December 27, 2010

Wow...so much has happened in the past few months...where should I start? Well...we will start by saying, Merry Christmas.
The holiday season was wonderful in my house...but now that the "Big" day is in the rear view, it is time to get started. Again...
Within the next day or so...my training program will start once again. Back to basics, and back to the beginning. The new program is a 9 week program from the cool running site. As well...I will get on riding the new trainer I received from my Mom and Sister/Brother-in-law for Christmas! Could not have asked for a better present.
As well, I will be editing...and uploading the newest episode on New Years morning. As a revelation for myself...this year...their will be a serious lack of booze to ring in the new year. The perfect way to start the year off the way that I hope the rest of the year goes. Now, I am not saying I have a drinking problem...I just do not need the empty calories from the drinks that I do have 1-2 times a week. Nothing major...
It really is time...and I need to do this...before it is too late...
One last thing...I will be moving the blog over to the wordpress program...at least for the Podcast information.
Talk to you soon...
Brian

Tribork is Trying - Ep 17 - Time to regroup...

Here we go with a new plan for the future...

A special thanks to Brent - Canuckrunner for the time that he took to give me some advice

And to Coach Jeff - PRS Fit - for working with me and the issues that I am having...

See you all out there...real soon...

Thank you all for listening...and sending me your support!

I will get their!!

Find the Episode HERE

November 11th - 2010 - Remembrance Day

They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

Today is Remembrance Day here in Canada, Veteran’s Day in the US, and it is a day that to me, seems to be forgotten by our youth. Whose fault is that? Parents, Teachers?

Since I was a little boy, I can remember my parents taking me to the ceremonies every year. It was a family event, rain or shine. My Grandpa (Mom’s Dad), fought in WW2, and was a part of the crew that swept the mines in the waters of Normandy in the days leading up to the war. As I grew up, I used to try and ask him questions about the war, and what sort of things that he saw. He would take a deep breath, and just say death. Then slowly change the subject. I never pushed the subject, as I could tell that it was still tender even after all these years had passed. He never watched war movies, as he felt they glorified what really happened out there. You can not capture that emotion he would say…

Today I remember him…and the sacrifices that he made to serve his country.

I remember those that gave their lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we have now. The freedom to run wherever and whenever we want.

Today I remember…and pay my respects.

If you get a chance, go to this link - http://www.terry-kelly.com/pittance.htm - and watch the video. It is a true story and inspired Terry to write the song and make the video. You can also find the video on You Tube.

Tribork is Trying - Ep16 - Still Going

In this episode we talk about where we are with the training. How Power 90 is going, what is happening with the cross training and how I am sorting out my nutrition.

Remember to pay your respects and show your support on November 11th for Veterans Day and Remembrance Day.

See you out there...

November 8th

This past weekend was actually a fairly nice one. Now, I am not talking about weather…or getting outside and getting exercise. Actually, not talking about anything fitness related at the moment. This weekend, my wife and I where able to head across the Border to the United States, and enjoy a date. For our anniversary back in October, I bought her and I tickets to go and see the US Tour of – So You Think You Can Dance. It was being held in the Tacoma Dome, just down the I-5, South of Seattle. My wife loves this show…and I have to admit, I did watch it this season, and really enjoyed it. Talk about athletes! Wow…these kids are in shape!

So that was our reason for heading down their…but the nice part was that…it was just us. It has not been just the two of us doing anything in a long…long time. It was nice to be able to talk to each other, with out having to spell out words. To be free to talk about our upcoming Christmas Surprise Vacation to Disneyland. Nice to go shopping…and not have to listen to – “I want this”, “I am hungry”, “Are we there yet?” Just nice to relax…the two of us.

Of course…at the end of the day…we just wanted to see our boy! A bit of a catch 22.

On Sunday morning, I got up a little early…and did the Power 90 program, and then went for a very quick ½ hour bike ride. Stayed seating in the saddle…but rode hard. A very good leg work out.

After that…got the boy…and had a very nice family afternoon!

A good weekend!

Tribork is Trying - Ep15 - 1st weeks of P90

In this episode we catch up with a few things.

• Progress with the Power 90 program
• Other fitness training
• nutrition plan? What is that?
• Winter Vacation Extravaganza!!
• My dream bike
• Ultradad and his amazing Ep 53
• My weight in...

See you all next week...if their is anyone still listening!

Day 17 - Power 90

Tonight will be Day 17, of the Power 90 training program – Sculpt 1-2. Can’t wait!

Thursday during the day, my lingering sore throat evolved into a full blown cold, and knocked me off my feet. I usually get sick two times a year; once at the beginning of summer, and then like clockwork, again at the beginning of winter. I could really set my calendar to it if I chose. Oh well. Friday I was like the walking dead, Saturday spent morning in bed cursing everything that moved! Saturday afternoon was better, after the wife cursed me out for being a wuss and gave me some pills and Dr. Buckley’s medicine. By Sunday, I was on my way to recovery, and now…here we are feeling…somewhat normal. Not quite there…but getting very close!

So…that means there has been no fitness since Wed…and I am feeling really guilty! I should get home around 4pm tonight, and it will be straight to the family room and into the Power 90 program for me. As well, I have neglected to weight in, so I will do that while recording it for the podcast!

I hate being sick…and I missed working out. So very happy to hear those words leave my mouth!

Along with the not training over the weekend…it was Halloween. What a weekend it was! My son was so very excited all day…and to annoy his parents…asking…every 15 minutes…”Is it time to get my costume on yet?”…”Now is it time?” My son and I left our house around 6:30pm and by 7pm, we had a bag full of goodies! Far too much for a 4 year old at least! I would share with him…but I am trying to be good…and loose weight! (I really hate the fact…that I LOVE chocolate!) After getting home, we got in the car, and headed over to Grandma’s to trick or treat, fill the bag up again, and then head up to the in-laws for one final stop. What a night! He had so much fun…and was all wound up by time for bed! Out like a light though…which was very nice! Halloween 2010 was a great success…and my son has already informed me of what he wants to be next year! Just enjoy this year kid…live in the moment…

Power 90 - Day 11

Day 11 comes up later tonight…and I can not wait!  My knees are a little bit sore, but I think that is just more or less being tired.  They feel nothing like the previous injuries.  They feel a little bit more on the achy side, rather than the hurting side of things.  I will keep an eye on it, but I am not to worried about it.  I will try and roll the legs out with a foam roller tonight after I complete Day 11 Sweat 1-2.

Other than that…not much is happening with regards to fitness.  The rainy season is here now in British Columbia…and the current bike that I have (my piece of crap Canadian Tire Road Bike) is not really set up for that type of weather.  I make that comment on Twitter the other day, and Mel (from http://www.melanieryding.co.uk ) sent me a message asking why the rain stopped me from ridding.  I replied back that I did not have the proper clothing (rain wear) and my bike did not have fenders.  Her comment stuck with me over the weekend…and it really started to bother me.  I could not get it out of my head.  Why was the rain holding me back?  I choose to live in British Columbia and the weather here is suspect at the best of time during the winter season.  We get lots of rain during the winter months, and some times…some times get lots of snow.  This is my decision…so why is the weather affecting my training decisions?  Am I not serious about getting healthy and fit?  I think that I am…so what should I do?  I went out and picked up a low end (piece of crap) mountain bike with fenders.  As for rain wear…do I really need that to ride?  I will not melt in the rain…I think that I can survive getting out their and get fit.  I have clothing that I can layer with to stay warm.

Anyways…thank you Mel for questioning me…and making me rethink what I was saying.  I really…really appreciate the fact that there are people out their listening…

I have not started the running program yet, and I think that is because I am still nervous about getting hurt.  Now that I have the bike for riding in the rain, I think that a little cycling cross training to get the knees moving will be a great thing.

So…here is to getting soggy…and seeing you out their!

Tribork…out…

Power 90 - Day 10 Video Blog

Time to come out of the closet...and let the world see me...in the flesh...

One more kick at the can...

Just like that old Whitesnake song…”Here we go again on my own…” it is time for me to take that next step and get moving towards a fitter and healthier lifestyle.

Over the past year, I have learned a lot about myself, and about my body.  The biggest information gain is that I am injury prone.  I am not that young and fit kid that could do anything in my teens and twenties.  I am older…and far from fit and healthy.  So, what can I do with that information?

The first thing that I need to do is re-evaluate my training plans to make sure that they are going to work for me.  And the first step in that is to start slower.  Just putting on the running shoes and getting out running…does not work for me.  If I do that again, I might as well just hang up the shoes and forget it.  I will be back on the sidelines again in no time.

The first step is going to be getting out walking more, first shorter distances, then work up to longer distances.  Then, incorporate walking for 10 mins, and running for 1 min 3x a week.  After that, evaluate how my body feels.  How are my knees?  How is my foot?  One thing that I might try is to get some knee braces to wear when training.  I have one from Zensah, so I might see about picking up one more.  Just to give the knee some stability…and maybe give me some mental relief…if you can understand what I am meaning by that! Lol!

I just need to make this statement though, to let you all know…I am not at all happy with having to start slowly.  I just want to wake up and go running.  I feel that I should be able to do this.  I want to do this…but what I want more now, is to succeed and achieve my goals.  I really need this to work.  It just has to work.  I really need to slow my brain down…and let my body catch up.  – Thanks for listening to my little rant here…

My official start date for the Power 90 training program was Saturday the 16^th of October.  Day 1 was the strength portion of the program and it went off with out a hitch.  Done deal!  It really felt good to get started!  Day 2 was Sunday and was the Cardio session.  Again, it felt great to get it out of the way…but to be honest…I did not do the program at a full pace.  Today is day 5 of the Power 90 program...and so far...so good.  For the most part, I have been taking it light, not wanting to risk an early injury.  Who am I kidding...I don't want to risk any injuries.
As for my diet, it has been relatively good over the past several weeks.  I have not gained anything back, and have been consistent at a weight of 250 lbs (at least I had not gained weight back before the other nights dinner of pizza).  For me, that is a good thing, not gaining my weight back.  I have been eating healthier (other than last night’s pizza) but there is so much more that I can do.  Many more little changes that I can make to assist me achieving my goals.  The plan is to eat more fruits and veggies during the day while working, and have healthier clean eating meals at dinner time.  I am not planning on going vegetarian/vegan, but I am planning on eating clean.

I have discovered that there is an organic grocery store with in a 5 min drive to my house.  2 of them in fact.  One is a full grocery store – Roots Natural Organic Foods.  The other one is Organic World, which is more of a butcher type of shop. Now that they have moved across the street to a bigger location, they have much more to offer.  Inside they have a little bistro restaurant, a deli, a butcher shop as well as ready to cook frozen meals.  The store offers so much more than they used to, and gives the public so much more to choose from.

One of the nice things about these two stores is that they are a 5 min drive from the house.  Now…that means that they are a 10-15 min bike ride from the house.  I need to start taking the bike out more, and using it instead of the car.  That is a whole other issue that we deal with in another blog post.

Back on track here…the main thing for me is not only get started on this journey, but to start slowly.  I know that I can do this.  I know that I can make this happen.  I will get their…one foot in front of the other…