Training Log Archive: Sandy

Green course at 4 mile circle in the Pine Barrrens.

A few legs where I didn't really hold my compass direction very well resulting in having to go around a good bit at the end but never not knowing what was going on.

I decided to do the green course which in hindsight was not the best choice - the extra distance was almost entirely made up with trail running (or walking in my case). But the Pine Barrens are a very unique place to orienteer and as always I enjoyed myself. The soft ground and lack of any rock underfoot more than makes up for the blueberry.

Green - Splits

Around the meadow loop. Mostly to keep me out of the house and not eating. I think I am finally ready to be serious about losing weight.

Session with trainer with some warmup on the treadmill. He was five minutes late and I assumed he would just go five minutes longer but he didn't. He had someone waiting, but still. It was a good workout but nothing special.

And then as I was leaving the gym, I noticed there was a class in the studio when there usually isn't a 9:45 class on Fridays. There were only 2 people and it looked like a toned-down version of Zumba. I watched for a bit and they motioned me in and convinced me to stay. And it turned out it was a Zumba class, just with an instructor who was a bit more laid back. So I took my first Zumba class. I've always worried that all the jumping and turning would be too hard on my knee but this was a less frenetic version of all the classes I've ever seen and it was okay.. It was fun, and still a decent workout. It was an especially good workout for my brain. It's an hour class but I missed the first 20 minutes. I may try to do this regularly.

Class at the gym. Used 5lb weights with no issues. The Thursday class is generally easier on the arms and shoulders though as she does shorter sets than on Tuesday and takes a quick break between most sets.

A nice ramble in the Wissahickon listening to a book. And then I did some of the TSS exercises on the drive on the way back. Tired on the last climb up the hill to home - I had intended to go a little longer but I'm glad I quit when I did.

C • Zowie 3

Class at the gym. Couldn't find any 2.5lb weights so used 3lb weights today. There was a difference but it was doable so I'll probably try to keep using those in this class.

I've been cleaning out my basement getting it ready to be redone and my stair stepper made it up to the living room. After not doing anything all day, I decided to at least do that for a bit. It was actually a decent workout.