Sore Feels So Good

Good day.  I picked up one of these for those rainy day workouts, because we have had so much rain, right?  Actually, I am planning ahead for the El Nino weather that likely will not come.  I have added dips and pull ups to the Marin Fit Circuit (MF Circuit) for me.  I did a ton of dips when I was a DI NCAA wrestler and find that they are super efficient and make for a great addition to any workout circuit.

Oh, and did I mention how good it feels to be sore today?  It does.  I am looking forward to today's MF Circuit and some interval time on the wind trainer.  I get to watch my little play volleyball this afternoon so I will not get to workout in the daylight -  trainer time it is.....

Out,

J

Sixty Days........

Oh, hey there.  It has been a while.  I know.  And it would appear that I have been a slacker lately but I have, in all honesty, been quite busy.  I coach and I have been coaching and the season is drawing to a close for the next 5 weeks and in those 5 weeks it is my goal to get the ship right ... so to speak.

Sure, you can say I should have made time for 'the me' but sometimes it is okay to give more than you get.  This is my case.  I have now weathered the perfect storm that is my life: coached 3 softball teams, parenting, husbanding, working 50 hours a week, carpooling and even spectating my son's sports and the sport I do not coach that my daughter plays as well: volleyball.  So we can say I have had precious little time to keep the chassis tight, I have slipped, and I am going to fix that by January 1, 2016 - the goal.

Sure there is a plan.  I am a list maker.  What?  You want to see it?  Ok.  Here is the short form:

For this Next Week:

SOFTBALL and VOLLEYBALL

Monday - Run and MF Circuit

Tuesday – Trainer Intervals, MF Circuit and Hike (if time allows)

Wednesday – Run and MF Circuit

Thursday - Trainer Intervals, MF Circuit and Hike (if time allows)

Friday – Long Slow Hike

Saturday – Ride MTB & Run or Hike (if No Softball Tournament)

Sunday – Fun Ride = MTB  (if No Softball Tournament)

For the Last 5 Weeks:

NO SOFTBALL and NO VOLLEYBALL

Monday – Ride MTB or ‘Cross and MF Circuit

Tuesday – Trainer or Live Intervals and MF Circuit

Wednesday – Long Slow Hike and MF Circuit

Thursday – Trainer or Live Intervals and MF Circuit

Friday – Long Slow Hike and MF Circuit

Saturday – Group MTB Ride w/Boys

Sunday – Fun Ride on MTB or Long Slow Hike

FOOD

Breakfast – Eggs and Veggies or Fruit or Oats

Lunch – Protein and Veggies

Dinner – Protein and Veggies or Shake

LIQUIDS

Water – LOTS

Coffee – In AM

Well, there you have the plan in its slimmed down glory.  If you want to join me on the 60 day excursion reach out.  Let's do it.

Best,

J

I Think There May Be A Race In My Future

I have been gone some time.  My bad.  I am back, back on the bike, perhaps working on getting fit once again.....perhaps.  Where have I been?  Good question.  I have been busy getting fat and old and slow and doing all very well I must say.  But I do believe the time is nigh, nigh for me to get frickin busy and back to fighting shape.  I have been slowly working my way back to becoming a cyclist.

cy·clist

ˈsīkləst/

noun

1. a person who rides a bicycle.

Just in case you forgot - like I did.  Now the title may be a bit misleading as I truly may not race this year. But, and there is always a but, knowing me like I know me, I have found that my success rate is much higher when setting a goal for me to achieve, a specific goal with an end, a time frame, a fucking deadline; so that is what I have done.

So, for the mean time, if you need me I will be here doing what I should be doing, not to mention the MFWO (Marin Fit Work Out) circuit like a good boy:

 Out,

J

Been an Absentee Writer

I have been back on the bike.  I missed riding.  A lot.  And I have certainly enjoyed the comeback. At first it hurt.  A lot.   But then the gain outweighed the pain and there were smiles aplenty.

Now I don;t have a lot of time to ride.  But I have been able to squeeze in 3 or 4 or sometimes 5 rides a week of about an hours duration.  It has been working.  

So keep on checking back so you can see what I see while I am out on the bike.  The picture above is my backyard.  I love where I live.

Out,

J

Gone But Not Forgotten - Back on the Bike

Back on the bike.  Feels so good.  Truly.  I am now able to ride at least 4 days a week.  That means less running and less hiking, though I will continue to work both into my weekly routine.

And the 50 day challenge sees me down 12 pounds.  I am by no means at my fighting weight, but I also have no fights in my immediate future.  Don't get me wrong.  I aim to reach my fighting weight, just not in a big hurry.

Have I mentioned that I am a list guy?  I am.  I have a list.  I am looking at it ......... now.  I use a list because my schedule these days is crazy busy: work, family, kid sports, coaching, homework, pets, wife in school, did I mention kids, fitness, oh and I am currently coaching 3 different teams.  So yeah, I am busy.

So I make a list.  And I recommend you make one too.  I can help if you are interested.

Later,

J

23 Days To Go - More than Half Way

Well, I am more than half way to my 45th birthday and I am more than half way to my fitness goal.  No, I have not been riding the bike.  I have been hiking and running and walking - see the log to the right.  And it has been a nice change of pace.  Plus, it feels good missing the bicycle, should make it all that much more fun to get back after it.  Maybe this weekend......

Anyway, with the Marin fit Circuit Work Out and views like the one above, I have fallen back into the rhythm one needs to lead a fitter and fuller life.  Email me at marinfitforyou (@) g mail . com if you are ready to embark on your journey.

Raven on a rock is good luck in some cultures.......

Best,

J

Dwayne The Rock Johnson

This dude is pure inspiration.  Check out his instagram account if you ever find yourself in doubt and ask yourself, "What Would The Rock Do?".  I ask myself this question everyday.  And the answer is simple .......

Out,

J