2015 Exercise Log/Challenge

[Crankin]

Well, it was snowing when we woke up yesterday, but the temperature was about 40. That meant the snow was like paste. Good thing was we were dropped off at 8:45 and we did not see anyone else until quite near the end of our ski. We tried to enjoy the scenery, despite no glide and feeling like we should have had snow shoes. And, we did not have our soft shells, so by the end, even my Ibex jacket was wet and I was worried about hypothermia. We had the leader drop us back at the lodge to change as soon as we got back.
We had a long drive back to Seattle, but last night we stayed in a very nice hotel and had a great dinner there. Now waiting for our flight. Unfortunately, we have to fly through JFK, for a 45 minute flight to Boston.

[Catrin]

So glad you have had such a nice trip!

More strength and conditioning KB work this morning. I've decided to add one last 'bell to my home collection to complete it. It is also a good feeling to know that I've enough kettlebells and knowledge that if something happens and I can no longer afford my coach's expertise that I can continue on my own - even with competition practice. At this point I am paying him to keep me focused, balanced, and avoid injury. Those things are priceless, especially that last one in light of all of my broken bits.

[Catrin]

Crankin, do you want to continue this through March? Given the weather I would be fine with that. I am only 1 hour short of my goal but I would add the hours - and a column. I think I meant to add March anyway, so let me know what you think.

[Crankin]

I am game for March. I just added up all of my ski trip hours, and I am short 7.45 hours. I am fine with that, since skiing tends to be shorter than riding. I can see that I usually do about 25 hours a month. Hoping I might have a couple of rides in by the end of March, but for now, it's still winter sports and the gym.

[Catrin]

I've added March, and updated the formula that grabs the monthly hours to calculate the total. I've also bumped my total back up to 100 hours, I average 4 hours a week when I don't have any "outside" time. We are getting another winter storm tomorrow so I don't see any trail hiking time anytime soon

[Crankin]

I will bump my total to 125.
Had a pizza to celebrate being home, something I have maybe twice a year. Now back to reality. Everything unpacked, second load of laundry on. Hope to do some exercise tomorrow. I am afraid to get on the scale!

[Crankin]

Did a brisk 2-3 mile hike, followed by about 20 minutes of stretching at home. I was freezing during almost the whole hike, not sure why, as it's 30 degrees and I was dressed correctly. Felt good to get outside, after a day of flying yesterday.
Hopefully, I'll get to boot camp tomorrow. We are on the edge of the storm coming through, and it's supposed to end just about the time I get up.