June 17th,   Friday,   10 p.m.

Today I spent another hour in the fitness center working on core strength.  I added 8 minutes on the Zero Runner as warm up and some exercises in the pool after.  I am becoming very comfortable at the Centre State Fitness Center.  My 90 day free membership has been working out very well.

Later in the day Arlene and I walked about 2 miles on the boardwalk in Avon.  It was a lovely summer evening on the beach.  On the way home we purchased  some fresh shrimp that we grilled with some brown rice and fresh vegetables for a gourmet  dinner.  All in all a positive day with minimal discomfort to my sore foot.

PLANKING ON THE BOARDWALK

During the half-hour walk yesterday and my visit to the pool today I was very tempted to rush my rehabilitation plan by a few days with some jogging and swimming and water running.  I did resist to stay the course.  This week remains only for walking and core work with a few warm-up drills. The rehabilitation plan is on track.

Aside for track fans;

I was shocked to learn today on the news that the Russian track and field team has been banned from the Brazil Olympics this summer. This is a pretty shocking development. I have been watching track and field at the Olympics for in excess of 60 years. It has always been the USA versus Russia or USSR as it was back in the sixties, seventies and eighties. This is just stunning for a lifelong Olympic track and field fan.  We have always known the Russians were cheating. They always cheated. We kicked their ass anyhow.

Stats –

I-Mad  – 0

AMHR – 54BPM

Weight – 151# after workout

Sleep- only 6 hours   Late night!

Workout – 1 hour  in gym + pool