3 Hour Hike, Double Lift, Cardio in NC

Sunday - Princeton Hiking Trails 3 Hours

I bought a hiking book from the Small World Cafe on Nassau street. It's 16 local hikes in and around the Princeton area. I told myself I would do all 16 before the end of the summer. I had to start somewhere and my friend picked hike #7. I'm all about it and have my hiking sandals on and ready roll. I failed to realize that we've practically had a flood with the amount of rain we've been getting and the trails would be muddy. It didn't matter I was going for this hike. The book said it would only take an hour to do the trail. It's only 2.5 miles. I'm thinking it's really going to take us an hour. Well, in getting lost and the mud slides it took us 3 hours! In getting lost we saw many animals.. packs of deer, foxes, frogs, a bunny, and a hawk.

I definately want to walk through this area again in a dryer situation.

Monday - Lift w/ Sis and Dude 1.

Sis calls and asks if she can come in to workout. Sure why not? I wanted to get away from looking at the GRE!

We can only get lowerbody in before she needs to leave.

Leg Press - 245+Sis x 8
Leg Curl 95 x 10
SL Bridging x 10
Step-ups 30 x 8
Pilates Side Series x 10


Upperbody w/ Dude 1

DB Bench 45 x 10
Row 90 x 10
DB Incline 35 x 10
Pulldown 80 x 7
DB Shoulder Press 30 x 10
N-O Chins x 8
TRX Rear Delt w/ Ext Rotation x 10
Band Internal Rotation x 10

Alt Bent Knee V-up x 20
Russian Twist x 20
Sky Touches x 20
4 Point Supermans x 20


Wednesday - Durham, NC Cardio at Fitness World

Did my friend really pay 10 bucks for me to run 2 miles and eliptical for 20 minutes?

Yes and the 2 mile run was at 8 minute pace. I would of went for 3 but I had to pee. :)
Then, I came back and did the eliptical for 20 minutes.

3.25 Mile Run w/ Pond

8:00 am - 3.25 Mile Run w/ Pond

Somehow my best friend and I manage to never see each other when trying to meet up between our parents houses. This has been going on for years! When we were younger we managed to pass each other in the street, knock on the other one's house and be told by the other's parent that they were at your house!

We came close to pulling that off again this morning. You would think with technology that we'd be better but when I go for a run with someone, I rarely take my iphone. So I sent her a text and walked towards her mom's house. The next thing I know I hear someone yelling my name. She was like I saw you coming down my street and I was heading towards you. (To be honest, I never saw her until she called my name.) The next thing she knew she didn't see me. Then she was like she can't be behind the van. Yet, there I was, right behind the white van.

Somethings never change :)

Jog + Slow Mountain Bike

Wednesday

5:30 pm -Jog

Dude 1 and I jogged the tow path in Lambertville. Very pretty.

Friday

6 pm- 9 Mile Route on my sister's Moutain Bike

My dad and I had a guest for our 9 mile bike ride - Dude 1. My dad wanted to put Dude 1 on my sisters mountain bike (the slowest bike we have). I said bad idea and that I would take it to even the playing field out. Well, it sort of evened the playing field but Dude 1 was still trying to keep up. Not bad for Dude 1's first week back. He's trying to be in shape for the shore house at the end of August. :)

BTW - Dude 1 is just a friend.

Just a little cardio

Biked back into town for lunch with a friend - 3.5 miles

Stepper 10 Minutes Level 10 Fat Burner
Bike 15 Minutes Level 11 Random

Core -
Alt Bent Knee V-up x 20
Russian Twist 10 lbs x 20
Sky Touches 10 lbs x 20

Bike back home - 3 miles

Wedding Weekend

Friday Morning 8 am- 9 Mile Bike Ride w/ Dad

I woke up early to start the day off right with my dad. I knew it was going to be a long day with all the rehearsal stuff for my sister's wedding. So it was raining right before I arrived home and I was thinking my dad would just want to head to the gym instead of riding. I was wrong. I had a nice skunk line right down my back from my bike. My dad was definately kicking my butt. The run and lift the day before made me feel slower. Who knows if I really was because my dad added a bit of air to his tires.

The bike ride had to be pretty quick too because of the events my sister had for us.

After the bike ride my dad and I put the alcohol in my mom's caravan to be taken to the reception.

I took a shower and hopped in the car with my sister to check out the wedding flowers. They were beautiful gerber daisies. We then went to Staples to make copies. Lunch at Chipotle! Love it :) We went to drop off the gift bags for people staying at the hotel.

Then my sister drops me off at home. I drop off our dresses at the church. I pick up some stuff for mimosa's for tomorrow's make-up and hair appointment. I even pick up balloons to help tag the street for the reception.

I come home thinking now's the time for my mom and me to get our nails done. I was wrong. She was making a gazillion egg rolls. Then, I figured I should clean my car if people are going to be in it. I vacuum and then wash it. I have not washed my car since I've owned it. I've had it for a year now. Man was that thing dirty and it took forever to clean! Finally, we get to the nail place for a mani/pedi.

This was the first time in my mom's life that she got a mani/pedi. She said it was alright. I wish she would love it then I would have something to get her for the holidays.

Rehearsal dinner was awesome! Just ask me for the details of the Rutgers Vault books :)

Saturday Morning - 6:30 am Swim

I get up at 6:30 am at the hotel to take a dip in the pool with my cousin. We had no idea what a long day we were in for. Our hair and make-up appointment was at 9 am. All the ladies looked awesome! My mom's first hair and make-up appointment. She looked beautiful especially when she had that full smile.

7 pm - Dancing until 10:30 pm

Reception was full of dancing. I did not leave the dance floor at any point. I even caught the bouquet for the 3rd time this year. Height does have its advantages at times. :)

Monday 4:00 pm - 40 Minute Run + Lift

Lift

Core
- TRX Alt Knees to Chest x 20
- Bent Knee Reverse Trunk Rot x 20
- Cross Over Crunch x 15 ea
- Supermans x 20
- Alt Bent Knee V-up x 20
- Russian Twist x 20
- Sit-up x 15

Leg Press - 245 + Heather on the Negative x 8
Glute Ham x 10
Gorilla Walk + Squat x 20
SL Bridging x 10

SB DB Bench 45 x 10
N-O Push-ups x 8
Pulldown 70 x 10
TRX Rear Delt w/ Ext Rot x 10
Incline 35 x 10
SB Push-ups x 10
SA DB Row 35 x 10
TRX Single Arm Row x 8
Standing 3 Way Shoulder x 10

3.5 Mile Run + Lift

4:20 pm - 3.5 Mile Run

Ran with one of my former coaches from Rutgers.

5:00 pm - Lift

FWD Lunge + Squat 25 lbs plate x 2 lengths of 6 racks
Leg Curl 105 lbs x 10
Back Extension 1 x 10
Assisted SL Squat 1 x 8
Pilates Side Series 1 x 10

DB Bench 45 lbs x 10
Row 80 lbs x 10
DB Incline 32 lbs x 10
N-O Chins 1 x 8
DB Shoulder Press 30 lbs x 10
DB Bar Pull 25 lbs x 10
Shoulder Matrix 5 lbs x 7
3 Point Arm Raise 1 x 10

Core - 6 Count Abs x 15
Lowerbody Alt Supermans x 30

Lift w/ Change

Tuesday at 5:30 pm - Lift

RW Lunge 20 lbs x 22
Leg Curl 100 lbs x 12
Back Extension 1 x 12
Lateral Lunge 25 lbs x 22
Glute Ham 1 x 12

DB Bench 35 lbs x 15
Pulldown 70 lbs x 15
Incline 30 lbs x 15
DB Bar Pull 22.5 lbs x 15
Shoulder Matrix 5 x 7
3 Point Arm Raise 1 x 10

Alt Bent Knee V-up 1 x 20
Russian Twist 1 x 20
Sky Touches 1 x 15
Bridging 1 x 10

I've been helping out one of my sisters co-workers/friends. He comes in once a week, usually with my sister and I take him through a workout. Today, I decided to go through with him. It was a great. He is finally pushing through the weights and not giving up on himself. It's really cool to watch someone begin to believe in themselves.

Swimming Date

7:00 pm Werblin Center Pool

I arrive early and am waiting for my date to arrive. He's a bit tardy but that's ok it was less than 10 minutes. I quickly change and am out on deck. I didn't know if he'd already jumped in or was still in the locker room. So, I jump in the deep end. We end up in the pool until 8:20. Every 25 yards we were stopping and talking. Going continuous is not his thing.

Over all good time. I would definately do another swim date.

Tennis Date

5:00 pm - Tennis Date

I like this guy already! For a first date he invites me to go play tennis. Really, something athletically related and not sitting down stuffing our faces? Wow, I'm in. Just my height and body type too! 6'5'' and slender.

His original suggestion was to go swimming. I'm like nice try buddy. You want to get a girl in the least amount of clothing possible and in a situation where she can't talk. Well, we're swimming tonight. So much for nice try.

Anyway, tennis yesterday was a bit rusty. We didn't even end up playing a real tennis game. We played a game that he made up by bouncing the ball on the ground on your side first and then getting it over the net. Then the person over the next has to bounce it on their side and then over the net. The goal was for it to stay inside the service boxes. He won 3-1. :( But I was actually a good sport about it. I really want to play again. I'll figure it out.

After a bit of tennis we ended up walking around all over campus having dessert for dinner. Bent Spoon sorbet and House of Cupcakes. YUMMIE :) Man, I am a fat kid at heart.

Wish me luck in the swimming. I can get around in the water but I'm not technically skilled.

Practice and Race

Friday evening - Rowing Practice Masters Mixed 8

This is the first time this boat has practiced as a team. There have been subs every practice, so the rhythm has not been consistent. It's the day before the race. The boat is still leaning to starboard. My friend (who I rowed with in college and asked me to be a sub) is having a hissy fit because the boat doesn't feel the same as when we were college. People are there just to have a good time. He's there to win. You just have to laugh throughout practice because the engine room (middle 4 of the boat) are all guys. They bitch the whole time! The girls bow pair and stern pair just sit there and are enjoying the scene. The coach (who's rowing in the boat) never has a plan. The coxswain is always asking, "So what do you guys want to do now?" It is the biggest shit show. On Monday I asked "Hey, what's the race plan?" No one knew. It was bizarre.

Saturday afternoon - Raced Masters Mixed 8

My friend (fellow rower) is all excited an anxious to race. He loves race day. He's erging to warm-up. He insists that I hop on the erg to get a few meters in. I'm like that's alright. We're only racing a 1000 meters.

Our race plan -
Start - half, half, 3/4, lengthen, full
High 20 - at 36
Settle 10 - at 33
500 meter mark - Power 10
750 meter mark - Increase the rating 2 beats and power it out

We won! We won by open water! We beat the 2nd place boat by 17 seconds.

Yet my friend (fellow rower) is still not happy. The boat was rushed, not set and we were spinning our wheels. Man nothing can make this guy happy.

Bossman's 25 Minute Lift

11:00 am - WE ONLY HAVE 25 MINUTES!

Sandbag Squat to Press 50 lbs x 10, 8, 6
paired w/
DB Prone Row 25 lbs x 10, 40 lbs x 8, 6
Laying MB Chest Toss x 15
TRX Leg Curl x 12
Band Rear Delt Yellow x 10
Band Rotation Yellow x 10
Band SB Crunch Yellow x 15
Band TB Extensions w/ Rotation Yellow x 12

Hover x 45 sec, 30 sec
paired w/
Hang x 45 sec, 30 sec

Lift, Emergency, Bike

10 am - Lift with the Bossman

FWD Lunge - 50 lb Sandbag length of 7 racks
Step-ups - 50 lbs Sandbag x 8
FWD Lunge - 50 lb Sandbag length of 7 racks
Box Lateral Lunge - 50 lb Sandbag x 8
Leg Curl - 45 x 10
SB Bridging - 1 x 10
SB Straight Hip Raises - 1 x 10

DB Bench - 45 lbs x 10
Hammer (old) Row - 50 x 10
DB Incline - 35 lbs x 10
Hammer Iso Pulldown - 70 lbs x 10
DB Shoulder Press - 30 lbs x 10
DB SA Row - 30 lbs x 10

Core
Flat back Alt Bicycles x 40
Reverse Crunch x 20
Crunches x 20
Leg Only Alt Supermans x 40

Flat back Alt Bicycles x 30
Reverse Crunch x 15
Crunches x 15
Leg Only Alt Supermans x 30

11:00 am - Call from Emergency Services
Gunman on Campus- stay indoors

I call my mom to tell her that I'm ok, just incase the gunman made the news. She asks "what's a gunman doing on campus?" I'm like I don't know but just wanted you to know that I'm ok. Then I start texting people I know around campus to make sure they're on lockdown. I'm definately a communicator and not one to just sit still.

Luckily all was good by noon.

Noon - All Clear

12:10 - At 10:36 a.m., a male with what appeared to be a handgun was reported near the vicinity of Dod Hall dormitory. There was no report of any threatening behavior or injuries. Public Safety responded immediately by issuing a campus alert instructing people to stay indoors, by patrolling and by limiting access to campus. The first report and a second tip led Borough police to four juveniles who were taken into custody near campus. The questioning revealed that the suspected handgun was a dark green plastic toy that could be confused with an actual weapon. The toy was retrieved near the Wawa on University Place.


5:00 pm - 9 Mile Bike Ride with Dad

Bike Ride and a Row

5:30 am - Biked to work (3 miles)

It was chilly and definately really early in the morning. Usually on my rides to work I see a bunch of people hopping on the train. Monday morning and it's me and the bike.

Noon - Biked home (3 miles)

The weather was warmer and work was very productive. You can get more done in 6 hours than in 12. :)

6:45 to 8:15 pm - Rowed in an 8

I caught two crabs and sat 2 seat rowing port. My footstretchers came out during the warm-up. My hands are all blistered up again. And I can't wait to row again :)