First Day Back
I promise, Thus Saith the Fly isn't turning into some goofy journal blog, but there are a few things worth noting about today. If I can muster the energy, I may post some news tonight as well.
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Ever since I arrived at Zoo Station, I've intended to get into better physical shape. I keep putting it off and putting it off; it's too hot to run or yomp, or the work schedule is too hectic. Even when the time exists, I'm hesitant to get into a routine because my work schedule will eventually prevent it, usually within two weeks of my earliest physical training regimen start date. Our situation at work has changed a bit recently, and I think I fattened up a bit while on deployment (eating at Applebee's every night will do that to you), so the time was right today to start that new physical training program that I mentioned in a recent post.
Long-time readers will remember that my perennial goal is to start and complete the BUD/S Warning Order workout. The standard workout includes running, swimming, and calisthenics (situps, pushups, and pullups). I've never been a good runner - I can sprint, but distance running has always been a challenge for me. At this point, I'm figuring two things. First, I figure that with my interest in backpacking, yomp training is probably of more use to me than running is. Second, if I train for endurance in the pool, and train my legs for weight and impact by yomping, I can do a second phase of the workout upon completion of the first and add running. I also think that, instead of searching high and low for a pull-up bar, I'll forego pullups for the time being.
I have yet to sketch out my training schedule, but my goal at this point, barring any catastrophic interruptions, is to aim for Monday-through-Friday workouts to include four or five days of swimming, two yomps a week increasing in distance and ruck weight, and two or three sets of pushups and situps per week. My goals at this point are completion of the training schedule, and reduction in body fat and weight. When I was in a remedial physical training program for the Navy, we ran a physical readiness test once per week; at this point in time, though, I'm more interested in preparing for the second phase by establishing good habits, consistency, and discipline. Times and high scores can wait.
At any rate, today I decided to ease myself into my new workout routine by finally visiting the post swimming pool. This required a trip to Wal Mart for new swim trunks (I have a pair of UDT trunks, but I think I'll hold off on wearing these until I'm in full swing), a new pair of goggles, a replacement for my defunct Timex Ironman athletic watch, and a new pair of cheap flip-flop sandals so that I can wear my old pair to the pool and/or gym without worrying about having something at the flat to wear on short notice.
Having had a grand total of one real workout since I moved to Zoo Station, I was surprised how well I did in the pool today. I swam continuously for twenty minutes (five minutes more than the Warning Order calls for in the first week; I've always been an animal in the pool, so that's going to be the portion of the workout where I'm most ambitious), save for brief interludes to adjust my goggles or trunks. I'm exhausted, but looking forward to my next opportunity to do more laps.
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I've mentioned frequently my love of the most recent 007 film, Casino Royale. While I was at Wal Mart today, gearing up for my swim, I saw the two disc special edition of the film, along with a bonus "Poker Set". The set isn't really that impressive: two decks of cards and a poker chip from the fictional casino, and two sets of rules for Texas Hold 'Em. Goofy? A little bit, but it's a great collectible for a die hard 007 fan like myself.
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Okay, it's eleven at night, I'm exhausted, I have a full day tomorrow (including seeing Reno 911!: Miami and 300), so I'm going to have to cut this shorter than I'd originally intended. For the record, one of the items on my list of "things to do upon returning to the Mojave" is "blog furiously". Translation? More tomorrow.
* * *
Ever since I arrived at Zoo Station, I've intended to get into better physical shape. I keep putting it off and putting it off; it's too hot to run or yomp, or the work schedule is too hectic. Even when the time exists, I'm hesitant to get into a routine because my work schedule will eventually prevent it, usually within two weeks of my earliest physical training regimen start date. Our situation at work has changed a bit recently, and I think I fattened up a bit while on deployment (eating at Applebee's every night will do that to you), so the time was right today to start that new physical training program that I mentioned in a recent post.
Long-time readers will remember that my perennial goal is to start and complete the BUD/S Warning Order workout. The standard workout includes running, swimming, and calisthenics (situps, pushups, and pullups). I've never been a good runner - I can sprint, but distance running has always been a challenge for me. At this point, I'm figuring two things. First, I figure that with my interest in backpacking, yomp training is probably of more use to me than running is. Second, if I train for endurance in the pool, and train my legs for weight and impact by yomping, I can do a second phase of the workout upon completion of the first and add running. I also think that, instead of searching high and low for a pull-up bar, I'll forego pullups for the time being.
I have yet to sketch out my training schedule, but my goal at this point, barring any catastrophic interruptions, is to aim for Monday-through-Friday workouts to include four or five days of swimming, two yomps a week increasing in distance and ruck weight, and two or three sets of pushups and situps per week. My goals at this point are completion of the training schedule, and reduction in body fat and weight. When I was in a remedial physical training program for the Navy, we ran a physical readiness test once per week; at this point in time, though, I'm more interested in preparing for the second phase by establishing good habits, consistency, and discipline. Times and high scores can wait.
At any rate, today I decided to ease myself into my new workout routine by finally visiting the post swimming pool. This required a trip to Wal Mart for new swim trunks (I have a pair of UDT trunks, but I think I'll hold off on wearing these until I'm in full swing), a new pair of goggles, a replacement for my defunct Timex Ironman athletic watch, and a new pair of cheap flip-flop sandals so that I can wear my old pair to the pool and/or gym without worrying about having something at the flat to wear on short notice.
Having had a grand total of one real workout since I moved to Zoo Station, I was surprised how well I did in the pool today. I swam continuously for twenty minutes (five minutes more than the Warning Order calls for in the first week; I've always been an animal in the pool, so that's going to be the portion of the workout where I'm most ambitious), save for brief interludes to adjust my goggles or trunks. I'm exhausted, but looking forward to my next opportunity to do more laps.
I've mentioned frequently my love of the most recent 007 film, Casino Royale. While I was at Wal Mart today, gearing up for my swim, I saw the two disc special edition of the film, along with a bonus "Poker Set". The set isn't really that impressive: two decks of cards and a poker chip from the fictional casino, and two sets of rules for Texas Hold 'Em. Goofy? A little bit, but it's a great collectible for a die hard 007 fan like myself.
Okay, it's eleven at night, I'm exhausted, I have a full day tomorrow (including seeing Reno 911!: Miami and 300), so I'm going to have to cut this shorter than I'd originally intended. For the record, one of the items on my list of "things to do upon returning to the Mojave" is "blog furiously". Translation? More tomorrow.
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