OK...I've been slacking, but for good reasons.
As you may remember from my earlier posts, I've been pretty unhappy at work. I had started looking around, and had a few interviews that were fairly promising.
Well, the person who was running my department had decided that she didn't want me on her team anymore. (Probably to do with me being pretty open about what a poor choice she was for the job, and how she was causing more harm than good, a view shared by some of the execs.) Anyway, I was told I could find something else internally or take a severance package. I had two execs offer me spots on their team, so I wasn't to concerned. The wife wanted me to take the severance and get out of the company, given all the drama there and the poor business planning/results.
Well, while I was pondering, I found out that I was getting an offer from another company on a job I really wanted, so I took the severance and walked. That was a week and a half ago. I officially got the offer last night on the new job, and looks like I will be starting in April.
So, at the end of all that, I find myself with a couple of weeks off, time to get some things done around the homestead, a fresh start at a new job, and a renewed sense of purpose and energy. I've decided to spend the time between now and the new job hitting the gym hard and getting as prepped as I can.
With that in mind, I've been on the bike a little, played some racquetball, spent a little time in the pool, but nothing to strenuous. Got into the gym today to start off with the heavy work.
The plan is to stay with the Heavy Duty routine with an emphasis on cardio work.
TODAY
WU - run 1 mile (indoor track...no more treadmills if I can help it. The track is much easier for me. As it starts to warm up, I'm planning to do some morning runs as well.)
Pec Deck - 75x10, 120x7
SS Smith incline press - 70x10, 120x3
DB pullover - 50x10, 60x7
SS CG pulldowns - 6x10, 8x7 (it's a Cybex machine, so no idea what the actual weight is, just numbered plates. I hate those, but it's what's in the weightroom.)
Deadlift - 135x10, 185x7
Swim - 10 sprint laps (1/3 mile total) - these are done full tilt one way, easy the other.
Followed with some hot tub and steamroom time. Always welcome. Playing racquetball again tomorrow, if I have time plan to go in an run first.
Not a bad start. I'm looking to do a hard charge for the next three weeks.
As you may remember from my earlier posts, I've been pretty unhappy at work. I had started looking around, and had a few interviews that were fairly promising.
Well, the person who was running my department had decided that she didn't want me on her team anymore. (Probably to do with me being pretty open about what a poor choice she was for the job, and how she was causing more harm than good, a view shared by some of the execs.) Anyway, I was told I could find something else internally or take a severance package. I had two execs offer me spots on their team, so I wasn't to concerned. The wife wanted me to take the severance and get out of the company, given all the drama there and the poor business planning/results.
Well, while I was pondering, I found out that I was getting an offer from another company on a job I really wanted, so I took the severance and walked. That was a week and a half ago. I officially got the offer last night on the new job, and looks like I will be starting in April.
So, at the end of all that, I find myself with a couple of weeks off, time to get some things done around the homestead, a fresh start at a new job, and a renewed sense of purpose and energy. I've decided to spend the time between now and the new job hitting the gym hard and getting as prepped as I can.
With that in mind, I've been on the bike a little, played some racquetball, spent a little time in the pool, but nothing to strenuous. Got into the gym today to start off with the heavy work.
The plan is to stay with the Heavy Duty routine with an emphasis on cardio work.
TODAY
WU - run 1 mile (indoor track...no more treadmills if I can help it. The track is much easier for me. As it starts to warm up, I'm planning to do some morning runs as well.)
Pec Deck - 75x10, 120x7
SS Smith incline press - 70x10, 120x3
DB pullover - 50x10, 60x7
SS CG pulldowns - 6x10, 8x7 (it's a Cybex machine, so no idea what the actual weight is, just numbered plates. I hate those, but it's what's in the weightroom.)
Deadlift - 135x10, 185x7
Swim - 10 sprint laps (1/3 mile total) - these are done full tilt one way, easy the other.
Followed with some hot tub and steamroom time. Always welcome. Playing racquetball again tomorrow, if I have time plan to go in an run first.
Not a bad start. I'm looking to do a hard charge for the next three weeks.
Getting the job situation resolved must be a load off your mind. Good timing with the severance package, too. 
