Back to Training

After a long hiatus (due to many things demanding my time on a fairly unforgiving schedule), I have gotten back to my training more regularly. I have resumed going to my gym and have resumed roadwork. I need to do more mental training; I didn't do as much of that as I had hoped during my break from physical training. I will get there.

Added: I forgot to mention, I have been in contact with Glen, my coach, and am hoping to resume work with him soon.

Starting a New Year

Since my birthday was November 28, I am starting a new year for myself. Training is still minimal, but I am getting some roadwork in:

November 28:     37 minutes
November 29:     36 minutes
December 1:        1 hour and 16 minutes

I am eager to get back to the gym and regular workouts. I am optimistic that the improving economy will allow me to realize more revenue so that I can do that in the fairly new future. I am hustling to get new work for my law firm!

The lake is awesome!

Did 1 hour and 12 minutes of roadwork at the beach today. It was great. The waves breaking on the shore and rolling over my feet were pretty warm. (In early September, after a hot summer, the water in Lake Michigan is about as warm as it's going to get, ever.) I had fun with it.

Since I live near a dogs-friendly beach, it was neat to see all the dogs playing and having a great time. Ah, summer, how quickly it is passing.

Friday Update

Did 30 minutes of roadwork today in the much cooler weather. Also did some mental training.

Wednesday Roadwork

Did 1 hour yesterday. It was much cooler outdoors; we're getting a brief break from the grand heat wave that has characterized this summer.

Friday Roadwork

Did 1 hour and 8 minutes out there. It was much cooler outdoors today. At times, I even felt a cool breeze. Keep at it!

Summer Monday Roadwork

Like much of the United States, we're having a very hot and dry summer here in Chicago. I did manage to get in 29 minutes of roadwork today, so that's something. I'll be very glad when work stabilizes somewhat and I'm able to resume more regular training.

Summer is Here!

33 minutes roadwork today. It was hot out there--about 90 degrees--and sunny. Gotta love it.

Monday Roadwork

48 minutes of roadwork and shadowboxing today. It was hot out there: about 90 degrees.

30 minutes light roadwork today. I've got to shake off this ring rust, but my mom has been in the hospital so my time has been limited. I need to get back to my gym; hopefully, they'll still recognize me when I return! For now, doing some dogsitting and chilling out.

Spring is Here

Did 42 minutes of roadwork today. It was warm and sunny outside. It was a great day to be outdoors. There were lots of people and lots of dogs! :-)

Cold Roadwork in Early April

Did one hour and 16 minutes today. It was cold out there. March was unusually warm, but so far, April feels kind of cold. No big deal. It keeps me moving.

Saturday Roadwork

37 minutes on a nice, warmer-than-normal-for-this-time-of-year Saturday. Ah, sweet stuff, indeed!

Last Day of the Year

45 minutes of roadwork today. I expect to be back in the gym next week. Happy new year 2012, everyone!

Late October roadwork

Friday: 35 minutes
Saturday: 30 minutes
The days are getting shorter and it's getting colder out there!

Not much to report on training

I have been doing some roadwork and trying to be consistent with that. Mostly, I've been lawyering, writing, and hustling to get more business so I can do more lawyering. How are you, my friendly readers, doing? I hope you're enjoying your summer (or winter in the southern hemisphere)?

Sunday Roadwork

30 minutes roadwork on a nice, crisp spring Sunday.

Sunday Roadwork

31 minutes on a crisp April Sunday. Great stuff!

Spending Time Outdoors

On Sunday, I did an hour of roadwork. It was a little chilly, but not too bad once I got moving. Taking a few breaks along the way to do some shadowboxing helped, too. Monday saw me doing just 30 minutes of roadwork.

I talked with Glen, my boxing coach, on Sunday. If all goes well, I'll be training with the "midlife guys" group again soon. Glen is helping one of our guys ready to box in a charitable fundraising event next month. It will be fun. Hard sparring, here we go. :-)

Also, on Sunday, I had the chance to try something new. While hanging out at the beach with my friend, Mark, I got to help a fellow to launch his parafoil (I think that's what it's called). It's challenging because the wind is not always as consistent as we'd like it to be. If he and I connect again, it will be fun and I'll learn more. It looks like a pretty interesting hobby. We might get together, since we have some common interests. One can never have too many friends!

Real Spring Roadwork

Now, it's officially spring. Got 37 minutes in yesterday. There's been a lot going on, so I've been engaged in my ongoing efforts to become and stay more organized. I hope those efforts will result in more blogging here. Thank you to all my loyal visitors. I appreciate your visiting and linking to me.