I feel really healthy today. Running another 5K felt great! I managed to keep my heart rate at an average of 163bpm, but I wanted to run faster! It was a depressing forty minute run, but it felt like ten minutes. I followed it up with some elliptical heart rate training, and I kept my heart rate at 155bpm for an additional fifteen minutes. I will get to where I want to be, that is if it doesn't kill me first. Mu-whahahaha!
Take this [POW!] ...heart with extra beats!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
In Need of A Ramble
I've got a lot on my mind lately. A lot of it, I'm sure, is simple, emotional frustration. This is me letting go. And, there it goes. Tomorrow is a new day. :)
I had a two mile run today on an incline, but I ran too hard for my heart. Back to the heart rate monitor.
I'm excited for vacation time. It's a great motivator for healthy, happy days!
I feel like I missed quite a bit, having been sick most of the summer, and am looking forward to Monday's appointment.
Tomorrow is a new day, and it's almost here already! :)
I had a two mile run today on an incline, but I ran too hard for my heart. Back to the heart rate monitor.
I'm excited for vacation time. It's a great motivator for healthy, happy days!
I feel like I missed quite a bit, having been sick most of the summer, and am looking forward to Monday's appointment.
Tomorrow is a new day, and it's almost here already! :)
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
RESTRICTED
Some days some things just seem strange. Today is one of those days. Eminem's song is perfect for today.
In running news, I ran two miles Saturday, passed out on a friend's couch, had the best wine and chicken, pineapple, bacon pizza Sunday, then passed out on my brother's sofa. Today I ran two miles on the track and felt great. Friday will be three point one timed on the track. Wednesday, tomorrow, should be another two miles on an incline, but we'll see how that goes.
Some days some things just seem strange. Today has been one of those days. Goodnight.
In running news, I ran two miles Saturday, passed out on a friend's couch, had the best wine and chicken, pineapple, bacon pizza Sunday, then passed out on my brother's sofa. Today I ran two miles on the track and felt great. Friday will be three point one timed on the track. Wednesday, tomorrow, should be another two miles on an incline, but we'll see how that goes.
Some days some things just seem strange. Today has been one of those days. Goodnight.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Endurance Running: 8 Miles Completed Successfully
Whoo! So, I made the eight miles! [BIG SMILEY FACES!]
The program repeated 1mile at 165bpm, .2 at 185, and .2 at 140 until I reached 8 miles. To my happiness, 185bpm turned out to be too high. I doubt that I'll run this far again for a while, but it was nice to do it for the first time in over four years. This is a milestone, and life can only get better. I'm hoping the fact that I'm off the large amounts of caffeine I used to be on is helping too. I am down to only tea, and the running feels great!
8 miles in 118 min, 166 bpm avg, 4.1m/h avg... which did leave me walking at times
Having completed the eight miles planned ... priceless.
Knowing that I could have gone further if I hadnt ran out of my Gatorade substitute... even better. :)
The program repeated 1mile at 165bpm, .2 at 185, and .2 at 140 until I reached 8 miles. To my happiness, 185bpm turned out to be too high. I doubt that I'll run this far again for a while, but it was nice to do it for the first time in over four years. This is a milestone, and life can only get better. I'm hoping the fact that I'm off the large amounts of caffeine I used to be on is helping too. I am down to only tea, and the running feels great!
8 miles in 118 min, 166 bpm avg, 4.1m/h avg... which did leave me walking at times
Having completed the eight miles planned ... priceless.
Knowing that I could have gone further if I hadnt ran out of my Gatorade substitute... even better. :)
Monday, August 16, 2010
"Back to the Days"
This training is tough. Today I got the right program, but I only made it 3.9 miles in 50 minutes with an average heart rate of 170 bpm and an average speed of 4.7 miles per hour. I probably could have ran it a bit faster, but I'm trying to train this heart. So, I have to continue this, this listening to my heart.
I'm rethinking the next program.
[Nearly an hour later...]
Okay, instead I will run the same run again on Wednesday morning, and then a new program based on heart rate and distance on Friday. Instead of running for a certain heart rate during a specific amount of time, I've drawn out a plan for an eight mile run for Friday [or maybe Wednesday instead]. Now, this will also have to happen after twelve hours of work, so I will have to plan my morning meals right and be prepared for the calorie hydration during my run. I'm planning on two hours of running with an average heart rate of 165, which is lower than all of my recent runs. If I complete this, then it will be the first time I've ran 8 miles since the Modderman days... so probably since early 2006. I want to complete this before I have to have my next hospital visit.
That next hospital visit comes on the 30th. I'm not sure what they're going to tell me.
[Another hour and a half later...]
I just was told I need to find a new place to live. This is God giving me a deadline and comes as no surprise.
I'm rethinking the next program.
[Nearly an hour later...]
Okay, instead I will run the same run again on Wednesday morning, and then a new program based on heart rate and distance on Friday. Instead of running for a certain heart rate during a specific amount of time, I've drawn out a plan for an eight mile run for Friday [or maybe Wednesday instead]. Now, this will also have to happen after twelve hours of work, so I will have to plan my morning meals right and be prepared for the calorie hydration during my run. I'm planning on two hours of running with an average heart rate of 165, which is lower than all of my recent runs. If I complete this, then it will be the first time I've ran 8 miles since the Modderman days... so probably since early 2006. I want to complete this before I have to have my next hospital visit.
That next hospital visit comes on the 30th. I'm not sure what they're going to tell me.
[Another hour and a half later...]
I just was told I need to find a new place to live. This is God giving me a deadline and comes as no surprise.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Livin' My Life
Tomorrow's Running Plan:
Seven Steps Becomes Nine...
Running According to Heart Rate:
8:00min @ 165bpm
1:00min @ 145bpm
10:00min @ 175bpm
1:00min @ 145bpm
10:00min @ 175bpm
1:00min @ 145bpm
10:00min @ 175bpm
1:00 min @ 145bpm
8:00 min @ 185bpm
Followed exactly this program would result in an average heart rate of 172.4 bpm, which is a little lower than my averages have been. The goal is 4 miles. 12.5 minute miles to match Monday's run. That means at 25 minutes I should be at least two miles in. Fair enough. Now, I just need to catch up on some sleep!
Seven Steps Becomes Nine...
Running According to Heart Rate:
8:00min @ 165bpm
1:00min @ 145bpm
10:00min @ 175bpm
1:00min @ 145bpm
10:00min @ 175bpm
1:00min @ 145bpm
10:00min @ 175bpm
1:00 min @ 145bpm
8:00 min @ 185bpm
Followed exactly this program would result in an average heart rate of 172.4 bpm, which is a little lower than my averages have been. The goal is 4 miles. 12.5 minute miles to match Monday's run. That means at 25 minutes I should be at least two miles in. Fair enough. Now, I just need to catch up on some sleep!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Yes, More Running!
Back on the Technogym... Four miles in fifty minutes... meaning I ran 12.5 minute miles. I was keeping a good eye on my heart rate, and I'm not sure what the average was. But, this is progress, I was at 3.6 miles at 45 minutes into my running, which is more than my previous runs.
I'll probably go back to my first program (45 min) according to heart rate on Wednesday morning, and maybe Friday after work too. And, I'll have to attempt the four miles again next Monday.
A lot of work comes though through the next couple weeks. The running has been helping to keep me in good spirits, good eatings, and feeling well enough to enjoy good company. I feel really good right now, despite still not knowing what is going on internally.
I'll probably go back to my first program (45 min) according to heart rate on Wednesday morning, and maybe Friday after work too. And, I'll have to attempt the four miles again next Monday.
A lot of work comes though through the next couple weeks. The running has been helping to keep me in good spirits, good eatings, and feeling well enough to enjoy good company. I feel really good right now, despite still not knowing what is going on internally.
Friday, August 6, 2010
More Technogym Training
Another 3.5 miles to add to the distance for this morning. I continued to run at an average pace of 4.4 mph. I believe my avg HR was either 174 or 178, either way higher than I want it. I may have been a bit dehydrated, but I felt good running. I felt easier this morning than when I began running again just a couple weeks ago. Today was 48 minutes of running.
I think I will attempt Sunday a fast mile for time and Monday a 50 min run alternating between 5mph (7 min) and 6mph (2min) followed by a 3mph minute... repeating five times. I should be able to reach 4 miles that way, but I need to keep an eye on this heart!
I think I will attempt Sunday a fast mile for time and Monday a 50 min run alternating between 5mph (7 min) and 6mph (2min) followed by a 3mph minute... repeating five times. I should be able to reach 4 miles that way, but I need to keep an eye on this heart!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Technogym Training.. Continuing Rehab.
5 Min Walk
Seven Steps of Running
According to Heart Rate:
10:00min @ 165bpm
2:00min @ 150bpm
10:00min @ 170bpm
2:00min @ 150bpm
10:00min @ 170bpm
2:00min @ 150bpm
8:00min @ 185bpm
Today's results:
45 minutes
Avg HR: 164bpm
Distance: 3.31 miles
(Avg Speed: 4.4mph)
I think I will adjust the ten/eight minutes to 165 and the two minutes to 185 and see how that goes for Friday. I may even lower the ten minutes and add an extra couple steps for an additional interval. See you Friday!
Seven Steps of Running
According to Heart Rate:
10:00min @ 165bpm
2:00min @ 150bpm
10:00min @ 170bpm
2:00min @ 150bpm
10:00min @ 170bpm
2:00min @ 150bpm
8:00min @ 185bpm
Today's results:
45 minutes
Avg HR: 164bpm
Distance: 3.31 miles
(Avg Speed: 4.4mph)
I think I will adjust the ten/eight minutes to 165 and the two minutes to 185 and see how that goes for Friday. I may even lower the ten minutes and add an extra couple steps for an additional interval. See you Friday!
Monday, August 2, 2010
"Muscle for Rank"
Quick note on this morning's run:
Comparable to the last 45 min run, with a five minute walk prior, I ran with a HR avg of 172 bpm, at an average pace of 6.4 mph overall, and completing 3.43 miles of distance. I ran the first 10 min at a 5.4 mile pace and then started the intervals when my heart rate got too high. I may have to attempt a heart rate program on the Technogym key to monitor my heart rate training without having to keep such a close eye on it myself. I will have to ask my superiors about that tomorrow. Goodnight!
Comparable to the last 45 min run, with a five minute walk prior, I ran with a HR avg of 172 bpm, at an average pace of 6.4 mph overall, and completing 3.43 miles of distance. I ran the first 10 min at a 5.4 mile pace and then started the intervals when my heart rate got too high. I may have to attempt a heart rate program on the Technogym key to monitor my heart rate training without having to keep such a close eye on it myself. I will have to ask my superiors about that tomorrow. Goodnight!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Running Forward
"Slip inside the eye of your mind
Don't you know you might find
A better place to play"
CURRENT CARDIORESPIRATORY TRAINING PROGRESS
1st Aug. ... (post 5min warmup) 1 fast mile -running only- [test] in 10min with an avg HR of 188bpm
31st July ... (post 5min warmup) walked/ran 3.3 miles with an avg hr of 164bpm over 45min
27th July ... 2.5 miles 5-10min walk warmup, 25min run (avg 183 bpm during running)
Tomorrow morning will be another long 45min walk/run test. Tuesday will be rest!
I wanted to write a lot more, but I can feel myself fading fast. I'm extremely happy that I no longer need my ankle supports with my new shoes that have a perfect arch for my foot; I'm tempted to buy a backup supply! I am also working hard at cleaning up my diet and made amazing meals today including this chicken rice soup! The best part was it was quick and easy, and even better it made the house smell great! Take a look:
Don't you know you might find
A better place to play"
CURRENT CARDIORESPIRATORY TRAINING PROGRESS
1st Aug. ... (post 5min warmup) 1 fast mile -running only- [test] in 10min with an avg HR of 188bpm
31st July ... (post 5min warmup) walked/ran 3.3 miles with an avg hr of 164bpm over 45min
27th July ... 2.5 miles 5-10min walk warmup, 25min run (avg 183 bpm during running)
Tomorrow morning will be another long 45min walk/run test. Tuesday will be rest!
I wanted to write a lot more, but I can feel myself fading fast. I'm extremely happy that I no longer need my ankle supports with my new shoes that have a perfect arch for my foot; I'm tempted to buy a backup supply! I am also working hard at cleaning up my diet and made amazing meals today including this chicken rice soup! The best part was it was quick and easy, and even better it made the house smell great! Take a look:
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