Monthly Archives: August 2008

Reluctantly Biking today

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Legs were very tired today. I didn’t do any cardio or leg strengthening yesterday, so the soreness must be from Tuesday. Amazingly, biking was my choice for a cardio workout.Equipment: Stairmaster BikeResistance: 20Distance: 11.20 milesTime: 30 minutesProgram: Intervals Related Posts … Continue reading →

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Courtesy of Let’s Run

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Thomas Powell

You might be a runner if…http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?board=1&id=9545&thread=9545 …your toenails are black.…your shoes have more miles on them than your car does.…you need a magnifying glass to see your name in the paper.…you have chafing in strange places.…people say, “You run three … Continue reading →

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I laugh so that I don’t cry

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Actually, the drama is diminished for me today. I believe I have found a mostly acceptable workout routine while recovering:30 minutes of hard biking on the StairMaster bike downstairs twice per week.45 minutes of 180 cadence elliptical work twice per … Continue reading →

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Hard day of nothing

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Thomas Powell

At 7 am, I got on the elliptical @ 13 and 15 resistance on the “weight loss” program on the elliptical. 1.88 miles in 20:02 minutes. Then, at 7:30 am, I got on the treadmill for 2 miles, starting at … Continue reading →

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Physical Therapy is Okay, But…

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I would much rather be running, and now that I have a “conscience” to guide me away from stupidity, the return to running may be slow. Learned some valuable strengthening exercises, though. Hopefully these will keep me running for longer … Continue reading →

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