Universal Fitness

Sunday November 13th Went for a 25 minute run.  Back to 41 degree temperatures.  Not too bad actually.  Was a great workout.  Felt fast and well rested today.

Wednesday November 9th I t was rainy, cold, windy and muddy and I loved every minute of it.  Went for a 25 minute morning run.  5:30am. Then, I did 1 set of push-ups to failure...(about 25) and then did about 6 each of shoulder presses, bicep curls and lat pulls....(with 20 pound weight).   Took a week off and felt great today. Although, it was cold and rainy and I didn't really feel like going. The rain did stop about half way through the run and then seemed too easy.  All in all it was a great workout today.  Felt well rested after taking a week off.  Didn't get done as much as I liked so maybe need to wake up earlier...just a thought.

Tuesday October 25th 40 minute run.  Just a run today.  Started to rain and skipped the bodyweight portion.

Sunday October 23rd  40 minute jog/run.  Did upper body exercises afterward.  I used 20lb weights and completed two sets of 10 reps each of shoulder presses, bicep curls and triceps presses.  Also, I did some jumping exercises and 1 set of 6 one legged dead-lifts with the dumbbells.  Finished off with 25 regular push-ups.  Great workout today.  Was sunny and warm...about 65 or so.  Got some sun as well.

Tuesday October 18th 30 minute light run.  Then, made a mini obstacle course consisting of a couple thick 2X4'ish pieces of wood and two 20lb weights; to work on balance and control. Started walking the "beam" jumping from one piece of wood to the other (one was wider). Tried to land on one leg and then do a squat without falling off.  Did equal amount for both legs.   When done, I took the 20lb weights and held one in each hand and did 2 sets of 10 reps: shoulder presses, combined with squats, bicep curls and tricep presses.  Tried some one legged deadlifts on the wood beam as well.  All in all, happy with this workout. I really miss the workout stations and curl bars but this will work for now. Was chilly, windy and wet.  

Saturday October 15th, 50 minute bikeride along lakefront.  Windy and cool day;  Nice workout.

Monday October 10th,  50 minute run, 1 set of push-ups to failure and 1 set of duck and dodge. Great workout.  Felt a little tired or heavy during the run.  Ran on flat land today and could really feel the effect from the canyon / hill hike training.  Felt much stronger cardiovascular wise. 71 degrees...evening run.