Vibram sprints

There's something about running uphill as fast as you can. I did some weekly sprints last year, but this was the first one I did this year so far. It was AWESOME. I bought myself some Vibram Five Fingers at the end of 2011 and I must admit I had some misgivings as they didn't fit perfectly to start with. My feet are really square and my small toe was really tight, however after a few walks they seem like a perfect fit now.

I was a bit ambivalent about using them today, but I'm glad I did. My previous sprints were done on flat ground, which is probably less safe than running uphill even if it takes more effort. I'll do hill sprints next week again.

I'm vaguely following the Primal Blueprint exercise program, but as encouraged, I'm not being very strict about it. It's been the most natural way to keep fit I've ever tried, I don't feel bad if I skip a workout. I only workout when I feel like it. I don't go to gym, I do pushups, squats, pullups and planks at home. I don't let myself get tired, when I start getting tired I stop. I don't do ANY distance running anymore, which I realise now made me very tired and was probably not suitable for someone with a cardiac history.... or anyone for that matter. I walk lots, and from yesterday, I dance once more. Can't think of any better way to keep fit!!

Different Goals

After my last post, I went for a cadioversion to fix my heart rythm and was put on cordarone again, a nasty rythm modifying drug. However, in conjunction with that a friend pointed me to a website about a different lifestyle idea. It's based on the premise that we should try to live as closely to how we lived before the agricultural revolution. No grains, processed foods or sugars, but copious amounts of organic vegetables, meat, fish, nuts and fruit. Basically, if you can pick it or kill it, it'll be good to eat.

Also ones exercise patterns would have been different, and this way of keeping fit seems to suit me well. Lot's of "slow moving", some heavy lifting, and some occasional sprinting. Guess what, I don't feel tired after workouts/runs anymore. I've been in sinus rythm since (currently with a much lower dose of drugs)

I did a body composition test in January 2010... I know a long time ago, but my weight hadn't varied much until I decided to lose it on purpose. At that stage I had 22.6% body fat, and a BMI of 28 which makes me obese. Currently I have 13.1% body fat and my BMI is 23.8. I'm feeling much stronger and fitter than I have in years as I'm carrying 12kg less weight around.

However I think I'd still like to loose some more fat and put on more muscle, what that means for my weight is difficult to say, but I suspect I'll settle at about 65kg.

Current goal? Have a picture of Mark with a six pack... just once in my life!