#resolve - Day 37 - Mix it up

So my buddy was unable to go on my walk/run yesterday but no worries, I simply substituted a different physical activity. We have a ton of wood that needs to be split (and Mrs. A has been bugging me about getting it done now that we're using the fireplace at night) so I decided to split wood instead. Not sure how may calories I burnt but I was at it for a solid hour (let's call it 400). It was a benefit from another angle in that I've got some lactic acid build-up from the past two days runs and probably needed a break anyway. What's great about this is that it helps prevent fatigue (or boredom) with workout routines and uses different muscles. It also attacks the time management issues (combining a workout with a project)

I find that stretching after a workout is more beneficial than before for me (I try to do both). Additionally, I'm not paying enough attention to rule #1 and hydrating enough. I try to always have a full glass of water in the am prior to my coffee, which I drink the entire day. Coffee is a diuretic but many elite runners use it speed the cleansing process and ultimately absorb more water. At the start of the New York Marathon I saw a ton of people in the elite start times drinking a cuppa joe. It doesn't require you to drink even more water and monitor for dehydration especially in racing.

That's it for today. My weight this morning was 185 even, so I've lost 2 lbs. Today I'm planning a 6.2 mile total run walk with Mary Catherine in the jogger stroller. 900 calories buys a larger lunch!