<p>Only 84 here today according to my trusty Yankee LL Bean thermometer but the sun was really hot. So far so good with my mini running streak. Still slogging along at 12 minute miles after a brisk 5 minute walk to warm up but I’m good with that right now.</p>
<p>Pizzagirl, that was one heck of a workout. Nice to see folks popping in here.</p>
<p>Got 2.16 miles at the YMCA. They have AC at the Y but barely. For some reason, it’s usually more humid in the Y. It might be due to the aerobic machines room being next to the pool. There’s a wall of glass separating the two but maybe some humidity seeps in.</p>
<p>Also got in some pushups in the early morning. They are getting easier to do.</p>
<p>It would be nice to say that it’s because I’m getting stronger but it’s because I’m getting lighter.</p>
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<p>Nothing wrong with that. It’s all strength to weight ratio, anyway you look at it.</p>
<p>4 mile run - done; so far, so good.</p>
<p>Apparently telling people not to talk about the program hasn’t worked that well for sales. The price of the [random</a> workout videos I found on the internet](<a href=“http://www.rodalestore.com/weight-loss/drop-two-sizes-dvd-program.html]random”>www.rodalestore.com/weight-loss/drop-two-sizes-dvd-program.html) has been slashed. Six DVDs. Three months of workouts. $35 and there’s an additional 25% off fathers day sale discount that shows up in the shopping cart. And, you can enter CUSTOMER25 in the coupon box which drops the price to $19.68 plus shipping.</p>
<p>It really pains me to recommend a Rodale product, but the three warm up routines are worth $20, not even including the six strength workouts and the six short metabolic interval workouts.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response to my question yesterday, iDad. Rest day planned for me.</p>
<p>Well, well. Turns out my legs are not recovered from the marathon! Daughter and I made 9.2 very hilly VA miles. We got hot and thirsty, even though we took small handhelds. My legs couldn’t handle the uphills after 4 miles and I had to take rest breaks and did a little walking. Even the young Ironman thinks it’s a really tough course. </p>
<p>Good news is my eating here has been well under control. Daughter just finished Whole 30 shred with great results and is still eating mainly that way. It seems very similar to how iDad eats. I’ve somewhat bought in and have avoided breads and sugar. I feel good.</p>
<p>Sounds like hills can be comparable to heat. I’m going to have to think about bringing a water supply on hot days. Next week it’s in the 70s here so it’s not a problem for a while. I’d actually prefer bringing a little cash but there’s nowhere in the area to buy something as I’m running in purely residential areas.</p>
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<p>She dropped 30 pounds or it was a 30-day program?</p>
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<p>It’s pretty amazing how small changes can make big differences. My morbidly obese BIL has gone low-carb and dropped 18 pounds - purely on diet. He doesn’t exercise - I don’t know if his joints could take a lot of exercise at this point. If he loses a fair amount more weight, then it would probably be easier for him to work out without joint problems.</p>
<p>I was going to go out for a short run but my wife brought me breakfast so I’m going to have to wait a while.</p>
<p>BB, thanks, too, for passing on the tip. I’m sure any special handle thingies are still far beyond me!</p>
<p>30 days. It’s strict Paleo- no sugar, no processed food. She probably lost 10 pounds. More importantly, she feels great and feels it even helped her skin. She’s really good at cooking and preparing foods, and her husband even did it with her. It was harder for him since he’s a doctor and has night shifts, cafeteria meals etc. neither of them had an alcoholic drink for the 30 days (not easy) or a diet soda! [Whole9</a> | Paleo Nutrition, Nutrition Workshops, Nutrition for Health and Fitness Facilities, and the Original Whole30 Program, Designed to Change Your Life in 30 Days](<a href=“http://Www.whole9life.com%5DWhole9”>http://Www.whole9life.com)</p>
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<p>The main departure in my diet from “paleo” is that I enjoy quite a bit of dairy, in the form of cheese and half n’ half. Also, I’m not fantatical in avoiding legumes (lima beans, peanuts, etc.). The paleo thing has been popularized by some folk with extreme food intolerance health problems (i.e. Robb Wolf) which may have shaped the thinking on dairy and legumes to some extent.</p>
<p>I think the more “normal” eaters do add dairy and some of the other things back in after the 30 days. It does help you to assess your tolerance to avoid it for awhile. I woukd have a lot of trouble eliminating it.</p>
<p>Today: 1 hr circuit training with a trainer, a Couch to 5K run (30 min long) in which I walked at 4.0 mph and jogged at 6.0 mph and did a “kicker” at the end at 7.0 mph, then walked about 2 miles outside, then came back inside and did a few extra minutes running and 10 minutes on the bike. Down 2.4 pounds on WW, 18 to date!</p>
<p>We were going to hit the trail around 10 am, but a bunch of our friends and relatives all decided to chat with us via Skype, so 3 hours later we finally loaded the truck… While Mr B rode his bike, I ran 10 miles and really had to push myself! It was hot by my standards, over 75 degrees and no shade. I was glad that I did not forget to grab my water bottle!</p>
<p>Nice workouts!! Go team! Hey, PG, you get to count that 6.0 mph as running.</p>
<p>2.6 miles, 1.54 outside in the 93 degree heat again.</p>
<p>I was quite surprised at the difference the time of day makes in how hot you feel. There’s a big difference running close to noon compared to around 4 or 5 PM in the intensity of the sun. I also got in my stretching video and upper abs. I’m going to work my way back to more strength and flexibility training. The running is taking a toll on my flexibility and I need to fix that.</p>
<p>Also got a ton of sleep today. I felt very, very tired, no doubt due to the running in the heat yesterday.</p>
<p>Long walk yesterday. Today walk/run for 50 minutes in beautiful sunshine. Loving it!
Late afternoon poolside lounging in my new Athleta purchase:</p>
<p>2 piece bathing suit. Super comfortable and practical. Everything stays put when diving into the water, I could probably even play beach volleyball in this one, if I played beach volleyball.</p>
<p>D and I spent most of today at an outdoor mall about two hours from here, getting in some retail therapy and walking. Ran 2.82 miles outside around 7:45 pm when the sun was a lot lower in the sky. Makes a big difference.</p>
<p>First run in over a week. Legs felt good but somewhat winded.3 miles @ 7:50</p>
<p>Still waiting to try the alter g.</p>
<p>I have no clue how you people run that fast. My BFF has run marathons (including Boston) and his best marathon time was a 6;43 mile held for 26 miles. I’m basically half as fast as he was and can only hold that for 3 miles.</p>