Its the 17th of January. As much time as I have put in this year in work outs, I know I could do better. I really need to turn this training up a notch. In my defense I had a pretty hefty setback with my knees hurting this year. I’ve been lucky lately, but I know they aren’t the same as before last year’s hike, but they are the only knees I have. The big lesson? Don’t hike with so much crap on my back. I’m still 11 pounds over on pack weight, but I still have six months to figure it out. That time is going to fly though.
I joined a gym called New World Defense and Fitness. I joined up so I could get into a self defense class, which will help for every day life and especially if some weirdo approaches me in the woods. So I get double the benefit, plus the gym also offers crossfit, which I’d very much like to try soon. Tonight was my third class. I love it, but a lot of how much physical energy I put into the class has to do with who I’m partnered up with and who is teaching that night. I partnered with a younger girl tonight and we both were on and off taking it seriously. Plus, the head instructor tonight really didn’t let us kill it with the warm up or cool down.
So, what did I do? I went for a little stair climbing downtown after class. I ran up and down the six floors of stairs ten times. Yeah, that about did it.
Another development. I picked up some UFC Neoprene Gel Gloves from Dicks Sporting Goods today. I like them, but I had to take them off a few times during class tonight and they aren’t the most efficient to put on and pull off under quick changes in routine. Actually, also today a friend on Facebook suggested I take them back. Moreso, because he felt the ones I purchased didn’t provide enough protection, it had nothing to do with their efficiency. Oh well. I will most likely just go and buy what he suggested next week, but this week I got what I got until I get some more time off and can get back over to Dicks.
I also purchased some new Acer sneakers. Not that they have anything to do with hiking, but in the meantime when I’m not near a mountain, it is definitely not unheard of for me to do some urban hiking, or run, on concrete. Crazy thing, apparently I wear a whole size up now from what I used to wear. Did my feet get flatter from last year’s hike? Is this even possible? Time for some Google searches on whether that can happen. I love Acer sneakers. I am that person that goes to the sporting goods store and literally tries every pair on sometimes three and four times. Do not ever go to the sporting goods store with me if you are in a hurry. It doesn’t matter how many shoes I try, what brands, etc., I always feel best in Acers.
Well, tomorrow comes quick. More to do before bed, and hopefully I’ll get a decent work out in before getting ready for work tomorrow.
