In fact, the new challenge? to create a workable schedule that contains less rather than more miles and workouts. A functional schedule that truly accounts for my crazy work schedule. . . .
k
Sunday, June 29, 2008
20 miles - cycling
I got a 20 mile ride in today which felt pretty good.
I began to think about trying for a triathlon in september -- perhaps one or two. That would give me about 60 days to train, +/- 15 days.
Indeed, I likened this to my first year of law school. That year I did no triathlons, because my newfound education required my focus. Similarly, my new career as a prosecutor, has requred my focus to the degree that I haven't had the focus, time, attention, or energy necessary to be an effective triathlete. Nor even a functional triathlete.
I still have a decent base of fitness -- as shown by today's ride -- at about 14.7 mph. Usually it's more like 12-13 mph -- but I attribute the bump up because not only did I have a flat ride, but also because I have done more rowing and, in particular, more MTB riding. That climbing develops power -- and I could feel the power today. That's good.
However, my lack of running and swimming presents problems.
My thought was to run morning workouts and evening workouts -- except when I'm in a trial.
I began to think about trying for a triathlon in september -- perhaps one or two. That would give me about 60 days to train, +/- 15 days.
Indeed, I likened this to my first year of law school. That year I did no triathlons, because my newfound education required my focus. Similarly, my new career as a prosecutor, has requred my focus to the degree that I haven't had the focus, time, attention, or energy necessary to be an effective triathlete. Nor even a functional triathlete.
I still have a decent base of fitness -- as shown by today's ride -- at about 14.7 mph. Usually it's more like 12-13 mph -- but I attribute the bump up because not only did I have a flat ride, but also because I have done more rowing and, in particular, more MTB riding. That climbing develops power -- and I could feel the power today. That's good.
However, my lack of running and swimming presents problems.
My thought was to run morning workouts and evening workouts -- except when I'm in a trial.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Lack of Tracking - Profession v. Exercise
I continue to flounder. Sort of.
This week I had a particularly poor exercise regimen. I just wasn't quite up to it. I worked out, something like, Tuesday and Friday. I also played tennis on Saturday, but, as always, I'd hope of more. Hell, I'd _dreamed_ of more. But I just didn't have it.
I finished a jury trial on Tuesday -- Wednesday the jury returned (guilty, which is what I wanted :-)). However, in doing that trial, I had to sacrifice other things. Namely, lesser exercise. Trials just take a bunch out of me, and leave me exhausted at the end of the day (although, invigorated through the day).
Nonetheless, it could well be that I use work as an excuse for not doing what I want to do (and not being responsible to myself). My girlfriend tells me to be easy on myself -- easier said than done.
I consistently explain to her that the reason I have climbed this far up the mountain is _because_ I'm an over-achiever, not despite it :-).
I think I'm ready to get into a nutrition software site and start trackin some things that way. That could be quasi interesting. I'll go all out on that for a while and see where it goes.
Incidentally, my nutrition hasn't been great, but it hasn't been abysman either. Just thinking off the top of my head: I had a cobb salad friday evening for dinner, I had a club sandwich (with fries) for lunch that day. I had oatmeal and yogurt for breakfast and an apple. And I had some natural smoothie earlier today. So, the broad pieces seem to be there. . . but less than stellar exercise habits coupled with below average nutrition can make a mess over a 20 year period of sloth. . .
hmmm. . .
kc
This week I had a particularly poor exercise regimen. I just wasn't quite up to it. I worked out, something like, Tuesday and Friday. I also played tennis on Saturday, but, as always, I'd hope of more. Hell, I'd _dreamed_ of more. But I just didn't have it.
I finished a jury trial on Tuesday -- Wednesday the jury returned (guilty, which is what I wanted :-)). However, in doing that trial, I had to sacrifice other things. Namely, lesser exercise. Trials just take a bunch out of me, and leave me exhausted at the end of the day (although, invigorated through the day).
Nonetheless, it could well be that I use work as an excuse for not doing what I want to do (and not being responsible to myself). My girlfriend tells me to be easy on myself -- easier said than done.
I consistently explain to her that the reason I have climbed this far up the mountain is _because_ I'm an over-achiever, not despite it :-).
I think I'm ready to get into a nutrition software site and start trackin some things that way. That could be quasi interesting. I'll go all out on that for a while and see where it goes.
Incidentally, my nutrition hasn't been great, but it hasn't been abysman either. Just thinking off the top of my head: I had a cobb salad friday evening for dinner, I had a club sandwich (with fries) for lunch that day. I had oatmeal and yogurt for breakfast and an apple. And I had some natural smoothie earlier today. So, the broad pieces seem to be there. . . but less than stellar exercise habits coupled with below average nutrition can make a mess over a 20 year period of sloth. . .
hmmm. . .
kc
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