MAY 1 2023: I am now 2218 Days (approximately: 6 Years, 0 Month, 0 Weeks – LINK) While there are several noteworthy things that I needed to capture here, time was not my friend this month, so I will have to skip this month.
(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 31 (MAY 31) – Day 2042 of 4000
– Summary: Good all around day. Went down south and got back. It is now 1943 and I need to get a move on.
– Distance: 7.60 (This month: 268.70) | (Total miles: 19,014.45)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2973/2079: 20 Sky Diver-Push Ups – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-73/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/2xTunaSand | Dn: 2xTunaSand, Med. Salad ) – Check!
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DAY 30 (MAY 30) – Day 2041 of 4000
– Summary: Really good lower body workout today. I feel the strength that I am gaining. My lower back and right shoulder are crying.
– Distance: 13.20 (This month: 261.10) | (Total miles: 19,006.85)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:05
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2972/2078: 50 Side Plank Rotations – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-72/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/Oat/2xEg | Sld-Lg, 2xTuna Sand) – Chk!
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DAY 29 (MAY 29) – Day 2040 of 4000
– Summary: Had a pretty good workout today. Had to cut a bit short in areas, but I did manage to keep the meat. Just cardio left @ 1633.
– Distance: 11.70 (This month: 247.90) | (Total miles: 18,993.65)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:03
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2971/2077: 50 Butterfly Sit-Ups – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-71/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – (Bf: Cof/2xEg/Oat | Ln: PBJ | Dn: Shmp/Rice/Lg Salad) Check!
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DAY 28 (MAY 28) – Day 2039 of 4000
– Summary: Excellent day. Fasted (21; 10pm-7pm). Got a nice 5k in for the Gamin challenge and a long interesting walk.
– Distance: 8.70 (This month: 236.20) | (Total miles: 18,981.95)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 3.22@5.5 | (Walk): 2:24
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day-2 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2970/2076: 200 Punches – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-70/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Cof | Pancakes, Chicken Wings) – Check!
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DAY 27 (MAY 27) – Day 2038 of 4000
– Summary: Today is a good day. Fasted (22H, 10pm-8pm). A bit cool early. It is a rest and fast day and that is what I am doing.
– Distance: 9.00 (This month: 227.50) | (Total miles: 18,973.25)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day-1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2969/2075: 60 Second Raised Leg Plank Hold – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-69/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Coff | Fajitas, water) – Check!
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DAY 26 (MAY 26) – Day 2037 of 4000
– Summary: Good workout day today. It is going into my rest period and I am feeling pretty good. Now need to work on the mentals.
– Distance: 8.70 (This month: 218.50) | (Total miles: 18,964.25)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:37
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2968/2074: 50 Back Leg Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-68/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/Oat/2xEg | Ln: IceSnd | Dn: Shrimp,Rice,Aspa) – Check!
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DAY 25 (MAY 25) – Day 2036 of 4000
– Summary: All around great upperbody workout. The right shoulder did not feel so good and the bench press was a bit challenging.
– Distance: 11.00 (This month: 209.80) | (Total miles: 18,955.55)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:24
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2967/2073: 50 Staggered Deadlifts – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-67/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/Oat/2xEg | Ln: PB&J | Lg Salad, IceSnd) – Check!
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DAY 24 (MAY 24) – Day 2035 of 4000
– Summary: excellent rest day. Got up and got all my to do’s done. Good walk and run.
– Distance: 12.80 (This month: 198.80) | (Total miles: 18,944.55)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:13
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2966/2072: 30 Second Squat Hops on the Spot – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-66/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/iceSan/6pcs Chk Wngs, Pat/2slc Bread | Salad, Nuts, Icecm) – Check!
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DAY 23 (MAY 23) – Day 2034 of 4000
– Summary: Good lowerbody workout today. I had some PRs and I am feeling stronger. I think I am doing a better job watching my body.
– Distance: 6.90 (This month: 186.00) | (Total miles: 18,931.75)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.01@5.7 | (Walk): 2:05
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2965/2071: 20 Upward-Downward Dog – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-65/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/Oat/Ban | Dn: Med. Salad, icecream) – Check!
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DAY 22 (MAY 22) – Day 2033 of 4000
– Summary: Good workout today. I am about 90 percent on all the equipment. Lots of selection for my program. Good day.
– Distance: 6.70 (This month: 179.10) | (Total miles: 18,924.85)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:04
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2964/2070: 60 Second Side-to-Side Jumps – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-64/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/Oat/Ban | Ln: Yog w/PB&Crn, nuts | Dn: Med. Salad, nuts) – Check!
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DAY 21 (MAY 21) – Day 2032 of 4000
– Summary: Burned quite a bit of fuel in the back, working the back right. It is now looking good. I need to get the front of the hedges.
– Distance: 10.10 (This month: 172.40) | (Total miles: 18,918.15)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 1:99
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day-2 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2963/2069: 50 Get-Ups – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-63/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/Oat/App/Ban | Dn: FH 12″, icecream, nuts) – Check!
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DAY 20 (MAY 20) – Day 2031 of 4000
– Summary: Pretty successful fasted day. I broke fast around 1900. Felt a bit weak during my run, but pull out of it real quickly.
– Distance: 12.60 (This month: 162.30) | (Total miles: 18,908.05)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:07
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day-1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2962/2068: 50 Prone Reverse Fly – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-62/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Fasted until 1900 | Dn: 2pcs Chk Brst, roll, broc, mush, icecream – Check!
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DAY 19 (MAY 19) – Day 2030 of 4000
– Summary: Excellent leg day. Got in and got a really solid leg workout and got out. Just a slight bit of achy – right shoulder and lower back.
– Distance: 9.10 (This month: 149.70) | (Total miles: 18,895.45)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:16
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2961/2067: 50 Balanced Side Lunges – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-61/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (Bf: Cof/Oat/Bana | Dn: Med. Salad, Slice of M.D Cake – Check!
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DAY 18 (MAY 18) – Day 2029 of 4000
– Summary: Really good workout. I am getting around the gym pretty efficiently and getting it done. The right shoulder is feeling good.
– Distance: 7.10 (This month: 140.60) | (Total miles: 18,886.35)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00 | (Walk): 2:06
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2960/2066: 50 Calf Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-60/90: limited carbs; very lim sugar (Bf: Cof/CinBun/Oat | Sk: PBJ | Dn: Chk-Pasta, Med Sld, 6pcs Chk Wgs – Check!
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DAY 17 (MAY 17) – Day 2028 of 4000
– Summary: Feeling pretty good today. I have put my body in a low caloric state. I will be eating between 6-9pm.
– Distance: 11.70 (This month: 133.50) | (Total miles: 18,879.25)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:04
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2959/2065: 50 High Crunches – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-59/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (BF: Cof | DN: Rice/Quin/Gravy, Lg Salad, 7pcs Chik Wings – Check!
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DAY 16 (MAY 16) – Day 2027 of 4000
– Summary: Feeling good right now (1231). Just completed baseline and Neck routine. Leaving for gym in about 30mins.
– Distance: 6.20 (This month: 121.80) | (Total miles: 18,867.55)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:02
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2958/2064: 60 Seconds Sumo Squat Hold – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-58/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (BF: Cof/Oat/Ban | DN: Chk Leg/Quin/Lg Salad – Check!
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DAY 15 (MAY 15) – Day 2026 of 4000
– Summary: Good workout today. I had a relatively pain free lift. My right shoulder is still buzzing, but I am paying close attention.
– Distance: 6.80 (This month: 115.60) | (Total miles: 18,861.35)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:02
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2957/2063: 20 Leg Raises – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-57/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar: BF: Cof/Oat | Nuts | DN: Chk Leg w/Rice, Med. Salad, 3pcs. Sushi – Check!
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DAY 14 (MAY 14) – Day 2025 of 4000
– Summary: Good rest day. I had a really good run. I think I was able to cover 2mi with my HR going up to 136 in under
– Distance: 7.60 (This month: 108.80) | (Total miles: 18,854.55)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 3.12
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day-2 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2956/2062: 30 Second Side-to-Side Jump – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-56/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar: BF: Cofee/Egg/Bac/Toast. Snack: Banana. Dinner: Sal/Cus/Aspa – Check!
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DAY 13 (MAY 13) – Day 2024 of 4000
– Summary: Woke up and got a good light workout before setting out. Walk back from the gym was really hot.
– Distance: 7.10 (This month: 101.20) | (Total miles: 18,846.95)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.0 | (Walk): 1.66
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day-1 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2955/2061: 30 Elbow Plank Rotations – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-55/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar: – Check!
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DAY 12 (MAY 12) – Day 2023 of 4000
– Summary: Worked out with Grid today. It was a pretty challenging piece. I will try to work in more with her in the future.
– Distance: 10.50 (This month: 94.10) | (Total miles: 18,839.85)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.0 | (Walk): 1:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2954/2060: 60 Second Wall Sit – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-54/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar: BF: Coffee & 2 cakes. Dinner: Seafood/Grit Dish; Snacked heavily – Check!
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DAY 11 (MAY 11) – Day 2022 of 4000
– Summary: Really efficient time at the gym. I only got in 2 set and cut out a couple, but I got a pump. Looking forward to the trip north.
– Distance: 8.10 (This month: 83.60) | (Total miles: 18,829.35)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2953/2059: 100 Side-to-Side Backfists – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-53/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (BF: Oatmeal, 1 bana | PB sand, bana | stk, shmp, pota | B.Claw – Check!
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DAY 10 (MAY 10) – Day 2021 of 4000
– Summary: Had a pretty active day on my rest day. Got just about all that I wanted to do done. Taking a break from erg to heal forearm.
– Distance: 8.80 (This month: 75.50) | (Total miles: 18,821.25)
– Cardio (Row): (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2952/2058: 30 Side-to-Side Lunges with Toe Point– Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-52/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – Check!
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DAY 9 (MAY 9) – Day 2020 of 4000
– Summary: Had a pretty good day, except, I did not get to get my walk in. I was held up at the gym.
– Distance: 7.50 (This month: 66.70) | (Total miles: 18,812.45)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:57.3 – (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2951/2057: 50 Side Leg Extension – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-51/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – Check!
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DAY 8 (MAY 8) – Day 2019 of 4000
– Summary: Pretty ok workout today I think. I was able to get through it without irritating the right shoulder. I will be maintaining my cardio.
– Distance: 5.90 (This month: 59.20) | (Total miles: 18,804.95)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:54.7 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2950/2056: 40 Side Bends– Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-50/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – Check!
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DAY 7 (MAY 7) – Day 2018 of 4000
– Summary: Not a bad day all around. It was good to get some food in me after yesterday, but I think I can get used to this.
– Distance: 6.70 (This month: 53.30) | (Total miles: 18,799.05)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:54.7 | (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:05
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest-2 – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2949/2055: 2 Minute Side Leg Swings – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-49/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (BF:Oat/Eggs | DR: Chilis Fijitas, 1 scoop Carver Custard) – Check!
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DAY 6 (MAY 6) – Day 2017 of 4000
– Summary: Good day. It is 1630 and have restricted calories so far. I on my ARD and I need to get in my walk, row and a 4mi. Fun times!
– Distance: 9.20 (This month: 46.60) | (Total miles: 18,792.35)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:59.8 | (Run): 2.00 @5.5 | (Walk): 2:34
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest-1 – Chk!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2948/2054: 30 Single Leg Bridges – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-48/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar (lo-eat day: Pea.Yogurt; Firehouse – Hook & Ladder) – Check!
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DAY 5 (MAY 5) – Day 2016 of 4000
– Summary: Really good workout of the legs today. I made a personal best jump on my leg press and squats. I am feeling good.
– Distance: 9.10 (This month: 37.40) | (Total miles: 18,783.15)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:57.8 | (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:20
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2947/2053: 50 Side Kicks – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-47/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – Check!
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DAY 4 (MAY 4) – Day 2015 of 4000
– Summary: Although my right shoulder is giving me a warm time, I am getting pretty good workouts. Good time experimenting right now.
– Distance: 7.30 (This month: 28.30) | (Total miles: 18,774.05)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:56.9 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2946/2052: 60 Second Plank Hold – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-46/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – Check!
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DAY 3 (MAY 3) – Day 2014 of 4000
– Summary: Good restful day. I did not get much done besides a bit of clearing the G. That’s ok, I am ok with that.
– Distance: 7.10 (This month: 21.00) | (Total miles: 18,766.75)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:54.5 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Active Rest Day – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2945/2051: 2 Minutes Arm Scissors – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-45/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – Check!
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DAY 2 (MAY 2) – Day 2013 of 4000
– Summary: Feeling good so far. I knock a good leg day lift and just waiting to get my walk-row-run sessions on to complete the day.
– Distance: 6.70 (This month: 13.90) | (Total miles: 18,759.65)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:18.2 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 2.00@5.5 | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Lower Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2944/2050: 30 Hop Heel Clicks – Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-44/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – Check!
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DAY 1 (MAY 1) – Day 2012 of 4000
– Summary: Ok workout. I did not workout all the parts, plus, my left shoulder is flaring up again. I will have to give it a rest to recover.
– Distance: 7.20 (This month: 7.20) | (Total miles: 18,752.95)
– Cardio (Row): 2,000m – Total Time: 08:59.7 – Rest/Slow: 0 mins | (Run): 2.00@0dg | (Walk): 2:00
– Exercise-1: Strength Training – Upper Body – Check!
– Exercise-2: Baseline + (DareBee EOD) – 2943/2049: 40 Climber Taps– Check!
– Exercise-3: Neck and Base Routine – Check!
– Conscious Eating-43/90: limited carbs; very limited sugar – Check!