Category Archives: Cycle 3 – 2011

I went for a 5K run after lunch today.  That was the warmest part of the day, at that point, where it was 25° F with a RealFeel temp of 8° F. (Reminds me of this time last year.) About … Continue reading →

Went to the gym after dinner tonight and did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Shrugs Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Standing Calves Icarian Leg Curls Life Fitness Lateral Raises Icarian Leg Extensions Ab Coaster It was not my … Continue reading →

I was really not in the mood to workout today.  But, I did it anyway – going to the gym before lunch and doing four sets each of the following: Cable Curls Hammer Strength Rows Life Fitness Pullovers Low Cable … Continue reading →

I went for a 5K run at 9:45 AM this morning. The first three-quarter mile, for some reason, was rough.  I was really laboring.  But, I kept running and did the 3.1 miles in 25 minutes and 46 seconds.  It … Continue reading →

Went to the gym after dinner tonight and did four sets each of the following: Tricep Rope Extension Bench Press Hammer Strength Incline Press Peck Deck Icarian Tricep Extension Seated Dumbbell Tricep Extension For some reason, I went heavy on … Continue reading →

I never made it to the gym last night.  Too cooked after a long day at work.  Almost didn’t make it this evening – but, I pushed myself and did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Shrugs Icarian … Continue reading →

I made it to the gym this afternoon after family plans and errands and did four sets each of the following: Standing Alternate Dumbbell Curls Tricep Rope Extension Icarian Camber Curl Life Fitness Tricep Pressdown Standing Preacher Curls Lying French Press … Continue reading →

I did manage to get to the gym after work today. While there, I did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Peck Deck Low Cable Rows Hammer Strength Incline Press T-Bar Rows Ab Coaster Now, … Continue reading →

Day #39 was running the race for me.  And, today, Day #40, I hit the gym after work and did four sets each of the following: Dumbbell Chest Flies Bent Over One-Arm Dumbbell Rows Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press Ab Coaster … Continue reading →

I got so frustrated with what’s going on at work (with the fallout from “the bomb“) that I just said “Screw it!” and I finally went for my pre-race 5K walk. Ended up walking it in 42 minutes and 44 … Continue reading →

37 days down and 26 days to go for this cycle. So far, it’s been better than Cycle #2. And, I hope that it finishes stronger than Cycle #1. Went to the gym this AM before starting the work day … Continue reading →

I had my alarm set for 5:30 AM this morning – with the plan to get up and go for a 5K walk before work today.  I even had my workout clothes all lined up by the alarm to make … Continue reading →

Taking advantage of today being a “Work From Home” day, I hit the gym at 8 AM this morning and did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Shrugs Icarian Leg Extensions Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Icarian Leg Curls … Continue reading →

Day #31 was supposed to be a “Machine Biceps & Triceps” Day.  However, it fell on a Saturday and I was out with my family, for the whole day, on an outing.  So, I ended up doing it this evening … Continue reading →

I really had to push myself to get to the gym this evening.  I did not sleep much, at all, last night.  And, I had a long drive home after work.  Had to ride the brake, because of traffic, just … Continue reading →

Went to the gym after work and did six sets on the Ab Coaster along with four sets each of the following: Leg Press Standing Calves Icarian Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls It was pretty intense as I went heavy on … Continue reading →

First, a recap on Day #24 and 25. I missed the Yoga workout scheduled for Day #24.  Maybe  I will make it up on Day #28 (which is a scheduled “rest” day)?  And, I did hit my cardio goal on … Continue reading →