ksylvan's Journal

P90X Round 2 Day 81: Yoga-X
Jan 08 2009 12:00

Today's workout was Yoga-X.

Yesterday, I missed my workout. It's a big deal for me, but it's okay as well (if that makes any sense).

I'm going to play around with Tabata Interval training again (especially on my marathon training runs), so I reread some articles about it and downloaded some music tracks that others have constructed to help with the timing.

I can't wait to start running again and the interval training music sounds fun! If you want these music tracks, let me know and I will send them to you.

I hope you are having a great week!

P90X Round 2 Day 79: Plyometrics, prep for Marathon
Jan 06 2009 16:18

Yesterday's workout was Chest, Shoulders and Triceps (lots of pushups, flys, and tricep exercises).

Today I did the Plyometrics DVD.

I also actually signed up for the Marathon in Big Sur (April 26).

Added my training schedule (in addition to the next round of P90X which I will do as soon as I finish the current round) as a Google Calendar so that I can sync to my iphone and keep track of what I need to do.

This year I will be more fit than I have been in my life.

I hope you are all having a great week!

P90X Round 2 Day 76: Kenpo-X
Jan 03 2009 23:50

Today's workout was Kenpo-X. Yesterday was Legs and Back + Ab Ripper X.

Not much else going on.

Going back to work on Monday. Looking forward to it.

P90X Round 2 Day 74: was Yoga-X, did elliptical instead
Jan 01 2009 23:13

Today was supposed to be Yoga-X.

I felt more like doing something with a lot more cardio, so I substituted 90 minutes on the elliptical.

Today was a relaxing day overall. Did some laundry. Grilled some chicken for dinner.

Tomorrow morning, I do my usual breakfast with my daughter.

I'm actually looking forward to going back to work on Monday.

Have a great Friday and weekend, everybody!

P90X Round 2 Day 73: Shoulders and Arms + Ab Ripper X
Dec 31 2008 20:55

Last workout of the year was Shoulders and Arms + Ab Ripper X.

Happy New Year, everyone! Going to party at a friend's home next.

See you all tomorrow.

Have a great night and may 2009 be the best year for you so far!

P90X Round 2 Day 72: Plyometrics
Dec 30 2008 19:27

Another vacation day.

I woke up to my cat, Jadzia, cuddling on the bed. I reached over and felt that her left ear was very weirdly puffy. So I put her in a crate and hauled her off to the vet. She had an ear hematoma and I had to drop her off and get her later.

In the afternoon, I did my P90X DVD (Plyometrics today) and then went and picked up my cat. She's cranky, but okay.

I'm going to go to the video store next to pick up something funny to watch.

P.S. To justlaura and sharpshootinstar, yes. You both get the geek points.

P90X Round 2 Day 71: Chest and Back + Ab Ripper X
Dec 29 2008 22:23

Hi everyone.

Still on vacation.

Today's workout was Chest and Back and the Ab sequence. I did it in the afternoon rather than in the morning. I slept in till about 9AM. Unusual for me, and hopefully I won't get used to it.

I also played around some more with Isaac, my vacuuming robot. And my juicer.

I will award ten geek points to the person who can guess why the robot has been dubbed Isaac.

Hope you are all having a great week!

P90X Round 2 Day 69: Kenpo-X
Dec 27 2008 18:04

Yesterday was Legs and Back, and the workout today was Kenpo-X.

In other news, my floors have not been this clean in a long time.

I have set Isaac (my iRobot Roomba 560) loose in each room a few times and I see no more dust bunnies. I even set up a 2AM scheduled cleaning. I heard the robot start up, do its work, and later in the morning, I saw it was in its charging cradle. I emptied its dust bin and brushes which were full of cat hair. Nice!

I hope you are all having a great weekend/vacation!

P90X Round 2 Day 67: Christmas Day
Dec 25 2008 22:49

Hi everyone!

Last night's party and going to Mass were all great. Much sushi was rolled and cut and consumed, along with some sake. Everyone enjoyed themselves greatly.

Today, we all opened presents. I got a couple of presents that I did not expect that were amazingly fun! I got the P90X+ DVD set from my wife. Exciting and fun! Also, I am now the proud owner of an "iRobot Roomba" vaccuum cleaner. I already tested it in the living room area and it works very well!

Lastly, I also have a Jack LaLanne Power Juicer. Since Jack LaLanne is one of my heroes, this was a fun and unexpected gift.

Of course, I had to play with everything, so I made some juice from some apples and oranges and drank the tasty results and I also did the "Kenpo Cardio Plus" workout (instead of my scheduled Yoga for today).

All in all, it was a very fun Christmas.

Next, I am going to clear the guest bedroom of any floor clutter and let Isaac (my Rooma) loose to do its work. After it is done, it goes back to its docking/charging station.

Hope you all had as much fun (or more!!!) than I did today.

P90X Round 2 Day 66: Back and Biceps + Ab Ripper X
Dec 24 2008 10:01

Today's workout was Back and Biceps, along with the 15 minute Ab sequence. The details are in the first comment.

Yowza! My arms and back are nicely buzzing now, humming with warmth, and I definitely feel the endorphine effects. My pullups are getting even better, and I felt strong throughout the whole workout.

Cleaning up the kitchen now for the make-your-own-sushi party later this afternoon.

Have a Merry Chritsmas, everyone!