New Bike

Isn't it great to get something new?  I got my 1st workout on my new upright stationary bike today. Whew! it was tough, and I loved it. My old recumbent was worn out and too noisy to use.   I think the upright will give me a better workout because it incorporates my core as well as my legs.   In addition, it should get me better prepared for spring when I take my road bike out because it more closely simulates the road bike.  

But I think the best thing about it is how much it excited me about my workout.   That's why I like variety & crosstraining.   Variety in my workouts keep me from getting bored in addition to promoting better fitness and muscle balance.    Even a new pair of running shorts is a boost for me (I'm still a kid at heart).  

Spice up your workouts with variety and new stuff of every ilk and stay pumped!

Never give up!

My Never Give Up bracelet broke last night. :(       I had a great workout on Friday except that I was not able to do as many pull-ups as I had in the past.   It would have been easy to resign myself to having peaked with pull-ups. (mustn't there be a limit?) Not a chance!  Today, with a couple of days rest and fierce determination, I did more pull-ups per set than ever.  !!!      Never give up!  Find a way.  Be determined. It'll be good for your mental strength as well as your physical strength.

Out with the old, in with the new

Last day on my old stationary bike ( I had to plug my ears!).  Planned to run today because of nice weather but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to ski with my brother (take care of your training partners).  So I gave it one last  ride before leaving for the mountain.

That bike served me well.  I can only imagine how many miles I put on that machine over the last 10 years.  But, I doubt I'll miss it because after a great day of skiing I picked up my new one and it's pretty nice and as you can imagine, a step up in technology.   Looking forward to some hard riding.

Nice workout this morning.  I'm so accustomed to getting up at 4:30 now that I'm waking up well ahead of my alarm clock (3:38 this morning! LOL).   I fell back asleep.   No problem,  the anticipation of a great ski day  got me up and motivated. And what a great day it was:  http://mysnowpro.com/bombard/

It's sometimes hard to get going in the A.M. but it's always worth it and very rewarding (in more ways than one!)  Today was no exception.  I was pumped. Pun intended.   Tonight I have that feel good tired going.

I hope to find a new stationary bike this weekend.   Tomorrow looks like good running weather.  :))

Time for a new stationary bike!

I'm finally done with the sore back and sore shoulder.  I got a great 10 mile run in on Saturday.  My work out yesterday was great. ( I matched my best pull up number.)  Alas, it's always something.

 Today is bicycle day.  I got in 90 minutes but I had to put ear plugs in!  It's making so much noise, my wife could hear it 2 floors up.   The good news is I wore it out  and it didn't wear me out.    Now, I'm trying to decide what to replace it with.  Should I get another stationary bike or should I get one of those machines I can put my road bike on?    I feel some research coming on.  LOL

Rested

Pretty worn out yesterday after a 10 miler and lots of skiing this past week.  An easy day yesterday and even though I pedaled my stationary bike for 90 minutes this morning I've taken easy most of the day and I'm ready to work out hard in the morning.   It's sometimes difficult for me to be lazy but today reminded me how important it is.

Listening to the body

Ran 10 miles this morning with my brother, John.   Great to be back on the road again.  It's hard to keep a regular road running schedule in the winter due to snow, extreme cold, shorter days, and a busy schedule skiing. I have been riding my stationary bike pretty hard for 90 minutes on Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun if I can't run so I am getting exercise but I can't help but worry about maintaining my fitness level.  Especially since I realize that biking is just not as intense as running.

Well, I got direct message from my body today!  We started out at about 9 am and I was quite pleased with how I felt (especially my legs).  However, after about 5 miles I began to feel a bit of fatigue that was unexpected (and unwelcome).   So, I began thinking that this fatigue was a result of having not getting enough road mileage lately and that I needed to resolve to run more despite the conditions.  Then, it hit me.  I had just had the hardest ski week ever!   Bumps and steeps all day (7 hours) all week!   Duh.  No wonder my legs & body were tired.  It makes a lot more sense.  Last year I was laid up with a kidney problem and hernia surgery and I had less trouble with my 1st 10 miler after much longer layoffs so it has to be the skiing.

I think I'll do what my grandson calls 'chillax' the rest of the day!!