Frantic April 22, 2008
Posted by kimayars Run
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I had what amounted to a frantic little run on the treadmill. I felt the need to sweat a little, but didn’t have a whole lot of time to do it in. I’m figuring 20 minutes is better than nothing.
They must be doing a special at the gym — it was packed this morning. Sherene and I couldn’t run next to each other. Poor thing was in the middle of bustin’ out a 5k when one of the trainers kicked the plug on her treadmill. All stop. Suddenly. She said it was a little confusing at first… We had a nice stretch together, though. I purchased an eBook called “Applied Posture Riding” and tried out a few of the stretches, all directed toward riding. They were nice…
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 04/22/2008
- Time: 09:45:00
- Total Time: 00:18:01.00
- Distance: 2 miles
- Average Pace: 9:00.54/mile
The hills are getting harder. April 22, 2008
Posted by kimayars Walk
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Today I walked with Kristi for 40 minutes on the hill program level 7. It’s starting to get a little hard! We finished up with 10 minutes on the elliptical.
The bob & weave technique to avoid getting nailed by the arm-mover things is still working! I narrowly escaped a head injury this morning. I must be doing something wrong. I can’t imagine the CPSC would allow these things in gyms if they were truly this dangerous.
Workout:
- Type: Walk
- Date: 04/22/2008
- Time: 06:00:00
- Total Time: 00:40:00.00
- Distance: 2.33 miles
- Average Pace: 17:11.52/mile
Highs and Lows April 21, 2008
Posted by kimayars Arena Work (Horse)
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Today was an interesting day with Tigger. I tacked him up, lunged him, and did all the usual stuff. No problems. I got on. Problem.
He took off again, this time I could direct him into the corner so I could have brakes without pulling on the reins, which usually makes that worse. My trainer walked up and walked around with him. He was blowing, jiggy, and a far cry from the horse I tacked up a mere 20 minutes ago.
After about 2-3 minutes of this he started to relax and my trainer sent us off. We ended up having a fantastic lesson.
We used leg-yielding ot help him fill up the outside rein at the walk and trot. We also worked on me not pulling on the inside rein so much. It takes a bit of faith to trust that the outside rein will do it’s job. Yet the inside rein calls to me…
By the end, he was soft and had a lovely powerful trot. I was thrilled.
So, what we think we have is a sore back issue. The saddle doesn’t fit the best, and I thought a thick Fleeceworks pad would help that along until I can get a new one. I did check his back before I tacked up and there was a small spasm. I should know that as sensitive as he is even a small spasm is a big deal.
My next step will be to seriously start looking for a saddle. Luckily we have a great tack store that does saddles on consignment (and usually has a fabulous selection). In addition I’m going to make him an appointment with the chiropractor. We have to have the vet out for vaccinations so I might have her take a look at him too.
In the mean time, I need to figure out a way to get his back warmed up before I get on…
More hills! April 21, 2008
Posted by kimayars Walk
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10 minutes on the elliptical (bob and weave, baby, bob and weave), followed by 35 minutes on the treadmill with Level 6 on the hill program.
Workout:
- Type: Walk
- Date: 04/21/2008
- Time: 06:00:00
- Total Time: 00:35:00.00
- Distance: 2.04 miles
- Average Pace: 17:08.57/mile
Training Level, Test 1 April 20, 2008
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And here’s the video of my Training Level test…
In this test, I was VERY concerned about the canter transistions as he has a habit of being too strong. As a result, I rode too much from my hands and not from my seat which made him much more fussy in the bridle.
