I'll start by saying yes I know this post is very late. Hell, there are only ten days left this month, and I have no excuses. That said, this might be the first time I've written a monthly post and already achievcd the Apple monthly goal. So, at least one thing is going well :)
It's not going to be a surprise, but June didn't go as planned. I've been struggling with some joint issues, more on that later, but I decided to take the time in VA as an impromptu rest cycle that both helped and hurt, but let's review my goals for June:
- Get closer to 215 again
- Ride 350 miles - I would have set it for 400 but we're going to VA for a little bit, and that's going to mean no bike.
- June Apple Fitness challenge
- Run at least every other week
- Walk at least twice a week
- Perfect Month in Apple
- Gold in my June challenge
- Continue weekly weight workouts
- All the bonus points in #mc54
- Weather permitting - Global running day challenge
Weight Results:
- Starting Weight: 229.80
- Ending Weight: 226.10
Exercise Info:
- Number of rides: 56
- Time on exercise: 21:46.20
- Distance on rides: 240.29
- Number of runs: 2
- Distance running: 6.23
- Number of walks: 20
- Time walking: 6:00
- Distance walking: 16.34
- Number of rows: 0
- Time rowing: 0
- Distance Rowing: 0
- Number of swims: 0
- Distance swimming: 0
- Weight Workouts: 1
Well, let's call this another "lost" month. I felt like I did the best I could, given the circumstances I was in. We spent ten days up in VA and I didn't ride the whole time. I brought some cycling clothes, but after breaking three bikes, I really don't want to break another one, especially one I don't own, so I missed the mileage target by a long shot. I'm 750 miles off my annual goal, and while that's still "possible", it's definitely unlikely. I didn't give up my daily workouts, but I ended up walking on Teresa's treadmill. That was in an attempt to make sure I was ready for the race on the 4th, and more on that later.
Let's talk about what went well in June instead. I walked a lot. I even ran a bit, and felt like I was in good running shape. Times looked "ok" and I ran the race on June 1 to get my Orange medal. I felt ok after the time up in VA. I got the Apple stuff ok. Gold in fitness challenge etc... Global running day, even if it felt like I was being punished. Even Merinda went and got that one :D It all felt so right early in the month
So what went wrong? I really don't know. My weight has been holding, albeit higer than I'd like. I felt pretty shattered once I got home and, although I'll talk more about July, skipped the 4 miles on the 4th. Joints have been very sore and walking, even running, is temporarily on a hold while I figure some of that out. I got a referral to see an orthopedic surgeon, so I'm going to find out what's wrong with my knees/hip, but I need to be able to walk without pain in SF and that's only 2 weeks out.
Ok... Time to stop whining about June, there will be some come July, but lets set out the goals I would have wanted for July:
- Get closer to 215 again
- Ride 400 miles
- Ride the TDE!
- Live as often as possible
- Stay current
- July Perfect Month in Apple
- Gold in my July challenge
- Apple July Challenge
- Continue weekly weight workouts
- All the bonus points in #mc55
- Beat last years time in the 4 on the 4th
I can already tell you that I won't beat my time on the 4th. I didn't make the race, but that doesn't affect me saying it would have been a goal. Everything else should have been attainable, and I already know where I'm going to fall short.
This is going to be a shorter than usual post. Maybe because I'm 21 days later and already know what I want to say, maybe because I'm a little burned out. Today is a TDE rest day, and I am goign to take full advantage of it.
I probably won't post until after I get back from Cali, so enjoy the rest of the month, I'll make an effort to post after I get home.. Talk soon!
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