Ran -Biked - Lifted this week

Just a quick note to say that I ran 5 miles on the treadmill today. Time was 53:37. Ironically the last time I ran 5 miles on the treadmill was exactly 1 year ago today. Today's time wasnt my best or my worst, not that I was running for time.

I also commuted by bike to work yesterday for the first time in 6 weeks or so. I lifted as well. Gotta stay active you know..

New Mile Time

Sorry the posting has been off. It's not due to lack of workout effort, just the fact that I haven't had a lot of time to post, and not really a lot of new information to talk about.

I've been running on the treadmill 2-3 days a week, lifting weights 2 days a week, and still riding my bike when I can, maybe 50-60 miles a week if you include weekends.
My weight has gone up slightly the past few weeks and I think it's probably due to water retention from starting lifting again. WHen I say up I've been around 206-210 when my lowest recorded weight ever was around 200. My original goal was to stay under was 210 (remember that I'm 6'3" and a large frame guy) so I'm still maintaining under my original goals.

Today I started out quick on the treadmill and decided to see what mile time I could get. I ended up with a 7:24 which to my surprise after referencing my best time earlier this year is a new record by 20 seconds! I feel like I could probably get in the sub 6 minute range but I always seem to have some back pain when I try to run really fast miles. It must have something to do with my form or lack thereof. That said I prefer to focus on longer endurance runs anyway.

I think I've been in maintenence mode for 10 or 11 months now. I'm happy with myself but like to continue to push my limits to see what I'm capable of.
Anyway, it's time for another meeting so I've got to run...no pun intended.

Vacation Is Over

Yup, Vacation is over.

By that I mean, I'm back from North Carolina. By that I mean, it's time to get back to work.

Cardio; I'm in good shape. I still ride to work every day. Haven't missed a day of bicycle commuting for 6 weeks. 120 or so miles a week minimum. Blah blah blah.

I still have goals to achieve. I've spent the summer enjoying my new self, but there is still work to be done. I still can't bench my body weight. I still haven't run a 10k. I haven't tried recently, but I still don't think I can do 10 pull ups.

So, the riding isn't going to stop, but the weight lifting is starting back up again. In fact it started Monday with a nice upper body workout and I've been sore all week. Just goes to show what a few months off does to a body.

I do have the MS150 to ride in a few weeks. And I have some new goals to strive for, but more on that later. I just wanted it to officially be known that I'm going to be back in the fitness blogging world, setting new goals for myself, learning, tracking my progress, doin' stuff.

Welcome back, self!

6 months of 200

Weigh-In: 202.2 lbs

I figured I'd update my blog today since it's been so long. In doing so I just noticed that's its been over 6 months that I've maintained a weight right around 200 pounds. I'm really happy about that, but I'm already thinking about how I'm going to keep it up once winter comes around. That's always been my biggest concern because in the past I would become less active and put on a few pounds. I don't want to allow that to happen this year.

My plan of attack is as follows:

-Keep riding my bike as long as there is no snow on the ground. Currently between commuting and recreational riding I'm putting in about 150 miles a week. I'd like to maintain that for as long as possible. I think it will go a bit lower in the winter so..

- I'm going to start running on the treadmill again in the winter. I enjoyed it and it has taken a back seat to riding this summer, so it will come back.

- I'm going to start lifting again. 3 days a week. There is no time like the present.

- I'm going to start doing 200 push-ups a week. I need to start this now. In fact, hang on....

ok, I just did 4. 196 to go.


I eat OK. I think caloric intake is inline with how many calories I burn during the day, but I'm not always happy with the quality of those calories I'm consuming. I need to do a better job to eat things that are good for me and that aren't swimming in sugar and preservatives. After all, the overall goal here is to live longer, not just be thin. It's easy to forget that once you're in decent shape physically.

Anyhow, I'm on vacation next week in the Outer Banks North Carolina so maybe I'll actually have some time to post some more. I plan to get in a bunch of riding,a bunch of relaxing, and a bunch of seafood (the healthy kind of course).

I hope every else's summer is going well.

-Brian

MS 150

Hey guys,
I'm riding my bike in the MS150 City To Shore ride in September. It's a two day event, 75 miles each day. I have to raise $250 in donations for the event, so if anyone would like to contribute, no matter how small, it would be greatly appreciated.

To do so use this link.

Anything you could mange would be a great help and go to a great cause!

Thanks in advance

-Brian

1 Year Anniversary

It was one year ago today that I made my very first blog entry. It was one year ago I decided it was time for a lifestyle change. On that day, July 24th of 2007 I weighed 296.5 pounds.

Today, one year later, I weigh 200 pounds and have been 200 pounds plus or minus 5 for almost 5 months now.

I'm too busy to post much more at this time, but I just wanted to call this out. I'm proud of what I've accomplished this past year. Now it's time to keep moving forward and meeting goals.

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

Update

My weight finally went back down to 201-ish. Today it's back up to 205 but I attribute that to a late meal yesterday. No biggie.

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and is back at it working towards your goals.

For me right now, maintenance is an accomplishment so that's what I'm working towards.