More iron
I’m just totally shocked. My legs have felt really tired this week and I was sure when I got to lifting, things would be less than stellar. Totally shocked, I kicked serious butt on the weights. Legs just blasted the weights away. I kept checking to make sure I had the right setting. Heck, the squats just jumped a full level! Totally shocked and amazed.
I did all my leg lifts first, and then moved to upper body. My right arm is still hurting so I ended up skipping the fly, benchm and dumbell lift again. I did try one lift on the Nautilus bench because it isolates more, but there was still some pain. I want to stay away from stuff that will aggravate it, until it heals all the way. But other than the skipped stuff, I did go up on everything. Once a week weights, one set, and I’m still improving. Gotta love that.
Oh yes, and the arm. I moved the mouse on my home and work computer over to the left side (switched the buttons too), to see if that will help my ease the pain on my shoulder. I did notice that today already it is not as painful. Hmmmmmm. Too much internet?
And let me say that its really funky using your other arm to run the mouse. Try it for a day and see how it makes your brain feel. Somehow, this must be good for your brain.
I had something else cool to say but I can’t think of it.
Today I have 4 miles easy. That may be tough to do at the gym since it will push me over the 30 minute limit. Last night there was 10000000 people there and it was really crowded. I may end up coming home and running on the road if it isn’t dark yet. Otherwise I will have to be a bad gym member.
Oh and I got kicked off the treadmill the other day. I was definately under my 30 minutes but this guy said he had signed up for it. I was damn sure I had signed up for the right time. But I finished and he got on. Later, when he was gone, I went back and checked. Yup, his name was there. And right next to it, on the line for the next machine, was my name. Doh! Me so stupid.
Oh, and I ordered Paula Radcliffe’s book. Should be here on the 15th. Why does it take 10 days to get a book from England? It shipped on 3/4. I assume it came by plane. Why does it take the rest of the time to get here? Grrrrrr. I want my book.
Ok, all done.
No, wait. One more. I had a 10K scheduled for Saturday, but its 2 hours away. I’m not driving 2 hours for a 10K. So I may run in the Shamrock’s and Shenanagan’s (sp?) 5K in Ann Arbor. Closer to home. Too late for a T-shirt, I think. Good food? I hope so. :)
Ok, now I’m done.
March 8th, 2005 09:54
but do my comments come with my name on them?
March 8th, 2005 10:08
Sounds like your training is starting to take off. What perfect timing for a 5k race! Good luck on it - I bet you’ll just fly through it!
March 8th, 2005 10:59
After a year or so of running, it really is about the clothes and the food. : )
March 8th, 2005 11:00
I just ordered a book from Germany that was here in 3 days … maybe you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
March 8th, 2005 11:24
Serious training - you’re getting into some kick-butt shape. Good going.
March 8th, 2005 12:43
I had 2 wrist surgeries in one year and just started mousing entirely with my left hand. Now, I switch back and forth as needed when my wrists get stressed out… It’s pretty cool. I’m trying other things left handed too, like chopsticks. S’fun.
March 8th, 2005 13:09
Heh, I’m left handed, but I use my right hand for my Trackball.
March 8th, 2005 15:25
Dawn stole my thunder - I’ve been a track-ball guy for a couple of years. Work like champs, are quieter, and less RSI.
And, it is all about the food…
March 8th, 2005 17:07
Me too on the trackball!
March 8th, 2005 23:46
I just healed from a torn maniscus and finally got to go on my first lsd. Felt good to Run!
March 9th, 2005 00:25
whats trackball? Ok, way to go superman on the weights :D Hmmm using my left hand to mouse,,well could be dangerous… that sucks to have to wait for the mill at the gym,, geezzz, dont they know your better than them :) OH, and I am driving 2 hours for my 6km run,, and drove 2 hours for my 8 km last year… but then i live like 2 hours from any major city…