Back in the Saddle

Two days straight, Monday and Tuesday, I was in thy gym. I drank my protein and did my ab work. I did some new stuff, too. Inspired by the routines I mentioned in my last post, I added the French Press (a tricep excercise with dumbells, replacing the machine), a Dumbell Row (replacing the machine row) and Arnold-inspired chin-ups. I read that he did different kinds of chin ups, behind the back, using v-shaped bars. He could do 50.

I couldn't find a place to do the chin-ups in the apartment complex but I thought maybe I could use some of the playground equipment on Jeff Davis. So I jogged there. The first time I've jogged since soccer ended. Slow going (and now my right knee hurts again). The first jungle gym was no good. I jogged past Canal and found a swing set. There weas a construction crew working on a restaurant nearby, and I was a bit self conscious. This happens to me sometimes. When I'm doing something that might draw attention to myself. Like biking, or waiting for a bus. But I told myself I was in New Orleans, not Lake Charles, and they probably wouldn't give it a second thought.

I did 10 chin-ups. 5, then 3, then 2. I loved it, though. I felt weak and with that I felt the need to strengthen. I know the reps will only go up.