<p>I’m guessing that kayaking is probably pretty darn tiring, no matter the conditions. There seems to be something about upper body exercise that really takes it out of you.</p>
<p>Great job, MOWC! </p>
<p>Packmom, your biking sounds great, but the kayaking in storms–frightening! </p>
<p>NM, I hope you can find a solution for your knee problem 
Have you ever heard of an arm bike? When I was having shoulder problems, I used an arm bike at PT to warm up. It was, in essence, a wheel “pedaled” with the hands…no movement of legs. I know, not ideal, but it’s something to elevate the heart rate without involving your knee.</p>
<p>Over the last few days I’ve done my run/walk or run on the treadmill at the gym. Today I only got in 1.6 miles before the rain started. I ducked inside and added the core routine. I can tell I’ve been negligent as my back is a bit sore.</p>
<p>^^ You’re right,idad. It’s workout…esp.on moving water.
It was even tougher yesterday because DH and I found a discarded large wooden pallet floating near the shore line. We didn’t want leave for somebody to hit with their boat so we tied it with long rope to the back of the kayak and drug it across the river to our put-in spot.
We then decided it would be a great kayak launch so affixed it to the bank against some roots and cinder blocks. It was reaaally heavy. DH really appreciated all my pushups and dips when it was time to drag that hunk of wood up on the shore.</p>
<p>PlantMom, it wasn’t actually storming when we were on the water. The wind was just whipping up before the storm arrived. We live on the river so weren’t far from home.</p>
<p>Track day. Stretch/strength. Mile warmup. 12x100s. Mile warmdown. Maybe some core tonight.</p>
<p>target + 18.8. The weight has not changed for 4 days. Could it be that I am gaining muscle since I am getting better completion rate in the Insanity exercise?</p>
<p>or because I am eating more protein?</p>
<p>Skipped dinner to night to drop some weight.</p>
<p>All the downside of the weight loss are coming back - the ring is loose and the butt is painful sitting for long period of time.</p>
<p>I understand the temptation to skip dinner, but if nothing else, it’s a good idea to have some yogurt or a hard-boiled egg or a piece of fruit (sorry, i-dad) or something. I keep telling myself it’s all about slow and steady winning the race.</p>
<p>Pizza dinner with my sister and nieces who are in town visiting. Then I ran - 3.4 miles of neighborhood hills, really humid. I far prefer exercising before eating but not enough time today.</p>
<p>2.65 miles outside in the rain. 65 degrees and humid; the rain was actually nice as it was light. Pushups and upper abs.</p>
<p>At home workout. Nothing too exciting to report other than using the 8# weights for a couple of the exercises instead of the 6# ones.</p>
<p>A 33% increase in your weightlifting power is nothing to sneeze at, Deborah! ;)</p>
<p>MOfWC, congrats on a nice race and a well deserved chunk of bling. :)</p>
<p>I’m sidelined with some “chores”, aka homework for my Saturday class. Yikes, this prof likes to pile on all sorts of assignments!</p>
<p>Waking up - will do 1 hour pilates and a c25k before boarding plane to go visit D in Boston!</p>
<p>Kudos, MOWC, on collecting some more BSO and giving that gentleman in the walker a bright spot with your numu :)</p>
<p>NM, somehow I’d pictured your yard with the planters and hot tub including a pool! Clearly between your h’s snoring and your trick knee, you should come stay with tante mcmom for a spell so we can get you sorted 
Goodness knows I wouldn’t hog the airdyne machine! (While I love that thing, I also hate that thing, if you know what I mean!) that said, there’s no shortage of “night music” around this house so it might not quite be the retreat you need!</p>
<p>If you thought you’d use the aquajogger gear up at the cabin (it’s deep water work, so no reason not to do it in the lake) it might still be worth a look, and then you’d have it for your community pool. Just a thought.</p>
<p>Sabaray, June seems to be a month of chasing around the same pound or so for me too, though in my case its no mystery why…too many parties and treats…fortunately a little increase in activity through the aquajogging and reintroduction to cycling help offset that, but if I’m honest with myself, my plan seems to be more about maintenance this month than actual weightloss. Which I will allow myself, because I AM having fun :)</p>
<p>I actually did consider having another go at the kettlebells the other night after an energizing pool session, but I quickly lost my steam when I failed to find the DVD…found the case, just not the DVD. It’s gone to the same mysterious place my Lady GaGa cd disappeared to a year ago. The only thing the two objects have in common is that mch didn’t like either of them. Funny how the ghost who hides my stuff happens to have the same taste as him :)</p>
<p>Have a great visit with your D Pizza - visiting Boston sounds great!</p>
<p>Saw this last night - looks like a really good beginners guide to core. Now I want you to all hold me accountable for starting this:
[13</a> Essential Core Exercises for Runners - ACTIVE.com](<a href=“13 Essential Core Exercises for Runners | ACTIVE”>13 Essential Core Exercises for Runners | ACTIVE)</p>
<p>Target + 17.4 !!!</p>
<p>had a bowl of mixed berry and handful of almond as the dinner. The effect is rather dramatic!! I did not even feel empty during or after the insanity workout. </p>
<p>Will try the same receipt again tonight. The goal is to get to 10 lb (Target + 15) party im coming Monday.</p>
<p>6.3 miles this a.m. at 10:30 pace…humidity kills.
Not a speedy run but new long distance for me.
New mizunos might be all time favorites…very light on my feet.
After run…50 (girl style) pushups,50 dips,25 jumping jacks, planks( reg and side).</p>
<p>Have spent a lot (15 hours) of car time on the interstate this week and the scales reflect it.ugh. More sweat needed!</p>
<p>Using a brief moment of pirated wifi to check in. Absolutely spectacular weather, water and surroundings the entire time. Fantastic snorkeling every day. Managed to rig up the Trx on the boat and have done something with it almost daily. Reverse lunges, one legged squats, rows, bicep curls. Also using parts of the boat for push ups and dips. Because I’m in vacation mode, all of this was done in a bit of a half-a$$ed fashion, but I figure something is better than nothing. I’ve been pretty meticulous on the nutrition front, as well, so I’m really hoping minimal damage has been done. Can’t wait to catch up on everyone else’s progress in leisure ( and on legit wifi) when I get home in a few days.</p>
^^^Sounds heavenly…!
Wow, 6.3 - that’s a chunk of running PackMom!
Gonna have to look up Mizunos - seems to be a popular shoe around her…
<p>These are cute! Great colors!
[Mizuno</a> Wave® Musha? 5 Aruba Blue/Electric/Zinnia - 6pm.com](<a href=“Mizuno wave musha 5 aruba electric zinnia mizuno, Blue | 6pm”>Mizuno 9 Spike™ Advanced Finch Elite 5 TPU Molded Softball Cleat | 6pm)</p>
<p>These have a lot of mesh - interesting for summer:
[Mizuno</a> Wave® Evo Cursoris Aruba Blue/Lime Punch/Ultraviolet - 6pm.com](<a href=“Mizuno wave evo cursoris aruba lime punch ultraviolet mizuno, Blue | 6pm”>Mizuno wave evo cursoris aruba blue lime punch ultraviolet | 6pm)</p>
<p>Love my Mizunos. Nice running, PackMom! Abasket, if you decide to order in some Mizunos, make sure they’re in the right product line (neutral or support, etc.). For example, PackMom’s new shoes are neutral, so she would not likely purchase Musha for herself but might like Creation if she saw those on sale.</p>
<p>[Running</a> | Mizuno USA](<a href=“http://www.mizunousa.com/running/catalog/womensfootwear]Running”>http://www.mizunousa.com/running/catalog/womensfootwear)</p>
<p>I wear neutral so I would get Creation, Enigma, or Rider. The Wave Rider is a very popular shoe. If I had moderate over pronation and was looking for a shoe that falls in the support grouping, I’d probably be getting Inspire.</p>