How time flies....
The cocktails were fantastic Susan. And yes, Tesso, I did have a couple of Toblerones. Yum!!
My apologies to everyone - between working long hours, doing some exercise, planning an engagement party (which is this Saturday night) and a wedding and being unable to read CR or catch up on blogs at work any more, I've hardly read any blogs lately so I have no idea how everyone is going, nor have I have left many - if any - comments lately...Sorry guys. I'm with you in spirit :-(
Monday 6 February - pulling the pin....
On Sunday I spent most of the day on my feet at a bridal expo (OMG, scary stuff) and then at the NSW Art Gallery where I saw the Pissarro exhibition in what probably was not the most appropriate footwear. Combined with Saturday's lap of the Bay, it was probably my own fault that I had to pull the pin early during my run on Monday morning...
Activity: running
Time: 5.45am
Duration: planned - 20mins; actual 13.34mins
My knee felt tighter than usual during the run so I pulled the pin at the 13mins mark rather than pushing through to the 20mins. One positive to come out of it was that I felt fitter than my previous sessions - which is hard to believe given that I ran a total of less than 40mins last week!
Activity: weights with Satan
Time: 7pm
Duration: 30mins
A largely upper body circuit tonight consisting of:
* single arm lat pulldowns;
* oblique move using a swiss ball;
* prone hold (elbows & toes) 2mins;
* dumbell bent-over reserve flyes;
* seated military press,
repeated twice.
A session that I really didn't feel like doing after a crazy day at work but - as always - I felt more centred afterwards...
My knee has been a bit tight over the last few days showing that my decision to pull the pin on Monday's session was the right one to make. However my recovery has not been helped by having to run for the bus last night (Tuesday). It was 10.30pm so I wasn't about to walk and miss the bus.... At least I was in flat shoes I suppose - and I must confess that it was wonderful to run at speed again, albeit for 30sec or so.... I'll continue to stretch and ice over the next few days and then look at doing another session on Sunday...
Wednesday 8 February - a return to Satan...
Back to see Satan tonight after another crazy day at work...
Activity: weights with Satan
Time: 6.30pm
Duration: 30 mins
Another tough session - aren't they all ;-)
A combined circuit today consisting of:
* squats with barbell (don't worry the barbell was really light);
* nasty ab exercise - lowering swiss ball held between my ankles to the ground with straight legs;
* side leg lifts for glute medius and adductors;
* push-ups on toes;
* oblique exercise,
repeated twice followed by 15mins of stretching.
I've just realised that I haven't swum in a week or two now. Can't say I've missed it - but I might just go for a swim again over the next few days...
14 comments:
Good to see you're still with us Jen, I was getting a bit concerned ;-)
Good luck with the party Saturday night. You know we want piccies in the blog!
I think you'll be surprised how quickly your fitness will come back even with a little bit of running.
Glad to see Satan is keeping you hard at work!
You gotta watch running around town in work shoes. I've pulled up sore the other day by just doing the lunchtime bolt across Elizabeth Street. Yeah I know - wota crock. :rolls eyes:
Hey Jen - good to see you getting in some impromptu speed work - I'd have preferred to see it in a pair of stiletto's to take a bit of pressure off the calves but a good result nonetheless - keep up the good work ;-)
Good on you Jen!!! You should always listen to that pesky knee!!
See you sat :-)
Thank you for your comment on my Blogg about sighting me on your walk around the Bay. Wasn't expecting you to be there so didn't notice you. Gald to see you are on the mend although slowly and cautiously - is there any other way.
My pacing duties with you are still on the table and I ma just waiting for your call. I live in the Balmain end of Rozelle so maybe we I will see you around - often have a mid Saturday morning coffee at About Life with the family.
Catch up with you soon.
Jen - we're all thinking of you, even if you can't keep us updated as much as we'd like.
Take care - and try to blog, even if it's only a couple of lines :)
Like Tesso said - photos Jen. Glad you are running.
Mmmm, Toblerone.....
Yes, it is easy not to miss that rotten black line.
Bummer about your knee, but it sounds like you pulled the pin before doing anything stupid. Well done!
Cheers,
Ben
I was getting quite worried about you, Jen; you've been away too long! Have a great engagement party ...& yes, pics. please!
Bridal expos are scary stuff. Chocolate water fountains are good though, have one of those. :)
Belated happy birthday. and you didn't even mention it at the party.
yoko, jakamoko, toto
Hey there! Tonight is the big engagement party night! Have a great time!!!
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