After my long run yesterday I thought a gym session would be good.
I did about a 10 minute warm up on the treadmill and ran 1.17 miles. Then I spent a good amount of time stretching as I hadn't had time to after my long run yesterday. I always find it quite relaxing and the only frustrating thing is that I can't find a hard foam roller at the gym to massage my IT band, I think it's gone missing.
Next I headed to the weights section and did a session picking up where I left off in my routine on Friday. Then I decided to do an exercise I keep putting off ...
My gym instructor included an exercise where I lift a kettlebell with one arm fully extended above my head. I then keep that arm extended and do 12 step ups on a knee height platform At present I use an 8kg weight. I then repeat this exercise with my other arm and do three sets.
I find this really tiring particularly when I use my left arm. Anyway, I've been putting off this exercise since I've returned to the gym but decided I'd give it a go today. I'm pleased to say that it went quite well. I still get tired and my left arm does start to drop near the end of each set, but not as bad as it was the last time I did the exercise.
So the image below is not me after my workout, it's far more exciting than that. This is the front cover of a new thriller by Robert Sharp. The story spans ancient Egypt and the present day with historical and science fiction washing together - a brilliant scientist, his ruthless companions, Pharaoh Mentuhotep IV and a mummy!
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| The Good Shabti |
What's more you can lay your hands on a limited edition, numbered and signed copy of Robert's book, and at the same time support a new author.
Here's a link to the publisher The Good Shabti, You can also go to the Unwrapping Party.
I can't make the party as I have a rehearsal Richard, don't I Richard? I am so committed to my craft, I'm not sure I'm very good at it though, good thing it's not my day job!
Oh yes, my Janathon running total is now 82.92 miles.
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