14 Hour Day for Disability Training Diary

RPM – Spin Cycle Class at Forum Harbourside

Morning - Total workout time 50 mins. Class time 50 mins.

• HRate Max 97% 176bpm
• Avg HRate 83% 145bpm
• Calories 631 kcal.

Eddie’s comment. A near full capacity class with instructor Rachael. Chelsea and I got stuck into this class full on. This was the first RPM Class for Chels and she handled it well and reckons she now has done enough exercise for this year. After the run yesterday her little legs were blown off. We had fun in the class with Rachael as did all other members. A very pleasant Sunday morning RPM.

Easy run

Morning - Total workout time 52mins.

• HRate Max 80% 140bpm
• Avg HRate 64% 112bpm
• Calories 421 kcal.

Eddie’s comment. An easy slow run with daughter, Chelsea. We decided to run through some sand dunes for something different and to get the legs pumping. We had some fun and mucked around a bit. We bumped into friend Mary who trains a bit also. She was with her friends and I jokingly tried to take her gloves off her because it was quite cold. In this cold weather when the wind is blowing I don’t think anyone will give you their gloves even if you offered them $50 bucks. This pic of Chelsea and I was taken by Ben.

Long run

Early Morning - Total workout time 2 hours 26mins.

• HRate Max 95% 170bpm
• Avg HRate 81% 142bpm
• Calories 1,826 kcal.

Eddie’s comment. An icy freezing cold run with Cathy, Scott and his training friend Jenny.  I am lucky that good friend Physio-Jeanne purchased a winter long sleeve cycle top in England and brought it back  for me. Wow it keeps me warm, I get unpleasant when cold.  Scott is doing a fundraiser for Leapfrog. He along with Jenny, Cath and I are running in the Hunter Valley Marathon in 3 weeks time. His friend Jenny talks a lot so it made for an interesting run as a few jokes were had by all. Cath and I saw our Police friend Senior Constable Holz who is an OSG in the force and he tooted us as usual on Scenic Drive as we were powering down it. Holzy is a trainer with the swat squad and a real fit dude too. We also saw a pod of Dolphins off Bar Beach riding the waves. This pic of Scott and I was taken by Jenny.

RPM – Spin Cycle Class at Forum Harbourside

Morning - Total workout time 1hour 17mins. Class time 45mins.

• HRate Max 95% 172bpm
• Avg HRate 85% 148bpm
• Calories 1,015 kcal.

Eddie’s comment. I decided to do extra, so I started early by myself. It was a nice small class of us who are dedicated enough to come out in the cold. An intimate small class was had with instructor Shane. Tom who I see often, is a regular is an inspiration. He is always having a good go and he was even in the pump class with me on Saturday sweating away the calories. Great to see other dedicated people out there doing for themselves and becoming stronger, leaner and fitter.

Long Run

Early Morning - Total workout time 2 hours 31mins.

• HRate Max 95% 170bpm
• Avg HRate 71% 125bpm
• Calories 2,038 kcal.

Eddie’s comment. An ice cold run with Cathy. I did 1hour 50mins with her and the rest by myself. This was a great session as we went well up the steep Hickson Street Merewether stairs and then thundered down Scenic Drive to the ocean baths. The silly bit about this morning was me talking my gloves off at Bar Beach on the way, resulting in frostbite of my little pinky. So they went back on at Merewether. That was un fab. Cath said her man Jase said we are stupid doing the marathon in 4 weeks time and he won’t be. He said he is not even doing the 10km. I asked Cath would he be sampling the various wines. She said definitely. He will take his camera up too and get some pics of us Groover, she said. I said great, I hope his camera does auto focus.

Gym Session Core Strength

Early Morning - Total workout time 1 hour.

• HRate Max …
• Avg HRate ……
• Calories ……….

Eddie’s comment. Wow…. it was sub zero temperatures this morning getting into Newcastle Surf Club Gym to do a core strength session with Adam and Kaylah calf. It was good to do it with friends as I have done them before alone. Can’t say Adams choice of music in the gym was fab with the radio on JJJ. His breakfast selection was far better, thank goodness.

Pump – Weights Class at Forum Harbourside

Morning - Total workout time 1hour 16mins. Class time 45mins.

• HRate Max 86% 150bpm
• Avg HRate 66% 115bpm
• Calories 538 kcal.

Eddie’s comment. I decided to run to the Gym and arrived early and jumped in at the end of Samantha’s Aerobic  class which challenged me in the coordination sphere of the mind and body. I caught up with friends Lisa and Kate who were in the class. However Pump was a strong workout with instructor Kristy and an enjoyable one. Some really nice music too. I feel now at this stage doing so much volume that it is better to have some variety. I must keep myself motivated and interested in the training. Also I get to strengthen myself in different muscle groups too. That explains why I am sore today.

Short run

Early Morning - Total workout time 19mins.

• HRate Max …….
• Avg HRate ………
• Calories ……

Eddie’s comment. A foggy short run with Paul H. The Run was just a quick look over the Marathon Course for the Hunter Valley Running Festival which is on in 4 weeks. Good friend Cathy Rose has been hounding me non stop to go up and run with her in this her first marathon. Her boyfriend Jase doesn’t run past Bar Beach as he is getting old now. So I said, I will ring up Paul Humphreys and ask him if I can have a free entry and be a 4 hour pace maker. Paul said yeah come up and have a look. It was very early, I saw fog and a bit of Vines and trees. But gee the air was fresh and beautiful.  Anyway it will be a great hit out for me in my preparation for the 14 hour day. Oh yeah and I have never run a marathon race on its own. My first is with Cath in 4 weeks. Jase may come up and have a wine or two or three dozen and may well run the 10km course. Pic by Peter Super Scoop

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RPM – Spin Cycle Class at Forum Harbourside

Evening - Total workout time 1hour 47mins. Class time 55mins.

• HRate Max 97% 183bpm
• Avg HRate 78% 147bpm
• Calories 1,277 kcal.

Eddie’s comment. A powerhouse enduro workout with instructor Desiree who was in her element in this well attended Class known as RPM Max. Desiree is a little pocket rocket. It is the longest bike class there is. I decided to do extra, so I did another 47mins by myself. I had an idea that being a rest easy weekend I would not be riding so it was a good idea to do some extra on the RPM bike now. I was tired when I was finished and think I may have fallen asleep in the shower at the end.