Category Archives: i hate cycling

Starting to build a little momentum

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I’m probably a couple of weeks away from being able to run any kind of long run outside–in part from recovery, but mostly from happily being blind-sided by the responsibilities of having a second child at home. I’m glad I … Continue reading →

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Slowly building

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Thomas Powell

SI joint seems to be more in-line now than before. Got some ITB and hip flexor stretches in.Ran 3 miles in 27:41 (9’14″). A little hip flexor soreness. A few kinks otherwise.30 minutes on the StairMaster bike afterwards, speed interval … Continue reading →

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Running is enjoyable

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Despite the fact that my post Pig self would scoff at my workout today, I found my RUN enjoyable.I ran 2 miles in 18:27. (9’14″ pace)To complete the workout, I biked 10.88 miles in 30 minutes at level 20 resistance … Continue reading →

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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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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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