I can't believe this but I've decided not to pursue something I thought was my dream for so long. I think I was just so scared to admit to myself that it is not what I want to do and honestly, to reach my ultimate career (and personal) goal I do not need to complete this task. Medical school....goodbye. It's hard to say that but I feel like a weight I've had on my shoulders for almost 10 years now is gone. I thought it was my only option, but after much introspection, I've realized there are so many different options.
More to come I'm sure on that but for now...working out!
I ran 30-35 minutes today with Pam. It was sooooo cold but I'm glad I went out. Tomorrow...I think I'll lift because I don't feel like going swimming at 5:30 am.
~Ro
Monday, December 28, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Emotional Overload
I'm getting overwhelmed.
Every other minute something keeps falling off my plate and I have to go into overdrive to fix the issue or get back on track. I'm constantly tired. Constantly working to get all my workouts in or get all my work done, or make sure I'm not slacking off because I'm tired at work.
It's getting to me. I know that January 29th a huge portion of the stress will be lifted off my plate but can I make it to then without buckling? I've been thinking a lot and I have a ton of decisions to make post-exam. But until then, just trying to go forward. I might even move my exam to March 27th if I need to. This is my last chance and I have to make sure I hit it out of the ballpark.
I have to give a little shout-out to Pam ... she's been great. We've recommitted ourselves to better bodies (and of course that little thing called healthy living) for the next year and plan on making each other accountable for workouts (especially the swims).
This past week I went to the Tuesday night swim, a walk around the monuments on Christmas eve, a one hour trainer ride, and a 5 mile run this morning. I feel good. I'm looking around for a bike computer so if anyone has any suggestions for one that isn't too pricey, that would be great. It's hard to get any sort of feel for cadence and speed without one.
Other than that, I'm off to my friend's cabin Thursday - Saturday for New Years Eve and hopefully I'll get to go for a little hike in the mountains. My goals for this week's workouts are:
Monday - 45 minute run
Tuesday - Swim; 30 minute run
Wednesday - Track workout (speed)
Thursday - 1 hour on the trainer OR a morning swim
Sunday - Bike Ride OR 7 mile run
This week will be off to a great start if the Cowboys can beat the Skins tonight. :-)
Ro
I have to give a little shout-out to Pam ... she's been great. We've recommitted ourselves to better bodies (and of course that little thing called healthy living) for the next year and plan on making each other accountable for workouts (especially the swims).
This past week I went to the Tuesday night swim, a walk around the monuments on Christmas eve, a one hour trainer ride, and a 5 mile run this morning. I feel good. I'm looking around for a bike computer so if anyone has any suggestions for one that isn't too pricey, that would be great. It's hard to get any sort of feel for cadence and speed without one.
Other than that, I'm off to my friend's cabin Thursday - Saturday for New Years Eve and hopefully I'll get to go for a little hike in the mountains. My goals for this week's workouts are:
Monday - 45 minute run
Tuesday - Swim; 30 minute run
Wednesday - Track workout (speed)
Thursday - 1 hour on the trainer OR a morning swim
Sunday - Bike Ride OR 7 mile run
This week will be off to a great start if the Cowboys can beat the Skins tonight. :-)
Ro
Saturday, December 5, 2009
I'm back!
Yayyy! I'm still coughing a little bit but I'm ready to get back out there (+ I have a marathon in less than 4 months...AHHH!).
It's frustrating how quickly I lost the base I built up before getting the swine flu.
My side project is taking up a whole lot of time. 4-5 hours every night. It's driving me crazy but I know I have to fit in working out even with that time commitment. Tonight I'll be on the trainer inside for at least an hour (it's snowing outside) and tomorrow, a one hour run with the team.
Can't wait to get out there!
It's frustrating how quickly I lost the base I built up before getting the swine flu.
My side project is taking up a whole lot of time. 4-5 hours every night. It's driving me crazy but I know I have to fit in working out even with that time commitment. Tonight I'll be on the trainer inside for at least an hour (it's snowing outside) and tomorrow, a one hour run with the team.
Can't wait to get out there!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
11.15.09
I have swine flu. Enough said. I went running last Monday and have literally been incapacitated since.
Hopefully only one more day of this crap.
Ugh.
Ro
Hopefully only one more day of this crap.
Ugh.
Ro
Saturday, November 7, 2009
11.07.09
Weight: Ugh gained a couple pounds....why does this remind me of Bridget Jones' Diary?
I just got back from my run. It was broken into two parts because I did part of it with my roommate who had to come back early.
1st loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3307084
23 minutes, ~2.1 miles - pace: 10:54 min/mile (pretty fast for me - Jess kicked my ass)
2nd loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3307105
40 minutes, 3.3 miles - pace: 12:07 min/mile (ugh. so slow. I felt like I went a lot faster but I guess not...)
So over all: 5.4 miles; 63 minutes.
The track 1 training schedule (slower) called for 5 miles and the track 2 training schedule called for 7. So I'm okay with only doing 5.3. Especially since I maintained a sub 11 minute mile for the first 2 miles.
I just got back from my run. It was broken into two parts because I did part of it with my roommate who had to come back early.
1st loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3307084
23 minutes, ~2.1 miles - pace: 10:54 min/mile (pretty fast for me - Jess kicked my ass)
2nd loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3307105
40 minutes, 3.3 miles - pace: 12:07 min/mile (ugh. so slow. I felt like I went a lot faster but I guess not...)
So over all: 5.4 miles; 63 minutes.
The track 1 training schedule (slower) called for 5 miles and the track 2 training schedule called for 7. So I'm okay with only doing 5.3. Especially since I maintained a sub 11 minute mile for the first 2 miles.
Friday, November 6, 2009
The week in review
Monday - Off
Tuesday - Lifted with Meagan ... it was rough. (I need to figure out how to code in html because the table program i wrote is not working...)
Sets Reps Wght
Shoulders (In front) 3 10 10
Pushups (reg) 1 8
Pushups (knee) 1 15
Dips 2 10,15
Pours 1 10 8
Chest Press 2 10 15
Tri Kick Backs 2 10 8
Upright Rows 2 10 8
Leg lunges (Bicep Curls) 1 10 8
Leg lunges (Hammer Curls) 1 10 8
Squats 1 30
Curls 1 15 8
Alternating Bicep Curls 1 15 8
Skater 1 15
Wednesday - Run - 20' warm up Z2, 3 strides, 10' Z3, 1 x 800 Z4 - I could not get that last 800 in ...
Thursday -
Sets Reps Wght
Shoulders (In front) 2 15 10
Pushups (reg) 1 10
Pushups (knee) 1 10
Dips 2 15
Pours 2 12 8
Chest Press 2 15 15
Tri Kick Backs 2 15 10
Upright Rows 2 15 35
Leg lunges 2 15 10
Squats 2 30
Curls 2 15 8
Alternating Bicep Curls 2 15 8
Skater 2 15
Upcoming:
Sat - 7 miles
Sun - 2 hour bike ride
Tuesday - Lifted with Meagan ... it was rough. (I need to figure out how to code in html because the table program i wrote is not working...)
Sets Reps Wght
Shoulders (In front) 3 10 10
Pushups (reg) 1 8
Pushups (knee) 1 15
Dips 2 10,15
Pours 1 10 8
Chest Press 2 10 15
Tri Kick Backs 2 10 8
Upright Rows 2 10 8
Leg lunges (Bicep Curls) 1 10 8
Leg lunges (Hammer Curls) 1 10 8
Squats 1 30
Curls 1 15 8
Alternating Bicep Curls 1 15 8
Skater 1 15
Wednesday - Run - 20' warm up Z2, 3 strides, 10' Z3, 1 x 800 Z4 - I could not get that last 800 in ...
Thursday -
Sets Reps Wght
Shoulders (In front) 2 15 10
Pushups (reg) 1 10
Pushups (knee) 1 10
Dips 2 15
Pours 2 12 8
Chest Press 2 15 15
Tri Kick Backs 2 15 10
Upright Rows 2 15 35
Leg lunges 2 15 10
Squats 2 30
Curls 2 15 8
Alternating Bicep Curls 2 15 8
Skater 2 15
Upcoming:
Sat - 7 miles
Sun - 2 hour bike ride
Sunday, November 1, 2009
10.31.09 - 11.01.09
Saturday - 5 miles (from my apt to the Washington Monument and back)
Sunday - 1 hour swim
200 yard warm-up
5 x 100 (choice of stroke, freestyle, kick on back, free style), 10 second rest
4 x (200 Z2, 100 Z3), 10 second rest
50 yard cooldown
Total - 1950 yards
felt a little tired today
Sunday - 1 hour swim
200 yard warm-up
5 x 100 (choice of stroke, freestyle, kick on back, free style), 10 second rest
4 x (200 Z2, 100 Z3), 10 second rest
50 yard cooldown
Total - 1950 yards
felt a little tired today
Friday, October 30, 2009
Official Weigh-in Day #1! :-)
So Val and I are officially doing weigh-in days on Fridays:
-1.2 pounds in Week #1
-1.2 pounds in Week #1
Thursday, October 29, 2009
10.29.09
Swim - 2000 Yards in 50 minutes.
Not too shabby. That puts me at 1.13 miles for 50 minutes. If I can keep that pace for 2.4 miles, it would take me 106 minutes. I think my 1.5 hour goal is easily attainable as long as training keeps going well with the swim. My shoulder felt much better today after just one lifting session. I hope to move up to the third lane in another couple of weeks. Right now I'm in week 2 of a 3-week build cycle. We'll have one rest week, so I'll shoot for moving up after rest week.
I'm getting pretty nervous about Saturday's ride. I really dread getting on my bike because EVERY time I'm on it, I fall without fail....speaking of, I should clean my bike after work tomorrow...
Not too shabby. That puts me at 1.13 miles for 50 minutes. If I can keep that pace for 2.4 miles, it would take me 106 minutes. I think my 1.5 hour goal is easily attainable as long as training keeps going well with the swim. My shoulder felt much better today after just one lifting session. I hope to move up to the third lane in another couple of weeks. Right now I'm in week 2 of a 3-week build cycle. We'll have one rest week, so I'll shoot for moving up after rest week.
I'm getting pretty nervous about Saturday's ride. I really dread getting on my bike because EVERY time I'm on it, I fall without fail....speaking of, I should clean my bike after work tomorrow...
10.28.09
One day I'll catch up and post the day of my workouts instead of the day after.
Weights: Basically, Meagan (my friend/coworker/trainer, gymnast, and supporter extraordinaire) kicked our (mine and Scott's) asses in the weight room.
Biceps, shoulders, triceps, lats, gluteus maximus, thighs, calves, back...I can't really move today. I don't even know how I'm typing to be honest.
We'll be lifting 2-3 times a week. I wrote down my reps/lbs but I don't have it on me so I'll enter it another day.
Weights: Basically, Meagan (my friend/coworker/trainer, gymnast, and supporter extraordinaire) kicked our (mine and Scott's) asses in the weight room.
Biceps, shoulders, triceps, lats, gluteus maximus, thighs, calves, back...I can't really move today. I don't even know how I'm typing to be honest.
We'll be lifting 2-3 times a week. I wrote down my reps/lbs but I don't have it on me so I'll enter it another day.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
10.27.09
Swim: 1 hour - swim without stopping.
Thoughts: I focused on the things the coaches told me to adjust, but my shoulder still hurts...I'm hoping lifting weights will help with this problem. I did move up to the third lane for a brief interval of 10 minutes before dropping back. It was hard to judge whether I could keep up in the future because there were no sets - just straight swim. I'll try again on Thursday.
Weight: -1.5 - We'll see if this lasts.....
Thoughts: I focused on the things the coaches told me to adjust, but my shoulder still hurts...I'm hoping lifting weights will help with this problem. I did move up to the third lane for a brief interval of 10 minutes before dropping back. It was hard to judge whether I could keep up in the future because there were no sets - just straight swim. I'll try again on Thursday.
Weight: -1.5 - We'll see if this lasts.....
Monday, October 26, 2009
Confessions
In the last few months, I've been through not one but two breakups (same guy) so while I'm not making excuses for my lack of enthusiasm for working out, sometimes getting out of bed in the morning is hard. I don't expect sympathy or empathy or any other -pathy out there because the second time, I put myself in the wrong position. But I'm getting really tired of waking up and not feeling good about myself and honestly, it's starting to make me angry. I know I deserve so much more but more often than not right now, I doubt that. The whole situation really messed with my head. It affects my energy level, what I eat, what I do, how well I focus (on anything). Life is so much more than this crap and for some reason, I can't get my head out of the weeds.
My Pittsburgh trip helped. I got to see my best friend from college and a few other great friends, eat amazing food, get a couple of good workouts in, and just relaxed. I wasn't sad. I wasn't angry. For the first time in a very long time, I was really just content. It felt like I was gone for a week but in a good way. There are very few people who balance me the way my friend does and I could not be happier that she is in my life (so thank you).
However, I'm back now. Back in DC, back in my apartment, back in my cubicle at work. The places where all my neativity lurks. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little bit better.
Le Sigh.
Workouts:
Saturday - I missed the Cathedral because I had a late night on Fri night but we went on really great run, which was probably slow for her pace. We ran along the river on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail from downtown, around the casino, and back. I definitely wanted to stop a few times but after stretching my calves (which tend to cramp a lot), I pushed myself to finish the loop. We ran up the stairs near PNC park, picked up the pace across the bridge, and sprinted from there to the transformer sculpture for a strong finish. It was absolutely beautiful because we could see the hillsides and all leaves were different colors. I hit my goal of running more than 3 miles. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3283299 which makes me happy. I'm really focusing on being stronger and faster for my second marathon. Time: I believe it was around 41 minutes.
Some pics from the run:
Sunday we did a one-hour circuit workout with weights, pushups, abs, jumpies, burpies, and squats. And today I hurt...what a shocker.
~Ro
P.S. This week should be interesting...my coworkers and I are starting a workout club - MWF - we'll be doing P90x...
My Pittsburgh trip helped. I got to see my best friend from college and a few other great friends, eat amazing food, get a couple of good workouts in, and just relaxed. I wasn't sad. I wasn't angry. For the first time in a very long time, I was really just content. It felt like I was gone for a week but in a good way. There are very few people who balance me the way my friend does and I could not be happier that she is in my life (so thank you).
However, I'm back now. Back in DC, back in my apartment, back in my cubicle at work. The places where all my neativity lurks. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little bit better.
Le Sigh.
Workouts:
Saturday - I missed the Cathedral because I had a late night on Fri night but we went on really great run, which was probably slow for her pace. We ran along the river on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail from downtown, around the casino, and back. I definitely wanted to stop a few times but after stretching my calves (which tend to cramp a lot), I pushed myself to finish the loop. We ran up the stairs near PNC park, picked up the pace across the bridge, and sprinted from there to the transformer sculpture for a strong finish. It was absolutely beautiful because we could see the hillsides and all leaves were different colors. I hit my goal of running more than 3 miles. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3283299 which makes me happy. I'm really focusing on being stronger and faster for my second marathon. Time: I believe it was around 41 minutes.
Some pics from the run:
Sunday we did a one-hour circuit workout with weights, pushups, abs, jumpies, burpies, and squats. And today I hurt...what a shocker.
~Ro
P.S. This week should be interesting...my coworkers and I are starting a workout club - MWF - we'll be doing P90x...
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mon, Wed, Thurs
Monday - 35 minute run; Zone 2 Heart Rate - no particular thoughts about this run, it felt good to get my legs moving and I tried a new route which I really liked. Down 11th street from my house, went around Lincoln Park once, down to the capitol and back home. I did much better than I thought I would.
Tuesday - didn't do anything because I was too tired from work and got home pretty late. Plus the evening swim was only for the new triathletes on our team.
Wednesday - 'Track' Workout. 20'-30' warm up Z2, 3 strides, warm down - I couldn't make it to the track so I did this by time. I did a 20' warm up down to the capitol building and did sprints up and down the hill - basically I sprinted down the hill about 15 seconds and turned right back around and sprinted up the hill. I did this until I had covered the hill (probably about 5 sprints). For the rowers out there, it was much like doing the Cathedral steps. I then went down to the fountain in front of the capitol building which is about .5 a mile around and ran for half of it at about a 8:30 minute pace (this is 3.5 minutes faster than my Z2 at the moment). I walked the rest of it and then sprinted up the hill and finally ran/walked back home. It was a pretty exhausting run only because I tend to push myself a lot harder when I sprint because I'm good at going all out for short distances. But I tend to forget that I have a lot more in front of me...
Thursday - Bike and Swim - I left work a little bit too late to get to Hain's Point for the bike ride so I just went to the swim. Jumped in the pool and it felt good. This is my 3rd swim in two weeks and before I only went sporadically so getting back into swimming shape is going to be a challenge. For not being competitive, I'd say I'm a pretty decent swimmer it's just a matter of getting used to the motions again and of course, pushing myself to get the pool time in so I don't lose it. This is the second time that my shoulder hurt a LOT. It was so painful that I cut my swim short by 15 minutes. I got some advice last time and this time for my technique so I'm going to be focusing on these things every time I get in the pool:
1. Do not cut my stroke short. I'm not reaching my left arm out enough and start pulling before my right arm comes back in the water. To remedy this, I need to do the drag drill. Pull my arm up into my armpit and push the water when reaching out. This is part of what's causing the problem with my shoulder. I did attempt this for a few laps after asking the coach for some assistance and it seemed to relieve some of the pain
2. I don't rotate enough to my non - breathing side.
3. I need to make sure I relax my shoulders and look down at the bottom of the pool instead of ahead of me.
Lots to work on but I'm up for the challenge. I think my initial goal is going to be to finish the swim in 1.5 hours if not faster.
On the plate for this weekend:
I'm going to Pittsburgh so I won't be able to bike. The schedule says 3 mile run at Z2. I'm gonna go for 5 miles on Sunday and see how that goes.
On Saturday, I'll be doing the Cathedral steps with a couple of my teammates from crew. Up 5 floors, down 3, up 5, down 3, until I get to the top of the 35th floor. Two steps at a time. Come back down and do it again...as many times as possible in an hour. If I can make it two cycles I'll be pretty happy.
Tuesday - didn't do anything because I was too tired from work and got home pretty late. Plus the evening swim was only for the new triathletes on our team.
Wednesday - 'Track' Workout. 20'-30' warm up Z2, 3 strides, warm down - I couldn't make it to the track so I did this by time. I did a 20' warm up down to the capitol building and did sprints up and down the hill - basically I sprinted down the hill about 15 seconds and turned right back around and sprinted up the hill. I did this until I had covered the hill (probably about 5 sprints). For the rowers out there, it was much like doing the Cathedral steps. I then went down to the fountain in front of the capitol building which is about .5 a mile around and ran for half of it at about a 8:30 minute pace (this is 3.5 minutes faster than my Z2 at the moment). I walked the rest of it and then sprinted up the hill and finally ran/walked back home. It was a pretty exhausting run only because I tend to push myself a lot harder when I sprint because I'm good at going all out for short distances. But I tend to forget that I have a lot more in front of me...
Thursday - Bike and Swim - I left work a little bit too late to get to Hain's Point for the bike ride so I just went to the swim. Jumped in the pool and it felt good. This is my 3rd swim in two weeks and before I only went sporadically so getting back into swimming shape is going to be a challenge. For not being competitive, I'd say I'm a pretty decent swimmer it's just a matter of getting used to the motions again and of course, pushing myself to get the pool time in so I don't lose it. This is the second time that my shoulder hurt a LOT. It was so painful that I cut my swim short by 15 minutes. I got some advice last time and this time for my technique so I'm going to be focusing on these things every time I get in the pool:
1. Do not cut my stroke short. I'm not reaching my left arm out enough and start pulling before my right arm comes back in the water. To remedy this, I need to do the drag drill. Pull my arm up into my armpit and push the water when reaching out. This is part of what's causing the problem with my shoulder. I did attempt this for a few laps after asking the coach for some assistance and it seemed to relieve some of the pain
2. I don't rotate enough to my non - breathing side.
3. I need to make sure I relax my shoulders and look down at the bottom of the pool instead of ahead of me.
Lots to work on but I'm up for the challenge. I think my initial goal is going to be to finish the swim in 1.5 hours if not faster.
On the plate for this weekend:
I'm going to Pittsburgh so I won't be able to bike. The schedule says 3 mile run at Z2. I'm gonna go for 5 miles on Sunday and see how that goes.
On Saturday, I'll be doing the Cathedral steps with a couple of my teammates from crew. Up 5 floors, down 3, up 5, down 3, until I get to the top of the 35th floor. Two steps at a time. Come back down and do it again...as many times as possible in an hour. If I can make it two cycles I'll be pretty happy.
Keeping up with...myself...
These days there always seems to be a shortage of time to finish up work (and a personal side project) that working out keeps going on the 'list of things to do' but more often than not, I find myself cutting my workouts short to get back and continue working.
When it comes down to it, I absolutely have to be better about saying no to after work activities and focus on training...
When it comes down to it, I absolutely have to be better about saying no to after work activities and focus on training...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Before jumping in....
During my year of training, I've decided to write out a few goals (not only for Ironman but in general)
1. Lose 15 pounds by the end of January
2. Lose 25 pounds by the end of May
3. Do not give up!
4. Complete a marathon in under 5.5 hours
5. Have fun and meet new people!
6. Travel abroad
...and I'm sure I'll come up with more as I keep thinking about this...
Thoughts:
1. The reason for the weight loss is not my appearance (while that is an incentive :-) ) as most might believe, it's mainly so I can train at a healthy weight and not injure myself. Weight loss is also a factor in being able to train harder and be a faster athlete.
2. At this point in time, I believe biking will be my weakest link but this could easily change. I was a rower and my legs are pretty strong so I'm thinking it could become my strongest as my technique gets better - there's a lot more technique involved than riding the pink barbie bike I once had.
3. Current Physical State
BP: 110/65 (yay!)
Resting Heart Rate: 70 (ehhhhhh)
Weight: 0 (I'll start with 0 as the baseline and put a (-) or (+) as the weeks move
along)
1. Lose 15 pounds by the end of January
2. Lose 25 pounds by the end of May
3. Do not give up!
4. Complete a marathon in under 5.5 hours
5. Have fun and meet new people!
6. Travel abroad
...and I'm sure I'll come up with more as I keep thinking about this...
Thoughts:
1. The reason for the weight loss is not my appearance (while that is an incentive :-) ) as most might believe, it's mainly so I can train at a healthy weight and not injure myself. Weight loss is also a factor in being able to train harder and be a faster athlete.
2. At this point in time, I believe biking will be my weakest link but this could easily change. I was a rower and my legs are pretty strong so I'm thinking it could become my strongest as my technique gets better - there's a lot more technique involved than riding the pink barbie bike I once had.
3. Current Physical State
BP: 110/65 (yay!)
Resting Heart Rate: 70 (ehhhhhh)
Weight: 0 (I'll start with 0 as the baseline and put a (-) or (+) as the weeks move
along)
Ironman Breakdown
For anyone who doesn't know, Ironman consists of the following events:
2.4 mile swim
112 mile bike
26.2 mile run
For a total of 140.6 miles. You must complete the race in 17 hours (7 am to 12 am).
The Ironman Wisconsin 2010 website is: http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com/
2.4 mile swim
112 mile bike
26.2 mile run
For a total of 140.6 miles. You must complete the race in 17 hours (7 am to 12 am).
The Ironman Wisconsin 2010 website is: http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com/
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Hello Family, Friends, and AEWHTCATB*,
In this letter, I am officially declaring my commitment to training for (and racing) Ironman Wisconsin 2010. The race will be held September 12, 2010 in Madison Wisconsin.
I will use this blog to not only give you all insight into daily workouts, but also what I'm feeling on a regular basis about the training and life in general. I know it will be here before I know it. I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you in advance for your support in advance.
I know the next year will be a trying experience and while I'm nervous, I know this is the empowering experience I need in my life right now. The last year has been extremely difficult for me on both a professional and personal level, and I hope to become a stronger person through training by learning more about my limitations and, even more importantly, my capabilities and strengths.
Let the training (and life) begin!
Talk to you all soon.
Ro(torious)
*Anyone Else Who Happens To Come Across This Blog
In this letter, I am officially declaring my commitment to training for (and racing) Ironman Wisconsin 2010. The race will be held September 12, 2010 in Madison Wisconsin.
I will use this blog to not only give you all insight into daily workouts, but also what I'm feeling on a regular basis about the training and life in general. I know it will be here before I know it. I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you in advance for your support in advance.
I know the next year will be a trying experience and while I'm nervous, I know this is the empowering experience I need in my life right now. The last year has been extremely difficult for me on both a professional and personal level, and I hope to become a stronger person through training by learning more about my limitations and, even more importantly, my capabilities and strengths.
Let the training (and life) begin!
Talk to you all soon.
Ro(torious)
*Anyone Else Who Happens To Come Across This Blog
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