Tuesday, 6/21/2022

I had a 7AM pool reservation and did the Fluid Running Trifecta class. This was only a level 2 class, but the classes with all the different moves feel more difficult to me than the purely running classes. I liked this class a lot, but it was a tough one.

When I got home, I did a 30 minute Peloton ride. The music was good. I felt challenged the entire ride.

After lunch, I headed to the gym for 5 X 5s. I felt strong!

Thursday, 6/16/2022

Training:

• 7AM at the pool Fluid Running. I did Running on Empty. It is a track workout. I truly felt like I was doing a track workout it. It was hard, but in a good way. I also think I finally really understand the leg stroke. It was a great workout overall.

 

 

• Rehab-ish Knee Exercises

When I got home, I had a protein shake and settled into knee focused exercises while I watched the hearings.

• After lunch, I headed to the gym for a round of 5 X 5s. I didn't want to be there, but I felt strong nonetheless.

• The dog doesn't care if I'm tired. We took him on a hike in the late afternoon.

• Finally, a short Peloton class with Tunde. I did a 90's hip hop class that I love so I got through OK.
  
  
  

Tuesday, 6/14/2022

 Yesterday's calorie goal was 1700 calories with 89 grams protein. I was well within the calorie count but below protein goals by 20 grams

Today's Training:

I got up early to get it done.

• 5:30 AM 30 minute Peloton Casablanca Records cycling class

I was really tired, and Cody was sloppy with his cuing, but the music was fire!

 

• 7:00 AM Fluid Running at the pool

I wore my new heart rate monitor, but the data didn't upload. I did Tidal Wave. It is a level 3, 57 minute class. This is one of my favorite classes. I like the intensity. I like the structure of the class too. It starts with track running. Then it goes to cross country movements and ends with sprints. The sets are repeated.  

• 5 X 5 workout at the gym with some additional exercises. I was truly done after that. I felt good about all I accomplished, but time for lunch and break.

• I ended the day with a short hike (about .9 miles) with the dog. I did not want to do it, but the dog needed to get out.

Monday, 6/12/2022

The calorie counting has begun. I'm going for 1700 calories a day and hoping to burn 700 though exercise 5 days a week. That leaves me really trying to figure out if water running burns as many calories as they say. I don't burn 100 calories a mile running. It is something like 85-90 a mile. If water running and land running burn the same amount of calories, I should be burning about 500 calories during 55 minutes of water running. If I can stick to my calorie count, I guess I'll have some proof one way or another.

Today's Training:

• Some basic rehab-ish exercises (hip, core, etc.)

• Fluid Running: Run with a Pro, Level 3, 55 Minutes

This class did not go as smoothly as I hoped. A guy did not want me in the lane with him.  It was ridiculous. He eventually moved to another lane when one opened up, but not before engaging me in conversation which both annoyed me and interrupted my workout. I could go on and on and tell the story, but I'm trying not to give energy to stupid stuff. This guy was definitely not worth my energy.

Run with a Pro has been my least favorite class, but I'm going to reserve judgement, because, in all fairness, I was discombobulated and in a bad mood after the encounter with the weirdo.

• 30 minute Peloton cycling class: XOXO Cody

This class hit the spot. Even after going to the store and doing errands, I was still irritated from the pool encounter. Cody talked his usual raunchy trash and told me I was great. It was just what I needed.

I'll let you know tomorrow, if I hit the calorie goal. In case you are wondering how I have so much time in the day to work out, it is my first day of summer vacation!