Category Archives: Feeling Fit

Workout – 4/9/13

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Steve

It’s been a very, very, long time since I had a super workout – or a workout, period. For the last week, I had practice or a game for my son’s Little League and Travel baseball teams everyday. (I’m the … Continue reading →

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My Race History

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Steve

Here is the history of my race running, to date, including yesterday: Date 11/27/11 12/11/11 3/25/12 4/15/12 4/22/12 Age In Race 49 49 49 49 49 Total In Race 317 615 206 418 908 Total Men In Race 138 283 … Continue reading →

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Workout – 1/25/13

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Steve

With my neck/shoulder injury, I didn’t workout on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.  I have been taking Naproxen Sodium every night and using the heating pad on it.  And, it’s getting better everyday.  At this point, I would say it’s … Continue reading →

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Workout – 1/12/13

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Steve

This is workout #7 for 2013. Yesterday, the work-week, and the work-day, caught up with me. Plus, I was really feeling my head cold – runny nose, burning eyes, etc. Oh, and, yes, it was pouring rain. So, I ended … Continue reading →

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Crazy Dinner, Or, A Smart One?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Steve

I had a combination for dinner tonight that many would find strange: Salmon – poached in the microwave using just a brush of olive oil and a sprinke of thyme and pepper. Two cups of steamed broccoli. One bowl of … Continue reading →

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December Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Steve

Yesterday, I was very sore – especially in my arms and legs. Today, I still have tight legs. This is interesting. Usually, I am not this sore. Maybe my December is catching up to me? Here’s my workouts, so far, … Continue reading →

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Workout – 12/2/12

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Steve

I went for a run after breakfast – even though I was in no mood for it.  For some reason, I am tired today.  I think the work-week stress caught up  to me – especially because I have been dealing … 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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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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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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16 Days Until My Next 5K Race

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Steve

I am really looking forward to my next 5K race. This is the same one that I did one year ago – which was my first 5K race, ever.  It’s a tough route with monster hills.  But, I think I … Continue reading →

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21 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Steve

I got on the scale this morning and it read 179.5 pounds.  So, the weight gain horror continues. Related, I decided to go for a run this morning.  I set out to do a 5K and was interested to see … Continue reading →

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Not Bad For An Old Guy & Newbie Runner

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Steve

One year and seven months ago, shortly after turning age 48, I completed the C25K program.  Before that time, I never “ran” in my whole life. Eight and a half months later, I ran my first 5K race. And, since … Continue reading →

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My 6th 5K Race (Ever)

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Steve

The rain held up and it was a decent  morning for my 5K race today. My time for the race was 25 minutes and 22 seconds on my GPS and 25 minutes and 26 seconds on the race clock. I was … Continue reading →

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In 12 Weeks, It Will Be My 50th Birthday

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Steve

I have been feeling old lately. And, twelve weeks from today, I will turn 50-years old.  Yes, in 84 days, I will hit the half-century mark. Since I started my back to health journey in June of 2006, one of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Night At The Gym

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Steve

After work, a nasty-ass commute home, and dinner, I went to the gym tonight at 8 PM and did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Leg Extensions … Continue reading →

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The Independence Run

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Steve

This evening, at 7:54 PM, I went for a 5K run.  And, this was after spending 5 hours at the pool club with my family.  Granted, I took a 30-minute nap before dinner.  And, I had a great supper – … Continue reading →

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Nice Start To Today At The Gym

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Steve

I went to the gym this morning after breakfast and before work.  While there, I did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls … Continue reading →

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Today, I Gave Away 25 Pairs Of Pants

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Steve

As I shared a year ago, I’m a 32″ waist in pants.  And, I’ve been that size for about 5 years. But, that wasn’t always the case.  Before I got fat, the last time I was around that size, I … Continue reading →

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My 5th 5K Race (Ever)

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Steve

Well, it did rain today.  But, my race went on away.  And, boy, was it a big one.  There were 908 people running in this one.  Yes, nine hundred and eight! My time for the race was 25 minutes and 6 … Continue reading →

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My 4th 5K Race (Ever)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Steve

My concerns this morning turned out to be a false alarm.  And, I ended up having a very good race – for me – all things considered. My time for the 3.1 miles was 24 minutes and 40 seconds.  This … Continue reading →

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My 3rd 5K Race (Ever)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Steve

As mentioned yesterday, today I ran a 5K race – which is the 3rd one for me since doing C25K last year. It was nasty and raw out there this morning: Cloudy and 45° F (and it started to rain … Continue reading →

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It’s A Nice Fit

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Steve

Since that small gain of six-tenths of a pound two weeks ago, I have lost eight-tenths of a pound in each of the last two weeks.  Overall, in the past month, I have lost 2.6 pounds and now sit at … Continue reading →

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The Waist/Height Ratio

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Steve

I saw this today from Dr. Oz – You can drastically ­reduce your disease risk by managing two simple numbers. Blood pressure is the largest driver of heart disease; ideally it should be 115/70. If it’s close to 140/90, see … Continue reading →

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My Own Fitness Plan 2.0 – Cycle 1 – Day 49

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Steve

Yesterday’s disaster was not sitting well with me. And, it wasn’t just because of the bruises on my shoulder, elbow, hand and knee. All my recent running failures have been eating away at my brain. So, today, after six hours … Continue reading →

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