MOTIVATE ME PLEASE!

Well I just got back from deployment, and I need to get fit fast.  I have been under the ocean on the USS OHIO SSGN and haven't had much time to work out.  I would love it if there were some people doing some light runs in the next 2 weeks to get me started again.  I love to run but recently I've hit a bump in the road and am having a hard time picking myself up again.

Before I left on deployment my mother went into the hospital from a major brain aneurysm and it didn't look like she would make it.  I flew to Colorado to be with her a few times hoping she would wake up from her coma....Well my wife didn't like that and wasn't there for me when I needed her the most.  Lets just say that was the straw that broke the camels back and I told her I was done.  Two weeks after I tell her she already had a boyfriend.  I got deployed and after I left for deployment they went and bought a house together...?
Not sure how all this came about and how quick but I am better off with out that in my life.  She is being decent on the parenting plan and it seems I can still pay my bills after child support so life is good for now.

That's where you come in.  Help me get off my butt and challenge me to some miles.  I could use any support that you could give.  Egg me on, invite me to some runs or just tell me of some local events I could participate in.  It will help me keep my mind on bettering my health and for my children to look up to their dad hitting the pavement!

Thanks, and hope to hear from you soon.

Olin

Im still here

Hey all, I am still here and working out hard every day!  My son is visiting from Colorado so I've been busy with that.

I will post my last few days this weekend.  I also got some great news...
I made Senior Chief!

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Day 18 of Insanity and my first run since R2R

Day 18 of Insanity

Today was Cardio recovery.  It wasn't that hard, just a bunch of stretches.  It was so easy I decided to go on a run!

First Run since R2R. by rollinolin333 at Garmin Connect - Details

Well I had an easy day with Insanity workout so I decided to go on a short run.  I also thought I would run since my running friends probably wont be running again until the Rock n Roll marathon.

My run went well, the sun was not glaring at me and the cool breeze was in my face for the whole run.  My cardio workouts have helped my stamina and speed quite a bit.  I was able to do a few bursts and didn't get tired.  I need to start trying to run faster paces so I can keep up with everyone.  If anyone has some good pointers on getting better paces, let me know.  I have the Garmin 410 and feel that I may be under utilizing it at this point.

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Day 17 of Insanity Workout

Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs

Never eat tacos for dinner before working out. I couldnt do the push ups due to food getting pushed up my throat. I waited a few hours after eating but it didn't work. My head hurt a lot today so my energy wasn't there for the workout. I managed to scrape by though. I worked up a puddle of sweat so I feel much better now.

I started drinking a recovery shake to assist in muscle regeneration or something.  Its a Whey protein and banana shake.   It wasn't that bad actually.  I'm looking to build up some mass as I get rid of the flabby stuff.  I still feel the abs flexing and when I don't have indigestion I can keep up with the workouts. My son is starting to get better at some of the exercises but says his feet hurt when the workouts get tough.  I hope he will get fitter by doing some of it at least.  I'm trying to talk my daughter into running with me.  She is afraid that she wont keep up.  I just say "you have to start somewhere".  

Hope every one had a fantastic sunny day and got some sweat on!

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Day 16 of Insanity workout

Day 16 of Insanity 60 day challenge 

Another day of the Plyometric Cardio Circuit.  I started out strong but towards the end I could not do the exercises hardly at all.  I did as many as I could in the correct form, but felt as though I was quitting.  I really do feel the burn in my abs when we got to the end and did the jabs and upper cuts.  I could feel my abs flexing under my muffin top...  Now if I could only burn this fat faster.  I will push harder and get in more reps.  I will go through the whole program and not quit!  

I still haven't had time to run, I know isn't it sad.  The last time I ran was the Rainier To Ruston relay.  Well I have my Garmin and need to break it in on a long relaxing (if I can relax listening to dubstep) run.  I just want to get lost running on a nice trail or road and make it home without collapsing.  

To all of you that get to go to the Rock N Roll Seattle marathon, good luck and I hope you have a lot of fun.  I promise I will at least run a half a marathon in total miles by the first of July.  Keep my honest OK. 

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Day 15 of the Insanity Workout

Day 15, the second Fit Test

The numbers are looking better and better. In a few more weeks ill barely be breaking a sweat on this fit test. I am loving the sweat and intensity of the workout but I miss that rush from running and getting back home feeling great about finishing 5-6 miles. I hope to get back into the shape I was in when I went to scuba diving school. 

Now to just find some time during the day and in between meals to run.  Why do I have to work?  That kills most of my day.  

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Day 13 of Insanity 60 day challenge by rollinolin333 at Garmin Connect - Details

Day 13 of Insanity 60 day challenge by rollinolin333 at Garmin Connect - Details

Well I figured out how to use my Garmin!  I have a really high heart rate though.  I am not sure if I am supposed to keep my heart rate just below my max heart rate or around 80% of max heart rate.  Does anyone know?  Is anyone reading this?  

Today's workout was back to back Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs.  It felt really good to pound through more sets than I was able to do last time I worked out.  Its getting easier to have proper form and keep up with the video.  All in all it was a good workout.

I went to Orting on Saturday to ride bikes with the kids.  The 6th leg of Rainier to Ruston goes along a great paved trail along the Carbon river.  The kids and I biked a little over 6 miles and stopped along the way to throw rocks into the river.  It was nice spending time with them, my version of Fathers day, just me and the kids.  My 4 year old boy had his first crash on his bike that still has training wheels.  He likes to watch his front tire when he is speeding along and forgets about everything else around him, his tongue is zipping around his lips when I yelled at him to watch where he was going due to him getting close to the edge of the trail.  He looked up and noticed he needed to make a hard left to stay on the trail and when he turned his handle bars his bike tipped over.  It took me a good minute to calm him down and to show him he didn't have any cuts or scrapes.  He then got back on and started racing me again.  His sister, just off the training wheels, could't wait to get to the bike park so she could ride over the bumps.  It was a good day!  

The only bad part of the day was having to tell the team captain of "My van or Yours" that I had to back out of the race.  I had to back out of the Ragnar Relay due to family priorities.  I really hope Tiffany was nice and didn't get upset.  I was looking forward to making some new healthy friends and keeping myself motivated.  I hope she finds another runner before the race.  Thanks for the offer to join your team I appreciated it.  I still feel like crap for having to back out though.  

Happy Fathers day to all you fathers out there..

Keep on Keepin on!