New December - March Exercise Log

[emily_in_nc]

I am liking the way the log works, Catrin. I didn't understand (when you first posted it) that it would automatically accumulate our hours. I thought we had to keep our own logs until the end of the month, then put in the total. As long as I remember to update it daily, it's working well for me. And from my time so far, you can tell I am in Florida. Getting about four longer rides (2.5 hours) in per week really helps, plus not having a car so I have to walk everywhere! I feel so lucky not to be suffering in the cold that is gripping so much of the US, though even here we are going to feel it this weekend. But nothing like most anywhere else. Lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s for a couple of days is about it!

[Catrin]

Glad to hear that it's working for you Emily! It's difficult to describe how it works. It's evolved a bit over the last 3 years.

As for me I've been doing some kettlebell swing workouts and some mobility and flexibilty sessions at home. No TaiChi class for 2 more weeks, I missed the last one due to concussion recovery (it was just 3 days afterwards and my dr voted against it). Looking forward to the next one AND learning more of it so I can do more of it at home. I guess winter is really coming so I don't know that I will be able to walk this weekend but really hope to be able to do so.

[Crankin]

It's so cold out that even I don't feel like an outdoor activity! I think it's mostly because I don't feel that well, though, because I've gone nordic skiing and snow shoeing at much colder than the 21 degrees it is now. I went to tabata this morning. Dragging DH with me, so he does something other than riding!
I've had this sorta sick/headache/ears feeling full, sinuses off thing for 3 weeks. It's not enough to get me to go to the doctor, but I may be giving in, if it doesn't resolve. No fever and no achy feeling, so it's not like what I had last winter.
I don't want to be sick for when my son is here.

[Catrin]

Crankin - I hope you're feeling well soon!

I've been moderating my activities during my concussion recovery (for once). There hasn't been any problems, but yesterday during my 15 minute kettlebell swing interval section of my workout I noticed that my headache was not only returning, but increasing during the swings. I suspect sinus stuff, as this wasn't a problem even just a couple days after the concussion. I DID, however, cap the swing intervals at 10 rounds rather than 15 when it became apparent that it wasn't easing.

I would LOVE to go walking today, assuming the wintry mix misses us this afternoon. Ugh...I'm spoiled!

[emily_in_nc]

Sorry you aren't feeling 100%, Crankin. That would be frustrating!

And Catrin, you are smart to moderate your workouts. Concussions aren't worth playing around with, as you well know.

I feel bad for those of you suffering with the cold. I know not everyone likes Florida, but I sure do feel fortunate to be here this time of year! So far our chilliest night was 49F, and that felt seriously cold with stiff north wind. We're moderating today after the cold front, and the next 9-10 days show highs in the 70s and low 80s and lows around 60-65. I can deal!

[ny biker]

I can think of reasons to not like Florida but right now I wish I could go someplace warm. I'm bracing for the polar vortex that's coming in a few days, and apparently will be back next week. For the weekend we're expecting warmer weather but with rain that will start as snow/icy/mix. I'm already tired of winter coats and hats and gloves!

On the flipside, the gym has been way too warm lately. They send out an email saying that they were working on improving the temperature after receiving a number of complaints, but last night it was too warm again. The locker room is especially uncomfortable, despite the thermostat being set to 55 last night. Clearly something is not working right. This is a problem with bad weather coming, because I can barely stand to do weight training when a gym is too warm, but I can't do cardio at all. I hope they fix it soon.

Meanwhile I continue to forget to update the log when I'm using the only computer that can access Google docs...

[Catrin]

"small" ice storm this morning certainly changed MY plans for the day. It's supposed to warm to 40 today for a few hours, hopefully that will be enough to thaw the 12-foot river of ice between my apt's sidewalk and my car. Given everything I'm far more scared of ice than anything else - can't risk falling again! Looked at Amazon for Yak Tracks - I do need to order them but would have gotten same-day delivery for the very first time ever if I could have. I do need them though so will get them.

So instead of TaiChi and walking/hiking today, it is one of my Kettlebell swing workouts + flexibility/mobility work.