My Journey Through Rehab

Went for my run this morning and added 3 pounds to the vest so that it now weighs 17 pounds. It’s a 20 pound vest so I only have 3 more to go. I did the equivalent of a 5k than I ran the hills. I did the first six with the vest on then took it off for the last 3. Without it I felt like I was flying. The only thing slowing me down was the fact that the hills still have some ice on them so I did my best to run around them. After that I managed 3 sets of 10 pullups with it on and then another 2 without it. Again it’s a big difference. Did 2 sets of pushups with it and 2 sets of situps without. It was about 20 degrees in the park this morning so I’m waiting for a little warmth to come back. Did my lifting a couple hours later. That’s what I call a good day!

I fit into a size 33 waist Levi’s today for the first time in I don’t know how long. Unfortunately the rolls are hanging over the sides but the fact that I can actually wear them means progress is being made. Now it’s time to lose the rolls and get into a 32.

I had my stress echogram and it turns out my ticker is just fine. It took me almost 13 minutes to reach my target heart rate of 151. It was pretty cool seeing the heart pump on the screen.  The doctor said I was ok and the running I was doing is only helping. I think the slightly high blood pressure last time was only nerves.