Did not do elliptical last night but did get on it tonite for about 50 minutes. Starting also to gather my western fire gear from the four winds scattered hither and yon. Hope I get to go this year!!
Did not do elliptical last night but did get on it tonite for about 50 minutes. Starting also to gather my western fire gear from the four winds scattered hither and yon. Hope I get to go this year!!
Training or fighting fires?
I just had an odd thought that you were hoping for a fire.
Although I suspect in some areas there are always small fires and possibly even controlled burns, so maybe that's what you're thinking.
Fighting fires. I'm not *hoping* for the west to burn, but it does every year regardless and my agency sends crews. I went last year to Idaho for two weeks. It was pretty intense but lots of fun and I'm in much better shape for going this year. I can't believe I went on that trip last year with cardio only for preparation LOLOL...no wonder it took a month to recover.
Fighting fires. I'm not *hoping* for the west to burn, but it does every year regardless and my agency sends crews. I went last year to Idaho for two weeks. It was pretty intense but lots of fun and I'm in much better shape for going this year. I can't believe I went on that trip last year with cardio only for preparation LOLOL...no wonder it took a month to recover.
aparently mom nature set off ~800 fires in No Cal using 5-6000 lightning strikes to do it. Unfortunately, I'm thinking there will be no shortage of opportunities this year.
If you promise to keep it within our circle here and don't let Susan know I told you, I'll let you all in on a little secret.
Susan was actually born Smokey T. Bear. She did her duty, proudly getting messages out to folks everywhere about fire prevention. One day, a few years ago, Smokey had a run in with an out-of-control Epilady. Yeah, you can only imagine the horror, both emotionally and follicularly, that she went through. After several years of therapy and the best plastic surgery money can buy, she's re-emerged, this time as a hairless humanoid. She tries to lead a normal life among us but the call of the fire gets to her. She must heed its call once a year or so out of respect for her past.
Now, remember: Pretend you know nothing. She's still rather sensitive about the subject. Whatever you do, do NOT slather yourself with honey while in her presence.
Got 25 minutes started on the elliptical then had to unplug for storms, got back on later for another 40 after the lightning was through. Looks like we're gonna have a flood around here, but we're on high ground so it's okay.
Rest day yesterday and more elliptical today plus some heavy household chores. Got family coming in this week so gotta clean clean clean... then cook and try not to overeat LOL!
I've been mainly elliptical and one light upper body workout...plus clean clean clean the house Hopefully I can get more weights in this week sometime, cause it looks like I'll be "on the board" for fire duty before the end of the month, woot!
Thanks Ginger! I can't wait!! But right now I have a houseful of family and we're getting ready for more family to come tomorrow for a BBQ for the 4th. Trying hard to behave on food, I did have a free day on Tuesday but buckling down again now as pics are due this weekend!
Been ellipticizing mainly, and will later today. Just got done with this for weights:
Well, my weight sure popped back up just in time for the end of the challenge. I can move more water than the Hoover dam sometimes I think LOL. Not a consistent water drinker is my problem. Ah well.
I did do an elliptical workout today despite more or less collapsing and being a lazy bum after having a houseful yesterday.
Maybe the scale and tape will be kind for final pics and weight and measure tomorrow. If not, then there's the new challenge ahead to kick my butt in shape too!
Weight: 184.4/176.2 ...my lowest while on the challenge was 171.2
Neck: 15/14
Chest: 39/38
Bust: 42/39
Ribs: 38/35.5
Waist: 37.5/35.5
Hips: 41/39
So I've lost 11.5 inches and 8.2 pounds. I'm sure I've gained a good bit of muscle. I did not meet my weight loss goal to get into the 150's by this time but I do feel that I've more than met my fitness goal to prepare for my western fire trip. I feel rarin' to go and as ready as possible fitness-wise for that!! That was the more important thing so I'm glad I can check it off. I will make the remaining fat loss my primary goal for the next challenge. Oh yeah, and to look good nekkid LOL Can't forget my ego and vanity and all that
I did get the HIIT and steady state done from last time I logged. Took a 'rest' day yesterday ie. run all over creation on no sleep! Caught back up on sleep last night and now I'm rarin' ta go and hoping to get a call today or tomorrow to head west on a fire crew!! I should get a chance to update before I head out. I may have to wait for a later crew also. They're not so good about telling folks their plans till the last minute on crew deployment LOL.
I did get the HIIT and steady state done from last time I logged. Took a 'rest' day yesterday ie. run all over creation on no sleep! Caught back up on sleep last night and now I'm rarin' ta go and hoping to get a call today or tomorrow to head west on a fire crew!! I should get a chance to update before I head out. I may have to wait for a later crew also. They're not so good about telling folks their plans till the last minute on crew deployment LOL.
Good luck on the crew in case you don't get a chance to update. I know you've been looking forward to this. I won't say have fun, but stay safe.
Well, maybe this week! I'm "on the board" as they say, meaning I could be called at any time. The crew hasn't been filled out yet though so it may be a few days. Meanwhile I decided that was reason enough to eat at maintenance instead of cut LOL.
Looks like we'll head out sometime Thursday or Saturday depending on travel arrangements and critical needs. Did 45 on the elliptical tonite and didn't even breathe hard once. I'm ready. Thanks for all the support here! I can't believe I did this trip before without the kind of preparation I've done this year with you all's support! It is mostly mental when it comes down to rocks and hard places but the physical being right makes it ever so much more pleasant to deal with!!!
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