Monthly Archives: June 2014

Adaptive heat strategies

Posted on June 30, 2014 by G

Well, I decided to be a little proactive and get my run in early to beat the heat. And it almost worked. When I headed out it was just under 80ºF and a nice breeze but when I came back … Continue reading →

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Days of swimming

Posted on June 29, 2014 by G

Today I headed to the pool and swam laps for 30 minutes. I’m only a little sunburned– I put sunscreen on my face and shoulders and upper arms, and I think I’m okay. I’d like to get to the point … Continue reading →

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Summertime soreness

Posted on June 26, 2014 by G

Some of the summer stickiness blew away with the storms last night, so this morning I decided to head out for a nice run around my work neighborhood. I ran along one of the main arterial streets leading into town … Continue reading →

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Sleep concerns

Posted on June 25, 2014 by G

My two-fer workout yesterday didn’t make me really sore (though my delts are definitely in need of a good stretch– swimming sure is effective) but I do feel kind of weary. I suspect I didn’t sleep well (or enough). I’ve … Continue reading →

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Indulgences

Posted on June 24, 2014 by G

Today is my birthday (eee) and so I’ve made a point to do a bunch of stuff I really wanted to do. Because I am a little bit weird, that meant going for a nice long run along the creek … Continue reading →

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And so beginneth Recovery Week

Posted on June 23, 2014 by G

This is my prescribed recovery week between stages of NRoL4W. I don’t really know what that means, so I’m just sort of making it up and doing whatever I feel like. Today I felt like a run. Now, I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Stage 5 Workout B done!

Posted on June 19, 2014 by G

Today was the last workout of Stage 5. These 4×4 sets take so long, and I’m happy to leave them behind. The short sets mean I can lift more, but… I dunno. I feel like I haven’t done enough after … Continue reading →

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Misinformation masquerading as science

Posted on June 18, 2014 by G

Well, I had planned to do a pretty easy and non-impact day at the gym today, sticking to the bike and elliptical, but somehow I hopped on the treadmill and stayed there for half an hour and 2.6 miles. I … Continue reading →

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Stage 5 Workout A done!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by G

Today was workout 4A of Stage 5. Which means that I will NEVER EVER have to do the bodyweight matrix again! (I think. I don’t have the book here in front of me.) I don’t feel like I made a … Continue reading →

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Hot Hot

Posted on June 16, 2014 by G

Oh, I am definitely not ready for summer running! I went out today at 10am, and it was about 85F and high humidity and totally breezeless and I was pretty sure I was going to keel over. I managed to … Continue reading →

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