⇒ sunday 07 dec 2008

been keeping myself busy these weekends, running around to inspections.

Squeezed in a merciless gym sess, cause i know i wont make it on mon and tues (got after-work appointments)

5.0km in 34'50" (4.0km in under 28'00 = NEW RECORD!)
380 KCALs
20x50

visits since 21st sept '08: 36
#visits per mth: 14 | 12 | 10
3 mth ave: 12
ave cost per visit: $5.00

all right, enough! this is eating away at me and pissing me off! you wanna know something about your 'employee of the year'? the reasons he stays back are because he's consistently late AND because he's working on non-company projects during company time, hence he takes longer to do things. There I said it. Eat shit and die, dumb m#thaf#ckas.

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⇒ offlined

computers at work got upgraded. The downside being the system migration didn't go quite as planned and fluffed up my server/database settings. Add to that the new MACs don't have connectors for the older displays...pain in the a$$

fri: run, don't remember the specifics, but probably wasn't out of the ordinary
sat: laze
sun: had the moroccan spice chicken burger from Bitton's...man, my workmate waaaaaay overrated that. I thought it was ok...The only thing special it had going for it was the fresh ingredients, but otherwise not 'the best', as he put it...traffic was a nightmare to get thru! I hate King St!

went for a run later in the day, made 5.0km, but in 38'35" and 361KCALs, not my best, by far...my legs felt so locked up. I just think there's something really wrong with my lifestyle/diet which prevents me from running more than 2km continuously...
visits since 21st sept '08: 22
#visits per mth: 14 | 8
3 mth ave: 7.33
ave cost per visit: $8.18

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⇒ welcome back, summer

felt like summer today:
looked like it, warm like it, smelt like it, people dressed for the occasion and I had things to do but all out in the sun, so it was all right.

run: first 5.0km I've completed in ages! took 39'25" and 360KCALs but I did it.
some other weights and benching too. It was really too hot for anything else but did fit in time for a swim. Also renewed membership today, so I've got exactly 3 months to gym as much as possible. Jeebus gymming's expensive!

unlimited gym:
21 sept 2008 - 21 dec 2008

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⇒ long weekend day 2:winter fit

i thought about my overall gym going purpose before i went today. I don't remember the why of it anymore. It's not for

• marathon--4+ hours of running seems ridiculous
• vanity--adonis complex has faded, I don't care for it
• strength & fitness--I'm a computer jockey
• and weight loss--I've been trying for 3-4 months but the weight ain't coming off...

anyhoo, had a serious physical breakthrough today...the recent runs have been improving--I've paced myself better and gotten progressively more and more patient. I ran my first full 2.0km today! Did it in 12', which is another first for me. I went on to reach 4.0km in just under 30' (another best) and finish in 34'53" (beat the old record by 3 minutes?!?!?).

I dunno. I had a bowl and a half of chips w/ gravy and ketchup last nite...and a black russian...not too much hydration either...I just switched on today...I was smiling through the run! I was on track to finish in less time but I got excited/greedy and faded...but still very good today. Also consider I ran 5.0km yesterday too!

2.0km continuous in 12'07" (both new bests)
388KCALs over 5.0km, 395KCALs total (new bests)
34'53" total 5.0km time (new best)

bench:
8*60, 12*50, 12*50, 12*50,
other weights, stretch. No swim, no bike (pretty bad weather)

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⇒ long weekend: day1

short sentences mode: ON
past week: semi-shocking resignation (boss)
shitty weather (all week)
thai food, chicken, pizza, chips and all that bad stuff (so tasty)
awkward moments with super-fine (dammit!)

yesterday = day zero

bought books and dvds (lots and lots)

today gym. short but hard
excellent weather (sunny, no rain, moderate winds)

bench 8*60, 12*40, 8*60 (getting better)

run: 5km in 38'20" (first 8 minutes of run felt GREAT)
about 370KCALs total
other weights, stretch, swim (noble duck in pool)

city kinokuniya (return some books)

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⇒ slow start

gym started off slow--I was going to leave early without having done much but I figured I'd run 20'. Once I got I the treaddy, I thought I was cheating myself, so I figured I'd run 5km. Once I was done (it REALLY hurt this time), I figured I'd cool down with a bike ride. I did 2 sections.

So basically I went hard today, in spite of my initial lack of interest.
Running = 355 KCALs
Bike section 1 = 40 KCALs
Bike section 2 = 135 KCALs

Other weights and things...Gradually going to the gym earlier and earlier.
23 visits left

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⇒ highpoint

good week at work, good things happening overall, dull moments steadily declining.
I think this is the high I've been waiting for/deserved. Try to stay focused and fly higher.

gym summary:
5km run in 37'45" (new record)
20' ride
totalled 504 KCALs (380 run, 124 ride)
btw, ran so hard I almost threw up after. I'm on track for a 7' per km average (it's about 7'45" right now).

did about 10 sets of weights
stretch
swim

Vo's law of health and success still holds true: the healthier I am, the more successful I become.

24 visits left

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⇒ gym update

looking back at an older post, i just realized i broke the 5k record today!

funny that...I didnt feel like i was running at full capacity.
so the new 5k pb: 39'45" (bests the old record of 39'56" set about 2 weeks ago)

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⇒ short burst mode

gymmed, no swim. too cold, health at risk.
progress today, no record. 5.0km in 39'45" and 370KCals.
definetly a good time, but not a record.
was on track for record but conked out.
starting to get comfy with running longer times/dists.
need to cut sugar/fatty intake starting........now

headline roundup:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/surface-to-hit-consumerdom-in-2011-maybe-sooner/
summary: MS Surface device due in 2011 if not sooner
my thoughts: later than 2011. How long did they promise Longhorn (Vista) for? As I recall it was due in 2002. 'Nuff said.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/nvidia-drivers-responsible-for-nearly-30-of-vista-crashes-in-20/
summary: nvidia drivers + vista = 30% crash
my thoughts: get your act together Nvidia/Microsoft! This is bad business for everyone. Intel and ATI not far behind either

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/pwn-2-own-over-macbook-air-gets-seized-in-2-minutes-flat/
summary: MacBook Air hacked in 2 mins.
my thoughts: fast!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/ericsson-set-to-demo-42-mbps-end-to-end-hspa-evolution-technolog/
summary: broader broadband.
my thoughts: can we has in Aus pls?

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/olpc-keyboards-literally-being-ripped-apart/
summary: more OLPC problems. Toddlers able to rip up cheap keyboards
my thoughts: no comment

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/socal-edison-wants-to-cover-california-rooftops-in-solar-panels/
summary: green energy project for south cali
my thoughts: good idea...costly implementation(?)

http://www.bloodyburberry.com/features/fur_fighters/index.asp
summary: PETA conscious game like super chick sisters

http://www.wnichols.com/
summary: artist's gallery
my thoughts: niiiiiiiiiiiiiice

Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis,
and the rise of the sons of Aryas,
there was an age undreamed of.
And unto this, Conan,
destined to wear the jeweled crown of Aquilonia upon a troubled brow.
It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga.
Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!
boom-boom-b-boom-boom!...

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⇒ run like crazy

went to gym today. Ran 5k and did good! Firstly, the weather was something like 32 deg C, so it was hot to begin with. Secondly, consider that on Friday and Saturday (the two preceding days), I ran 5km on both days too. That means I've run 15km in three days, my new best(?)

Having said that, I broke several personal bests and set an all new personal 5km record! I did it in under 40' (about 39'56"). I went crazy and planned it out beforehand, guesstimating about 8' per km or about 3 laps every 8'. That plan sort of worked. My legs hurt from the very first step, but I really really pushed myself today.

I ran the entire first km non-stop (time was about 7'). I was actually on track to run the 5k in about 35' but the pain in my legs and adjustment to the new plan took some getting used to and required slowing down, add to that my profuse sweating and need to rehydrate. Totaled about 370 KCALs and average of 7.3 km/h (up from yesterday's 7.2). Still very happy about that progress. (My legs are killing me!)

Further to that, I stretched before and after the run, did 3 sets of bench, 3 of chest fly and 2 inclined bench. All followed up with a swim.

Slimming down is progressing slowly, but I guess that's expected considering I had an 11 month layoff. Damn, 11 months of damage (excessive salty foods, little exercise, high stress) takes a long time to undo...

I got 6 visits left...

side note: all-time personal best for 20' on treadmill: 3.2km (circa 2003 or 2004) which equals an average of 9.6 km/h

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⇒ gym and golf

5k in 42'15" = new all-time personal best!!!

my legs REALLY hurt

light upper body exercises today
bench
shoulders
back
total of 8 sets
stretch

swim a bit...

went to driving range (Moore Park)--it's way expensive.
Really bad at hitting the ball now, which is pretty much my whole game.
It's been over a year since I've been to the driving range and I'm really rusty now. I tried improving my swing--the whole left arm straight thing and by the end of the day I got some improvement, i think. But the whole time (85 balls) I never managed more than 100m with either driver or iron (3-iron). I'm accustomed to hitting close to 200 with the driver, so that's a bummer.

Then had Lansdowne for dinner. Chicken burger as usual...not too bad...not the best ever but still pretty good.

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⇒ something missing

not getting the response I've been expecting from employers...no idea why...something missing in my...attempts...i guess.

went to gym today...was going to cut duration but ended up doing everything anyways.
about 46' on treadmill for 5k (346 KCALs burned) MAN MY LEGS HURT! In fact, everything from the hair down hurt! I wasn't really out of breath too much, just that my shin/calves hurt too much too go fast.

did about 6 upper body sets (inc. 4 sets of bench, 40s and 50s)

swim too.

Had a problem with my Powerbook today. Went frantic and batshit for a bit trying to figure out what's gone wrong but in the end (long story short) it turns out the 'Dvorak' mode of my keyboard switched on (don't ask how). So here I am, typing away happily on the restored settings (Dvorak is murderous! It took about 30 seconds to type a phrase into Google to search!)

fin

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⇒ the next 5k

made another 5k today! i went a little crazy and tried out my 'it doesn't hurt' mentality and it sort of worked. Totalled 5k in ~44', which is an all-time personal best...well I'm pretty sure it is anyways. Burned about 350 KCALs just on the treaddy.

did about 10-12 sets of upper body, including a set of bench press, with no spotter. I let the fear of injury give me strength. I'm getting pretty comfortable with 40kg now.

As it turns out, I woke late, ate late, went late and a as a consequence, I ended up with no time for swimming.

A NOTE: after the run, I didn't feel too worn out...good hydration going right now, but my right shin and calf are really hurtin'. Not sure why (hurt before I ran), and I reckon it was holding me back from setting better times on the treadmill.

The high-rep plan is going well for my upper body. Starting to see some results(?) But the midsection is alot harder. Diet must be very strict.

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