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Did my final workout of the challenge last night. Hit close to my marks for the first half but couldn't quite manage the pull ups for 10 - 10 - 10. Results from the final workout are below. 10x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 35lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 30b weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 35lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 35 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 35 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 35lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 30lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 30lb weights 5x pushups Pulls ups: 9 - 7 - 5 Even though I didn't quite hit my goal, I'm still really excited because I significantly increased my pullup endurance. Going to put up a recap tomorrow of all my goals to see how it went overall.

Spent the last 5 days in Ensenada, Mexico. The water was decently cold so I didn't go swimming in the ocean very much except for a quick dip and a jump out followed but a lot of nopes haha. I did go running several times down the beach which was tiring. The resistance from the sand made me stop to catch my breath a lot more than I usually do. Had little access to weights and my internet connection wasn't reliable as I would have wished. Luckily, I have been doing enough yoga that I remembered some of the easier sequences so I was still able to go through several poses on my own. Getting ready right now to go do my workout weight workout and pull ups. Hopefully I get somewhere near my goal.

Spent a little time over the weekend biking around just for the heck of it. Nothing I would really consider exercise but just something to be a little more active on my down time. I had planned to do some extra yoga sessions but that didn't really happen as I my roommates and I ended up spending a lot of time looking at houses in our area. I did wake up earlier today and get in part of my workout done as we enter into the last week of the challenge. 10x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 30b weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 35lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 30 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 30 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 35lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 30lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 5x pushups Pulls ups: 8 - 5 - 4

Finished the 30 day yoga challenge a couple of days ago so I'm feeling pretty good about that. Since then I've been looking over which routines were the hardest for me to do and started working on those. I'm also looking to do a more robust yoga program now that I've had a pretty start. Also, as the challenge is nearing it's end I'm hoping to rev up on weights a bit more and hopefully start building more muscle. Here's where I'm currently at with my set: 15x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 30b weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 30 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 30 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 35lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 30lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups Pulls ups: 7 - 5 - 4 Moving forward I'll definitely be looking to add in strength and flexibility.

So I was blindsighted by work this week with several people out and things needing to get done. Needless to say, I'm pooped. Haven't really gone out for even runs or skating but it looks like tonight just freed up and I'm looking forward to the weekend to make up some lost ground. I've still been doing yoga sessions in sets of two every day so today actually wrap up my 30th one which I'm happy about. Mon/Wed 15x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 30lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups Pulls ups: 6 - 5 - 3 (6 - 6 - 2 Wed) Still working on crow. I was so close last night and got exciting which then led to me losing focus and falling forward but oh well. Soon I'll hopefully be able to hold it for a few seconds.

It's been a busy couple of days but still managed to get in my workouts. I have been sleeping less than normal this week though I think I'm sure I'm going to have to get a handle on that soon. I should have made getting more sleep a life quest for this challenge. Dozed off for a few minutes at my desk yesterday morning so I told myself I'd go to bed earlier; ended getting just shy of 5 hours sooo I kind of went the other way there. Tues: Finished writing a essay after work so I didn't go for a jog. Fit in session 13 and 14 of yoga though so that felt challenging enough given the time I had to work with. Wed: Struggled with this one and I'm sure the tiredness has something to do with it. 15x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 30lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups Pulls ups: 6 - 4 - 3 Didn't really gain any ground on pullups which was disappointing but seeing as how I thought I would fall off of the bar several times, I'll take what I get. Also did session 15 and 16 of the yoga challenge because I feel better doing them in sets of two for some reason. The whole splits thing was intense and felt so wrong (and painful). Not looking forward to giving that one a shot.

Had a rather relaxed weekend. Went for a 5 mile bike ride on Sat with my girlfriend down by the river and then lingered around a park for a while before leaving. I had planned to go for a short jog but the bike ride was welcomed and rather relaxing. Monday: 20x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 15x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 15x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 30lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups Pulls ups: 6 - 4 - 3 I also did session 11 and 12 of yoga since they were both less intensive than the others had been. Almost at the halfway point of the challenge and I'm hoping I can keep the momentum going till the end.

Thursday: 45 minute skate around the city. Had one fall but no injuries (yay for padding!). I swear though - stairs, no problem; pot holes, no problem; heavy gravel, piece of cake; rain, easy cruising; one small twig that you can barely see; all hell breaks loose and you tumble to the ground. Maybe I should consider a full body suit... Anyways, came home after to change and wrap up my 9th yoga session. Friday: 15x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 30lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 1 minute plank 5x pushups 30 second plank 5x pushup Pull ups: 5 – 4 – 2 Also finished session 10 of yoga. The poses themselves weren't too difficult (except for one) but what really got me was the constant transition to a new pose. That made me break out a bit more of a sweat than I expected. It's good though, I look forward to the daily yoga routines and their quite fun to do even if my balance and flexibility leaves much to be desired.

Had a scheduled blood donation yesterday so I got to my workout as soon as I got home from work yesterday since I knew they wouldn't advise I exercise afterwards for the rest of the evening. Wed: 15x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 30lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 1 minute plank 5x pushups Current pull up progress: 5 – 3 – 2 Halfway on that first set, yay! Now I just have to get there on the second and third by the end of next week and I'll be at 50% for that one. Slow progress but progress none the less. Baby steps for the win! Also completed 8th yoga session. Got pretty close on the full wheel so I was really happy. I'm hoping to give that pose another try here as the days go on. Still ate it on crow but that was expected haha.

A bit late but luckily I go up and down stairs all day. I work on the third floor and take the stairs because they curve around the front lobby and make me feel like I am in one of those fancy movies...Pull ups are part of my challenge this time around so I should be able to help out with this week's mini challenge. I have another round of pull ups this afternoon when I get home from work.

I did day 7 last night. I'm glad I had a decently cushy mat because I fell over a lot, quite a lot. Since it was short, I went back and did the first couple of days again. I might just keep coming back to day 7 every day after 8, 9, 10, etc. until I can do it.

Went out for a quick run yesterday and then knocked out a set of pushups before getting to yoga. Yesterday was the 7th session and the introduction to crow. Well that was definitely a painful session; lots of face planting. It ended up a lot like this: Luckily though it was mostly into the padded mat so it wasn't too bad. I did feel I needed to compensate a little so I went back and did the 1st and 2nd session again so the ego could feel better. Also, today morning, instead of just rolling out of bed and crawling to the kitchen for breakfast, I did a few of the poses I could remember since I had left the mat next to my bed. Woke me up pretty quick even though I didn't do much since I had to head out to work.

Starting the second week of this challenge. Over the weekend I rested but went out for a short skate Sunday morning because I had a bit of free time and felt it would be a more beneficial use of my time rather than just laying around in pjs. Monday: 15x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (right) 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight (left) 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 25lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups Current pull up progress: 4 – 2 – 2 I still have a way to go before hitting 10 – 10 – 10 and I am really hoping I actually get there. I’m also swapping out weights in my workout to 30 and my goal is to be at all 30’s by the end of next week so that then I can move on to 35s. Also, I’m finding that I look forward to my yoga sessions each day. Yesterday was day 6th yoga session and I found myself doing a few extra poses after I was done with the session just because I felt it was a little lighter than the rest of them had been. It’s challenging and certain poses make my muscles spasm but it’s oddly relaxing. Looking forward to going home and doing my 7th session tonight.

Tue: Went for a 3 mile run and followed up with some crunches and pushups before beginning yoga. Completed day two of yoga. Wed: 15x pushups 15x biceps curl /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 15x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 15x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 30lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 25lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups Finished with day 3 of yoga afterwards. I am starting to think I maybe should have taken up yoga as a challenge by itself without my other workouts. It's beating me up and leaving me more sore than other exercises I have done in the past. I never doubted it was effective, it's just not something that I had gotten around to before but I think I may have severely overestimated my range of motion and flexibility.

Had my first workout yesterday. 25x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 25lb weights 15x pushups 10x lateral raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x bent over rear deltoid raise /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x hammer curl /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x upright row /1 25 lb weight 10x pushups 10x biceps curl /2 25lb weights 10x pushups 10x two arms triceps extension /1 25lb weight 10x pushups 10 x wide row /2 25lb weights 10x pushups Felt a little stiff after a week of off from hammering out pushups and lifting weights. Afterwards I rolled out the mat for my first yoga session. After looking through the website I've opted to incorporate the 30 day yoga challenge into my workout but I am not doing all 30 in one go. With our challenge is 6 weeks long I can fit in 5 sessions a week and hit the 30 by the end of the challenge. I'm doing it after my regular workouts. The first 5-7 minutes were pretty basic but then I learned which areas were going to need a lot of work as the video went into some poses that definitely made parts of my legs and thighs burn as I struggled through them.