some right foot sensitivity for some time now. I will seek help from a podiatrist soon. I did 6.48 miles on the Longwood Loop, the fabulous 40, hex bar deadlift, and 3 x GP bench presses. I hope to do a set of weighted bench presses later. I will take this day moment by moment. Have a blessed day.

Early Going

 I woke up before my alarm, but remained relaxed for as long as I could. I used to get frustrated when I woke up so early, but now I just pray and keep going forward. I am trying to keep my eyes going forward. I did 6.5 miles on the Longwood loop, did the fabulous 40, did 1 x core trainer presses/rows, and 2 x GP curls/presses. I hope to do a set of goblet squats later. I am grateful for the workouts and the opportunity to pray in the quietness of the early morning!

Sunday in the Cool

  I got out a bit later as I knew that I didn’t have to go to o Starbucks. I did the Randall Loop. My legs were feeling the strain from the day before. I did 6.33 miles, I did the fabulous 40, 3 x GP bench presses. I may do a hex bar deadlift or/and a weighted bench press. We went on a nice little hike with the grandkids. Today the Lord answered a prayer for my daughter Katie in a very explicit manner. Thank you Lord for being faithful and trustworthy.