So...Where Was I?

[Pylon]

Hey all.

With everything going on with work, I've been distracted and a bit depressed, which means no gym time and less clean eating. (Not less eating, of course, just less clean.)

Anyway, I've decided to hit the open market and look for a new home (work-wise, I mean). No rush, so I can take my time and find something that suits me. It will be a frustrating process, I'm sure, but hopefully will yield good results.

I've felt bad enough about my lack of w/outs and creeping waistline that I've been absent more than I should...well, lurking, but that's about it. I wanted to try to get things turned around and have something positive for the new journal.

So, following the holiday (lots of beer, lots of good food, including my nearly-world famous ribs), I've been to the gym 3 straight days, working the treadmill. I started the first two days with a mile run/walk, then 15 min on the bike. Today worked up to 2 miles run/walk. The loose plan is to do cardio and light weights to get started up, then to start a serious lifting plan at the end of the month. (M&F has a nice 3 month plan this month, which looks pretty good to me.) I've also been getting in 10-15 min of stretching 2x/day, just to try to get things off on the right foot.

Down year for fitness so far, but I'd like to try to salvage it.

 

[yellowmoomba]

Get back in the game Pylon.

Good to see you back.

 

[PreMier]

welcome back you slackey

 

[Triple Threat]

Good to have you home again.

 

[Pylon]

Thanks, fellas. The great thing about this place is that no matter how long you are gone or how bad you've fallen off the wagon, you are always welcomed back.

Back in the gym today. Upped distance to 2.25 miles, 1.75 run, .5 walked. Will likely just do the bike over the weekend, but may brave the pavement for a little running, weather pending.

 

[katt]

Hi Py!

 

[KelJu]

Welcome back, bud! You will be back to where you were in no time.

 

[Scarface30]

welcome back man! new journal I see...I'm gonna follow along, but post in this one, lol.

looking forward to the workouts to come. just like katt told me, muscle memory is geat

 

[Pylon]

Thanks Katt, Kel and Scar. I appreciate the company.

 

[tucker01]

Um Go Leafs

 

[Pylon]

Um Go Leafs

I actually wore my Leafs jersey to Disney last year. Turns out, lots of Canucks in that area. They all seemed disappointed I wasn't one of their countrymen...

 

[tucker01]

Well atleast you know a good team. (the leafs, not the Blues)

 

[Pylon]

Leafs suck. But I was always a Domi fan.

 

[Pylon]

Just finished up my evening stretching. Considering the miles I've put it this week after the time off, I think that the stretching has helped keep me from feeling sore or worn out.

I am concerned, though, about my elbow. I don't have a great arm to start with, and had to make a throw in the game a week ago. My elbow has been a little stiff since then. No games this week thanks to the holiday and the rain, hoping it feels better by Monday.

So, any phys ed gurus out there have thoughts about how to loosen it up a bit (other than light throwing, I mean)?

 

[Triple Threat]

Sorry, can't help you with the elbow stiffness. Haven't had any problems with mine yet.

 

[Pylon]

Finishing the week strong, got in 40 minutes on the bike last night. Off day today, including cheat food for football. (Looking at bbq nachos and chicken wings...good times...)

 

[Scarface30]

^^ there's no drooling face around these parts is there? this one will do I guess

good job with the cardio Pylon

 

[Pylon]

Thanks Scar. The food was great.

Back in the gym after the off day. Feel like crap (everyone in the house is sick), but got on the treadmill anyway. Went a little light, just doing about 1.5 miles. But extended the jogging to the full mile, which is good. A little more each day, that's the plan.

I also have a game tonight, and I don't want to push too hard with the cold knocking on the door. (At least, that's my rationalization.) But 10 days ago I would have skipped completely, so that's progress.

 

[DOMS]

"Back in the gym after the off day."

Details?

 

[Pylon]

"Back in the gym after the off day."

Details?

Nothing special, just didn't work out Sunday. A day of rest, you know....

 

[Pylon]

Good game tonight. We beat the team that finished first last session (and beat us 8-6, our last loss). Final score 19-7. I played well, going 2-2, 2 RBIs, 2 runs and a walk. Also had a flawless night in the field, including gunning down a runner at third on a relay throw to end the game. I really needed to have a good night, so tonight felt great.

 

[Burner02]

hiya PY!
yep...sounds like we are at about the same point..u are doing better than I am at the moment...so looks like I will be ratcheting it up to catch up!

 

[Triple Threat]

Good game tonight. We beat the team that finished first last session (and beat us 8-6, our last loss). Final score 19-7. I played well, going 2-2, 2 RBIs, 2 runs and a walk. Also had a flawless night in the field, including gunning down a runner at third on a relay throw to end the game. I really needed to have a good night, so tonight felt great.

 

[Brutus_G]

Good to have ya back Brother P.

 

[katt]

How often do you play Py?

 

[soxmuscle]

It's good to see a hockey fan 'round these parts.

 

[Pylon]

Thanks all.

Katt - I play 2x per week, plus the occasional weekend tourney. I find I play better when I play a lot.

SM - Yup, puckhead and not ashamed. I took the boy (he's 4 1/2) to a couple of games last year, and we had a blast. Can't wait for the season. We are headed to the fanfest on Saturday.

 

[soxmuscle]

To me, even in a down year as it was last year for the Blues, games are just an all around fun experience.

I want to hear about Fanfest this weekend.

 

[Pylon]

St Louis Blues - Community

I'll be sure to bring back a report.

 

[Scarface30]

can I say - puckhead over here! haha...HUGE hockey fan here too, but coming from Nova Scotia, not too many teams around these parts which sucks. still love the sport though.

great job in the game, by the way Pylon