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Tired. No bicep pump. Night ride pics.

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

It’s Wednesday “hard day”.

Super tired this morning. I could have gone to sleep on time but a certain someone couldn’t sleep last night.

Still woke up at 5am. Did back/biceps weights for an hour. Didn’t feel a pump. Wasn’t for a lack of trying. A little disappointed about that.

My left bicep is both larger and weaker than the right. I can do like 3 more reps on the right side but that side is a 1/4 inch smaller. I don’t understand that.

The bicep is my favorite part to flex but it doesn’t seem to get the best workouts. I need to find a better bicep routine. Today I tried a preacher curl with 40 lb barbell. I like the isolation but it just seems to tire the muscle and not pump it. I think concentration curls are better. Maybe I’ll do those and some cables curls next time.

As for the lack of pump, I read that nitric oxide supplements help with getting this blood flowing. I’m a little cautious however of adding another supplement. Already doing protein powder and glutamine. Hard to say what affect those are having or not. I am following the directions. I’ll think about it some more.

Tonight is the 2 hour ride. Got a late start. But I did it. Here are some pics.

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Street cleaner
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I have started to think seriously about biking to work on hard days instead of these after work hard day rides. I could bring supplies on easy days, and bike on hard days.

This weekend I’m hanging out with friends and I think the Saturday workout isn’t happening. Just gotta watch the party diet then.

Memories of rocking

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Back in 2000 I played bass in an OC band called Sonic. Thereafter known to me as “back when I rocked.” Ha!

Went on a bike ride today with a former bandmate from Sonic I hadn’t seen in years. We had a great time. Afterwards I started sifting through some old pics.

Sonic band

Sonic band

Sonic band

These are me. Eyeliner and leather, bitches… Fun times.

Sonic band

Sonic band

Sonic band

See em all over on Flickr.

Thoughtful gift

Monday, March 8th, 2010

thoughtful gift

Somebody knows me.

Pics from the Saturday ride

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

saturday ride break before the rain

Had a morning of productivity. It was overcast but not too cold. Brought a good camera to kill some time with.

March 6 ride

March 6 ride

March 6 ride

45 minutes in the evenings

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

night cardio angle

Pedal, pedal, pedal.

Watch the people lift. Watch lips move on TVs.

Pedal, pedal.

Listen to that Lady Gaga song again. Wipe away some sweat.

Pedal, pedal, pedal.

It’s okay. Only 45 minutes.

Certainly beats burning no calories playing Halo or over stressing at work. And I am ripe with endorphins when it’s over.