Sep. 16th, 2013

brdgt: (Cardio)
I have finally gotten somewhat used to the altitude here (read: my lungs don't burn when I exercise) and have actually been really happy with the home workout I've been doing - I'm seeing better results with everything (except upper body strength) than I ever did with gym classes.

My workouts are here, but basically I've been increasing repetitions of these three workouts.

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I am now up to 4 repetitions of the leg workout, 3 of the ab workout, and 35 pushups. It takes about an hour, but doesn't require any special equipment (heck, I even usually do it barefoot), but it works up a good sweat and I'm loving how my ass and stomach are looking.

I'm also going to start training for another half marathon and this one looks like an awesome goal - both location and timing wise:



It's a steady uphill, but only a 466 ft total gain (or comparison, in my four mile run yesterday I gained 391 ft at over 1,000 ft higher elevation than Zion). I'm sure by the end of training I will agree that "downhill courses are for wimps," as they state:

Lately

Sep. 16th, 2013 12:33 pm
brdgt: (Naps and Kittens by iconomicon)
On Saturday I went for a hike to check out a potential trail running route on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail up above us (it had also been a rainy couple days and I felt cooped up). It was a nice trail, but I think I would do it in reverse, as the first part is very steep straight up on sidewalks, while the second part was nice shaded switchbacks up the canyon.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail to City Creek Canyon


This week I picked up a knitting project I had set aside for months. After only one episode of Orange is the New Black (as I am counting hour long periods of time lately) I was able to figure out where I was in the pattern and since then I have almost finished the sock (picked up again from the heel turn).

First Black Sock


Yesterday the gardener came over to weed and pointed out that the grapes in the front yard were ready to be picked if I wanted them.

Grapes on the vine

Why yes, yes I would like that very much:

Grapes Ready to Eat

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