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Time to start cranking again, now with more climbing mountains!
Monday-2x5 mile bike ride, yoga, planks, PT stuff
Tuesday-2x5 mile run
Wednesday-6 mile run
Thursday-10 mile trail run.
Friday-yoga, planks, and PT stuff
Saturday-16 mile trail run
Sunday-10 mile trail run
Between the 3 trail runs, I need to get over 5,000 ft of climbing.
VSG: 3/12/15
I had a good exercise week for me...I'm 61 1/2. My wife and I have 20 acres in California. We rent out 17.5 of the acres. The rest is a house and old corrals that use to have cows on them. It was 78 degrees today (...Just stating a fact). I've been mowing a lot of the grass/weeds that have been growing around the farm house. I use a push mower. I'm thinking of buying a new flail mower and used tractor...It will be about $25,000. total, so I'll just use the gas push mower. I'll mow for an hour or two...Maybe take 1 break. I work up a good sweat. Blood pressure is good after the mow. Today I was reseeding some of the lawn here at home...A lot of clawing and spreading. Later I rode the bike for a 5 mile ride around the neighborhood. I'll try and do more mowing this week. Boring, but good for the heart. Brian PS This was from last week in our back yard...An almond tree in bloom...
Sorry...Couldn't find my old post about biking to work. I'm retired now, but I'll try and share some of what I remember and some pitfalls with the bike to work. First assume that NO ONE in a car or motorcycle sees you!! Be extra defensive...If that means coming to a complete stop, then do so...to not get hit. After a year or two I found that using hand motions (when me and a car came to the same intersection at the same time) helped in getting through those issues. A hand motion for the car to go (a wave across your body) will allow you to keep peddling and not have to come to a complete stop. If you are coming up to walkers (walking the same way as you) just use the phrase "on your right or on your left". Or I would say "coming up on your right"...Just so they don't freak out and think they are getting mugged.
Again I did the bike and bus thing. It worked well. I got a 20 ride (one way) card for about $28. If there are bus routes, you can always go that route if the bike breaks down. Before I forget...Know where the public restrooms and water are located along your ride. I carried a backpack with me to work. Here are some of the things I kept in it; A clean towel (in case I crashed and needed to apply direct pressure), bandaids, a pen and paper, Imodium AD tablets/Tums...Nothing should happen, but I was prepared. Also things like a cell phone...with numbers of friends and family, a plastic bag filled with rye crackers or Cheerios (if you are nauseas) and mixed nuts, a small 3 oz water bottle in an outside pouch, a $5 bill, an old drivers license (in case my wallet got stolen), a windbreaker/light jacket, a pair of cotton socks (in case yours are wet or have moisture), have a good light for your bike...If you are running late and it gets dark. Also a good lock.
Some of this stuff you can keep at your work or work station. I just always try and be prepared.
My work was 10 miles away. I would have to do 4 hour shifts...It didn't pay to drive. So I rode my bike to the bus 1.5 miles...Put the bike on the bus. Rested on the bus (had to deal with some of the mental people on the bus (talking to you or themselves...But also made calls and played games on my phone). Got ready for when my stop came...Went to the front and took my bike off the front of the bus. Then rode to work, about 1.5 miles...Got there early...Cleaned up. Did my shift (security guard). I then rode back. Could take the slow bus that went everywhere...Or the express bus. If I missed the express bus I would grab the slow bus....It would get me there about 10 minutes before the next express bus. Coming home I would relax more. In the springtime I would be riding home by the local high school. I would stop and watch the high school baseball/softball game, track meets (grab a hot dog and Pepsi...Shhhh). But again those were 1/2 day shifts...10:30am to 2:30pm...Ideal for bike and bus. Hope some of this helps. It took getting down to a certain weight for me, before the bike became enjoyable and functional. It probably will be the same for you. You have to push your body through the peddles...Just like in swimming...Push your body through the water. But in swimming, after you have lost the weight, you don't have a much fat on your body, so you sink like a rock!! Good luck on your journey. Brian
I'll do a couple of copy and paste that I wrote a few years back...Then add some more input.
For some of you who are ready...Yeah, I know you're not completely there weight wise...But Spring is here!! It's time to get out the bicycle!! Borrow one from friends, family, or neighbors. If you need help, find someone who can adjust the seat and handlebars for you. There are many bike paths in most areas. Also the local college may be a good time to ride on the weekends. Google maps even has bike paths located in your area. Get a good lock (that locks the frame and both wheels) if you are going to run errands.
I run errands on my bike more than anything. Many times I'll just do my loops around the neighborhood. Consider riding to work or school if it's not too far. I would do the bike and bus thing for a few years on good weather days. Below is a copy and paste about doing the bike and bus from my local bus system...Yours may vary.
So what do you say?? Are you ready to take the plunge...
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Just a reminder...You go to Google, then you click on maps on the upper right hand side. Type in your city or area. You'll find a drop down menu...Then just click on bicycling. It will show you in green where the bike paths and bike lanes are for that area.
If you have a problem with a bicycle, consider an adult tricycle. The other day I saw a woman who looked to be over 200 pounds riding a trike doing her errands (basket in the back). I was so proud of her and her effort...Not worrying what society might think. She did what she could, with what she had. 
Welcome back and so glad to see you starting the posts. Hope the issues are not to serious and it will fixed soon
I was not able to do all my workout that I post for last week this illness took to much out of me. I did d my swim and I went for a 30k run on saturday and we had a driver out there so we could refill and call on if we needed to say we are done. Very thankful that we had her because I did a fill up on water and started running again when my right leg was getting real cold and my stomach. Tried to keep going and the cold on my leg was making me cry. I could not figure out why just the one side and i took y mitten off and my leg was soaked. my water bottle lid did not go on right and so it leaked. At -18 Celsius does not take look for you to feel that cold. Glad I was able to call for help. She said my face was turning purple.
Monday some strength training
Tue hilly run 60 minutes if we get the snow storm will move it to treadmill if they don't close the gym
Wed swim master
Thursday 60 minute bike than hopefully right after 30 minute run
Friday strength training
Saturday ride
sunday 100 minute run
Long time no post...
Unfurtunately been dealing with some hernia and abdomen issues. It is still unresolved but doing exercise will not make it worst and I miss exercise routine.
Monday-Swim/Run 1/2 hour each
Tuesday-Shoveling as we are getting big snow
Wednesday- Swim/Run 1/2 hour each
Thursday-Yoga
Friday-Spin Class
Saturday-3 mile run
Sunday-Spin Class
Have a happy healthy week!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
Go Gwen! Congratulations on completing your race as I know you've been dealing with challenges going into it. You should be very proud of your accomplishment!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
I posted this to the VSG forum, but I'll put it here too :)
I survived my race yesterday! Today, my right foot hurts and everything else is sore, but I'm okayish. I'm going to see Logan this morning and then I'm going to hope that my brain is functional enough to work on school, since my body is non-functional! I also need to meal plan for next week so I can grocery shop tomorrow.
The race was good. It was SUPER cold so to run I had undies, cold gear leggings, shorts, socks, sports bra, cold gear long sleeve shirt, short sleeve shirt, cold gear quarter zip, normal quarter zip, wind/rain running jacket, winter gloves, winter hat, and a thin neck gaiter. Pre-run, while waiting, I also had sweatpants and a hoodie, but those got donated once I entered the race corrals. (This is common for races, people wear extra layers - lots of bathrobes... and then leave them at the side of the road where race volunteers collect them for donation. I think this is awesome.) My point of failure ended up being my fingers. I ran around 4 miles of the race with them curled back into my sleeves. Next time I had to run this distance in this weather, I'll get a pair of mittens to wear over my gloves.
The race was good though. I had to potty between miles 3 and 4. Around mile 6-7 there was a HUGE hill that I walked up. I ended up having someone talk to me around mile 8 and then I felt guilty for not talking back, so I walked with her for about a mile which was a mistake because this gave my muscles time to cool down so running during the rest of the race was really, really hard. I think I walked the last 2 miles. (13.1 miles total, 21 kilometers.)
I hurt in more places yesterday, the hot shower after the race was the best, and the friends we stayed with had hot tea waiting post-shower. I was aiming for a 4:00:00 finish and I did 3:53:20. My goals for the race were "beat the time limit and don't die" so I'm VERY VERY happy with my time and my achievement! Especially considering I'm coming off an injury and currently in physical therapy.
I'm also already registered for next year's RNR DC half marathon, so I'm hoping that I'll be all recovered from plastics in time to train enough to be successful! Yay!
I R RUNNER HEAR ME ROAR!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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Just relax have some carbs tonight and get a good night sleep. If you have trained than you will do it. Get your stuff ready tonight that way you are not running around trying to get everything together and you will be more relax. I was at a race where the person was running around asking if we had a extra pair of running shoes because she forgot hers.
i have a 4 hour run tomorrow and it is going to be -10 Celsius. Not looking forward to that. Let me know how the race goes
