Sunday was an early morning start in the gym as we had to drive to Newcastle for lunch. For my overseas readers it's just over a 2 hour drive. All the planets were in alignment and on my favourite treadmill I completed the preset program whilst staying within my heart rate limits. Distance travelled 2.85kms in 30 minutes.
Monday afternoon into the gym and I had to use one of the newer machines. My theory that the speed on the old one was out was proved correct. I nearly died and had to reduce the speed to cope. Oh well. 2.68kms in 30 minutes.
Into the gym Tuesday morning for a 40 minute weight session. Did not start well. One of the machines I use for leg presses is for me tricky to lock off. On the third set I just couldn't do it and thought I was going to be crushed by the machine at one stage! I don't think I will be doing this one again for a while without the trainer close by.
Wednesday was a funny day and no time for the gym. Fear not that did not mean no exercise. I went for a 45 minute walk and while not as strenuous as the treadmill I did work up a light sweat. The highlight of the day for me - running into a work colleague I hadn't seen for a while and he immediately commented that I had lost weight. So that means a reward of a new Pandora bead.
Back in the gym this afternoon and the word of the day for me was weary. Again one of the new machines and only travelled 2.66kms in a 30 minutes. The good news is I know it will get better.
Session with Tamera tomorrow and then I'm on holidays for two weeks. Yeah.
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Completed Projects 2013
- Trip Around the World Quilt
- American Jane Hexagon Quilt
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Completed Projects 2012
- Kaffe Fasset Stripes
- Retro play quilt
Completed Projects 2010
- Batik Disappearing Nine patch
Competed Projects 2009
- Thomas the Tank Quilt
- Pet Mesh Bag
1 comment:
I think your 2.5+ km average in half an hour is very good Brenda. Similar to what I usually do. I don't use a treadmill, as they aggravate a back condition and cause me pain, but I do walk on what's left of the sports field (reasonably flat) beside the unit where I work. I use a pedometer to keep tabs on how far I'm going and record it in my works diary.
On a good day, when I really get 'wound' up, (going round and round and round) I can manage 3km in half an hour. I am very pleased when I do that. Just wish I could do it more often.
When I go for a walk from home, I don't do so good. It's up hill, both ways, and bloody flies! And then there is the bloody dogs roaming around and other walkers wanting to chat. The last thing I have breath for is a chat with someone I don't know while I'm madly batting away flies and fending off uncontrolled dogs! I can't see how anyone could really enjoy walking around the streets.
Keep it up Brenda. You're going well.
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