What am I <em>really</em> looking for? July 7, 2005
Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Reflections, Chico CA , add a comment… It's the rush of feeling better (and the self-perception
of looking better)! I also feel like things are firmer (arms & abs)
and that I look better even though it can't possibly be so.
I
already feel more physically tired than ever before, but more
*energized* or *stimulated* in the head and in general feelings. I
suppose this is why I've been addicted to Step Aerobics classes for the
last 2 years! It's the rush of feeling better (and the self-perception
of looking better)! I also feel like things are firmer (arms & abs)
and that I look better even though it can't possibly be so.
So,
speaking of which, I caught myself standing in front of the mirror
looking for that as-of-yet-undeveloped but oh-so-totally-self-perceived
thigh muscle line. How lame is that? I caught myself totally scoping
myself out in the mirror, trying to flex the sexy calf line while in my
heels.
As Busty Jiggles had mentioned, the vanity seems to go hand-in-hand with the workouts. But why? What is it–really–that I'm looking for?
Week 02: The Workouts
Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Running, Cycling, Swimming, Weightlifting, Chico CA, Training Stats , add a commentA summary of the workouts and the training for Week 02 of training!
Aerobic HRM
Moderate rate/goal throughout: 153 bpm
- the Swim: 143-160 bpm
- the Ride: 143-153 bpm
- the run: 145-157 bpm
Day 17/5/2005 @ 5:00 PM at the gym
Run: 15 minutes
- 9 minute warm-up
- alternate running 1 minute and walking 1 minute for 15 minutes
- 6 minute cool-down walk
Weights: 45 minutes of upper body training
Day 27/6/2005 @ 5:30 PM at the One Mile, Lower Bidwell Park
Bike: 5 miles
- warm-up: 10 minute spin (easy)
- main portion: cycle in your aerobic zone
- cool-down: spin easy… bring your HR down for last 5 minutes
Day 37/7/2005 @ 5:00 AM at the gym
Swim: 200 yards total
- warmup: 50 freestyle easy
- main set: 4 x 25 easy style
- swim down: 50 very easy
Day 4 - Off!
Day 57/9/2005 @ 8:00 AM at the gym
Run/Walk: 30 minutes
- 9 minute warm-up
- alternate running 1 minute and walking 1 minute for 16 minutes
- 5 minute cool-down walk
Weights: 45 minutes of upper body training
- In pairs: your own pace, your own routine
Week 02: Day 02 Stats
Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Cycling, Chico CA, Training Stats , add a commentSTATS:
Bike: Specialized HardRock Mtn. Bike
Location: Home-Park-Home
Starting Mood: Lethargic and cranky
Ending Mood: Feeling flushed, hungry, and awesome.
Time: 1 hr. 42 min.
Distance: 21.22 miles.
Avg speed: 12.4 mph (includes 20 min. cooldown)
Day 2 Report
STATS:
Bike: Specialized HardRock Mtn. Bike
Location: Home-Park-Home
Starting Mood: Lethargic and cranky
Ending Mood: Feeling flushed, hungry, and awesome.
Time: 1 hr. 42 min.
Distance: 21.22 miles.
Avg speed: 12.4 mph (includes 20 min. cooldown)