Weekly Review
Posted on August 6, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, Triathlon, healthy lifestyle | Leave a Comment
Fun 30-mile ride today up Provo Canyon. Hadn’t done this ride in a while.
Got in about 55 miles on the bike this week and about 20 miles of running.
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Some Running and Biking
Posted on August 3, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
The good week continues as far as training goes. Ran 7.4 miles today in about an hour. Yesterday I got in a good ride too. Here’s a picture looking down part of one of the hills from yesterday’s ride:
Here’s the profile of the ride too:
I like looking at the elevation change graphs. Fun to look [...]
Good Start
Posted on August 1, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
Starting off the week and month with a good run. Feels good.
This was my run today: 4.62 miles in the hills of east Provo.
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Hilly Ride
Posted on July 28, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
Here is the profile of my bike ride this morning:
It was only about 14 miles but had some solid climbs. I signed up for a sprint triathlon on Labor Day weekend that includes some hills so I want to be ready.
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Friday Fun Run
Posted on July 8, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, family | Leave a Comment
Had another good run this morning. 6 miles. Including this hill.
I’m now up to 17 miles run for this week. Considering the past few weeks, I’ll take it. Planning on one hour on the bike tomorrow and a 30 minute run.
The consistent exercise this week has been nice as I deal with some added stress [...]
No Change Necessary?
Posted on July 6, 2011 - Filed Under Behavior Change, healthy lifestyle | Leave a Comment
I’m feeling good so far this week. My back is 100% again and I can run! Trying to make sure I have a good week leading up to the new baby.
Ran 6 miles yesterday and 5 today. I also got in a bike ride on Monday that was cut short (went an hour instead of 1.5) [...]
A Decent Ride
Posted on July 2, 2011 - Filed Under family | Leave a Comment
My back is finally feeling better after having some sort of strain or pull. I got in a decent bike ride today after not getting out for a while. Here’s the view:
Lot’s of good stuff going on lately. Baby girl #2 coming around July 10-11. That should add even more craziness to the mix.
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We Need Recess
Posted on May 25, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, physical activity | Leave a Comment
Adding recess to the work day may be beneficial for adults.
“When we can build physical activity into an easy, achievable part of our day, it’s a lot less daunting for people.”
– Allison Kleinfelter, consultant with the National Physical Activity Plan
Getting some activity during the work day can help employees feel more energetic and focused. It [...]
Exercise is Medicine Month 2011
Posted on May 20, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
May is Exercise is Medicine month.
The Exercise is Medicine campaign calls on health professionals and health care providers to assess and review every patient’s physical activity program at every visit.
Exercise can be an effective “medicine” to prevent and manage many chronic conditions. Hopefully, regular exercise is an important part of your healthy lifestyle. If not, [...]
Half Marathon Recap 2011
Posted on May 11, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
New personal best for me at the half-marathon distance. Did it five minutes faster than last year. Felt a lot more exhausted this time than last time, though.
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