Getting in shape
I've been really slacking about riding the last few months - actually, since the MS150. I used to be good about knocking out 100+ miles a week; now, I'm good to get 20 - 50. I can come up with all sorts of excuses, from rain to band gigs to spending time with friends, but like most things in life, it boils down to choice. I will say that it's hard to socialize with many people who don't buy into the "I wake up at 6 on the weekends to go for rides" mentality. It also makes dating difficult.
I've been trying a new workout, motivated by what we do in Krav. Instead of the dumbbells I've been using for the past 1.5 years, I've switched to a kettlebell workout. A kettlebell looks like a cannonball with a handle on it, and my workout involves 300 reps with the goal of never putting the weight down for the duration. It's hard. :) I'm also doing intervals of 2 or 3 minutes on with a minute rest between them. An interval might be all pushups, or jumping jacks, or squat thrusts - usually body weight exercises, and I'm trying to work in some stretching and static routines like the plank.
So far, it seems to be making a difference, but I was humbled today in Krav. I showed up for the 6AM class, and after punching and mat work and 100+ knees to a bag, I'm scraped, bruised, and tired. Half the class got there at 5AM for an hour of intervals. That's why I feel sucky. :)
Gotta work harder. It's all about choices.
