SUNNY DAY -
5 rounds for time:
Run 400 m
25 air squats
15 push-ups
Time 22:39 (new PR -- previously 24:25)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
WOD - 09/28/2011
CINDY -- 20 Minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible):
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Air Squats
With 60# assist on pull-ups, 10 rounds + 13 squats.
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Air Squats
With 60# assist on pull-ups, 10 rounds + 13 squats.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
ALC Training Ride -- #2!
This morning's ride from Mission Bay to UCSD and back was excellent. Unlike last week, all 24 miles were completed comfortably (yay!), and that included the ride up La Jolla Colony into UTC. The great thing I discovered today is that a 300-350 foot elevation gain is completely doable for me at my current fitness/skill level -- which means commuting to work is more within my grasp than I had thought. Looks like I'll be pursuing that one soon!
For route map and GPS stats:
http://runkeeper.com/user/music2mychakras/activity/53537445
Avg pace over 12 MPH, including hills -- I'm very proud of that!
Now that I'm officially signed up for ALC, view my page at http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/music2mychakras.
For route map and GPS stats:
http://runkeeper.com/user/music2mychakras/activity/53537445
Avg pace over 12 MPH, including hills -- I'm very proud of that!
Now that I'm officially signed up for ALC, view my page at http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/music2mychakras.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Thursday WOD (Workout of the Day)
Thursdays are my cross-fit-with-coworkers days. (And in general, my plan is to use cross-fit style workouts during the week as cross-training for cycling). Today's prescribed workout was:
Run 800m
100 sit-ups
150 push-ups
200 air squats
Run 800m
I finished up to the 80 push-up mark before realizing it was taking way too long (already 20 minutes) and I couldn't stay out for that long a lunch break. Also, my arms were starting to tire out. Still, a decent work out.
Run 800m
100 sit-ups
150 push-ups
200 air squats
Run 800m
I finished up to the 80 push-up mark before realizing it was taking way too long (already 20 minutes) and I couldn't stay out for that long a lunch break. Also, my arms were starting to tire out. Still, a decent work out.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
My First Training Ride for ALC!
I set my alarm for 6 AM today, and woke up half an hour before my alarm. Considering that my average wake-up time during the week is more like 7:30, and on weekends more like 9-10... that alone says something! That's how excited I was to get out on the road this morning and officially kick off my latest endevaor -- training for ALC.
It's great being already keyed in to the training group here in SD, who are a WONDERFUL bunch of folks. http://www.facebook.com/ALCSanDiego They've been very welcoming and helpful and encouraging.
The ride itself: 8 AM we met up for the safety speech, then did a caravan up the road to the ferry terminal downtown. 9 AM, we boarded the ferry and went across to Coronado. Once we arrived, we got a quick bathroom break then hit the road. (Side note, I forgot Art Walk Coronado was today -- pleasant surprise running into an old ceramic friend!) Coronado, by definition, is absolutely gorgeous, especially on an early morning. The trail around the edge of the peninsula was a nice easy start to the ride, followed by the breeze down the strand. The most spectacular part of the whole day was riding past the salt mines -- I didn't even know there were salt mines in Coronado... and my first thought was that they kinda looked like something out of Doctor Who. (Yeah... I'm a geek, what're ya gonna do?)
Mile 15 was our rest stop and our roadie was already there waiting with snacks and chocolate milk. Chocolate milk -- love it! I know it's supposed to be a great recovery drink... something about electrolytes and carbs or something, but let's face it. I just love chocolate milk, regardless of the excuse!
The last 10 miles were more difficult... heading into the winds for one, plus I was starting to poop out by about mile 20 -- but I made it slow but sure. All in all, I finished 23.5 miles in about 2 hours (including ~15 minutes spent at the rest station). Not shabby at all. I'm tired, but definitely not destroyed by the ride.
So... 23 miles down. ~520 to go. I've got 9 months =)
It's great being already keyed in to the training group here in SD, who are a WONDERFUL bunch of folks. http://www.facebook.com/ALCSanDiego They've been very welcoming and helpful and encouraging.
The ride itself: 8 AM we met up for the safety speech, then did a caravan up the road to the ferry terminal downtown. 9 AM, we boarded the ferry and went across to Coronado. Once we arrived, we got a quick bathroom break then hit the road. (Side note, I forgot Art Walk Coronado was today -- pleasant surprise running into an old ceramic friend!) Coronado, by definition, is absolutely gorgeous, especially on an early morning. The trail around the edge of the peninsula was a nice easy start to the ride, followed by the breeze down the strand. The most spectacular part of the whole day was riding past the salt mines -- I didn't even know there were salt mines in Coronado... and my first thought was that they kinda looked like something out of Doctor Who. (Yeah... I'm a geek, what're ya gonna do?)
Mile 15 was our rest stop and our roadie was already there waiting with snacks and chocolate milk. Chocolate milk -- love it! I know it's supposed to be a great recovery drink... something about electrolytes and carbs or something, but let's face it. I just love chocolate milk, regardless of the excuse!
The last 10 miles were more difficult... heading into the winds for one, plus I was starting to poop out by about mile 20 -- but I made it slow but sure. All in all, I finished 23.5 miles in about 2 hours (including ~15 minutes spent at the rest station). Not shabby at all. I'm tired, but definitely not destroyed by the ride.
So... 23 miles down. ~520 to go. I've got 9 months =)
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