What a bad week for working out.

As I sit here watching Yellowbeard, I cannot but help to lament this week. It has turned out to be one that has afforded VERY little opportunity to work out. I have walked to work three days this week, but not much else. The weather has been miserable. On the days it hasn't rained, the weather has simply been below freezing. Call me pathetic if you will, but that's a little too cold for me. I think that I still fear a little bit after walking 2-3 miles a night for a week straight and catching bronchitis. Looking ahead, the weather does not appear to plan to help me out any... so I will just have to suck it up and go for it!

In spite of the bad week, I am still on pace with the training schedule for the Monument Avenue 10K. So out of the negatives I can take at least one positive. Unfortunately the minor moral victory does nothing to get me into better shape.

Oh, and if you've never heard of Yellowbeard, that is a film that you MUST check it out at some point. It has half the members of Monty Python, Cheech and Chong, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madalyn Kahn, and a few other comedic greats. Imagine Pirates of the Caribbean meets Holy Grail.

Back in the Saddle (and Training)

I know it's been a while, but I make no apologies. I am currently in training for the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K in Richmond, VA. (Check it out at http://www.sportsbackers.org/events/10k/10k.htm) I'm going to be walking/jogging that, so don't think I'm ready for real running. I started my training a week before the schedule recommended.


Monday calls for 30 min of cardio, so I went ahead and decided to do that cardio today. I went on 30 min bike ride. I truly notice a difference in how I feel, sweat, and react after that magical 30 minute mark. So, it was a good start. But today was my first ride in months!! It was a little awkward back on the bike after walking for the past two weeks, but it felt good.

The weather was a little bit of a problem because it was a little cooler than I like (low 50s) and I spent most of my time in the neighborhood. That really slowed me down with all of the stop signs and intersections. All in all, I went 7.25 miles in just over 30 minutes. That came down to about 13.5 mph.

Nonetheless, I am well on my way to getting in shape for the 10K. I know that I am in shape now, after all "round" is a shape. I just want to try a different one.

I will probably take one more ride this week if I can, but will be walking more than likely. I am a little concerned with the rear wheel of my bike. I made some adjustments, but it appears to have more damage that needs to have a professional look at. I don't mind the shorter rides around town, but I'm not heading out on the roads until I get it looked at. Now I just need my tax return, but that is another story all together.