Aug 22nd, 07
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…and I feel like I’m losing some of the hard work I’ve put in. The last two weeks have been complete disasters as far as my training goes. I haven’t been able to keep up with my cross-training, I missed my long run on Sunday because of really nasty weather, and today I missed my speed work. I was able to get in a swim on Monday, but totally missed Tuesday, and now today I missed my run.
I still have a lot going on, work has been insane, I’ve been really busy at the fire department, and I just started a new MBA course. But still, when I don’t get in a workout, I feel really lazy. I feel like I’m reverting back to old habits, slipping slowly back into inactivity, slowly becoming, once again, what I once was. I hate that feeling. I never want to go back there. I never want to feel the way I felt when I was 375 lbs. Never. Ever. Again. For the most part, my kids don’t remember me when I was overweight, I want to keep it that way.
I guess I’ll get up early for a run.
On a more positive note, this weekend should be fun. My parents and my in-laws are coming up for the weekend – it’s Woodbury Days – our city’s yearly celebration. The big bonus is that I get to run a 1/2 marathon on Sunday. On top of that, Alex is running the Kid’s 1 mile and David is running in the tottler-trot. Overall, this should be a fun weekend.
Hope you all have a great weekend too!
Later…
Aaron
46 days to the Twin Cities Marathon
Jun 7th, 07
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I got on the scale today for the first time in a long time – probably 3 or 4 months. I’ve been really nervous about gaining weight and going back to where I was 2 years ago. Maybe that fear is part of my drive to run – I’m not sure. Anyhow, I’ve been actively avoiding weighing in for a while but this morning my ‘need to know’ out weighed (no pun intended) my fear and I jumped on. The results were good! Here they are:
- Weight: 184.2
- body fat: 17%
- Body water: 57%
So, I have stayed the same weight for a while now – which is good. I would like to get back down to 170 or so before the marathon, but I’m sure that’ll come with my increased training and effort. I shouldn’t have to work too much to get the extra off. Also, I’d like to see my BF drop to 13% or 14% by the end of summer too – that would be a nice added bonus.
I’ll be checking my weight more regularly now, and posting my results here. I’m not so sure anyone is really interested, but it helps keep me honest.
Thanks!
Aaron
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Nov 7th, 06
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Please check out my most recent post at CompleteRunning.com! After your read it, drop me a comment and let me know what you think, I’d love to hear your tips, ideas, or suggestions.
Here is an excerpt:
I’m quite sure that there are people out there who never feel unmotivated or unexcited to get out there and pound the pavement. I’m also quite sure that I’m not one of those people. Don’t get me wrong, I love to run. I love the feeling I get when I’m done and I’ve accomplished my goals. I even enjoy the run itself, I always feel great. But, I’ll admit, sometimes it’s hard to get out the door. When this happens, I reach into my motivation toolbox – a bunch of mental tricks—and grab something to help get
me motivated and running. Here are a few of my favorites…
You can the whole thing here.
Thanks!
Aaron
CompleteRunning, fitness, health, running
Jun 14th, 06
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I’ve never posted a picture like this before…
What do you think?
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May 23rd, 06
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I found this interesting review of the X-Bike on Wired News (via Uber Review) and it looked really interesting to me. If you go to the X-bike
web site, you’ll see a short video of how this thing actually works. Basically, the premise is that the X-Bike more closely mimics the actual workout achieved from riding a bike on the road vs. a stationary bike. The X-bike has revolutionary handlebars that actually rock and roll with the rider much the same way a road bike will bend and flex as the rider exerts force on the pedals. The tension in the handlebars can be adjusted for the rider and the bike comes in multiple sizes for
different riders.
For about the last year or so I have been going to Spin class (indoor group cycling) at my local YMCA a couple of times a week. I have thought for a while that a real road feel is one thing that the spin bikes lack. They are almost too smooth and stable. This solves that problem, it forces you to use your trunk a little more to provide upper body stability because it’s not built in to the bike. It also allows the work you do on your trainer to transition a little better to the road.
Bottom-line, your workouts will be more useful and provide a better base for real road riding.
Without actually riding it, I can’t say for sure that it really feels like the road, but judging by the pictures and video I’d have to say that they are at least on the right track. I’d love to get my hands on one of these and use it for a while, but at $2,100 I doubt that I’m going to be riding one anytime soon. From the X-Bike web site:
A single piece of cardio equipment that will satisfy all your personal training needs, keep you immersed and engaged while improving your fitness and above all, coming back for more.
The total-body X-Bike is the only indoor cycle that incorporates Trixter’s patented X-Bars handlebar mechanism that allows the rider to engage the upper body and core musculature along with the legs cardiovascular system. This total-body workout provides substantially improved fitness benefits while bringing the natural movements of outdoors cycling indoors.
The handlebar movement also promotes improved balance and coordination functions further enhancing the effectiveness of regular X-Bike rides.
Another difference between the X-Bike and traditional spin or stationary bike is that the X-Bike proves 32 gear shifting (rather than a typical tension dial) for different levels of resistance as well as a freewheeling drive train. This is a complete 180 from typical spin bikes which are fixed wheel – if you stop the wheel stops – and this again seems much more realistic and true to road riding.
Very cool indeed!
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