What a weird day it was today. I got my first set of cardio done in the morning but pushed off the second one as someone was coming to look at the fan in the furnace (air conditioning at the moment) so I moved the stuff away from the access door, and behind the treadmill. Of course, he didn’t show when he was supposed to. So after lunch I did the second thirty minutes outside. I managed a slow jog around the pool a few times (three rounds x 3 times). I decided that was enough so I slowed down for the rest of the walk.

While I was waiting for the repair guy I decided I should at least make a start at the math prep I have to do for college this fall. I basically have 5 sections that I have to prove 80%+ before the start of classes (early Sept.). When I took the original test I ended up with an average of 75%, so obviously I did very well on the first half. I didn’t want to do them too early, but I thought I really should get a start. So sections 6 & 7 are complete… need to do some work on the the next one though. It’s basically Algebra - which I last took about 20-some odd years ago. Oh well, only three more to complete! Since I’m a masochist I will likely go back and do the first 5 just to make sure I’m up to speed.

I can’t say I have DOMS today, but more general soreness. I can’t pin it down to one specific set of muscles… just kind of an all over ache in some spots. Also, being away from the computer (well the internet) most of the day I was surprised at how behind I was tonight. So I read a lot of blogs (very quickly) but didn’t comment much. I suppose this is what my time will be more like in the fall. I’ll have to see what my internet options are at school during the day. Oh, I found something out today that’s new - there’s a fitness center at the college. And use is free. When I first went there the building it’s in didn’t exist. This could be good if I have a schedule with free time in the middle of the day. Of course, since I want the free time I expect I won’t have it.

“Located in the Student Residence, this up-to-date facility features a great cardio theatre, aerobics, plate-loaded and adjustable-stack equipment, dumbbells, cable column, TV’s, stability and bosu balls - the list goes on.
The Fitness Centre has been re-fitted state-of-the-art cardio equipment, each piece with training software to help design your own program. Treadmill and elliptical machines have USB ports to track your progress. There are also machines equipped with personal training software to help you stay motivated.

Couple this great facility with energetic, enthusiastic and fully certified aerobic instructors and desk staff and you will be hard-pressed to find a better place to workout.”

I don’t hold a lot of hope that there will be much in the way of free weights, however, the gymnasium does seem to have some, so we’ll see. The gym isn’t always available so I’m hoping the fitness center has reasonable options. As long as the enthusiastic staff leaves me alone we’ll probably get along just fine.

“Limited fitness equipment and weight equipment are available on the mezzanine in the gym for your use. Inquiries about equipment use and programs should be directed to the Gym Control Office.”

From the HR monitor:

Food for the day:

Total: 2393 (29% fat, 32% carbs, 32% protein)

Breakfast: two scrambled eggs, honey oatmeal bread, peach, plums (435)
AM Snack: blueberry bran muffins (198)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, mustard, smoked turkey, cheese, peach, plums (517)
PM Snack: pisco sour, cheese spread, flatbread (261)
Dinner: baked chicken with tomato/wine sauce and cheese, whole wheat pasta, edamame, calico coleslaw (752)
Late Snack: protein shake, peaches (264)