FEB 1 2022: I am now 2129 Days (approximately: 5 Years, 9 Month, 4 Weeks – LINK) and going into a new year and holding down my workout streak pretty strong. This year I intend to add a bit more balance (reBalance) to my overall daily schedule. I am pretty comfortable with my workout regime, but now I have to add a bit more efficiency so that I can accomplish much more. I did not get to a lot of things last year and felt pulled away from my workout in particular at times. My mental and physical health is absolutely important, but they cannot be the only focus going forward. As I start off the year, I am so incredibly thankful and grateful for all that I have, I get and continue to receive on a daily basis. I do have concerns but I am feeling quite contented right now. I am having a bit of an issue with my back, but I will be dealing with that quite seriously in the coming day. My sleep remains a focus of mine and I just have to make sure that I maintain good eating habits going forward. I hope this year is a great one and that I stay injury free and able to travel as much as I intend to.
Happenings:
Financials – Things continued to be rough in the market through the end of the year, but I am writing this post about half-way through January and things have perked up some. It does not feel, however, that we are out of the woods yet. This does feel familiar. Things usually pick up some as the weeks go by, the further we get from the holiday. There are still sounding of a slight recession been put out by some of the larger banks, but for me and mine, I just need to keep looking forward – one day at a time. The feds continue to raise interest rates, as the economy is still in an inflationary period. Crypto remains mud, mired down in some ways by news of the FTX failing.
Socio/Political – Somewhat quite (phew!) for the most part. The forces of darkness are at bay right now, but we are under no illusion that they are just right beyond the walls. With the Dems holding on to the senate, the house Repubs are making the most of stirring up sh*t but the meaningful effect of that, I hope, will just highlight how depraved a bunch of tools they are. Elon has lost a whole bunch of money. Twitter and Tesla are tanking, I would say, due to whole bunch of hot air coming out of that one guy. We have not heard much from him in recent days, maybe even a couple of weeks, so that might be a good thing.
World:
No change here – Russia-Ukraine are still going at it. Ukraine continues to over-perform, so to speak and things are not really looking good for Russia or for things coming to a quick end. Lots of people have died so far. Russian continues to shell population center, but with more and continuing support from the West, Ukraine is holding it down. Covid is raging again. China, a couple weeks ago removed controls due to a huge pushback by the population and now, the country is teaming with the virus with likely tens if not hundreds of thousand death being reported. We don’t get much of an issue in other areas of the globe, her in the U.S, the virus is in full effect. The latest variant is the BB.1.5 and it is extremely transmissible. Most of the deaths being reported are in the elder population. And it appears this variant is doing damage regardless of vaccination status. Iran protest continues – down the government is just hanging people are protesting. Just crazy. Prince Harry just dropped a book criticizing his family. It is apparently doing big numbers.
Local – Jags are in the playoff for the first in a long time. They did so with quite a bit of guts. Down 24 at half-time, they roared back to win 31-30 against the San Diego Chargers.Things have been pretty quiet here on the home front. No major weather events really, like it California that’s experience atmospheric rivers right now. I have never heard of these before, but they are pretty deadly and quite a few people have died thus far. We have had a couple of really cold periods – dipping into the low 30’s even, but no snow.
Goals:
Spanish – Continuing my study since 9AUG2022. As I write this piece, on 15 JAN – (160 Day streak / mastered – over 1200 words)
100 page book – No
Crossfit 2-3x /week – This is really a No
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DareBee
I still have not missed a day with my forever baby. I continue to do my dailies, but have pulled back from the challenges for now. And whenever new workouts post, I continue to try and just knock those out as well. For now, I am gonna continue focusing on the basics and get the job done.
(Kept from previous foreword) – Additionally, I have added a couple layers of complexity or demand to my workout. First, I am religiously sticking to DareBee and the Daily Dare; I am also, keeping the preliminaries. Second, I have added a consecutive component – so, starting with the end of IronBorn (9 April 2017), I have worked consecutively. I intend to push for 60 straight day, then see if I can get to 90. So far I am enjoying it and my body seems to be rising to the occasion. I caught the flu a few day before the end of the last phase (around May 2017) – I worked through it and was back up in only a couple of days. It appears pushing through and forcing my body to continue working, I was able to push the flu out of my way. I am also continuing my virtual push to OKC via Benton. I am really enjoying that but I will have to pick up the mileage here in the next phase as I am running out of time. Keep leaning forward.
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DAY 28 (FEB 28) – Day 1951 of 2000
– Summary: Wow! I was really surprised how well my run went. I actually planned on stopping but that was not necessary.
– Distance: 14.20 (This month: 216.40) | (Total miles: 18,245.85)
– Cardio (Run): 15+k (9.4mi). | (Walk): 2:50
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Chk!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2882/1988: 2 Minute Chest Expansion – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 27 (FEB 27) – Day 1950 of 2000
– Summary: Relatively ok workout coming back from a 7 day break. I felt pretty strong, but I also was less aggressive.
– Distance: 8.00 (This month: 202.20) | (Total miles: 18,231.65)
– Cardio (Row): 4,000m – Total Time: 18:00.0 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2881/1987: 40 Staggered Deadlifts – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 26 (FEB 26) – Day 1949 of 2000
– Summary: I am hoping that this is my final rest day and get back to it tomorrow..
– Distance: 9.40 (This month: 194.20) | (Total miles: 18,231.65)
– Cardio (Row): Bicep Overuse Rest – Day 7 of 7
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body (Active Rest Day) – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2880/1986: 80 Elbow Strike – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 25 (FEB 25) – Day 1948 of 2000
– Summary: Ok light rest day. Just got a nice walk in and chilled pretty hard.
– Distance: 8.40 (This month: 184.80) | (Total miles: 18,222.25)
– Cardio (Row): Bicep Overuse Rest – Day 6 of 7
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – (Active Rest Day – 2) – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2879/1985: 20 One-arm Plank Jump-Ins – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 24 (FEB 24) – Day 1947 of 2000
– Summary: Ok workout day. I am hoping that some of the areas being rested will respond once I restart. I really hope so.
– Distance: 8.20 (This month: 176.40) | (Total miles: 18,213.85)
– Cardio (Row): Bicep Overuse Rest – Day 5 of 7
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest 1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2878/1984: 60 Climbers Taps – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 23 (FEB 23) – Day 1946 of 2000
– Summary: Today has been another great rest day. It is now 1730 and I am heading out for my walk.
– Distance: 10.20 (This month: 168.20) | (Total miles: 18,205.65)
– Cardio (Row): Bicep Overuse Rest – Day 4 of 7
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body (Active Rest Day) – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2877/1983: 60 Second Pacer Steps – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 22 (FEB 22) – Day 1945 of 2000
– Summary: Pretty light workout. Really went into the right muscle, but it doesn’t seem to be letting up. I will have to get more help.
– Distance: 8.60 (This month: 158.00) | (Total miles: 18,195.45)
– Cardio (Row): Bicep Overuse Rest – Day 3 of 7
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body (Active Rest Day) – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2876/1982: 40 Reverse Angels – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 21 (FEB 21) – Day 1944 of 2000
– Summary: Late Entry: Good workout no issues to report.
– Distance: 8.00 (This month: 149.40) | (Total miles: 18,186.85)
– Cardio (Row): Bicep Overuse Rest – Day 2 of 7
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2875/1981: 20 Push Ups – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 20 (FEB 20) – Day 1943 of 2000
– Summary: Late Entry: Good workout no issues to report.
– Distance: 7.10 (This month: 141.40) | (Total miles: 18,178.85)
– Cardio (Row): Bicep Overuse Rest – Day 1 of 7
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2874/1980: 60 Second Superman Stretch Hold – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 19 (FEB 19) – Day 1942 of 2000
– Summary: Late Entry: Good workout no issues to report.
– Distance: 5.70 (This month: 134.30) | (Total miles: 18,171.75)
– Cardio (Row): 4,000m – Total Time: 17:52.0 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2873/1979: 2 Minute Jumping Jacks – Chk!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 18 (FEB 18) – Day 1941 of 2000
– Summary: Ok workout day – it was indeed a good rest day again and I am looking forward to much progress in the coming week.
– Distance: 8.40 (This month: 128.60) | (Total miles: 18,166.05)
– Cardio (Row): 4,000m – Total Time: 18:57.2 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – 2 – Chk!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2872/1978: 2 Minute Elbow Clicks – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 17 (FEB 17) – Day 1940 of 2000
– Summary: Got workout in relatively early. It was a really good active rest day. Erg session was on point and not overly stressful
– Distance: 6.30 (This month: 120.20) | (Total miles: 18,157.65)
– Cardio (Row): 5,107m – Total Time: 22:59.8 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest – 1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2871/1977: 60 Balanced Leg Swings – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 16 (FEB 16) – Day 1939 of 2000
– Summary: Good and early workout. I was able to get a relatively good leg workout at home.
– Distance: 4.50 (This month: 113.90) | (Total miles: 18,151.35)
– Cardio (Row): 5,083m – Total Time: 22:32.6 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2870/1976: 40 Balance Side Lunges – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 15 (FEB 15) – Day 1938 of 2000
– Summary: Ok workout. I just stayed in and got it done. It was totally ok.
– Distance: 7.00 (This month: 109.40) | (Total miles: 18,146.85)
– Cardio (Row): 6,058m – Total Time: 26:35.8 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2868/1974: 40 V-Extensions – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 14 (FEB 14) – Day 1937 of 2000
– Summary: Pretty nice rest day. Just went out looking around for a few things, ran some errands, knock out the struggle and that’s it.
– Distance: 8.00 (This month: 102.40) | (Total miles: 18,139.85)
– Cardio (Row): 4,000m – Total Time: 17:52.2 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – 1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2867/1973: 40 Leg Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 13 (FEB 13) – Day 1936 of 2000
– Summary: Relatively good workout. Got some time in at the PP. It was a bit crowded and so I have to make sure I watch the time.
– Distance: 8.40 (This month: 94.40) | (Total miles: 18,131.85)
– Cardio (Row): 5,000m – Total Time: 22:36.3 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2866/1972: 2 Minute Back fists – Chk!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 12 (FEB 12) – Day 1935 of 2000
– Summary: Pretty good workout. Tried to switch it up today at the gym, but did not get very far. Had a good erg session before SB.
– Distance: 7.70 (This month: 86.00) | (Total miles: 18,123.45)
– Cardio (Row): 4,121m – Total Time: 12:00.0 – Rest/Slow: 6 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2865/1971: 40 Prone Reverse Fly – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 11 (FEB 11) – Day 1934 of 2000
– Summary: Ok workout. Nothing over the top. It rained all day, so I had to stay inside, but no complaints though. It all worked out.
– Distance: 6.40 (This month: 78.30) | (Total miles: 18,115.75)
– Cardio (Row): 4,000m – Total Time: 17:55.2 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest – 2 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2864/1970: 60 Second Pace Steps – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 10 (FEB 10) – Day 1933 of 2000
– Summary: Good active rest day. I am being very intentional about what I do now and it is paying dividends.
– Distance: 5.10 (This month: 71.90) | (Total miles: 18,109.35)
– Cardio (Row): 4,162m – Total Time: 15:00.0 – Rest/Slow: 15 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day -1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2863/1969: 20 Calf Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 9 (FEB 9) – Day 1932 of 2000
– Summary: Nice push to hit all my marks. I had a nice lower body as well a few hit on DL. The back is still doing its thing, but I am on it.
– Distance: 6.40 (This month: 66.80) | (Total miles: 18,104.25)
– Cardio (Row): 5,088m – Total Time: 13:00.0 – Rest/Slow: 10 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2862/1968: 40 Plank Arm Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 8 (FEB 8) – Day 1931 of 2000
– Summary: Really good workout. Had lots to push through and did get some things done, but still trying to mix it up some.
– Distance: 6.30 (This month: 60.40) | (Total miles: 18,097.85)
– Cardio (Row): 4,984m – Total Time: 12:56.2 – Rest/Slow: 9 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2861/1967: 40 Side Plank Rotations – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 7 (FEB 7) – Day 1930 of 2000
– Summary: Good workout. Got to workout relatively early, but I am not getting done early enough.
– Distance: 9.30 (This month: 54.10) | (Total miles: 18,091.55)
– Cardio (Row): 5,760m – Total Time: 16:15.5 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – 1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2860/1966: 2 Minute Balance Hold – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 6 (FEB 6) – Day 1929 of 2000
– Summary: Good early workout. Got a nice walk on the TM but not outside. I will have to fix that tomorrow.
– Distance: 6.60 (This month: 44.80) | (Total miles: 18,082.25)
– Cardio (Row): 3,948m – Total Time: 15:00.0 – Rest/Slow: 12 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2859/1965: 30 Reverse Crunches – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 5 (FEB 5) – Day 1928 of 2000
– Summary: Not a bad workout. Went into the PP and got it done.
– Distance: 7.00 (This month: 38.20) | (Total miles: 18,075.65)
– Cardio (Row): 5,669m – Total Time: 24:00.0 – Rest/Slow: 8 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2858/1964: 20 Tricep Extensions – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 4 (FEB 4) – Day 1927 of 2000
– Summary: Got done relatively early to go grab a bite, but it was dark out still. Okay all around off day, but could be better
– Distance: 6.00 (This month: 31.20) | (Total miles: 18,068.65)
– Cardio (Row): 4,451m – Total Time: 10:00.0 – Rest/Slow: 10 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day 2 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2857/1963: 40 Crunch Kicks – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 3 (FEB 3) – Day 1926 of 2000
– Summary: Good relatively early workout. I was able to hold the mental point of not pushing through my erg session for healing sake.
– Distance: 8.80 (This month: 25.20) | (Total miles: 18,062.65)
– Cardio (Row): 6,122m – Total Time: 26:64.9 – Rest/Slow: 12 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day 1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2856/1962: 40 Plank Crunches – Chk!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 2 (FEB 2) – Day 1925 of 2000
– Summary: Good second day at the purple place. My body is feeling pretty good. Lower back is doing much better.
– Distance: 8.10 (This month: 16.40) | (Total miles: 18,053.85)
– Cardio (Row): 3,247m – Total Time: 12:29.7 – Rest/Slow: 6 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2855/1961: 30 Jumping Lunges – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
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DAY 1 (FEB 1) – Day 1924 of 2000
– Summary: Ok, so today was sort of mixed, but a good one. I started at the purple palace. It was a bit weird. I just have to get used to it.
– Distance: 8.30 (This month: 8.30) | (Total miles: 18,045.75)
– Cardio (Row): 4,138m – Total Time: 16:xx.x – Rest/Slow: 7 mins | (Run): 00.00 | (Walk): 00:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2854/1960: 2 Minute High Knees – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!