Two weeks ago, I started my “A Week in My Life” series by posting up what a typical Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday look like for me in terms of:
- Training-work-life balance
- Daily nutrition
- Rest & recovery
- How I spend my free time
I did this not so that you can compare your days to mine…but rather to spark your curiosity. Perhaps, by looking at the various ways that I schedule & adjust my days, you might be exposed to a new idea, a different way to do things and/or new possibilities.
And so, here’s Part 2 (Thursday through Sunday) of my series. Please examine all posts with genuine inquisitiveness. I’m very curious to hear your comments & thoughts & I am happy to debate & discuss!
A Week in My Life – Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023
For work, Thursdays are identical to Tuesdays – they are looooong. But the mix of in-person appts & computer work keeps things fresh & keeps me moving.
Thursdays are my lifting days. I prefer to have two lifting sessions per week, but since I’ve increased my running & walking amounts, I just don’t have time for all that plus two lifts. So, one lifting session it is for a bit!
I did have a bit of a setback though. I got a low back tweak during my lifting session…and by the end of the day (after walking & standing on pool deck for a few hours) it really hurt. Luckily, I was able to get a PT appt for Friday! Another thing I’ve learned over the years: The faster you get into PT, the faster the healing process happens. Many of my aches & pains have been taken care of with “one & done” PT. I hoped that this low back issue would respond the same way!
Oura Health / Fitness Metrics (from previous day):
- Readiness Score- 87
- Sleep Score – 90 (7hr 27min)
- Activity Score – 75
- Body Temp – -0.5 deg below average
- Lowest Resting Heart Rate – 39 bpm
- Heart Rate Variability – 101 ms
- Respiratory Rate – 12.2 / min
Wake Up / Bedtime:
- 3:50AM – Wake up
- 8:00PM – Bedtime
Nutrition (5 Meals):
- 7:00AM – Smoothie (protein powder, cooked oatmeal, cucumber, parsley, power greens, olive oil)
- 9:15AM – Protein shake
- 10:45AM – My Updated Breakfast
- 2:15PM – Lunch: grilled chicken thighs, white rice, peas
- 6:30PM – Dinner: grilled pork chops, white rice, BIG salad
- Macros: Carb 34%, Protein 25%, Fat 41%
Workouts:
- 8:00-9:00AM – Weight Lifting (NOTE: Got a little low back tweak during my workout.)
- 9:50-10:20 – 30min Run/Walk at 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 ratios
Work:
- Coached 1 swim workout
- Taught 3 swim lessons
- Computer work
Rest & Relaxation:
- 4:00-5:15AM – Coffee chat with Brian
- 6:30-7:45PM – Relax with TV shows
If you missed a particular day…here are the links: