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As of today I am down to 88Kg...........13 more to go........

Starting tomorrow I will be doing 4 PT sessions instead of the usual 3.....

And James is now like applying what he watched on Biggest Loser..... He is like physically torturing me... I can't be thankful right now.... may be later.......

TWICE IN A DAY

Am Session: 10K run (50 minutes 15 seconds) followed by 30 minutes exercise using the elliptical machine.

Pm Session: One hour cycling class (Freestyle).

CALIBRATION WORKOUT

I went to the gym early this morning to calibrate my Nike+ipod running gadget. At the end of the run I found out that the data recorded by the gadget was consistent with those displayed on the screen of the treadmill. So I can conclude that my running times for the past few days are all accurate (I was myself a little bit skeptical actually, hence the calibration workout). For 5K this morning I clocked a comfortable time of:

23 MINUTES 42 SECONDS

Apart from the 5K run I also did some exercise using the elliptical machine for 45 minutes and also some light weight lifting.

10K AND I AM A HAPPY CAMPER

The plan was to run outdoor today but my wife and I decided to go to the gym instead because of the scorching hot day. The chart speaks:

Weighed myself this morning and my weight is still 78kg, no more no less. Well at least!. I was hoping earlier that it was 77kg or may be 76kg. I hate having this plateau.

Note:
I learned only recently that the annual Olympic run will be held this coming Sunday (8th July). I am so ready for it but unfortunately a carnival at school will be held at the same time and I am put incharged in photographing any events that will take place during the carnival. Six or seven years back, I took part with a respectable time of 48 minutes for the 10K. Well, there will be more runs to come. Ultimate goal: to run 10K in the annual Brunei Marathon end of this year (If there is still such event).

STARTING ANEW

I managed to do two short runs this morning. Both were actually not comfortable but after recovering from the illness, I can conclude that it was a good start. The following summarises what I did this morning:

• First 3K run: Time - 16mins 24secs, pace - 5mins 24secs per kilometer, speed range - 10.4 to 11.0K/hr.
  

• Elliptical machine: Duration - 15 minutes, Course - Himalayan Trek, Resistance - 8.

• Second 3K run: Time - 16mins 40secs, Pace - 5mins 31secs per kilometer, Speed range - 10.0 to 11.0K/hr.

• Elliptical machine: Duration - 15 minutes, Course - Steady Climb, Resistance - 8.

• 15minutes walk at a speed of 6.5K/hr.

Notes:

• My wife did her 7K in 57 minutes with the first 3K in 25minutes flat. Well done!

• My weight: 79kg
  

STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN!

I am not fully recovered yet. I still have this traces of dizziness, wobbly legs and breathlessness. But after not running for almost one week, I am not going to pamper this illness any more. I miss running but I knew I can't run because of my condition. So today, with my wife, we went to Bukit Shahbandar to break some sweat. We used the jogging trail and walked for five laps which took us about 50 minutes. Hopefully this Sunday, I will be fully recovered and fit enough to run again.

Usually whenever I was sick, I would lose weight (2 or 3kg) but not this time. I gained one kg back. So I am now back to 79kg. Why am I not surprise? During my illness these past few days, I ate as if there is no tomorrow but all those things that I ate were tasteless (but the urge to eat was so high....why?)

TOO SICK TO RUN

It was scorching hot yesterday during the annual sports selection. I felt slightly feverish. For precaution, I took several medication. By doing so, I was hoping that I am not going to be sick. But when I woke up this morning, I was aching all over the body, especially the joints. I felt guilty for not working out much this week so I decided to go to the gym no matter what. I knew my body would not respond well if I run so instead I used the elliptical machine for 70minutes. The first 30minutes I used the "walk in the park" course at a resistance of 10. After that, for 20minutes I used the "Himalayan trek" course at a resistance of 8 and I ended up with another 20 minutes using the "steady climb" course at a resistance of 8. Did I feel any better after the workout? Usually it does but not this time. I think I am getting sicker!

BTW, my wife came along and as of today, she had achieved her target ideal weight for her height, 59kg (losing 3kg in about one month) Well done..... Keep up the good work.

ANNOUNCEMENT:
To all my students, I think I will have to cancel tomorrow's and Tuesday's practicals. To those who are visiting this blog, please spread around about the cancellation. However, the morning lessons will still go on. I can't afford to be absent guys! We have one more topic to catch up.

I NEED STRESS BUSTER

What a stressful week. For me a heavy workout is a stress buster. Went to the gym and did the following:

• 10 minutes walk at 6.5K/hr
• 5K run at a speed between 10.8K/hr to 13.5K/hr (Good pace today: 5mins 02secs per K)
• 25 minutes on the elliptical machine (resistance = 8)
• Some weight lifting focusing on the shoulders and the arms
• Two 1K sprints: First sprint = 3mins 52secs, second sprint = 4mins 03secs)
• 5 minutes walk at 6.5K/hr

Note: My weight as of this morning = 78kg

BREAKING THE BARRIER

After more than a year experiencing weight fluctuation (between 80kg to 86kg), finally today I hit the scale at 79kg (with clothes and all). I myself can't see the difference but since last week I managed to fit myself into my old pants. I owe this to my wife for preparing and cooking all the daily tasty and healthy food, to myself for all the consistent workouts, to all the fitness freak bloggers (RF, Murabiyyah and SiRT) for giving me all the motivation (directly or indirectly), and to Oprah's weight loss strategy (that is, to stop having my meals after 6pm). *Insert back patting* (Is this correct Nisah, Toshiden and Maj?)