Category Archives: 12 Weeks To 50

I Need To Lose Some Fat

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Steve

One of the fitness centers in my community was offering a complimentary Body Fat Analysis and Fitness Strategy Session – in order to get you in there for a sales pitch. So, I decided to give it a try this … Continue reading →

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Today, I Am 50 – But, Am I Fit?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Steve

Three months ago, I set some goals for myself that I wanted to reach by my 50th birthday, today. They were: Lose five pounds and get my weight down to the range of about 172 pounds. Get myself back to … Continue reading →

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My 8th 5K Race (Ever)

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Steve

So much for my pre-race fears this morning about the course, weather, etc. Today, I ran in my 8th 5K race in the past year.  It’s also the 8th 5K race that I have ever run.  (I’ve only been running … Continue reading →

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2 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Steve

After a day in the city yesterday, with some overeating, I will be back on track today, exercise-wise, with a run today.  This past month has been one of my better months, maybe ever, in terms of getting a consistent … Continue reading →

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4 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Steve

After two days of overeating, I went to the gym tonight – very late.  I didn’t get there until 8:50 PM and was there until 9:35 PM.  Yes, you can say that I closed the place.  (And, they really do … Continue reading →

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5 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Steve

I went for a run at 9:30 AM today. It was very quiet on the streets. I guess everyone is inside cooking and/watching the parade. I went into this one with the mindset that I wanted to run fast. I … Continue reading →

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Brrrr…What A Difference A Year Makes

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Steve

The forecast says it’s going to be 36° F with a RealFeel® Temp of 23° F when my race on Sunday starts. That’s a big difference from when I ran this race last year. But, I have run in colder … Continue reading →

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6 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Steve

After my blue moments today, I finally got the steam going to head out to the gym before dinner. I got there at 6:15 PM.  But, the only problem was that my gym closed early today, since it’s the day … Continue reading →

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Down In The Dumps & A Mess

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Steve

In about 113 hours, I will wake up as a 50-year old for the first time. Actually, part of me was looking forward to it.  But, today, I am in a much different place. I am stressed out over some … Continue reading →

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7 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Steve

This morning, I got on the scale and it read 176 pounds.  That’s the same as it read 11 days ago.  And, it’s about 4 pounds heavier than my ideal number.  But, maybe I am carrying more muscle these days?  … Continue reading →

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8 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Steve

I was pretty sore when I woke up this morning.  More sore than I have been in a while. So, after much thought this morning, I have decided to listen to my body and take today as a recovery/rest day.  … Continue reading →

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9 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Steve

I went to the gym today before lunch and did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Wide Chest Press Lat Pulldowns Ab Coaster Life Fitness Lateral Raises Hack Squats Standing Calves Life Fitness Tricep Pressdown Standing Alternate Dumbbell … Continue reading →

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My Last Two Weeks

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Steve

I am truly amazed at the workout streak that I have crafted over the last two weeks: 11/04:  Run 11/05:  Gym & Run 11/06:  Run 11/07:  Gym 11/08:  Run 11/09:  Gym 11/10:  Run 11/11:  Off/Rest 11/12:  Run 11/13:  Off/Rest 11/14:  … Continue reading →

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10 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Steve

I went to what I thought would be an excellent park for a run this morning. Only problem was: Our Interscholastic Athletic Association State X-C Group Championships were being held there at the same time. And, the park was basically … Continue reading →

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11 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Steve

After working from home today, after dinner, I went to the gym and did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Incline Press Low Cable Rows Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls … Continue reading →

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12 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Steve

Another “hell” day at work. Today, it took an hour and 45 minutes to cover the 43.1 miles into my office. (Thanks to a car fire which caused a seven mile back-up while they cleared the wreck.) And, then, I … Continue reading →

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13 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Steve

Today was another hell day at work.  And, tomorrow is not going to be any better.  In fact, it’s going to be worse.  So, I pushed myself after dinner and went to the gym.  While there, I did four sets … Continue reading →

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14 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Steve

What a disaster of a day. I got up early because I had to go into the office today.  Of course, it was raining.  And, that, with traffic, led to a TWO HOUR drive to cover the 43.1 miles into … Continue reading →

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15 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Steve

I went out for a run this morning at 7:20 AM before starting my workday from home.  And, I give myself credit for getting out there.  I was tired and there was a dense fog in our area this morning. … Continue reading →

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16 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Steve

Today was supposed to be a gym day for me.   But, the weather here was so beautiful – more like a Spring day than a day in November – that we had to get outside and do something as a … Continue reading →

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17 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Steve

I went for a run this morning after breakfast.  My intent was to do four miles.  And, I decided to try a somewhat new route. But, I didn’t anticipate that this new route would be so hilly! Nonetheless, I kept … Continue reading →

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Thinking About My Workout Plan Leading Into My 50th Birthday

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Steve

In 17 days, I will turn 50 years old.  That’s a big number for me.  I have been thinking about it for a while – especially over the last ten weeks or so, with respect to my efforts to exercise … Continue reading →

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18 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Steve

After dinner this evening I hit the gym.  While there, I did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Wide Chest Press Lat Pulldowns Ab Coaster Life Fitness Lateral Raises Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls Seated Dumbbell … Continue reading →

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19 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Steve

I went for a run tonight before dinner.  It was dark and cold out there at the start (with a RealFeel® Temp of 37° F). I decided to take my “harder” 5K route with the big hill and then branch … Continue reading →

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20 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Steve

We have a nor’easter heading our way today. So, since I am working from home, I hustled my rear to the gym after breakfast and did four sets each of the following (before the bad weather hit): Hammer Strength Incline … Continue reading →

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