So as you've probably figured, I've been getting in most of my during-the-week work in on the mill at the gym. As such, ain't much to write about, and I'm sure it would boring as hell reading if I did. We are, however, still doing our Saturday long runs out in the open (and increasingly on the same trail every week, though it's hard to think of a better place, given the lack of traffic/intersections/etc.) Today was our longest run ever: 19 miles or 4 hours, whichever took longer. Being a true Fatboy, 19 miles was more than enough to eat up more than 4 hours. Day started great; still dark, really cool, relatively empty trail (alas, no stray bright green water bottles to be seen, sorry SD). Took it pretty easy but still made alright time for the first half. Coming back got a little tougher, not just because I was getting tired but also because it started getting warmer. Good news, though, I finished it and I finished it running. With seven weeks left to train, tacking another 7 miles on to what we did today may not be impossible.
But it sure is gonna suuuuuuck.
Eating's been all over the map this last week, and haven't been on the scale since the last entry. I'll update Monday (though I'd like to do it now after having burned 2,800 calories per Garmin). Regardless of the weigh-in numbers, I'll be redoubling my efforts to keep it smart. Starting tomorrow.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
High Trails
So our school district takes (but doesn't pay for) all the 6th graders on a three night 4 day trip to a camp in the mountains. It's a pretty cool thing and the camp is in a great area in the mtns. Needless to say, after my Sunday run, I took Monday off. We left Tuesday and I still didn't feel like I'd be able to run much. I did take my gear though. Cutting to the meat, I got in a 45 min. run on Wed morning. On Thursday morning I hiked and ran between four different groups taking pictures, so I'll count that as an hour workout, though not a run, but I'm sure my HR was up. Did I mention the camp sits at about 9,000 ft.? The good thing about High trails is that we walk everywhere, so we're on our feet moving for several hours a day. They do feed us well, but the snacks are limited. All in all it was a great week, I ate a lot, but most of it wasn't too bad (lots of starches) and had lots of water and few snacks. I was always moving - as one would expect being the only adult in a cabin with 46 boys and walking around for six hours a day.
This week, not so good. I haven't worked out once. I haven't eaten great either, not bad, but not as good as the two previous weeks. Football ends today, so that will free up a lot of time and allow me to do some work after school and workout without getting home at 8:00. Hopefully this was my little low that i always seem to hit before big races. I'm behind in my training, but I'm banking lots on four things for the marathon: 1)being 10 pounds lighter than Colfax 2) lower elevation 3) flat course 4) cool temps. I suppose we'll find out in 51 days.
How do the 270's feel? You should be able to be in the 260's by SA!!!
This week, not so good. I haven't worked out once. I haven't eaten great either, not bad, but not as good as the two previous weeks. Football ends today, so that will free up a lot of time and allow me to do some work after school and workout without getting home at 8:00. Hopefully this was my little low that i always seem to hit before big races. I'm behind in my training, but I'm banking lots on four things for the marathon: 1)being 10 pounds lighter than Colfax 2) lower elevation 3) flat course 4) cool temps. I suppose we'll find out in 51 days.
How do the 270's feel? You should be able to be in the 260's by SA!!!
The Schilling Effect
So I'm taking everyone back almost two weeks with this post. So I was in NM for the weekend to celebrate grampa's #90. On Sunday morning (the day after the party in which I didn't really eat poorly, but BBQ pork sandwiches aren't known to be good carb loads. In addition I was working off of about 4 hours sleep Sat.) So Sunday morning rolls around and I head off for what is scheduled to be 20 miles of 3 min. running 1 min walking. I don't really know the milage on the Bosque trail, I get some ideas from DC and I head out. Fuel belt with four little bottles and two hand held bottles - all water.. I've got a few Ecaps and gels.
I start at Alemieda and work my way all the way to Tingley beach. I figure it's probably a little short of 10 miles based on my time (it came out to a tad less then 9 miles). I turn around at the Tingley train station and head back. A couple of notes about the run to this point: I started at 8:00 am - a little late for a four hour run. There appeared to be some sort of race (possibly a marathon?) during the first two miles of the run. Paseo and Alemieda are really close to each other, I couldn't figure out what road i was running under because I seemed to get there real fast. There is a bunch crap written, spray painted, marked, floured all over that trail. It appears that every police/fire department, running/cycling club, 5k, 10k, 13.1 or 26.2 event had their own marks on the trail. I felt pretty good, no scary people lurking under any of the bridges, the cyclist seemed to end about 9:00 (the roller bladers didn't start until closer to 11:00).
Now I have this problem of walking and running like a duck, which leads to me clipping my ankles with my opposite heel. After about 7 miles I had the bloody sock, AKA the Schilling Effect going. Much like him, I played through the blood soaked anklet sock, through the pain, and through the bugs that liked the smell. Well i lost one of my little fuel belt bottle somewhere on the return between 1-25 and Montano (keep an eye out DC, it's bright green). About halfway through the return trip my water became very warm and no fun to drink, though i needed it. About three miles from the finish I pooped out and walked it in from there. All in all, the run was good, but I hurt more than ever before afterwards. My back was killing me, my feet hurt, my legs hurt, and everything in between. I actually hurt to the point of being a bit concerned that i may have over done it. I never felt like I would puke, I just hurt.
To make a long story short, Friday night the boy was sick (top and bottom), Saturady afternoon and evening it hit daughter #2 and wife. Sunday evening it hit daughter #1 and me. Problem was, we had a 6 hour drive that evening. Well we waited around to see if it would pass and to make sure the kids were done puking and we didn't leave NM until 8:30 pm. Do the math... it was not a fun drive. All throw up made it into a cup, towel, or blanket so i suppose that was good (though in my mom's car it all made it onto the floor). Fun fun day was that Sunday!
Sorry we missed you DC, but I suppose we'll be seeing you in about 7-8 weeks anyway. Crap!
I start at Alemieda and work my way all the way to Tingley beach. I figure it's probably a little short of 10 miles based on my time (it came out to a tad less then 9 miles). I turn around at the Tingley train station and head back. A couple of notes about the run to this point: I started at 8:00 am - a little late for a four hour run. There appeared to be some sort of race (possibly a marathon?) during the first two miles of the run. Paseo and Alemieda are really close to each other, I couldn't figure out what road i was running under because I seemed to get there real fast. There is a bunch crap written, spray painted, marked, floured all over that trail. It appears that every police/fire department, running/cycling club, 5k, 10k, 13.1 or 26.2 event had their own marks on the trail. I felt pretty good, no scary people lurking under any of the bridges, the cyclist seemed to end about 9:00 (the roller bladers didn't start until closer to 11:00).
Now I have this problem of walking and running like a duck, which leads to me clipping my ankles with my opposite heel. After about 7 miles I had the bloody sock, AKA the Schilling Effect going. Much like him, I played through the blood soaked anklet sock, through the pain, and through the bugs that liked the smell. Well i lost one of my little fuel belt bottle somewhere on the return between 1-25 and Montano (keep an eye out DC, it's bright green). About halfway through the return trip my water became very warm and no fun to drink, though i needed it. About three miles from the finish I pooped out and walked it in from there. All in all, the run was good, but I hurt more than ever before afterwards. My back was killing me, my feet hurt, my legs hurt, and everything in between. I actually hurt to the point of being a bit concerned that i may have over done it. I never felt like I would puke, I just hurt.
To make a long story short, Friday night the boy was sick (top and bottom), Saturady afternoon and evening it hit daughter #2 and wife. Sunday evening it hit daughter #1 and me. Problem was, we had a 6 hour drive that evening. Well we waited around to see if it would pass and to make sure the kids were done puking and we didn't leave NM until 8:30 pm. Do the math... it was not a fun drive. All throw up made it into a cup, towel, or blanket so i suppose that was good (though in my mom's car it all made it onto the floor). Fun fun day was that Sunday!
Sorry we missed you DC, but I suppose we'll be seeing you in about 7-8 weeks anyway. Crap!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wow, that hurt
Ran a 12-miler today. Gorgeous day, nice and pretty cool for most of the run, no wind and through ABQ's bosque. One of the group's coaches decided to run with me, though, and I think it nearly killed me.
We got out great, set a good pace...perhaps too good. The first 7 miles were easily the fastest I'd ever run that distance, and even miles 8, 9 and 10 weren't too bad, but I was suffering for the last two. I clearly did not have enough to drink throughout the week and I was feeling it. Didn't cramp (electrolyte caps seem to be working), but was pretty light-headed for a number of minutes when we finally finished. I think I hurt as much today as I did two weeks ago when we did the 18. Hope this is not a bad sign. Gonna chalk it up as a learning lesson: don't go out fast.
We got out great, set a good pace...perhaps too good. The first 7 miles were easily the fastest I'd ever run that distance, and even miles 8, 9 and 10 weren't too bad, but I was suffering for the last two. I clearly did not have enough to drink throughout the week and I was feeling it. Didn't cramp (electrolyte caps seem to be working), but was pretty light-headed for a number of minutes when we finally finished. I think I hurt as much today as I did two weeks ago when we did the 18. Hope this is not a bad sign. Gonna chalk it up as a learning lesson: don't go out fast.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
A Quick Update
Been running a lot of the weekday training runs on the treadmill at the gym. Walking distance from the office, proximity of a shower, and the occasional chance to catch a Sox game in the evenings have just made the gym more convenient of late. However, the weekend runs continue.
This last Saturday's was a 6 miler along the west side of the bosque south of Bernalillo. Absolutely gorgeous, especially the middle two miles; gravel trail weaving in and out of the cottonwoods, sunflowers growing in 8ft. high walls on either side of the trail in other spot. And easily the fastest 6 miles I've ever run.
Tonight I went to the group's track work out for the first time in a long time. This was the night we'd be shooting for PR's in the mile. Jogged a 1/2 mile warm up, did the mile in 10:40 (fastest I think I've ever run a mile, and a good 20 seconds faster than the the time my coach had told me to shoot for), and then jogged another 1/2 mile cool-down. Weather was cool and windy with some pretty good rain about halfway through. Running in the Fall weather is awesome.
Hopefully it'll hold for this weekend's 12 miler.
This last Saturday's was a 6 miler along the west side of the bosque south of Bernalillo. Absolutely gorgeous, especially the middle two miles; gravel trail weaving in and out of the cottonwoods, sunflowers growing in 8ft. high walls on either side of the trail in other spot. And easily the fastest 6 miles I've ever run.
Tonight I went to the group's track work out for the first time in a long time. This was the night we'd be shooting for PR's in the mile. Jogged a 1/2 mile warm up, did the mile in 10:40 (fastest I think I've ever run a mile, and a good 20 seconds faster than the the time my coach had told me to shoot for), and then jogged another 1/2 mile cool-down. Weather was cool and windy with some pretty good rain about halfway through. Running in the Fall weather is awesome.
Hopefully it'll hold for this weekend's 12 miler.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Looong Run
Did my Wednesday semi-long midweek run last night at the gym. Got scared for a second because the treadmills almost filled up, and with me being on mine the longest (and well past the 30 min. limit) I thought I might have to get off. However, the college students didn't disappoint and soon after they were all free except for mine. It's funny because 95% of them will get on the 'mill and go balls out for like...4 minutes, I don't get it? It's very predictable because they never stay on very long. The wife and I get a kick out of it.
As for my workout, my goal was 1:10. I started at a 5.0 speed and 0.0 incline. i upped the speed by a 0.1 every 10 minutes (this equals about 15 less seconds per mile) and upped the incline by 0.5 every 15 minutes. The incline is pretty minor as I think my total incline was less than 300 feet, despite topping out at 1.5%. So I ended up with 6.3 miles (I was shooting for 6.2, get it? 26.2 - 6.2?) in an hour ten with an average HR of 155. I sped up nicely at the end to finish with a 6.2 speed. All in all I felt pretty good during and after. I think the speed and incline increases give me something to care about while I'm bored running to nowhere.
I'm a little worried about this weekend because I'm supposed to do 20 miles of 3 on 1 off, but I'll be in ABQ and not sure about a) time and b) where to do this. What's your plan NM for the weekend run? I suppose if I start at like 6:00 am I can be done and home in time to get ready for all the family events that begin at 11:30.
As for my workout, my goal was 1:10. I started at a 5.0 speed and 0.0 incline. i upped the speed by a 0.1 every 10 minutes (this equals about 15 less seconds per mile) and upped the incline by 0.5 every 15 minutes. The incline is pretty minor as I think my total incline was less than 300 feet, despite topping out at 1.5%. So I ended up with 6.3 miles (I was shooting for 6.2, get it? 26.2 - 6.2?) in an hour ten with an average HR of 155. I sped up nicely at the end to finish with a 6.2 speed. All in all I felt pretty good during and after. I think the speed and incline increases give me something to care about while I'm bored running to nowhere.
I'm a little worried about this weekend because I'm supposed to do 20 miles of 3 on 1 off, but I'll be in ABQ and not sure about a) time and b) where to do this. What's your plan NM for the weekend run? I suppose if I start at like 6:00 am I can be done and home in time to get ready for all the family events that begin at 11:30.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Football Monday!!
My afternoon started with my first game as head coach of the Lightweight 1 team, AKA "the Smurfs." Except for forgetting about the downs, and the timeouts, and sending the plays in, and a few other things, the game went well. We lost 14 -16 and were one 2 point conversion away from the tie and one yard short on an onsides kick to give us one last chance. All in all I had a blast.
After the game I changed clothes (for the fourth time that day) and headed out for a tempo run in the bear, rattlesnake, mountain lion infested "city" park behind my school. I started out with a 12 minute warmup run - that was supposed to be 10 minutes except I got lost - and then went 12:30 out with the goal of getting back to my starting point in less than 12:30 for the tempo part of the workout. I missed my target by :39 sec. I then jogged it back in for a total w/o of 42:57.
I ate great today (except for the Frosty I just finished) so I'm pretty pleased with the day. Gearing up for a 14 hour day tomorrow and no w/o. Maybe I'll walk up and down the halls of the school during my plan time.
Nice job in the big D. That's pretty good commitment to do that on vacation. I agree, darn the beer! But I'm looking forward to my drinks after SA like you wouldn't believe.
After the game I changed clothes (for the fourth time that day) and headed out for a tempo run in the bear, rattlesnake, mountain lion infested "city" park behind my school. I started out with a 12 minute warmup run - that was supposed to be 10 minutes except I got lost - and then went 12:30 out with the goal of getting back to my starting point in less than 12:30 for the tempo part of the workout. I missed my target by :39 sec. I then jogged it back in for a total w/o of 42:57.
I ate great today (except for the Frosty I just finished) so I'm pretty pleased with the day. Gearing up for a 14 hour day tomorrow and no w/o. Maybe I'll walk up and down the halls of the school during my plan time.
Nice job in the big D. That's pretty good commitment to do that on vacation. I agree, darn the beer! But I'm looking forward to my drinks after SA like you wouldn't believe.
I Survived the Big D Death March!
Saturday, September 6, 2008. Start time: a late 7:30ish. The location: White Rock Lake. The goal: 18 glorious miles.
Got outta town this weekend to see my beloved Sox play a pair against the Rangers. And since the longest run in our program was scheduled for the same weekend, we took the show on the road. Didn't get to the site of the run until much later than I think any of us had hoped, as the sun was already peeking out of the trees and the temps were starting to rise, but the location couldn't have been nicer. As the name suggests, the park surrounds a lake with a great trail/bike path that just happens to be 9 miles around. Parked one car one one side of the lake, the other car on the far side, and stashed water and Gatorade at each (and let me add a plug here: G2 is some good shite...get your electrolytes and very few calories all in one) and set off. Guy we were staying with, helluva good runner but not used to doing this kind of distance, had real trouble with his knee after mile 6 and called it after the first lap of the lake. (When we said our goodbyes Sunday night, he still couldn't bend the knee without great pain.) My GF cruised her way through about 13 miles before backing off because of pain in her knee. I managed to plug along behind them (sometimes WAAAAY behind them) and eventually knocked off the entire 18. As I said elsewhere, it wasn't pretty and it definitely wasn't fast, but it was done. Thankfully, no injuries so far, just a little sore yesterday. And even as bad as it was at the end (too hot, too humid, could not drink enough water even though there were water fountains everywhere in the park (I told you this was a helluva park), and too much walking vs. running), this was the first time I looked my 1mi lap times and realized I should actually be able to make the San Antone cutoff with some real room to spare if I keep the training up and avoid injury.
As you might imagine, the feeding portion of the trip was not so much, but foodwise wasn't so terrible: split a salad and a chicken sandwich Friday lunch, had a dog and one beer at the game that night (SOX WIN!!), had a cheeseburger Saturday afternoon (I'd earned it that morning), and had a nice flanksteak meal at a Latin themed joint that night, a small breakfast sandwich Sunday morning, a dog at the game that afternoon (SOX WIN!!), and then a plate of BBQ that night. All in all, not so bad considering we were "on vacation". Downfall was the cerveza: one (and only one) at Friday's game, one before we left the house Saturday night, two with Saturday's dinner, three more at the pub after that, and then three at the game Sunday. You do the math. But let me tell you, that beer Saturday night after the 18 was one of the best beers I've ever had. Can't wait to sample a cerveza after 26.2.
(Had to fly home Monday a.m., so weigh in will come tomorrow.)
Got outta town this weekend to see my beloved Sox play a pair against the Rangers. And since the longest run in our program was scheduled for the same weekend, we took the show on the road. Didn't get to the site of the run until much later than I think any of us had hoped, as the sun was already peeking out of the trees and the temps were starting to rise, but the location couldn't have been nicer. As the name suggests, the park surrounds a lake with a great trail/bike path that just happens to be 9 miles around. Parked one car one one side of the lake, the other car on the far side, and stashed water and Gatorade at each (and let me add a plug here: G2 is some good shite...get your electrolytes and very few calories all in one) and set off. Guy we were staying with, helluva good runner but not used to doing this kind of distance, had real trouble with his knee after mile 6 and called it after the first lap of the lake. (When we said our goodbyes Sunday night, he still couldn't bend the knee without great pain.) My GF cruised her way through about 13 miles before backing off because of pain in her knee. I managed to plug along behind them (sometimes WAAAAY behind them) and eventually knocked off the entire 18. As I said elsewhere, it wasn't pretty and it definitely wasn't fast, but it was done. Thankfully, no injuries so far, just a little sore yesterday. And even as bad as it was at the end (too hot, too humid, could not drink enough water even though there were water fountains everywhere in the park (I told you this was a helluva park), and too much walking vs. running), this was the first time I looked my 1mi lap times and realized I should actually be able to make the San Antone cutoff with some real room to spare if I keep the training up and avoid injury.
As you might imagine, the feeding portion of the trip was not so much, but foodwise wasn't so terrible: split a salad and a chicken sandwich Friday lunch, had a dog and one beer at the game that night (SOX WIN!!), had a cheeseburger Saturday afternoon (I'd earned it that morning), and had a nice flanksteak meal at a Latin themed joint that night, a small breakfast sandwich Sunday morning, a dog at the game that afternoon (SOX WIN!!), and then a plate of BBQ that night. All in all, not so bad considering we were "on vacation". Downfall was the cerveza: one (and only one) at Friday's game, one before we left the house Saturday night, two with Saturday's dinner, three more at the pub after that, and then three at the game Sunday. You do the math. But let me tell you, that beer Saturday night after the 18 was one of the best beers I've ever had. Can't wait to sample a cerveza after 26.2.
(Had to fly home Monday a.m., so weigh in will come tomorrow.)
Weigh-in
I don't get it. After my long long run 10 days ago I was at 242 that Saturday afternoon. Now I knew this was BS as it was probably mostly water weight. On Sunday I was up a little more to 245/246, which still seemed very low. On Monday my official weigh-in had me at 254 - which seemed right considering the two weeks prior to that. Then starting on about Wednesday, I've been in the low to mid 240's every time I've checked. I don't quite get it. Now I did eat great last week and I worked out pretty well. In addition, since I'm back to work I'm up on my feet almost the entire day, but still the weight seemed low. In addition there are two places I always feel the fat first; my chin, my hipbone hangover. Neither of these places felt "skinny" during the week.
Today's official weigh-in had me at 247, which is great, but still seems a bit too low (I'll take it, but still seems odd). I suppose if the weight stays steady this week then I'll know it's for real. I'd love to be under 235 for San Antonio, that would be almost 20 pounds less than I carried for Colfax. I wonder if there's a formula that equates pounds lost to seconds off????
Today's official weigh-in had me at 247, which is great, but still seems a bit too low (I'll take it, but still seems odd). I suppose if the weight stays steady this week then I'll know it's for real. I'd love to be under 235 for San Antonio, that would be almost 20 pounds less than I carried for Colfax. I wonder if there's a formula that equates pounds lost to seconds off????
da weekend
I've done pretty well this week and for the first time in a while I'd be disappointed if the scale didn't lean my way (more on the scale later). There was no workout Friday, but I ate pretty well. Saturday i headed out with all my waters and gels and capsules for a 15 mile run without walk breaks. Well I ended up running close to home (as opposed to a trail, because I started early and the thought of being alone on a trail at sunrise spooked me - dam animals everywhere). I didn't ant to waste 45 minutes driving to a more urban trail downtown either, hence my run went from my home, to a nearby school, to the track, and then around the track, and around, and around...
Well after 20 laps (for a total of 6.5 miles counting the run to the school), I called it quits. To make things wussier, I called my wife to come pick me up. I felt pretty good, but obviously somewhat bored. I didn't eat breakfast nor did I prepare much for this on Friday. I was happy that i at least got in a short run.
No workout Sunday, but I did cut the grass and do lots of house work. I also ate great. I've started today (as all Mondays) with no carbs. My goal is zero carbs (or close to this) at least twice a week...we'll see.
Well after 20 laps (for a total of 6.5 miles counting the run to the school), I called it quits. To make things wussier, I called my wife to come pick me up. I felt pretty good, but obviously somewhat bored. I didn't eat breakfast nor did I prepare much for this on Friday. I was happy that i at least got in a short run.
No workout Sunday, but I did cut the grass and do lots of house work. I also ate great. I've started today (as all Mondays) with no carbs. My goal is zero carbs (or close to this) at least twice a week...we'll see.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Speed Work...no really
Today I got in a speed workout that felt pretty good. I did a mile warmup then 8 rounds of 1 minute on, 1 minute off, then a mile cooldown back to the car. It was a short workout (38 min.), but I was able to keep my "minute on" on for all eight rounds (in the past I have generally pooped out at the end and haven't been able to kick it for the latter rounds). The cool thing was watching my heart rate drop from 170 during my fast minute, to the low 1-teens during my minute off. My legs felt a little jello like at the beginning, but I should be getting my running legs back soon.
I ate well today: small bowl of cereal, turkey wrap (not great, but I suppose it could have been worse), and chili and beans for dinner. NO SNACKS today!! I did have a beer watching the Redskins play like sheet.
Runners World mag or online is a great resource, give it a shot.
I ate well today: small bowl of cereal, turkey wrap (not great, but I suppose it could have been worse), and chili and beans for dinner. NO SNACKS today!! I did have a beer watching the Redskins play like sheet.
Runners World mag or online is a great resource, give it a shot.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
On track...but track ends with 18 this week!
Proud to say that I'm on track to get in all three of the training runs this week, for about the third or fourth week in a row. Had a bit of trouble around the end of July, early August, but I've found the groove again and want to see if I can make it through the big event...which just happens to be in just over 70 days. !!!
Got in 3 miles in 40 minutes at a 1.5 incline. My times are slowly getting better, but I clearly have a long way to go. Haven't tried the mock marathon (or really even heard of it), but sounds like something I need to give a look. Bigger picture, what the hell am I not reading that talks about mock marathons, electrolyte capsules, etc., etc. The more I learn, the more ignorant I feel.
The eating was knock way off kilter today. Missed breakfast, had to have lunch at 2:30ish, went to (ANOTHER) FFL draft tonight and sampled smoked turkey, Cool Ranch Doritos (a good bit of the former, not a lot of the latter, but still), two chicken wings and two light beers. Already looking forward to tomorrow's run as penance.
Got in 3 miles in 40 minutes at a 1.5 incline. My times are slowly getting better, but I clearly have a long way to go. Haven't tried the mock marathon (or really even heard of it), but sounds like something I need to give a look. Bigger picture, what the hell am I not reading that talks about mock marathons, electrolyte capsules, etc., etc. The more I learn, the more ignorant I feel.
The eating was knock way off kilter today. Missed breakfast, had to have lunch at 2:30ish, went to (ANOTHER) FFL draft tonight and sampled smoked turkey, Cool Ranch Doritos (a good bit of the former, not a lot of the latter, but still), two chicken wings and two light beers. Already looking forward to tomorrow's run as penance.
Hump Day
Ate OK except for the PB milkshake with lunch (note I said with lunch, not for lunch). I need to work on the snacks between when I get home and dinner. Maybe I should tell my wife to have dinner waiting for me when I get home? I'm sure that will fly. I had a 60 minute run on the 'mill for 5.27 miles and a 161 HR average. My HR jumped pretty high at about 30 minutes and I wasn't able to get it back down. I did of course have the 'mill on a slight incline (1.5%) This was unfortunately my first workout since Saturday's long run and with FOOTBALL FOOTBALL FOOTBALL starting tomorrow, it will be tough.
NM, when are you going to get in your mock marathon (minus the total distance)? I did this for the first time prior to my first Ascent in which I ate what I planned on eating the night and morning before, started at the same time the race started, wore the clothes I planned on wearing etc. It probably a good idea just to make sure the routine works for you guys.
NM, when are you going to get in your mock marathon (minus the total distance)? I did this for the first time prior to my first Ascent in which I ate what I planned on eating the night and morning before, started at the same time the race started, wore the clothes I planned on wearing etc. It probably a good idea just to make sure the routine works for you guys.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day
Nice job on the 12 miler! Don't you love the attitude that it's JUST 12 miles? The coolest part I found about running was that the improvements came fast and were VERY EVRY obvious. Despite how slow I am and how much I suck, it's still very obvious when there's improvement, especially that first year.
I started taking electrolyte pills after Colfax and they seem to be working well. I've stopped with the gatorade (I actually did this prior to Colfax) and have stayed with gels, the pills and water only and that seems to work. Maybe in Dallas you guys should just do a fast walking tour of the city. What matters is time on your feet with an elevated HR, if you walked fast from the grassy knoll to the Depository, did the tour, then fast to the ??? took some pictures, etc etc, I wonder if that would count?
We'll see how the weight goes tomorrow (although today is Monday), I was real low Saturday afternoon (242) nut knew it would go back up as water got back into me. I was 252 this morning which seemed more normal. I'm having a hell of a time getting under 250 - we'll see if that changes now that I'm on the wagon again.
I started taking electrolyte pills after Colfax and they seem to be working well. I've stopped with the gatorade (I actually did this prior to Colfax) and have stayed with gels, the pills and water only and that seems to work. Maybe in Dallas you guys should just do a fast walking tour of the city. What matters is time on your feet with an elevated HR, if you walked fast from the grassy knoll to the Depository, did the tour, then fast to the ??? took some pictures, etc etc, I wonder if that would count?
We'll see how the weight goes tomorrow (although today is Monday), I was real low Saturday afternoon (242) nut knew it would go back up as water got back into me. I was 252 this morning which seemed more normal. I'm having a hell of a time getting under 250 - we'll see if that changes now that I'm on the wagon again.
Can't tell if I'm getting better or not...
Saturday was a 12 mile jaunt which actually turned out to not be too bad. The coaches, clearly chastened by the water troubles on our 14- and 16-milers a few weeks ago had plenty of water out for us. Still having trouble with cramping, though. Didn't actually go full blown cramp, but felt the calves grabbing during the last 1/2 mile. Full disclosure, I was pushing it that last bit because I wanted to come as close as I could to the 3hr mark, thereby more or less besting my Colfax time by about 15-20 minutes. Came in just a shade over 3, but still got it done. Learned about an electrolyte pill that others in the group have used to great effect, so sent off for some today. Unfortunately won't have 'em until our 6 mile trail run in two weeks.
In the meantime, really worried about the 18 we're supposed to do next week. Gonna be in Dallas, and forecast is for temps no lower than high-70's/low-80's with high humidity. Only bright spot is the the nearly 5000 ft. altitude difference. Going to be tough to get the culo moving and get out on the road at o'dark thirty, but gotta get it done.
The eating has gotten better, as evidenced by the small weight loss, but more apparent in the clothes that are re-entering the rotation. Just gotta keep the momentum going.
And nice work on the 20. We're probably a month away from trying that distance.
In the meantime, really worried about the 18 we're supposed to do next week. Gonna be in Dallas, and forecast is for temps no lower than high-70's/low-80's with high humidity. Only bright spot is the the nearly 5000 ft. altitude difference. Going to be tough to get the culo moving and get out on the road at o'dark thirty, but gotta get it done.
The eating has gotten better, as evidenced by the small weight loss, but more apparent in the clothes that are re-entering the rotation. Just gotta keep the momentum going.
And nice work on the 20. We're probably a month away from trying that distance.
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