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It is Friday, congratulation to all of you fellow 9-5ers, you have done it, only a few more hours then you have 2 days two yourself. Not to rub it in but I only have 6hrs of work today! woo whoo!
Yesterday was pretty good, got good news. I excepted a new position, day went pretty quickly and no real complaints. After work, went right to the gym. Had a pretty solid work out. It took a little longer then normal but I think I've figured out my plan of attack so that I don't have to move around as often and that should speed things up. This work out seems to be a lot more well rounded compared to my last couple that seem to be more focused on the lower body and core. Not as much direct core or legs. More integrated total body and upper body activities. Can't wait to get on a bike and see if and how this will impact my riding!! Only a couple more months. The plan is to get my tax return back and begin the serious bike shopping.
I wouldn't call this next section a rant but more of a suggestion. I know there are a lot of people out there that go to the gym completely "blind." By that I mean with out any direction. You know who you are and you can easily spot those people at the gym. They just wander around. Basically my rule of thumb is if you are not a physical trainer or have gone to school to be one, use one! They are your best resource to the best work out for you and your goals and they can help you save time by putting together lifts and activities that work best together and progress off each lift. If you don't believe me try it. Next best thing is to have a trainer, either in person or an online coach, make you a plan to follow so you have guidance. I recommend Bikejames.com but there are others out there. Finally if don't have or want to spend a little extra change, and I understand, at least grab a fitness mag. They have tons of work outs that you can give a try or at the very minimum write down your work out plan. It will help you stay on task and get more accomplished in less time! Good luck with your off season training, keep you eye on the prize. Riding season draws closer everyday!
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Press Release

Breaking news! I have just accepted a new position. It is the position that I just interviewed for on Tuesday. Unfortunately it is considered a lateral movement with in the same company so there will be no raise to celebrate, but I am very excited and optimistic about the new opportunity for growth and a nice change of pace. Plus I get to listen to my iPod while I work over there, can't be that and I keep my same hours so that's cool. I start that position 1/24/11. More to come in the future....
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Thirsty Thursday

Oh how the title brings back fond memories, like my cube mate Tyler and I were saying how we longed for the good old days. I would have to say it was one of the best times of my life and would definitely do it again, if that were possible, but I am totally looking forward to new and exciting things! Who knows what the future has to hold?
Wednesday was a pretty good day over all, definitely needed to give the legs a day off. The hip feels better this morning, so that makes me feel that I am making progress in the right direction. The pain is there most days but now it acts and feels like a sore muscle pain, definitely not holding me back too much. I didn't work out yesterday as the evening was filled with eating at Champs and wishing Bob a happy birthday. Then some well deserved couch time with Kelly.
Man it is sure getting cold out these days. It sucks in the morning that's for sure, I know my old car doesn't like it very much but it should make for some damn good ice climbing for the weeks to come.
Tonight I will be going to the gym and giving my new work out another try. I hope the gym isn't too full. They always have these damn team training classes that get president, I'm guessing because they pay more or some crap like that. I get it but I just don't like how they can kick me off when I was on the machine first. After the work out I will go home and tidy up the house for the arrival of the parentals tomorrow!
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Hump day already!

Man this week is flying! and that is a good thing! Parents will be here on Friday, I get off early on Friday! awesome! Yesterday was a pretty good day. I had an interview for a different department at the same place I currently work. I'd say it went pretty well. It had a weird vibe, the lady that was suppose to interview me was sick and the people that interviewed me didn't seem all the confident in what they were doing or maybe didn't know what they were doing. I don't know maybe I'm over analyzing things but I'd say they don't do many interviews. That could be a good thing for me... who knows? Besides work I had a pretty good day. I had my monthly meeting with my trainer to get my new work out. I can definitely tell I'm stronger and in better shape as in the past I would have struggled quite a bit with her work out the first time and I felt like a champ after this one. The only bummer about this work out is I kind of have to run all over the gym which can cause issues if the gym is busy, but over all I like it. My hip is a little sore, probably over did it a bit the last couple days. Today will be an off day. We are going to dinner for Kelly's dad's birthday! Happy birthday Bob! Plus I should rest the hip.
The rest of the night was spent watching TV and using my foam roll, love that thing!
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oh damn wish it were sunday!

Well back to the ever long 5 day work weeks, it was 3 weeks in a row that I had Friday off! So anyways, the work day was hellishly long. I worked from 8 to 630p so that I could get off 2hrs early on Friday as my parents are going to attempt to travel here for the weekend, weather permitting. The forecast looks promising. Nothing exciting yesterday at work, that's both good and bad I guess. With the late departure from work I didn't have much time to do anything extensive last night. Did a quick cardio work out in my living room. Kelly was down stairs watching tv and said she felt like chicken little, just waiting for the sky to fall, haha. It felt solid to me and didn't make any noise. After that just hung out with Kelly watching tv. I know pretty boring, but it looks like it's going to be getting cold and staying that way for a bit. Time to get some kicking and swinging in, ice climbing season has arrived!
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Sunday Bloody Sunday

Sunday was a nice cap of the easy relaxed weekend. Woke up and went to the gym, put in a solid work out. I felt great the work out went smooth. We now live like 5 mins from the Eagan lifetime and it's pretty nice. It is recently been remodeled but it's kind of small and very popular which equals no room to do a damn thing. Thankfully I don't really use too many pieces of equipment so it doesn't effect me too much, just have to find some space to jump around. I felt super strong and flew through the work out that normally takes me 55-60 mins in 45mins! After the work out Kelly and I went to 127hours, it's an independent film staring James Franco as Aron Ralston, the climber that had his arm trapped in a slot canyon in Utah by a boulder. There is a great book about his story as well. It's called Between a Rock and a Hard Place, very fitting! The movie was absolutely amazing cinematography! They really get into his head and what's going through his head for those 5 days! Definitely go and see it. You might have to close your eyes like me when he cuts his arm off, they don't spare any details or sound affects! Yuck! I actually got kind of queasy and had to get up and walk for a minute. The rest of the night was pretty slack hanging out watching tv. Have a great week everyone!
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Hello 2011!

Alright only 4 months till mtn bike season! For now I will get back on the off season work out band wagon and stay OFF the bike! and ice climb as much as I can. My hip has really been doing well, less aches and pains through out the days. Unfortunately like said I have been slacking the last couple weeks simply because of time. The last two work outs were great and on Sunday I will pound out a solid work out and try to work out as many days I can this week. The parents have rescheduled and will be coming Friday afternoon so I will try to get off 2 hours early to make the most of the weekend!
The new year celebration was pretty much as I planned, pretty chill. Kelly and I just grabbed a movie from red box and a 6er. We watched Salt, with Angelina Jolie, I don't really care much for her movies but I do have to say this movie was bad ass. It kept me on my toes and trying to figure out the next turn right to the end. After the movie we watched the ball drop and went to bed but weren't able to get to sleep as I got to hear about my friends crazy ass night via text message. What has this world come to? I could have just had a two minute phone call but I guess 45mins of going back and forth texting and I'm sure he was drunk, haha. Basically he didn't have good start to the new year, but could have depends on how you look at it! haha
The first day of the new year was pretty laid back. We slept till 11am!! I know what a waste of the day, haha but it felt really good. Then we clean up a little bit and put most of the rest of the stuff away. Then just lounged around till about 3 when we went over to Kelly's parent's for a little get together. It was pretty fun, and her grandma says the damnedest things.... haha. Quote of the day. We played this game where you had to write down an answer to a question and one person has to guess what everyone else wrote. So the question was name something you like to play with in your hands. Ok could go either way but mind is out of the gutter since Kelly's parents and Grandma is there but Grandma thought the question was about Bob so she wrote boobs. Yeah pretty funny by it's self but then we were like haha it was suppose to be about you and she was like " oh I thought it was what Bob liked to play with I sure know that Ronnie (Grandpa) liked to play with them!" haha omg! I never laughed so hard in my life, probably will have nightmares tonight, haha! Go to the happy place, happy thoughts!
Well hope you all had a great first day of the new year!
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