I had to make a quick trip back to Manila to buy some needed parts and materials for the repair project that I am supervising here in Laoag City. I have observed that the prices of materials here in the province are too expensive as compared to the factory price in Metro Manila. After buying such materials at MC Home Depot at The Fort, I had to send them through the commercial bus going to Laoag with a minimal fee for its transport. I was able to save some money.

Last Tuesday morning, I had a quick visit at the gym and made my usual weight training using the dumbbells and the Smith machine for bench press and I was able to finish my supplementary weight training after one hour.

I shifted my workout and tried the treadmill. I had a combination of brisk walking and slow jogging with the following adjustments:

Speed—6.0                                Inclination—15 (Maximum)

Duration—1:10:00 hours          Total Calories—480 cal

Distance—6.2 kilometers         Vertical Distance—850 meters

Average HR—155 bpm              Hydration—One bottle of Propel

As much as possible, I tried to avoid holding on the vertical bar infront of me and the top of the digital display of the treadmill machine in order to simulate a hill/mountain climbing activity.

It was a nice workout that I was able to perspire a lot. I was glad there were no other users on my both sides during my treadmill workout.

After lunch, I was on my way back to Laoag City.