January 31st

1 mile

@ 11 mins

Upper Body weights

So because I ran 55 laps on Saturday at my terrible gym track, I injured my "inside lane" calf muscle and "outside lane" knee. I let them both rest well yesterday but when I started running began to experience some serious pain in my left calf. I had obviously pulled the muscle real good and decided that after a mile I would quit as to not agravate it any further. Instead I'd do some more good upper body/arm weights and work on the ever sagging abs. After some real good stretching of my legs, I headed home. My leg does feel much better but I'll be watching it closely this week in prep for Saturday's 3 mile run.

January 30th

My day of rest. :)

(No workout)

January 29th

5 miles
1 hour 10 minutes
Upper Body Weight Routine

HERE'S THE STORY FOR YA: Well I was running late and got to the normal meeting place under 10 minutes late. But to my utter shock, there was no one there. THEY'D MOVED THE RUN. I assumed it was at the Olympic Oval, but because I didn't check my email for updates I couldn't complain. Now, it's been a rather rough week for me and my exercise routines. I hadn't technically run since the previous Monday. So, my body was already laughing at my endevour. Needless to say I drove home rather hastily and headed straight for my gym. I get in there in a rather grouchy mood and start my run. I wasn't going to let my power bar and protien shake go to waste. Five miles in and I'm ready for another mile. But I stop and do a set of weights instead. I think I'm going to start to take two days off before my Saturday runs. I seem to have better energy for them. So after all my doubt and stress over this 5 mile run, I kicked it to the curb and let it watch me as I passed it by.

January 27th

No Workout today.

I had a migraine for most of the day and there was no way I could stand let alone go running. I don't like the idea that I've missed this many days in a row, however, I think my body needs a good break. I have been pushing it pretty hard lately.

January 26th

No Workout today.

My daughter had a special dinner her and I needed to attend and by the time it was over, my gym was closed.

January 25th

1/2 mile

Full Body Weights

I am still very tired. I've been trying to cut out my carb intake lately and I fear it's catching up with me. Even though I compensate with a ton of protein, I'm still feeling week. I gave up on my mile warm up after lap 6 of 11. Figured if I was fatigued from that, the weights were going to kill me. They didn't wear me down too quickly, but I am still tired and after a good stretch, I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep in prep for tomorrow's 45 min run.

January 24th

2 miles

@ 24 minutes

I was not feeling rather well tonight. I was just going to go and walk for 30 mins but realized that my gym was closing so I ran as fast as I could until then. 2 miles will have to do for tonight.