Activity: jog/walk intervals
Time: 20min
Distance: 2.2km (~3km including warm up/cool down walks at either end)
Yes, I usually do a run(jog)/walk combo when I run anyway, but even if I stick with it & get myself to ~10min solid running I basically end up pushing myself, busting a gut & feeling like I'm going to puke. I figured I'd actually try this more regimented scheme/plan (though at about Week 3 the combos start getting complicated) & it worked - I turned purple & panted & sweated, but didn't suffer the pain/nausea that I usually get when going out for a run. It also helps that the timings are all planned so I know how long it's going to take me - I can run in the morning before work.
Oh, and I have actually been doing other stuff. I got a new gym plan & have been doing that 1-2 times a week, plus getting in a swim or two (I can do 1km in about 25 minutes, so that's another easy pre-work effort). Climbing's going well, though I missed last week due to a conference out of town.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Because it's hard to keep up
OK, trust me, there's been some exercising. Sunday swims (1400m last weekend!), back into the gym again (personal trainer session booked for next week, in an attempt to get a gym programme I'll actually stick to), plenty of successful climbs & a few bike rides.
I'm realising that exercise is easier for me in the mornings, so as much as I like bed & sleep, I'm trying to go to the gym before work. Early to bed, early to rise etc etc, though I find the best technique is surprise. If I get up without thinking too hard, I don't really notice it.
Without further ado, demolition photos at Mum & Dad's place:
I'm realising that exercise is easier for me in the mornings, so as much as I like bed & sleep, I'm trying to go to the gym before work. Early to bed, early to rise etc etc, though I find the best technique is surprise. If I get up without thinking too hard, I don't really notice it.
Without further ado, demolition photos at Mum & Dad's place:
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| Pulling the roof off so the door lintel breaks |
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| Knocking in the walls |
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| About to start pulling the roof down |
Friday, September 3, 2010
Earthquake!
Saturday, 4/9/10, 4:30am. 7.1 magnitude, epicentre near Darfield.
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| Major fissures at eastern end of the block, by Banks Ave |
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| Crack where the bridge meets the land |
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| Medway St footbridge |
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| One of the chimneys. Other one is about 2/3 collapsed |
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| Bifold doors popped out of the frame |
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| Floor of the dining room has moved away from the rest of the house, causing the step to come away from the floor |
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| Window by the kitchen/breakfast area |
Monday, August 30, 2010
Weekend activities
Saturday
Activity: climbing
Sunday
Activity: swim
Distance: 1200m
Time: 30min
Climbing felt great - some longer climbs, managed to complete them too. Swimming was a bit of a let-down. Just tough.
Activity: climbing
Sunday
Activity: swim
Distance: 1200m
Time: 30min
Climbing felt great - some longer climbs, managed to complete them too. Swimming was a bit of a let-down. Just tough.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Can't think of anything pithy
Activity: Zumba
Time: 1hr
A week off for K to have a holiday, and back into it. I'm loving it - thinking of finding another class, maybe at the gym on weekends to get another session in each week. It's like aerobics & dance all rolled together :) Plus, a bunch of the moves are folk dancing moves, so I know them from the dance classes last year. The only problem I have is the salsa step. I just can't seem to get it. Practice makes perfect right?
Time: 1hr
A week off for K to have a holiday, and back into it. I'm loving it - thinking of finding another class, maybe at the gym on weekends to get another session in each week. It's like aerobics & dance all rolled together :) Plus, a bunch of the moves are folk dancing moves, so I know them from the dance classes last year. The only problem I have is the salsa step. I just can't seem to get it. Practice makes perfect right?
Monday, August 23, 2010
Forced exercise - the best
Activity: cycling
Distance: 13km
Time: 50min
Cycle commute ho hum. Normal for me - decided to go without a jacket & just a summer weight top, so thought I'd go hard & warm up. Then realised I'd forgotten a towel, so had to ease off & go slow.
Insurance on the car is sorted. Maisie goes to the mechanic tomorrow morning & if she's repairable, I get a courtesy car. If not, dunno. Hopefully State will pay for a couple of days with a rental car or something while I sort my life out.
Distance: 13km
Time: 50min
Cycle commute ho hum. Normal for me - decided to go without a jacket & just a summer weight top, so thought I'd go hard & warm up. Then realised I'd forgotten a towel, so had to ease off & go slow.
Insurance on the car is sorted. Maisie goes to the mechanic tomorrow morning & if she's repairable, I get a courtesy car. If not, dunno. Hopefully State will pay for a couple of days with a rental car or something while I sort my life out.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Highs & lows
Activity: skiing
A day skiing at Porters is hard work - T-bars don't give you any chance to rest between runs! I hired some different boots & had a much better time in that regard. I think this means my hideous pink boots have finally seen better days. I also demo'd some Rossi Zenith Z76's- lovely on the hardpack, but uncontrollable in the slush that built up on the side of the groomers. Still, it shows that my poor little K2 Omnis really are lightweight skis & I could do with upgrading in the off-season. Oy, my bank account's hurting already.
Got home to find that my car had been run into last night - I'd parked on the street so that R could get out at 5:30am this morning. Tomorrow will be full of calls to the mechanic & insurance company. I'll also be biking everywhere for quite a while I think :(
A day skiing at Porters is hard work - T-bars don't give you any chance to rest between runs! I hired some different boots & had a much better time in that regard. I think this means my hideous pink boots have finally seen better days. I also demo'd some Rossi Zenith Z76's- lovely on the hardpack, but uncontrollable in the slush that built up on the side of the groomers. Still, it shows that my poor little K2 Omnis really are lightweight skis & I could do with upgrading in the off-season. Oy, my bank account's hurting already.
Got home to find that my car had been run into last night - I'd parked on the street so that R could get out at 5:30am this morning. Tomorrow will be full of calls to the mechanic & insurance company. I'll also be biking everywhere for quite a while I think :(
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