ickjr’s BodyBlog

I really haven’t been that involved with BB.com however I did notice one thing.  People that work out look ten times better (if not more) then those that don’t.  I’m not sure why it is but it seems to be true.  I’m not speaking of only the women that post thier photos but the men as well.  Maybe it’s just me….Does anyone think the same or am I all alone on this one?

Next week, I’ll be heading out for some training for almost 2 months.  Academic training, lots of class room time.  After classes I’ll be able to hit the gym and track.  I figure that will take up some wasted time in order to pass the time.  I’ll try to keep progress posted. 

Pictures should be coming soon.  I bought my first digital camera ever and I’m learning how to use it.  Man, has technology changed.  I remember my first camera as a kid.  It was a disc camera.  No, not a 3.5 floppy but the film was actually a round disc.  Anyone remember them?  Or am I starting to show my age cuz that camera was way cool….back then.  J 

Update on my running progress so far is going good.  I’ve been running 2 miles minimum 4 times a week.  Knocked 45 seconds off my 2 mile run so far.  I haven’t really been pushing myself lately, but I think I should.  While I’m in training I’ll actually walk into a weight room for the first time in about 5 years.  I’ve tended to stay away from the free weights due to the intimidation.  Now I realize after reading several blogs on here that there is no reason to be intimidated.   My goal is to adapt and over come this and return with the confidence I need. 

Wish me luck.   

I’m still running.  Not as much as I’d like to but working on it.  I get a lot of soreness in my shins and thighs.  I was told this could have a lot to do with my shoes.  This weekend I’ll be out to buy myself a good pair of running shoes, and a bunch of bannanas.  Next week I’ll be a little limited with my runs due to the wife having surgery and I need to be help her through her recovery.  If I get time to run great if not I have my priorities, and can resume in about a week.  Other then that all is well here. 

This weekend, both Saturday and Sunday I hit the pool for laps.  I was told that swimming was an awesome workout.  Well I attempted laps.  Holy cow, my upper was sore Saturday.  However I had a lot of fun and went Sunday as well.  I just might have to incorporate lap swimming into my workout. 

Was able to get my butt out of bed again this morning.  Racked up another 2 miles.  I now it doesn’t seem much but hey it’s the begining.  I also know I’m going to step things up a bit in order before I start to see any difference in my body.  However, I don’t want to push myself to much, not be able to do anything because I’m too sore.  Little steps at first till I get my body used to the strain.  The run this morning wasn’t all that bad again.  Ended in a slow jog but still finished what I set out to do.  Felt a bit better the the last time so I might up it to 2.5 miles next time. 

This morning I got up at 0530, got dressed, downed a glass of water and went outside.  Was hot but I knew I needed to get started.  I started jogging my 2 mile route.  So what if it ended up in a very slow jog by the time I ended.  But it felt good.  I haven’t done any running of any kind since Feb.  I was just glad I was able to finish without having to walk.  Once I’m able to jog 2 miles without to much trouble I’ll up it to 3.  Goal is to be able to jog at least 6 miles steady. 

I feel good, legs a bit sore but not to bad. 

I thought about it for a while and decided that the best time for me to work out is in the mornings, before I go to work.  However, that would mean me waking up around 0500 – 0530.  This would allow 45 minutes to an hour for a work out or run.