On Monday, I went for a lovely trail run during my lunch break. The weather has been absolutely perfect for running through the woods.
I stumbled into this wonderful gang while running. The woman was a dogwalker and kind enough to let me snap a quick photo. Look at that motley crew of faces! That must be a really fun job.
Later, at home, we did some redecorating.
This is a photo of my closet. We removed the hideous doors and instead hung some homemade curtains for a much cleaner, more subtle look.
It also just so happens that this curtain rod is super sturdy...
...because it's actually a pullup bar! One of my friends is moving to Seattle and generously left his pullup bar behind. It's been on our wishlist for a long time, especially now that our apartment is cool enough to accommodate more active exercises than just whining and napping.
I still can't do a chinup or pullup (I had to jump for this photo) - but, that's why my strength training goal is a goal. Hopefully soon!
My friend also gave us his set of adjustable dumbbells. We've got more plates than I'll ever need, and they stack nicely. I'm excited to take my home workouts up a notch.
My husband likes to say that everything will come to you in time, no matter what it is, if you're willing to wait long enough. He was definitely right in this case :)
If you want something, do you believe in immediate gratification or in waiting?
I am a very cautious person, so I'm all about waiting - what you want now, you may not want later.
Can you do a chinup or pullup?
Not yet, but I'm working on it!
I could barely handle the "flexed arm hang" in elementary school! I think I'm stronger now, but still not able to do an unassisted pullup.
ReplyDeleteElementary school fitness tests were the WORST!
DeleteI used to be able to do one full pull-up . . . but I haven't tried in a while, so I'm not sure I still could.
ReplyDeleteSomething to work on, right?!? :)
Right! It's good to have goals :)
DeleteI loooove my pull-up bar. Everyone makes fun of me because it's really obviously placed/in my kitchen doorway, but I love walking past a doing a pullup when I move from room to room. Smart to be a little sneakier with the curtain rod function! You'll definitely get there, I never used to be able to do one! And now I'm working on a goal of being able to do ten in a row. I'm half way there. And don't get me started on wide-grip, those things are IMPOSSIBLE.
ReplyDeleteYou're a CHAMPION! I hope that I can someday do that many.
DeleteAlso, wide-grip pullups?! How is that even real?!
DeleteNo idea--that's when I love the assisted pull up machine at the gym ;)
DeleteThat looks like a glorious running path! Also, I laughed out loud when I saw you "pulling" yourself up on your "curtain rod". Hahaha, I can't do a pull up to save my life either!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only one!
DeleteGlad you got a laugh :)
Holy crap. I cannot imagine walking 5 dogs at once. I can hardly manage one!
ReplyDeleteHa! Leave that to the professionals :)
DeleteI am all about waiting. It drives my husband crazy! He is very impulsive especially when it comes to buying things....
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'm very close!! Almost there!!
Great job on getting that far! You'll be above that bar in no time!
DeleteI haven't tried to do a pullup in forever. So I'm betting that no, I can't do one unassisted! My arm strength is pitiful.
ReplyDeleteI love when I see dog walkers around here. :)
I have little stick arms. I want them to get big and strong!
DeleteWow. I can't dull pull ups for my life but it has never really been my goal :( Those weights of yours look scary!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to do a pullup forever (my poor husband must be tired of hearing me yammer about it!) But, my arms aren't quite strong enough yet...
DeleteYou are amazeballs - I can't do a pull up or a chin up! :D I do like the curtain instead of a door though! :D
ReplyDeleteHa, thanks!
DeleteI can't do one either...but I hope to soon!
I can't do a pull-up or a chin-up! I wish though haha
ReplyDeleteI know! I've been wanting to do one forever. Still working on it :P
DeleteI can't do either! Building up my upper body strength is definitely on my fitness to-do list.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me feel a little better that I'm not the only one with puny arms! We'll all get strong together :)
DeleteJealous!! I really want a pullup bar! I need one!!!!!!!! That dog crew rocks!
ReplyDeleteI thought of you, Pippa, and Boyd when I saw her!
DeleteCool idea! I have a couple closets like that where we removed the closet doors, but I need to get a curtain or something up!
ReplyDeleteI didn't confess in the post, but we actually took the closet doors down long before we ever got a curtain up :P
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