Let's see...the general tone of the workouts was set last/beginning of this week, but I did make a few changes.
1. I added new exercises to my watch t.v./weight lifting routine.
2. Instead of using jumping rope as an alternative to running, I have been using it as a warm up for running. Jumping rope is fun for a few minutes, but it gets boring quick. I found out I would hate doing a 30 minute jump rope routine.
3. I started working my abs. After all, if there isn't much muscle there when the fat is gone, I'll just look weak and skinny.
It has been wet and rainy. Instead of pining away to skate or squeegeeing the park dry to skate, I've been running.
I have been using the RunKeeper app on my phone to track my running via gps. What I like about it is that it not only tracks distance, calories burned, and the length of time committed to the activity, but it also sends me an email every time I reach a new personal best. That personal best could be distance, pace per mile, elevation ran...it only sends one email a minute or so after you complete your target. In fact, I did an extra block on my last run just to be assured that I would get an email. It gives each run a goal.
On a different note, I went and bought a new shirt yesterday. Big deal, right?
Well, no, it isn't a big deal, but I've spent so much time thinking of my appearance (hey, if I'm going to be fit, I want to look fit). No, this isn't some kind of spandex shirt or something ridiculous like that. It is, however, a bright color. The vast majority of my wardrobe is black or blue. I feel comfortable blending in to the world in black and blue. This new, bright shirt will not blend in. I will stand out, and I want to wear it when I feel comfortable standing out. Hmmmm....how long will it sit in the drawer before I feel the confidence?
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