I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 5 years, and plan to continue doing so.
Since the pandemic started, I have been keeping track of “firsts,” and more lately, I have been trying to note good things (“fabulousness”). It’s a good way to pay attention and not let life slide by.
Fabulousness
On my return home early in the week, Mr. PiN and I saw a hawk land on one of our trees, before taking off after (we presume) a potential meal around the corner.
I had a wonderful administrative day, wherein I actually cleared many tasks from my in-box and was able to enjoy some of the late summer day.
Friday Firsts
Under the first but not-fabulous column, we received a phone call in the early hours letting us know that Mr. PiN’s father had died.
What followed were a series of firsts, which I am not in a hurry to repeat: arranging a funeral, writing an obituary, etc.
Fitness Log
The goal is to get 150 minutes of moderate exercise, of which (ideally) 60 minutes should build strength (yoga counts); if I am working in the hospital, my goal is just 90 minutes, which is a more realistic stretch during those busy days.
How did I do?
- Saturday: Nothing today.
- Sunday: Nor today.
- Monday: A 20 minute walk, and then a workout with my trainer (30 minutes).
- Tuesday: I timed my new walk to my pickup point, taking advantage of shortcut through the hospital, 17 minutes.
- Wednesday: A great tennis lesson, 60 minutes.
- Thursday: Some surprises today meant that I didn’t formally exercise.
- Friday: I took a longer walk after work, knowing that I hadn’t (yet) met my exercise goals. 33 minutes.
Total: 70 minutes walking, 30 minutes strength training, 60 minutes tennis, for a total of 160 minutes. I met my goal!
Monthly Round Up
- Exercise goals (150 minutes per week; but only 90 minutes when working on the hospital wards): Met in 3 out of the 4 weeks.
- PT goals (do at least 3 days a week): Definitely not.
- Clutter goals: Not even on my radar.
- Local Adventures. Finally! Something to report: Our anniversary dinner in a new-to-us restaurant. A visit to Mr. PiN’s hidden childhood sports field (belongs to the high school. Visiting the hospital chapel.
- Social activity (one in-person activity per month). I thought I had done more, but I see nothing recorded. Maybe I just had an island of social quiet between two busier months?
I hope you have had a good week. Feel free to share any fabulous news of your own.