New Year = Blogging Again

One of my new New Year's resolutions was to begin blogging again, even if it is just about random daily stuff that happens. I'll likely still talk more about books, writing, etc., but I'm hoping to get into a habit.

My other New Year's resolution is--like many other people's--to get back into shape again. I signed up for a new gym that offers a good cardio/boxing/core class. I've gone several times and have liked it immensely so far. Unfortunately, since my body is so conditioned to doing the kickboxing moves for so many years, I foresee that I will soon have to supplement the workouts with running and lifting.

I would also like, if I can lose some weight, to run in a half marathon in July. My goal is to run at least half of the distance and walk the other half.

So that makes two goals: Lose 20 pounds by the end of the year and run the half marathon. I'll be posting updates regularly (hopefully)

I'm also going to be updating my review blog with all the reviews I've posted at Amazon and possibly Goodreads. I'm up to 66 reviews at Amazon, although some are short. I've been reading some free self-published books, including poetry, lately, but I have yet to make a spectacular find.

Work-Out #3

Location: The club again. It was 40 F out, but overcast and drizzling a mix of snow and rain.

Mileage: 2 laps to warm up, then 26 minutes of continuous running at about a 12 min/mile pace. 2 laps to cool down. Total mileage was about 2.4 miles. Started out tired from last night, but at the end, even though my legs were tired, I could have continued running. Decided not to push it.

Duration: A little over 30 minutes, not including stretching time.

Work-Out #2

Location: TKD school

What we did: Conditioning night. Lots of jumping and running around; some good squats. Not much TKD.

Duration: 1 hr

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Tomorrow, if the weather holds, I'm hiking up one of the local hills with a friend. (Weather holding means it's above 40 F outside).

Work-Out #1

Last night was my very first work-out on road to running the half marathon. Since I've found training logs to be motivational, I'll be using my blog to keep track of work-outs -- all my work-outs, not just the running ones.

So:

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Work-Out #1

Location: The local gym. It was 34 F outside, overcast, and damp. Not my ideal running weather.

Mileage: A little over two miles. Warmed up w/2 laps. Ran about a mile. Walked 2 laps. Ran about another mile. Then cooled down with 2 more laps. The second mile got pretty tough at the end. Legs were tired, lungs were OK. I really need new running shoes, though.

Duration: Oops, forgot to look at my watch.
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TKD is tonight. We'll see how my legs feel after that.