Progress

 

So, I finally did it. Raised my VO2 Max from 39 to 42. 

If you are younger than 30, that number probably sounds unimpressive, but I'm a bit older than that, and so for my age and gender, that's in the excellent range.

My next goal will be 45. I seek to become superior. 

Not against others though, but against my own base and inferior tendencies. 

I'm also humbled by the fact that regardless of what some chart says is in the excellent or superior range, that's just a general guideline, and there may be people significantly higher than that in the same age group or older.

I've read in some forums of peak female athletes being in their late 50s or 60s, and having a VO2 Max of 50 plus, which is higher than some males in decent shape half that age.

I'm running again, but have also taken up tennis. It's fun. I have a tennis court where I live so it makes it really convenient. But it's like now I have to buy new shoes and new clothes and it's not really in my budget. Anyway, I've filmed some of it, and eventually I will post a few highlights.

This season I'm really making a big commitment to increasing my physical fitness. Yeah, I'm still drinking beer, and smoking a lot of pot, am officially now a pothead, but I'm focused on the essentials, becoming extremely fit and going on adventures. 

It's unfortunate that I have to slave away for a living, spending a significant portion of my time engaged in activities that are not conducive to my personal happiness, and as an independent contractor with no guarantee of work, every week is full of uncertainty, but I'm making time to spend in the outdoors doing fun things that are personally enriching. 

I've got a bunch of field trips planned. Not sure if I'll be putting it on YouTube or not, but there will be some visual evidence. 

Of course the internet is dead, censorship is at an all time high, and the internet may go offline soon, possible EMP attack on the horizon, or possible fake event to erase history and keep everyone in the dark, but I'll keep going for as long as possible and hoping for the best.