Friday, March 12, 2010

Shoulders/Arms Circuit

Standing S-bar Curls - 40 (20@60lbs, 20@40lbs)
Treadmill Sprints - 30 seconds (10 incline, 10 MPH)
Dips - 40 (body weight)
Treadmill Sprints - 30 seconds
Upright Cable Rows - 40 @ 40lbs
Treadmill Sprints - 30 seconds
Shoulder Chair Walks - 4 laps (forward up, backward back)
Treadmill Sprints - 30 seconds

Standing Dumbell Hammer Curls - 30 @ 25lbs
Bench Step-Ups - 40
Dips - 30
Bench Step-Ups - 40
Upright Cable Rows - 30 @ 40lbs
Bench Step-Ups - 40
Shoulder Chair Walks - 3 laps
Bench Step-Ups - 40

Cable Rope Curls - 20 @ 50lbs
Mountain Climbers - 40
Dips - 20
Mountain Climbers - 40
Upright Cable Rows - 20 @ 40lbs
Mountain Climbers - 40
Shoulder Chair Walks - 2 laps
Mountain Climbers - 40

Dumbell Hammer Curls - 10 @ 25lbs
Basketball Court Runs - 4 laps
Dips - 20
Basketball Court Runs - 4 laps
Upright Cable Rows - 10 @ 40lbs
Basketball Court Runs - 4 laps
Shoulder Chair Walks - 1 laps
Basketball Court Runs - 4 laps

Monday, March 1, 2010

It's worth it!

Woke up late this morning, which means I didn't get to the gym until almost 6:30a. Still hobbling along with my pulled hamstring... gettting old still sucks.

Jag and Corey were already well into the days workout:
30 Plank push-ups
30 knee ups (running in place w/ high knees)
Basketball court runs
3 x 10 pull-ups

30 side-to-side push-ups
30 knee ups
Basketball court runs
30 plank push-ups
3 x 10 seated row

20 side-to-side push-ups
20 knee ups
20 squat thrusts
Basketball court runs
20 plank push-ups
2 x 10 pull-ups

10 side-to-side push-ups
10 squat thrusts
60 mountain climbers
Baskeballcourt runs
10 plank push-ups
3 x 10 Hanging smith-bar rows

10 side-to-side push-ups
10 squat thrusts
40 mountain climbers
Basketball court runs
10 plank push-ups

30 mountain climbers
Basketball court runs
10 squat thrusts
Basketball court runs
10 plank push-ups
Basketball court runs

As it get's harder, just remember these three words... "It's worth it".

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Saturday BIs and TRIs

Had to sneak out Saturday afternoon in order to find some gym time. LA Fitness is not to crowded this Saturday, which is a good thing.

Treadmill run - 30 sec. (10 incline, 10 mph)
Dumbell curls 2 x 10 @ 30lbs
Standing overhead dumbell tri extension 3 x 10 @ 60lbs
Treadmill run - 20 sec.
Dumbell curls 2 x 10 @ 30lbs
Standing overhead dumbell tri extension 2 x 10 @ 60lbs
Treadmill run - 20 sec.
Dumbell curls 2 x 10 @ 30lbs
Standing overhead dumbell tri extension 2 x 10 @ 60lbs
Treadmill run - 20 sec.

Hamsting pulled a little bit on the last treadmill run. Hope it's nothing.

Barbell cable curl 10 @ 70lbs
S-bar cable tri press-downs 10 @ 100lbs
Barbell cable curl 10 @ 70lbs
S-bar cable tri press-downs 10 @ 100lbs
Barbell cable curl 10 @ 70lbs
S-bar cable tri press-downs 10 @ 100lbs
Barbell cable curl 10 @ 70lbs
S-bar cable tri press-downs 10 @ 100lbs

Bench dips 3 x 15 @ body weight

Hamstring is definitely tight, warm and full of blood. Guess we'll have to wait and see what happens. But, one thing is for sure... getting olde sucks!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Mile club member

It's Wednesday morning and another 6:00am swim with Barb and KK on the agenda. There was a tremendous Monsoon storm last night which filled the pool with leaves and debris, so this mornings swim included many water obstacles. The lifeguards did the best they could to clear out some of the stuff in the pool, but there is only so much they could do.

Just like yesterday, the water temperature is perfect. Jumped in... and away we go.

300 warm-up
4x150(600) swim
5x50(250) swim
200 flutter kick
200 butterfly kick
50 back
200 swim

That's 1800 for those of you counting at home. So, once again... second day in a row with yardage of 1 mile+. Another good workout.

About 2/3 of the way through my workout, Dean (NC)comes strolling into the pool. Dean is a fellow soccer coach and a fitness enthusiast. Dean usually spends most of his time cycling and running, but a recent ankle injury has reinvigorated his interest in swimming. So, whenever I can, I give him a hard time about getting in the pool.

When I left the pool today, instead of heading to work, I headed to a doctor's appointment. 7:45am on Wyatt (across the street from TMC). Well, it turns out that KK's office is in the same area. So, after I finished up with my appointment, I stopped by and got the grand tour. Said hello to her and her lovely co-workers. Finally, I was off to work.

Another great day in the Old Pueblo underway.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

When is a mile not really a mile?

6:00am at Udall. And when I say 6:00am, on Tuesday's what I really mean is 5:45am. Because if you don't get to Udall at least 10 to 15 minutes early on Tuesdays, you will not get a lane (or... half a lane actually). Tuesday morning's seem to be the only day with this issue. But, if you want to swim. Be there early and get in line. Wait for the pool to open.

So, I was on time (i.e. early) and waiting in line. KK was in line with me. Barb showed up a few minutes later (still early) and got in line about two people behind us.
Both Barb and KK are great in the pool. Impossible for me to keep up.

Today I manged to eek out:
200 warm-up
800 swim
200 flutter kick
200 butterfly kick
100 back kick
200 swim

Which is a lot for me. Barb and KK did way more, but I am not disappointed with my effort. 1700 yards total (1 mile).

So, this is were a swimming explanation might be helpful. For those mathematicians among us, you might be looking at that number and saying, "1760 yards equals one mile, so you are 60 yards short my friend". And technically, you would be correct. But, it turns out that swimmers consider 1650 yards to be equal to one mile for swimming purposes. Therefore, I completed a one-mile swim this morning. Even a little over. Either way, I'll take it. Good distance for me.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Just couldn't do it...

So, you know that I ran both Saturday and Sunday. Now it's Monday morning and since this is our week off from lifting (I will explain later), I decide to meet BC at B's place for the 5:15a run.

BC decide today will be a Canyon Ranch run (which, as KK later put it, means that Charlene was there and she got her way). Which means 4+ miles of hills and desert. But, that seems fine to me. Well.. it seemed fine until we got going. Ran the first mile which seemed hard, but is an uphill climb, so it is always a bit difficult. But, this seemed even harder today. Not to mention the fact that less than 100 yrds into it, I got a side stitch which was a little painful and incredibly annoying.

We stopped to walk and I just could not get comfortable. So, throughout the rest of the 4 mile loop we made a few more valiant attempts to run, but spent the majority of the time walking and talking. It worked out well for me. But I'm sure B and C were disappointed we didn't run more. It would appear, at least at this point, that three consecutive days of running is just too much for me. Tomorrow's swim will be a good change of pace.

As usual, coffee and bagels (and protein shakes) at Barb's house. So, even though I didn't run much, I still got to enjoy the spoils of the morning workout. I should be ashamed of myself... but, I'm not!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Saguaro East trails... again!

It's Sunday morning and I am back out in the Saguaro National Park East. Yesterday, I ran with BC, 5:30a at the end of speedway. Today, I am meeting Corey and Ced (NC) at 6:00a at the end of Broadway. The three of us did a similar trail run last weekend. Two weekends ago, Jag (NC) and Charlie (NC) showed up as well, but I haven't seen them for a while.... slackers.

As we did last week, we start our run on Douglas Springs Trail. The most difficult part of this trail run is the first three miles, which is ALL climb. Just as I hit the 3 mile mark, I take the right and start heading south (more southwest really) on Three Tank trail. Apparently, this trail is not a popular one because the overgrowth is amazing. In fact, at times, it's hard to determine where the trail is. By this time my legs are heavy and I am struggling a bit.

Just before I reach the steel tank, I see Corey and Ced stopped up ahead. Corey said the trail markers were kind of confusing so he came back to make sure Ced and I took the correct trail. (The reason this is so significant relates to two weeks ago when Jag was gone for more than an hour after everyone else was back. Jag's explanation for the whole incident is still highly suspect and of considerable debate. But, that is a story for another day).

At the steel tank, we exit Three Tank trail and pick up Carrillo. Carrillo takes us back around the backside of the small mountain range and up the back way to Garwood Dam. This is the second time in two days I have been to this dam. Finally I pick up Garwood Trail again and follow it north toward "home". After all is said and done, that loop was 7.07 miles. A whole lot of climbing and on more than one occasion I looked down at my Garmin to see my heart rate at 160+.

More than 13 miles in trails in a 48 hour period was quite the weekend. Finally it was time to head home. The wife is still out of town and the kids will be waking up soon.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

KK's first trail run

For those of you who have been following Loca Tri Vida for a while, you are familiar with BCJ. For those who are new, BCJ is Barb, Charlene and Jeannie. Three great ladies who I had the good fortune to meet and subsequently exercise with on a regular basis.

Well, while B and C are still part of many of my workouts during a typical week, J, that is Jeannie, is off running a very successful business in Fleet Feet of Tucson, and probably completing workouts which are well beyond my current capabilities. So, for a while, it was just kind of me and BC. Enter, stage left, KK (NC). KK is the newest member of our fitness circle. With her long black hair and smiling face, not to mention here gift for conversation, KK has added a little spice to our group. Hence forth, I think I will drop the J and add the K, and get BCK. So it is written.

While KK has been running and swimming with us for a while now, she had never been on a trail run. So, I decided today would be the day for her first.

I met B & K at the east end of Speedway, Saguaro National Park East, at 5:30a. After a little chit chat, or course, and applying some sunscreen, we were off. Since Garwood Dam was the destination, we started east on Shantz trail and took a right on Pink Hill trail. Followed Pink Hill to Squeeze Pin and again took a right and finally a left on Carrillo. Then, followed Carrillo all the way to Garwood Dam.

I felt pretty good and I think the ladies thought I was going a bit fast, but they had no problems keeping up. After resting a bit and appreciating the dam and a great view overlooking Tucson, we headed back down. We completed the 6 mile run in just over 90 minutes and everyone, including KK, seemed pleased with the experience. A finishing touch of coffee and pastries at Le Buzz, completed a great Saturday morning workout.

We will definitely need to revisit this trail run and coffee workout.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Who is that?

Since my posting, and at times my training, has been on hiatus, I have met and interact or workout with some new people. So, in order to keep everyone in the know, anytime I introduce an new person in a post, I will annotate their inaugural mention with an "NC" for New Character. Hopefully, that way, you don't have to scratch you head and say... "who was that? And have we met them before?".

I'm baaaacccckkkk!

Hello there. And how have you been? I'm sure you are wondering where I have been. Well, that is a long and complicated answer that I will not bore you with so soon upon my return. But, over the next few weeks, I will introduce new people, places, things and activities to my Loca Tri Vida blogsphere. For now, suffice it to say that I am back and ready to pick up my training (and my blogging) right where I left off. So, I hope you find yourself here more often and always entertained, and possibly even inspired, by my stories as I pursue the peak of physical fitness.

So grab you goggles, your sunscreen and your running shoes... let's get fit.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

On the field

anther 7o'clock am start. so, no chance to get a workout in. decided to do a little sprint/field work with the players. nothing real heavy. just a chance to get out there and move around. knee was a little stiff and sore after yesterday. I expect more of the same tomorrow.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Tri cut to a ride

What was supposed to be a Civano tri got cut down to a short ride for me. 7 o'clock am appointment means I only have an hour to ride. Dan's place at 5:30a and done by 6:30a. Dan was going to go ahead and complete the Tri.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Udall swim

Took cyd with me again...

1 x 800 swim
1 x 400 kick
1 x 400 pull
1 x 100 swim
total yardage = 1700 yards

Saw Laura and Bob at the pool again after seeing Laura and her daughter at Sabino registration yesterday. Barb was also at the pool.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

School registration

Took my daughter to Sabino to register for her Sophomore year.
signed her up for swimming.

Saw Laura from Udall. She was there registering her daughter who is also a sophomore.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

finally... the Arivaca ride

The infamous Amado to Arivaca ride.

Attempted before, but never completed.

Chris, Dan and I. 5:30 at bakers place.
stop at El Guerro on the way home. Free food on my (our) birthday.
stop and walk our bikes across the washes heavy with sand. At least 5 times on the way out. Three times on the way back because we rode through some that we didn't the first time. Chris only twice, because he got through an extra one.

Beautiful green ride. Ride out was mostly a slight climb into the hills where Arivaca is located. Made great time getting back.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Kono's sighting

6 mile run along the beach in San Diego.

saw Kono's
Barb tell's me that I need to eat at Kono's
pace slower than I would have liked. But, still feeling the hamstring issue and not trying to push too hard. this was a bit of a rehab run.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Carlsbad shopping

Today the Carlsbad outlet malls were on the agenda.

Woke up and leg was still sore from yesterday's issues. So, no workout for today.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Sea World

Today Sea World is on the agenda...
a fast mile (under 9 minutes) to the park.
set up to do some 50's. probably about 10 or so.
second 50 pull up lame... right hamstring tightened up.
not pulled. but possibly strained and definitely a cramp.

tried to work it out, but don't want to push it. not feeling great.

decide to do some core work and see how it feels
hip crossovers
forearm to instep lunge
backwards lunge with twist
lateral lunge


jog/walk back to house. long day ahead of Sea World walking. Need to do best I can to be ready for that.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

LegoLand

4.5 mile morning run.
South on Bayside down to end. Cross and come back up Oceanside.

stretch
calfs, groin, shoulders, quads, hamstrings
little ab work

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Off to San Diego

OnCall right now. Got paged at 2 o'clock a.m. for a problem with the Telalert server. By the time I finished that it was 5 o'clock and there was no point in trying to go back to bed. So, instead, I just finish cleaning the house and make sure I am ready to leave for San Diego later this morning.
morning swim at Udall. Saw Barb at the pool. Only a few minutes to chat, but she tells me I need to eat breakfast at Kono's while I am in San Diego. Never been... will have to check it out.

When I get to Udall at about 6:15a, every lane is full (2 per lane). The Masters team even has a couple of lanes with 3 in circle swim. Barb introduces me to her friends (Laura and Bob) on the Masters team. I think Laura is the "leader" of the team.

Not a great workout. I have to start in the deep end, waiting for a lane to open up. Finally get a lane and just not real into it today. End up doing about 500 yards and calling it quits. It's getting late and I need to get home and finish packing. Prepare the video camera and make sure I have everything for San Diego. My flight leaves at 10:25a, so I would like to be ready to leave my house by 8:30a.