Dave & Mike Go Running

Ran on the mill the first day, then couldn’t stand it inside any longer and went for a cool mile outside. Felt tons better, the temp was 30 degrees.

Warm up 5 min, ran mile and cool down 5 minutes. My cold is totally gone and I feel normal again. Now I need to build consistency.

During these dates I’ve been sick with acute bronchitis /chest cold.  I tried to run on the mill but stopped within a mile, it was just BRUTAL! So I’m feeling better now and will run today.

Haven’t have a lot of time to log runs and workouts, so i’m posting them in blocks. Jan 7 I did shoulders/arms and ab ripper x, few days later I did a workout on the mill and yesterday I went up to the gym at work ran on the mill and did abs. I’m trying to stay active this winter, but finding it hard to stay motivated on the dreadmill. I find it hard to run in one spot and looking at the same 4 walls. It is going to be nice the next couple of days and I want to run outside.

Ran stairs 3 sets of 3, I was baked. I’ve never breathed so hard in my life! Great workout! Also, i’ve been doing P90X when I can to cross-train.

Started P90X again, today was chest, back and abs. Also will try to run 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Saturday. Diet has been better since the holidays are behind us and hope to make steady gains in fitness. Starting weight is 250 and have confidence I will lose 40-50 Lbs by June. I am interested in running a Half-Marathon soon too and am putting together a training plan now.

Ran 1.5 miles on the mill and started  eating better. I don’t really have a New Year’s resolution, cause it has been the same all year and every year for 3 years. I think this is the year I will be 200 LBS! (or close)

OK, the holidays are behind us and not it’s time to get back to normalcy. I feel like i’m starting over cause  it has been a long time since i’ve had such an intense workout. Walked on the mill for 5 minutes, then ran a mile, next threw on the 20 pounder (weighted vest) and walked at 100% incline for 10 minutes. It may not sound like much, but it worked for me today.

Did legs and back P90X style, ran a little on the dreadmill. Plan on enjoying the holidays, but in a controlled fashion that will not undue all of my hard work.

I’ve been sick for a while and not able to work out, but I’m feeling better today and hope to get into a routine again soon. Winter in the midwest sucks and can’t wait for spring.