week 47 workout summary

What was that I was saying about finally being back to normal last Friday? It turns out that my return to health was short-lived. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday saw me back in the pink, and returning to BodyPump and other regular gym activities. And then Tuesday Nov 26th rolled around.

I boarded my flight to Vegas at 9am, and shortly thereafter began experiencing strong stomach cramps. In a weak attempt at mind over matter, I shifted my focus to the handful of magazines I had brought with me. Sadly, Vanity Fair and Harpers Bazaar did little to take my mind off the pain.

The cramps got worse. As in, it felt like Satan himself had impregnated me, and his spawn was now clawing away at my insides, fighting for a way out.

Thankfully the other typical effects of a stomach flu didn’t manifest during the 4.5 hour flight. Small mercies. Nobody needs to be doing that in an airplane lavatory.    

I arrived at the condo and spent the rest of the day curled up in the fetal position. That is, when I was not hunched over on the toilet. Praying to die. Seriously.

Wednesday, feeling slightly better, I hit the gym for an excellent cardio + strength workout. And then I attempted some food. File that under worst idea ever.

On Thursday I fasted all day, in the hopes that I could join Mr. Enthusiasm in his Thanksgiving extravaganza. Turducken was involved.

I tried a little bit of everything.

And then I learned what Hell looks like. Thursday night through to Friday afternoon is one big blur. Much of that 18 hour period was spent in the bathroom. Praying for death.

Despite this I was able to get some form of exercise in each day of that hellish ride, including a 90 minute walk Friday night, which I’ve very proud of.

Exercising with a cold was a walk in the park compared to working out while attempting to birth the son of Satan. Through my ass.

Week 47 was, without a doubt, my most challenging week yet.

Workout Summary: Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2013: 

Sunday Nov 24 (Day 328):

• Cardio:

  • Stairmaster: 30 mins; 94 floors climbed

• Strength:

  • BodyPump: 60 mins

Monday Nov 25 (Day 329):

• Cardio:

  • Treadmill: Mountain program; 36 mins

• Strength:

  • BodyPump: 45 mins

Tues Nov 26 (Day 330) [travel day + sick day]:

• Cardio:

  • Walking: 45 mins; YYZ + LAS airports

• Strength:

  • Push-ups: 30 (10 reps * 3 sets)

  • Tricep Dips: 30 (10 reps * 3 sets)

  • Planks: 3 * 45 seconds

Wed Nov 27 (Day 331) [Sick but slightly better day]:

• Cardio:

  • Stairmaster: 30 mins, 96 floors climbed

  • Treadmill: 30 mins; 3.5 mph; 5% incline

• Strength:

  • Chest Press: 3 sets of 12 reps

  • Chest Fly: 3 sets of 12 reps

  • Alternating Arm Press: 3 sets of 12 reps

  • Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 12 reps

  • Upward Row: 3 sets of 12 reps

  • Arnold Press: 3 sets of 12 reps

Thurs Nov 28 (Day 332) [Really sick day]:

• Strength:

  • Push-ups: 30 (10 reps * 3 sets)

  • Planks: 3 * 45 seconds

  • Tricep Dips: 30 (10 reps * 3 sets)

  • Bicep Curls: 3 sets of 15

Fri Nov 29 (Day 333) [On death’s door day]:

• Cardio:

  • Walk: 90 mins

Sat Nov 30 (Day 334):

• Cardio:

  • Hiking: Oak Creek Canyon; 2 hours

 

Time to say goodbye to these past 2+ weeks, where I found myself sick 14 of 18 days. Good riddance November.

Get moving!

xoxo nancy