First hard freeze

Monday after Thanksgiving drew a big crowd even with the first hard freeze of the season. Twenty-eight degrees this morning with ice in the back of the truck.
Workouts were tough for all of us. Both Kris and Heidi are Aggies and not too happy since they were defeated by the horns. I think they took out some frustrations on us.
Thanksgiving was not so fun. We had planned on going to Waco to be with my Sisters. Fran was sick all night and not feeling so good that morning. No turkey or much else cooked so I had to get a hot plate off of the steam table from the grocery store. Green dressing is not my taste. Oh well.

The day that the rains came..

The best news of the day is we are finally getting one of those soaking, all nighter rains. Even through the darkness, I can see that the dry creek has running water. This has been a long time coming. Maybe with the burn bans lifted, I can burn the many burn piles soon.
Last week I met Travis and we worked out of town for a couple of days. This was fun as it had been a while since we had worked. Things fell into place and the days went well and the district folks were pleased. This did have me miss the Wednesday workout classes. I did make Friday and was not able to complete the lunge routine. Yesterday Heidi was out and we had a new gal as our leader. The routine was hard but somewhat different than the usual Body Pump. Much easier on the legs but much tougher on the upper body. I do not think the new gal was certified to do Body Pump as she was careful to never use that term. Oh well, from looking at her muscled up build, whatever she does works.
This week being Thanksgiving may require additional effort for the Friday classes. Thursday we will travel to Waco for the big meal. It will be just the 3 Daniel kids as all of our children will be missing this year. Guess it will just be remembering the old days with my Sisters. Lots of ballgames lots of food, I know it will be a good time.

Veterans Day

Friday was 11/11/11 and Veterans Day. Frank's wife baked a cake for the workout crew to celebrate. After the Pump most of us were beat but joined the party. She had Frank's picture at age 18. He was rear gunner on the "Dirty Gurty". Still looks like a young man.
I had to give up on the lunges for today. Too much pain in the left leg and did not want to strain it more. Rest it until Monday and will see where I can go then.

Another week...

Another week means 3 more tries at the new Pump. Most of the exercises have worked into the routine by now. Lunges are a different story as Wednesday I just could not finish this session. Leg cramps even without any weight on the bar. Not sure what I will do since I work hard and am doing well with the other areas. Using a bar for balance only still did not help. Hope today is better.
Kris has really bumped up his Wall. Weight has been added in each of the areas. I can really see progress when I think of where I was with this at the beginning. It does not seem like it has been 11 months since I started. Wow, good switch off on my habits.

Keep on trucking'

The turnout for the Scarecrow Trail, day 2, was good last Saturday. This is the first year to do 2 days so I consider it successful. Take down of the 'crows started yesterday. I always enjoy this activity and the kids as they see all of the scarecrows.
Today will complete another week of the "new" Pump. Still adjusting and struggling with the tough routines. Lunges are and will always be the killer for me. I just can not get there on these. Kris and his Wall routine has become more challenging for all of us. I may have to only do half of it so that I will have enough to give the Pump the required energy to finish it strong.
I have a few school work days coming up. I have done so little that almost look forward to it.
Temps have dropped and it is really fall now. Low this morning was in mid 30's.
Brrrr....

The house of Pain

Monday I went to the doctor with Fran and was only able to the Wall part of the workout. Wednesday I paid the price for missing. The new Pump really fatigues every muscle group. I am sure the body will adjust to the new demands but very sore in the mean time.
Today I will help with the 4th Grade Ag Day, scheduled to be at the Arboretum but moved to the Show Barn. This is a shame as 440 kids need room to run and always enjoy the scarecrows and garden area. Seems odd that many kids do not realize the food can and does grow from plants. I do hope the cold front and rain that caused the move does make it here.
Hope the soreness goes away today since it will return again on Friday.

Adjusting to the new Pump

Today, Friday, has given us 3 chances to adjust to the new Body Pump. This edition
has many lots of dips, pushups, presses and different plank positions. All of the gang are singing the blues and will until our muscles adjust. Kris has also cranked up his half hour. All in all, I have a very tough Monday, Wednesday and Friday routine. The only real good news is that lunges were the best ever for me today. Not sure if they are getting easier or if they are not as tough as some of the other areas of the workout.

Scarecrow Trail again this Saturday. Lots of visitors thru this week so hope that we get a good crowd for tomorrow.
Need a rest before I go out and help set up for the Trail.