Training in Montana

I miss running. Had a crazy day yesterday so no time to workout. This morning while driving I saw our local Marathon Olympic trial qualifier on her long run and I was so envious. 

While watching March Madness today I challenged my 8 yr old to 100 situps & pushups. He took me up on it so we did 10 pushups then 10 situps then would pause and then continue. After 30 he gave up but I kept on. I then did the "kid sit on you and do a pushup" challenge. I could do it for all but my oldest. He's about 95 pounds, 10 lbs more than #2, and that was my breaking point. 

I followed up the 100/100 by doing 3X60 planks. Those were the toughest planks I've ever done. At 10 seconds into it I was shaking on each one but I held it and loved the shake. I might be sore tomorrow. Looking forward to spin class & getting a great sweat fest.

Sweat fest at spinning class. I really need my own personal fan. Don't people cycle so that they're always air conditioned? That's part of the allure for me, but being stuck in a sweaty gym with no air when we're simulating air is just messed up. That's part of the treadmill problem also. Running outside with no wind generates a breeze. Anyhow, good class today. Nothing too exciting but I kept my HR between 150-155 most of the time and got a good cardio workout.

Afterwards did 10 pullups, 3X10 curls & tricep dips, and 5 more pullups. Did 25 pushups this morning at home.

I planned to workout at lunch today but a friend twisted my arm to go to lunch with him at our new Cafe Rio and I chose lunch over workout. It was a tough choice but he's a good friend. Taco Tuesday so got the coconut shrimp tacos. Yum.

This morning I did 40 pushups while waiting for the shower. 40! I am a beast. Haha. 30 in a row was my previous best and I just kept going. I could've done 41 but I stopped at 40. That was about it. I've come a long way!

I also made an appointment to see the Ortho on Friday to look at my foot & groin. All the docs at this clinic are sports medicine physicians so hopefully she can get me some answers. 

Wife's birthday today plus I'm in charge of Scout court of honor tonight so no chance for a workout. I got in 30 pushups this morning. That will probably be it. Maybe I'll do some in my office. 

Spin class today for this lazy butt. Good aerobics only twice a week just isn't cutting it! It's been a busy week. Great sweat fest today and kept the HR close to or above 160 most of the time - high for me. She pushed us really well. I failed to mention originally how varied/crappy her music choices were. We started off with Justin Bieber's "Baby" - really? REALLY? Yuck. Then went to better choices, but weird. From Rolling Stones "Jumping Jack Flash" to some country ballad crap where I almost shot my dog, truck, and wife. Weird weird eclecticism. I like variety, but crap is crap. I think I was sweating just from the worry we'd hear Bieber again.

3X10 curls & triceps with 25 lb weights. 5 pullups palms facing, 3 pullups palms away. 1X65 plank. 30 pushups. 

20 minutes on the elliptical as I just couldn't pull my butt out of bed sooner. Nearly started a sweatfest but then had to quit. 

30 pushups before showering. Seeing the Dr. today for my foot & adductor problems. 

Did 3 miles this morning. Chilly 36 with a pretty decent East wind. I felt the groin/adductor the whole way but not the foot. I'm guessing the foot will start to hurt again in a few days.

Came home & did elliptical for about 25 minutes, followed by 1X60 plank and 45 pushups. A new record for me. I'm happy to be running again. Hopefully my foot will be fine now and I can ramp up my training for the 50K that's only 10-11 weeks away.