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.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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.
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