Andrew’s (Spring85sigma) BodyBlog

Today concluded the second week of my new six-week cycle. I did planche training and worked on my back.  The planche training went very well today. I now realize that cutting back one additional day of training is allowing my arms to recover better. I’ve been forcing myself to hold my last tuck planche for 20 seconds after I’ve done the previous 5 holds at 15 seconds just for an additional challenge. Next week I will be going to 20 seconds. It’s taking a long time to work up to 60 seconds, but June 30 is about 4 months away.

I had a very good run considering I was on my legs most of the day after my workout yesterday. I was able to do my 3 mile run in 23:03, so I’m closing in on that 7 minute mile. Perhaps I will have that by the end of the spring. We’ll see.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and even better workouts (if you do so during the weekends).

Here is what I did today:

Today I will be very brief. I got my ab workout in very early today. I took my aunt, who comes down from Boston every winter to help out with my Grandmother, for a day out. She really deserves more than just a day out. I just got back and am tired. The workout went very well and I had a surprisingly good 2-mile run for the day after my leg workout. I ran 15:57. The legs didn’t feel too bad.

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I had another great workout today. Although I generally hate working legs, I’ve tried to concentrate on getting the most out of the workout. The planche training went somewhat better today. Next week, I’m going to force myself up to 20 seconds for the tuck planche. I’m still having to force myself to eat and am somewhat concerned about that, but working on "scheduling" meals. I have plenty of healthy food to eat, but don’t eat enough of it.

I’m thankful for another beautiful day. It is about 41 degrees, sunny, with not a cloud in the sky. It was a great day to be out running around.

Here is what I did today:

Just finished my planche training, chest workout, and abs superset. It was a very good workout. The planche training continues slowly. I’m not sure I’m gaining strength as rapidly as I did before.

Today is a beautiful day—sunny 39 degrees, and only slightly windy. I had a very good 2 mile run (15:12) which is a personal best. I’m glad the workout is done today. The remainder of my day belongs to other people. This includes 2 meetings ! Anyway, everyone have a great day!

This is what I did today:

I completed my first full workout of the week. I worked arms and shoulders. It was a great workout. My enthusiasm and motivation had been lagging as of late, but I feel that I’ve gotten it back. I had a great run today, another personal best for the three miles, 22:57. 

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Today was a planche training day! It went really well. Doing the training four instead of five days has helped my recovery. The arms felt great today.

Next week will be really interesting. I have things scheduled from Monday-Thursday. None of them for me. I’m trying to make sure that I make all of my workouts, so I have to do some serious planning. I also have to make sure I get adequate rest and eat.

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Here is what I did today:

I am thankful it is Friday! I’ve been running around all day. I did get my workout in. I skipped the run today because of the 4 miles I walked yesterday and the 2 mile run I completed. I don’t think I will suffer too much for that. I wish everyone a happy and restful  weekend!

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Today has been an interesting day. I dropped my car off at the shop to have it repaired and walked the two miles back home. I then did my ab workout and push-ups and ran another 2 miles (15:43) and once the car is repaired, I will walk another two miles to pick it up. So, I guess I got my cardio in today! Other than that, the workouts are going well. Although I’m trying hard not to give in to a general feeling of "flatness" that is starting to creep in. I’m thinking I need to take a week off and let everything recharge after this cycle.

I hope everyone is having a good week and have great things planned for their weekends. I’ve planned a lot of REST!

Here is what I did today:

I completed my planche training, leg workout, and 3 mile interval run today! It has been cloudy and rainy all day. Quite a contrast from the sunny days we’ve experienced for the past week or so. I continue to push myself during my workouts and concentrate on form. I have been making an effort to eat more as well.

Here is what I did today:

Today was chest, ab superset, and planche day. The workout went very well as I’ve continued to concentrate on form and intensity. Hopefully, there will be a payoff in the coming weeks. I’m trying to concentrate on eating more as well. It doesn’t seem as if I’m getting enough to eat. Yet, I don’t have much of an appetite. To be honest, I’ve never been a big eater. My thinking is to get some protein powder (Please feel free to recommend something if you happen to read this.) to make up for the meals I don’t eat. Besides that, I feel great and am generally satisfied with my progress. The 2-mile run was a satisfying 15:48 which I am happy with considering I ran part of it uphill into a fairly strong wind.

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