Fitness Week 4 and Def Leppard

So it's the end of Week 4 and I'm not quite happy.

I'm +1 for the week. Not necessarily a bad thing, as I've lost some weigh quite rapidly the past three weeks and I was due for a bit of a bounce back.

One thing I discovered this week was that the additional running to "step up the workout" has wreaked some havoc with my knees. Talking with one of my coaching co-workers, he stated that this was "Normal...It's going to hurt a bit...No pain, no gain!". I call bull-shit. It ain't supposed to hurt like this. So, back to walking I go, with more focus on tempo and pace.

So for all that, I'm not disappointed with where I am. My clothes are fitting better. A lot better...

Got Def Leppard on the brain. Been learning a few ballads and singing along with the bluetooth headphones. Maybe it's a bit kitschy, but this really reminds me of a time when my biggest worries were simply social issues, not the real problems that exist in my life today. When "Love Bites" meant so much to that cute kid with the braces you asked to dance. Damn, those were the days...

Week 2 Fitness and Home-grown Guitars

And so I finish the second week with a total of -3 lbs...cumulative total of -10 lbs. I'm more than fortunate to have a co-worker/teammate barking down my ass about staying on top. I joke with her that my back hurts from carrying the team. Whatever works I guess.

Wifey's been super supportive and that really helps. Little things like "You don't need that" and such just end up not being annoying but motivating reminders that I need early in this stage.

For those keeping up, the Asics kick some serious ass. I can understand how serious runners like them. The offer a more than appropriate amount of cushion, but lack that marshmallow feel that you get with Air Max. Think of them as comfy as adidas with the cushion a big fellow needs from Air Max. Best of both worlds. The bluetooth headphones are pretty awesome as well. Good battery life, stays on when jogging, and so easy to switch songs when needed. Totally eliminates having to have a watch, phone, and MP3 player devices; one device that truly works well.

Many of you readers may have heard about my good friend Tom, my guitar mentor. Well, my son had to make a musical instrument for his next Boy Scout meeting. Instead of a typical cop out drum or shaker, Dyl Man wanted to make a guitar. We initially decided on a cigar box type guitar (Google them), but after arriving at Tom's house this afternoon, we went with a modified Flying-V. A great choice, we just need to string it up. Fret board is a bit wide, but all in all, the tuners work great, and Tom once again proved how awesome of a friend he is.

Thanks Uncle Tom!

Cheers,

The Mert