Wednesday, October 31, 2007

day thirty

day thirty...

the treadmill was taken so i started on the stair climber. did 12 minutes, 4 to 6 resistance. more than 2,000 steps and 145 calories burned.

then the treadmill became open. figured i'd do 3 miles so jumped on. did 3, then pushed myself to 3.5 and figured i'd just go to 4 miles. 4 treadmill miles at 6.6 to 7.2 speed. did a few minutes at a 8.4 sprint. 35 minutes. 426 calories (again).

moved along to the bike. 2 miles in 7 minutes. 4 to 6 resistence. 55 calories.

that's a lot of calories burned!

finished up with a little bit of weight... dripping sweat all the way.
incline dumbbell press. 35 lbs/arm. 12 x 3.
crunches. 25 x 4. 100 total.

weight: at least two sandwiches and small pack of m&ms
feeling... like i earned it

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

day twenty-nine

day twenty-nine...

4+ treadmill miles. 6.6 to 7.6 speed. 35:36 minutes. 426 calories.

5 miles in 20+ exercise bike minutes. 4 and 6 resistence. 200+ calories.

dumbbell curls. 20 lbs/arm. 30 reps x 4 sets.
cross-x pullie system (up to x instead of down and cross). 45 lbs/arm. 12 x 3.
crunches. 25 x 8. 200 total.

weight: yes, lifted some
feeling... fitter

Monday, October 29, 2007

day twenty-eight

day twenty-eight...

back on the horse. ride 'em cowboy.

4+ treadmill miles. 36:36 minutes. 416 calories.

3.5 bike miles. 16 minutes. 137 calories. 4 and 6 resistence.

weights:
arm/chest push down (pullie). 70 lbs. 10 x 3.
arm/chest pull down (pullie). 60 lbs. 10 x 3.
back/arm pull-in machine. 60 lbs. 10 x 3.
cross-x pullie system. 60 lbs/arm. 12 x 2.
cross-t pullie, arms to sides. 50 lbs/arm. 10 x 2.
incline dumbbell press. 35 lbs/arm. 12 x 3.
crunches. 25 x 8. 200 total.

visited the new trader joe's in the area. nice place. lots of tasty treats.

weight: ???
feeling... good again

Sunday, October 28, 2007

day twenty-seven

day twenty-seven...

no running. no weights. lots of zombie-nerd dancing. and my legs are dead today.

back to normal tomorrow.

weight: none this weekend
feeling... tired and dressed in cranky-pants

Friday, October 26, 2007

day twenty-five

day twenty five...

4+ treadmill miles at 7.6 speed most of the run. machine tells me i burned 430 calories. lier to turthteller? it has no reason to lie. or does it?

moved along, pouring sweat and all, to the bike for 10+ minutes, 2.5 miles, and 71 calories.

that's more than 500 calories for you math majors. and i managed to avoid oatmeal raisin cookies in the office all day (had one at night from a different batch through).

quick weights featured...
incline dumbbell press. 30 lbs/arm. 12 x 4.
dumbbell bicep curls. 20 lbs.arm. 30 x 2. (15 per arm, per set.)
crunches. 25 x 6. 150 total.

later, danced the night away to ming & ping.

weight: little less
feeling... spicey

Thursday, October 25, 2007

day twenty-four

day twenty-four...

4.25 mile run treadmill run in 38:38.
a little walking at the beginning and end, but it mostly broke down like this:
6.6 speed mile number 1
6.8 speed mile number 2
7.0 speed mile number 3
7.2 speed mile number 4
felt the left leg in mile number 2, but kept going.

when done on the treadmill i stretched out and jumped on the exercise bike for 21 minutes. did 5 miles. about 170 calories.

moved onto weights:
arm/chest push down (pullie). 70 lbs. 10 x 3.
arm/chest pull down (pullie). 60 lbs. 10 x 3.
cross-x pullie system. 50 lbs/arm. 12 x 1. 60 lbs/arm. 12 x 2.
cross-t pullie, arms to sides. 50 lbs/arm. 10 x 3.
forgot about this one from my past weight lifting days... the incline dumbbell press. 25 lbs/arm. 12 x 1. 30 lbs/arm. 12 x 3.
back/arm pull-in machine. 50 lbs. 10 x 3.
did some pull ups and boulding type hanging.
crunches. 25 x 8. 200 total.

weight: on my neck
feeling... like i got a lot in since i started the workout at 4:30pm

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

day twenty-three

day twenty-three...

left neck and left leg hampered i plug on to build a better j. keith.
watching the start of the world series with three well known baseball front office employees, i used the only treadmill in the room. did 3 miles in about 27 minutes. the leg and neck held up, but some pain. ran through it at 6.6, 6.8 and mostly 7.2 speeds. 316 calories.

moved onto the exercise bike. about 15 minutes, 3.5 miles. 122 calories.

no weighs and had to (figuratively) run.

weight: not one tonight
feeling... rushed

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

day twenty-two

day twenty-two...

rebound after the leg injury.
still in the hotel i jumped on the stair-climber for 22 minutes.
bicep curl. 20 lbs/arm. 30 x 2 (15 reps each set per arm).
in a rush so had to go. after my shower i dried my hair with a towel only to pull a muscle in the left side of my neck. it's happened before. it's not form lifting weights. happens when i use my shoulder bag too long with too much weight. i did just that getting to phoenix.

weight: too much in my bag
feeling... annoying pain, difficulty backing out of a parking spot

Monday, October 22, 2007

day twenty-one

day twenty-one...

in phoenix for a couple days.
ran on the hotel treadmill for just over 2 miles at about 7 speed until i felt a pain in my left leg. a pull/rip on the pack of my leg above my ankle, below my calf. i stretched it out and got back on the treadmill for 1.5 more miles at about 6.6 speed, in pain.
moved onto the weights:
cross-x pullie system. 50 lbs/arm. 10 x 2.
cross-t pullie, arms to sides. 40 lbs/arm. 10 x 2.
bicep curl. 20 lbs/arm. 30 x 2 (15 reps each set per arm).

weight: just a hair under 140 lbs ith clothes and shoes
feeling... pain that required some ice

Sunday, October 21, 2007

day twenty

day twenty...

4 mile run around lake merritt.
about 35-40 minutes.

weight: ...
feeling: glad i got a run in

Saturday, October 20, 2007

day nineteen

day nineteen...

4+ mile outdoor run in about 41 minutes.
downhill run of .5 miles to kezar stadium.
12 laps (3 miles) around track.
1 final lap featuring two 40 yard sprints.
.5 miles uphill away from kezar.

lots of walking to find "geocash." maybe a couple miles worth of a walk.

weight: ...
feeling: like i missed out on push-ups and crunches

Friday, October 19, 2007

day eighteen

day eighteen...

stairclimber: 20 minutes, 2,600+ steps.

a quick one tonight.

weight: what'e the point?
feeling... like i needed another 20 minutes

Thursday, October 18, 2007

day seventeen

day seventeen...

4.5 mile run treadmill run in 41:22.
broke down like this:
.5 mile walk at 4.0 speed
.75 mile run at 6.6 speed
1 mile at 6.8
1 mile at 7.0
.25 mile at 7.2
.25 mile at 8.2
.5 mile at 7.2
.25 mile at 6.6 to 5.8
.25 mile at 5.8 to 4.0
increased the speed and brought it back down.
right after billy b walked in and asked me if i already finished my run. yes. "4 miles?" 4-and-a-half.

onto the weights:
arm/chest push down (pullie). 70 lbs. 10 x 3.
arm/chest pull down (pullie). 60 lbs. 10 x 3.
cross-x pullie system. 50 lbs/arm. 12 x 3.
cross-t pullie, arms to sides. 45 lbs/arm. 10 x 3.
back/arm pull-in machine. 50 lbs. 10 x 3.
leg lunges. 15 lbs/arm. 10 x 3.
crunches. 25 x 8. 200 total.

made tomato & onion salad for dinner along with sweet potato fries. the onions made my stomach ache. ugh.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

day sixteen

day sixteen...

outdoor run around lake merritt. about 4.5 to 5 miles total.

weight: less than before
feeling... like i could have run six miles

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

day fifteen

day fifteen...

decided to rest on monday. no run, no lift. i know it's important to rest once or twice a week. i prefer to stay in a groove. back into the habit on tuesday with the following:

15 minutes on a stair climber for more than 2000 steps, 143 calories.
4+ miles on a treadmill. 6.6 for about 2.25 miles. 8.2 spirnt for about 1.75 miles broken up into three separate long spirnts. burned over 400 calories.
thigh leg lifts. 50 lbs. 10 x 2. 50 lbs. 12 x 3.
pulley rope push down, chest/arms. 60 lbs. 12 x 3.
pulley rope triceps curl. 60 lbs. 10 x 3.
pulley machine arm cross. 45 lbs. 12 x 3.
pulley machine t cross arms down to hips. 45 lbs. 10 x 3.
crunches. 25 x 6.

small flax seed muffins for breakfast. lentil soup for lunch. some fruits and veggies thrown in throughout the day. whole wheat pasta and homemade sauce for dinner. made veggie soup for lunch the next day.

weight: i need to buy a scale
feeling... pretty, pretty good larry david style.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

day thirteen

day thirteen...

4+ mile outdoor run in about 50 minutes.
downhill run of .5 miles to kezar stadium.
12 laps (3 miles) around track.
1 final lap featuring two 40 yard sprints.
.5 miles uphill away from kezar. easy.

healthy dinner of fresh garden veggies and homemade pasta sauce. managed to sneak a small scoop of ice cream and few vegan cookies in too.

weight: couldn't check
feeling... the burn (especially in my thighs)

Saturday, October 13, 2007

day twelve

day twelve...

2.3 mile walk in sf.
bouldering: completed v0s, v0+s, and v1s.
tricep pull downs (pulley... have i been misspelling that until now?) 40 lbs. 10 x1. 50 lbs. 10 x1. 60 lbs. 10 x 1.
arm push downs (pulley). 50 lbs. 10 x 1. 60 lbs. 10 x 1. 70 lbs. 10 x1.
horizontal leg lifts. gravity. 10 x 3.
1+ mile in 10+ minutes on a treadmill. walk to 7.2 and back down.
2.3 mile run in sf. increasing grade until run uphill. good time.
crunches. 25 x 4.
push ups. 15 x 4.

weight: (confirmation!) a shade under 141 lbs with shoes and workout clothes on. so probably 139 lbs.
feeling... damn good, but a little overheated.

Friday, October 12, 2007

day eleven

day eleven...

4+ miles in 36:36 minutes on a treadmill. 6.8 speed for first 2 miles. 7.2 speed for final 2 miles.
back machine. 50 lbs. 10 reps x 3 sets.
on a cross pullie, arms to sides. 45 lbs/arm. 10 x 2.
iso back pull down. 30 lbs each arm. 10 x 1. 40 lbs each arm. 10 x 2.
leg lunges. 20 lbs in each hand. 20 total (10 per leg).
crunches. 25 x 6.

real sore in the thighs thanks to the leg lunges from yesterday's lifts. started to tire after mile 3 in the run. stamina is up from earlier in the week.

weight: 140 lbs?
feeling... not as strong as kanye west but getting there

Thursday, October 11, 2007

day ten

day ten...

4+ miles, 38:38 minutes on a treadmill. 6.8 speed most of the run.
cross-t pullie system. 45 lbs/arm. 12 x 3.
on a cross pullie, arms to sides. 40 lbs/arm. 10 x 2.
leg lift. 40 lbs. 10 x 1. 50 lbs. 10 x 3. (caused me to exclaim "wow. holy balls." after the second set. my thighs need to work.)
crunches. 25 x 4. 100 total.
tried to do a stomach/back twisting machine, but the weight adjust was broken. 30 lbs resistance wasn't working for me.

whole wheet pasta and my own sause for dinner. tofu scramble for lunch. no candy.

weight: meh
feeling... stronger.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

day nine

day nine...

4 miles, 40 minutes on a treadmill. 7.2 speed most of the run.
cross-t pullie system. 45 lbs/arm. 12 x 4.
on a cross pullie, arms to sides. 40 lbs/arm. 12 x 4.
arm/chest pull down (pullie). 45 lbs. 10 x 3.
arm/chest push down (pullie). 45 lbs. 10 x 3.
crunches. 20 x 5. 100 total.

no sweets. still probably a little too much white bread.

weight: ...
feeling... a little tired at mile 2.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

day eight

day eight...

3.5 miles in 35 minutes on the treadmill. 6.6 speed most of the run.
back machine. 50 lbs. 12 x 3.
chest/arm push. 90 lbs. 10 x 3.
cross-t pullie system. 45 lbs/arm. 12 x 3.
crunches. 25 x 2.
(such scientific names machine names!)

healthy meals including small veggie burrito for lunch with apple and banana, veggies for dinner with tofu. apple for dessert.

weight: wait
feeling... good

Monday, October 8, 2007

day seven

day seven...

not much going the past few days. turned down some bread and sweets. then ate half a carton of ice cream. wow. did manage to walk more than seven miles on day six. happened upon a live emmylou harris performance during the walk. and visited some buffalo.

bought new running shoes on day five (dubbed thee "red, white, and van rappin") and took them for their first spin today. about 3.5 miles around the lake. didn't properly hydrate, but the feet feel great. again tomorrow? go for it.

weight: does it matter for a guy?
felling... knee happy

Thursday, October 4, 2007

day three

day three...

pizza lunch. sensible dinner. no sweat.

i did clean the dwelling so that's worth about 300 calories.

weight: ?
feeling... jiggily

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

day two

day two...

drove car to shop. walked to public transpertation. sat on public transpertation. and back. ate dinner. no exercise. again. first up, get rid of this lingering cold.

weight: still ?
feeling... chubs

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

day one

day one of build a better j. keith van rappin. could've been better. could've done anything athletic. anything healthy. instead, feeling hungry and bit "under the weather," ate a lunchtime veggie burrito as big as my face. every. last. bite.

starting weight: ?
feeling... blah