Back in the gym, briefly

Warm-up:
dynamic stretching
plate twists

3x5 low-bar back squat (45x5, 95x5, 135x3, 185x2 then 205/215/225 x5)
1x5 deadlift (135x5, 185x3, 225x2 then 275x5)

Getting back in the swing of things after too much traveling (have to remember to post Peru pics soon). Worked with Dan on squat and deadlift form with lighter weights, he's starting to get comfortable with the motions. Kept the weights lighter today, squats felt pretty heavy by sets 2 and 3. CAn go back up on the deads (1x5 ~315).

Three days late, several dollars short

Went for a quick day-hike on Saturday with Linnaea and Kiriana (postdoc and grad student, respectively, in the LeDoux lab). After a small set back regarding my ability to read a train schedule, we hopped on to the Hudson Line out of Grand Central up to the Cold Spring stop. After locating a map, some coffee, and a bathroom, we walked to the trailhead at Hudson Highlands (just north of the end of Fair St.). We took the white trail up-up-and-away to the top of the hill. It was a little technical and steep in the first mile (~1500 ft. change in elevation) but that's easily overcome by keeping your head up and moving your feet.



After a brief rest at the summit we headed down the back side of the hill. About half-way down we encountered a herpetologist who works at the Brooklyn Zoo carrying a Black Rat Snake that was about 5 ft. long. Forgot to take a picture though. Once back in town we all enjoyed a frozen dairy treat from a local vendor.