Another One in the Bag!

So last night after I left work I managed to get more exercise in. I had to fix something that I broke and finally left at 8pm.. so it was a bit of a testament to willpower to get into the gym before my nominal commute home.

I ran 5k again, this time on a treadmill. I did 10/1 intervals... starting at speed 5, then increasing to speed 5.5, and for the last bit, 6. It was a comfortable run, and I really enjoyed chilling out to my musical selection. Maybe I'm getting old, but right now I've got some Pavarotti and European Madrigals on my itunes as well as a slew of more mainstream artists. I'm just loving the awesome vocal and timeless music. If any of you in blogland have music suggestions in that vein, please post ! I need a music education!

After my run, I did a situp test, maximum reps in one minute. My total was 40. I'll take that.

After the sit up sprint, I did three rounds of push ups and sit ups alternating until I got to 40 sit ups again and 20 push ups. During my fitness hiatus , my push ups have really suffered. I use to be able to cruise up to a 20rep max ( in one go) and now I only make it to about 15 or so , but after 10 reps I'm really working hard. Strength goes fast... apparently.

So I'm still really hoping I keep up the momentum. Right now I've got a nice level of leg fatigue/mild soreness, and it really feels good. My legs are tight. I feel like I used my body, and once again I'm reacquainted with the sensation of vitality.