Well, I definitely slacked on blogging over the weekend. It was a busy one for the family, including helping my father work on his new place (mixing concrete, building posts, etc.), Rodeo Days in Burlingame (not a fan of rodeos, but it’s a tradition) and shopping for wedding shoes and the youngest son’s outfit for […]
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http://www.hulu.com/watch/2345 I know, I know … late again. I’ll begin the Day 25 blog with an NSV (non-scale victory). I ran into a co-worker on campus following my morning workout who said: “Man, the workouts are paying off. It really shows!” Compliments like this are critical during a fitness makeover, especially during a plateau. I
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“A man’s gotta know his limitations.” Well, scratch that off the bucket list (quoting Dirty Harry). In all seriousness, I did reach that point today after running just under 5 miles in 90-degree heat. I was tired, yes, but my shoes (or perhaps overdoing it) did me in. I’ve had a blister on my right
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Another day, another NSV (non-scale victory). Today’s came during a run at lunch on the Shunga trail, which runs in a large city park south of work. Despite the steamy weather (mid-90s in Topeka), I ran one of my fastest 5K and 4-mile times. I realized about halfway through just how far my endurance has
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This was one of my better all-around days during the project. I ate plenty, but it was good food. I also exercised plenty, as in almost 1,600 calories. I started the day with a good morning workout. It began with a non-scale victory, as I discovered that I’ve lost enough weight that the rowing machine
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This is my favorite time of the year. It’s perfect weather for running. I took advantage today with a 5.5-mile run after work. Combined with a quick 2-mile run in the morning, it brings the total for the day to 7.5 miles. I ended up burning 1,700 calories today, slightly under my personal best (2,000
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My apologies, again, for the tardiness of this blog. What can I say … life happens. Thank God I was back at the gym Thursday after a miserable off day on Wednesday that can be summarized in one word: grumpy. I celebrated with another 1,300-plus calorie burn, including four miles of intervals and about two
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Man do I HATE taking days off from a workout routine. I mean I LOATHE it. So those of you who did run into me today, or read any of my posts on Facebook, Twitter or My Fitness Pal know why I was Grumpy McGrump most of the day. I never imagined I’d have that
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Ironman. That’s the last nickname I would have expected a few years ago. But that’s the handle I’ve been given, due partly to my two-a-days at the gym and partly because I’m constantly on the treadmill. It’s definitely a nickname I wear with pride. Who would’ve thunk it? I’d like to think I lived up
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I continue to be amazed by the body’s ability to recuperate so quickly (thanks to my parents for good genes, too). When I went to bed Monday night, I wondered if I should take today (Tuesday morning, sorry for the tardy blog … again) off. My back was sore, my heel ached more than usual
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