Weight 219.5. I have not run in 4 weeks. My excuse is that I can't seem to find the time, but deep down, I know I could make the time if I really wanted to. So then, the questin is, why am I not making the time? I don't know. Anyway, I intend to run this coming week...
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
3 mile timed trial in 24:30
Weight 216 (did a lot of eating the past couple days). 3 miles in 24:30, which is faster than I have gone at that distance in a long time (I think i did 22: something a long time ago). Anyway, started pretty fast (for me) with 8:25 on first mile, kept pace for another 8:25 on the second mile, and finished up with 7:40 on the last mile!! I was really pushing at the finish, and was pleased that I had some "leg juice" left to push this big body at that pace. Want to break the 24 min barrier soon at this distance.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
NEW 5 mile PR...43:44!!
I did 5 mile timed trial on Tuesday, 22:30 out and 21:14 back! I think that 21:14 back may have been my fastest 2.5 mile split.. Mile by mile breakdown (9:20, 9:00, 8:23, 8:57, 8:04). Weather was perfect at about 65 degrees and a very slight breeze. Felt strong throughout...one day (soon) I will break the 43 min "barrier" at this distance.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Getting back into it
Weight 215. Well, I spent last week just taking it easy and recovering from the lingering soreness. By end of week, i was feeling very good. Ran 7 miles on Sunday with LC in 1:18:05 or so...if you notice, this is considerably slower than we are used to running. We did run/walk after the half way point.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Post Run analysis
Good Job to the training team for completing the Marathon....Special congratulations to Glenn, Maricruz, Fred, Lloyd, and Randy for completing your FIRST marathon! Now that it's over, let's do it again next year! ( I was thinking about laying off marathons for a while, but I changed my mind).
I do not feel so sore today...moving around and stretching last night really helped.
Well, although I beat my Marathon time last year, I did not meet my Marathon goal...not by a long shot. According to all the models, I should have been able to complete the thing in 4:22 or so (given the results I have had in shorter distances up to half marathon) so what happened? Why did I do 5:37?
#1 Lack of Preparation
Okay, no excuses...just lay it on the line...I did not train enough. I only did one 20 miler 3 weeks before the run and my original plan called for three 20 milers. I did not do the 8 weeks of hill work I was supposed to do, so I was ill prepared (once again) for the undulating nature of the course. I did not do speedwork...actually, this wasn't needed, I already have the speed...what I needed was more endurance work...I only averaged about 25 - 30 miles per week ,when I should have averaged somewhere in the 45 - 50 neighborhood (at least for the 8 weeks prior to the taper period).
#2 Overzealousness, Impatience while running
This was a very crowded field. So I got a little impatient whilst running behind slower runners...so I did a lot of zig-zagging to bypass them, and then when there were openings, I would kick it into high gear to make up for lost time...bad move, the result was that I unnecessarily expended a lot of energy, and did have any reserves left when I really needed them. I averaged 8:30 per mile for miles number 3, 7, and 8, which is faster than I needed to go.
#3 Improper hydration strategy leading to Dehydration
I weighed myself the morning of the race at 215. When I weighed myself after the race I was at 206. I lost 9 pounds of water, about 4.5% bodyweight. I was dizzy, naseaus, and a little disoriented...so much so that I just laid in some dirt for about an hour until my head clearerd. When I urined, the coloring was dark...I should have hydrated more frequently.
That's it...all of the reasons for not meeting the goal are mine. The weather was perfect. The course was perfect. The spectators were perfect. The organizers were perfect. My fellow racers were perfect. My racing plan and training plan were perfect. It was my fault that I did not stick to those plans. Anyway....enough ANALysis...let's get real! I have completed 2, I repeat, TWO marathons! What an accomplishment! If you had told me 3 years ago that I would run a marathon, I would have told you you were crazy...now, I am actually making plans for a third...
I do not feel so sore today...moving around and stretching last night really helped.
Well, although I beat my Marathon time last year, I did not meet my Marathon goal...not by a long shot. According to all the models, I should have been able to complete the thing in 4:22 or so (given the results I have had in shorter distances up to half marathon) so what happened? Why did I do 5:37?
#1 Lack of Preparation
Okay, no excuses...just lay it on the line...I did not train enough. I only did one 20 miler 3 weeks before the run and my original plan called for three 20 milers. I did not do the 8 weeks of hill work I was supposed to do, so I was ill prepared (once again) for the undulating nature of the course. I did not do speedwork...actually, this wasn't needed, I already have the speed...what I needed was more endurance work...I only averaged about 25 - 30 miles per week ,when I should have averaged somewhere in the 45 - 50 neighborhood (at least for the 8 weeks prior to the taper period).
#2 Overzealousness, Impatience while running
This was a very crowded field. So I got a little impatient whilst running behind slower runners...so I did a lot of zig-zagging to bypass them, and then when there were openings, I would kick it into high gear to make up for lost time...bad move, the result was that I unnecessarily expended a lot of energy, and did have any reserves left when I really needed them. I averaged 8:30 per mile for miles number 3, 7, and 8, which is faster than I needed to go.
#3 Improper hydration strategy leading to Dehydration
I weighed myself the morning of the race at 215. When I weighed myself after the race I was at 206. I lost 9 pounds of water, about 4.5% bodyweight. I was dizzy, naseaus, and a little disoriented...so much so that I just laid in some dirt for about an hour until my head clearerd. When I urined, the coloring was dark...I should have hydrated more frequently.
That's it...all of the reasons for not meeting the goal are mine. The weather was perfect. The course was perfect. The spectators were perfect. The organizers were perfect. My fellow racers were perfect. My racing plan and training plan were perfect. It was my fault that I did not stick to those plans. Anyway....enough ANALysis...let's get real! I have completed 2, I repeat, TWO marathons! What an accomplishment! If you had told me 3 years ago that I would run a marathon, I would have told you you were crazy...now, I am actually making plans for a third...
Sunday, October 30, 2005
MCM tracking data
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The tracking actually updated the blog...hope you followed it okay...feel a
little sore...will probably feel REALLY sore tomorrow.
MCM Update
Glenn Gatdula, 06:04:18 (chiptime) @ Final time (unofficial):
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Maricruz Strommen, 06:03:59 (chiptime) @ Final time (unofficial):
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Friday, October 28, 2005
Come back to this blog for tracking info
I think Figured out how to get the Marine Corps Marathon website to send updates to this blog, so that each time G, M, F, or I go through a checkpoint, the blog will be updated. Anyway, the race starts at 8:45am on Sunday...so come back and see how we are doing...I would like to be at the half marathon mark by 2:15 into the race or at about 11:00am or so...
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Thursday, October 20, 2005
5 mile timed trial 44:00
Weight 215. Did 5 mile run in 44:00 (22:17 out, 21:43 back). Was hoping to hit closer to 43:00, but my pacing was off. Mile by mile breakdown was 8:59, 9:01, 8:28, 9:09, 8:23. My PR at this distance is 43:59, which I did sometime last month. Anyway, as I plug today's run into the race prediction formula, it puts me at a 4:15 marathon.
Monday, October 17, 2005
13 miles in under 2:04!!
13 miles in under 2:04!! Well, I beat expectations...I wanted to do this timed trial in 2:05 and I (we) did it in under 2:04! I ran with LC, who is always the person I run with when I REALLY want to push a pace. We started out with a 10 min mile, and took 2 breaks on the way to the 6.5 mile turn around point (Hooters) at 1:03:45. LC was really pushing the pace...then as we turned around, I got some juice in my legs and pushed the pace for the next mile, jumping ahead until LC caught up at mile 8. We then ran together the rest of the way, doing the last mile in 8:30!!! Now for an analysis of the times. If I plug this into my favorite formula, http://www.runningforfitness.org/calc/rp.php?metres=20950&hr=2&min=3&sec=48&age=35&gender=M&Submit=Calculate it put me at a 4:22:00 marathon...right where I want to be!!
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
Got my stuff on Tuesday. I haven't done any running this week...can't seem to find the time (work, sick kid, lack of sleep). Will try to do something today (5-7 miles?). Still plan on doing 13 on Sunday, out and back...want to go out in 65 minutes, and come back in 60 minutes (with no sprint at the end) for 2:05. This is close to my desired marathon pace, so the mission here is to get my body use to it. This will also be a personal best at this distance. This is a critical run. Call it a 13 mile timed trial.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Weight 215: I haven't been this weight in 2 years. Anyway, did 20 miles (4:48:52) on Sunday with G and M. We started at 5:50am and it was a dark misty morning. We stopped at mile 3.5 for about 20 minutes to help a lady whose car was on fire. Spent another 15 minutes taking biological break at mile 6.3 (thank God for Burger King). From there, G must have felt really good cause he took off...M and I didn't catch up to him again until mile 16.5. His camelback ran out of water and he went to a convenience store to replenish. M's knees started to hurt (probably IT band). Anyway, I took off at mile 18, and made it home. Good run. Not as fast as i would have liked, but good company, and the distance was covered. By the way, I lost about 5 pounds during the run, so I need to increase my hydration. My order hasn't come yet, but along with the shoes, I ordered more gel and a waist pack with 2 18 oz bottles.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Did 16 miles with G yesterday in 4:24...very slooowww run /walk...but had fun, and the best part is...I do not feel too sore. Anyway, the plan for this week is a couple pace runs (3m in 29 mins, 7m in 68 mins), a hill run (5-7 miles), culminating in an 18 - 20 mile run. I also ordered new shoes (yep gt 2080 again!!) and some power gel. Hopefully it gets here in time for long run.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
7 mile timed trial in 1:05:30
Nice balanced 7 mile time trial…33:00 out, 32:30 back, 1:05:30 total (mile by mile breakdown: 9:10, 9:43, 9:15, 9:38, 9:20, 9:25, 8:59). This is a new PR for me at this distance. My previous PR was 1:09:30 on 12/28/03 !!!. I did this run non-stop with no hydration. Temp was mid 70s and breezy. Felt good the whole way, and have enough "juice" to sprint the last 100 yards or so, but didn't. So how am I trending against my desired marathon time of 4:20:00? Let's see…if I plug my 7 mile run of 1:05:30 into the website…it predicts 4:26:29 marathon time…okay, so I have a little work to do in the next 30 days…I need to bring my 7 mile time down to 1:03:50…I figure I have 2 or 3 more of these time trials to do…hopefully I can beat this goal.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
So disappointed...I was supposed to do 20 miles this past weekend (Sunday) but had to cancel at the last minute; had some project work I needed to do...hmmm, it seems I am losing life balance...recently, i have allowed work to cut into time I normally spend on my well-being...need to watch it. Anyway, will do a few miles either tonight or tomorrow morning.
Saturday, September 24, 2005
5 Miles today
5 Miles, 82 degrees with no wind. 23:54 going out, 24:30 coming back, 48:24 total. Objective was to have a balanced run at a consistent pace. No hyrdration used. Felt okay until the last 2 miles where I found myself struggling to keep going.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Friday, September 16, 2005
Active this week
Wednesday: Weight 217. 7miles (36:20 out, 36:11 back, 1:12:31 total, 10:23 pace per mile). Objective of the run was to keep a consistent pace throughout non stop. I did not hydrate during this run. Felt a little sore afterwards in the left hip/groin area…not sure why. Rested on Thursday and took an Advil…feel much better today. Anyway, that is 12 miles so far this week. Will do 3 more today, and hopefully find 3 hours of time to fit 13 – 16 miles in…will be hard to find time since I will be traveling to ATL at 5am Sunday morning…I also have to see what happens with the hip (need new shoes?)…we will see.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Great 5 mile Run in 43:59
Weight 217: Set a new PR in 5 mile timed trial…43:59 (8:48 pace, 22:47 out, 21:12 back). Cool day (hi 60s, little windy). Here is the mile by mile breakdown…9:32, 9:05, 9:03, 9:00, 8:19. the objective of the run was to run an even 45:00 (9:00 pace). After the 9:32 mile to get started, I got a little worried, so I picked up the pace a little, and maintained that pace until the last mile where I picked it up some more. I feel best when I run like this…start slowly, and then pickup speed gradually until I am near sprinting at the end (last half mile was in 3:20 !!). Okay, so what does this prove? Well, according to the formula at http://runningforfitness.org/calc/rp.php?metres=8045&hr=0&min=43&sec=59&age=35&gender=M&Submit=Calculate I have the ability to do a 4:15:00 marathon, which is right about where I would like to be. So, I have the speed. Now I need the strength and endurance. So that means hill workouts for strength, and increasing long runs for endurance. Will throw more timed trials in on alternating weeks with long runs to make sure I maintain speed ability.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Thursday, September 08, 2005
51 days to Marine Corp Marathon.
Weight 218. I have not run at all since half marathon. Feel a little...off. Anyway, I will mow today (4 miles power walking) and then run 4 or so tomorrow. Sunday will be a run of 7 miles or so. object of that run will be to maintain a sub- 10 min pace (34 min out, 34 min back). Now, strategy for marathon...if you take my current time for a 1 mile run (7:15) and plug it into http://www.runningforfitness.org/calc/rp.php?metres=1609&hr=&min=7&sec=15&age=35&gender=M&Submit=Calculate I am theorhetically capable of a 3:51:00 marathon. However, plug my half marathon time rounded up to 2:17:00, http://www.runningforfitness.org/calc/rp.php?metres=21100&hr=2&min=17&sec=0&age=35&gender=M&Submit=Calculate and I am capable of a 4:46... Well, it is time for me to set a time and train accordingly...so I am going to split the difference between the two extremes and aim for 4:20. So my speedwork and hill work will be done with that pace (9:55 per mile). Wow.
Weight 218. I have not run at all since half marathon. Feel a little...off. Anyway, I will mow today (4 miles power walking) and then run 4 or so tomorrow. Sunday will be a run of 7 miles or so. object of that run will be to maintain a sub- 10 min pace (34 min out, 34 min back). Now, strategy for marathon...if you take my current time for a 1 mile run (7:15) and plug it into http://www.runningforfitness.org/calc/rp.php?metres=1609&hr=&min=7&sec=15&age=35&gender=M&Submit=Calculate I am theorhetically capable of a 3:51:00 marathon. However, plug my half marathon time rounded up to 2:17:00, http://www.runningforfitness.org/calc/rp.php?metres=21100&hr=2&min=17&sec=0&age=35&gender=M&Submit=Calculate and I am capable of a 4:46... Well, it is time for me to set a time and train accordingly...so I am going to split the difference between the two extremes and aim for 4:20. So my speedwork and hill work will be done with that pace (9:55 per mile). Wow.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Friday, August 26, 2005
Hotel running again...ran 6 miles on the treadmill. Felt okay, but i now realize that I definitly prefer running on the road. Anyway, half marathon is in 9 days...I was hoping to break 2:00, however, I do not think that i am conditioned to do that...realistically, I can probably do 2:24 (11 minute pace)
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
In a hotel again
It seems I have been traveling quite a bit recently. Anyway, did a little over 5 miles today on a treadmill set at 1% incline; 2 miles steady pace of 9:30 per mile, then quarter mile intervals ranging from 9:00 down to 8:00 pace (alternating with 2 minute recovery walks). Finished up with a sprint of .10 miles at 5:00 minute pace (12 mph!). So what was the purpose of all this? Well interval training on a treadmill helps me with my pace awareness. It also raises my lactate threshold. The sprint at the end was liberating because I proved to myself that I still have a little speed left in my legs…
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Good activity this week so far
Wednesday: 5 miles, 46:45; 23:30 out and 23:15 back; first mile in 9:38, last mile in 9:22. Nice balanced run. Objective was to do an even paced run with no sprint at the end. Weight before 218.5 weight after 216.5. I lost 2 pounds of water.
Later Wednesday: 1hr 15min power walking, I guess about 4 miles…lost another 2 pounds of water…need to re-hydrate. Hope to do 6 or 7 miles running on Friday.
Monday: 3 miles 28:23; 13:10 out and 15:13 back. Went out too fast, and bonked on the way back…ended up walking for some of it….not a balanced run at all.
Friday, August 12, 2005
did some activity this week
Okay…ran 3 miles on Monday night…felt good right after that, but Tuesday morning felt very sore…was sore for 2 days…I think running 13 on Sunday AND doing 3 on Monday (16 miles in 2 days) was a bit much…but I did say I wanted to shock my system back into activity. Anyway, I finally felt ok to do 3 today (on treadmill in ATL). Maybe 3 tomorrow morning? We'll see
Sunday, August 07, 2005
I'm Hurting
Weight 219. Ran 13 miles today...out and back (1:12, 1:16, total 2:28). Of course I havent run in about 3 weeks so it was ill advised for me to just get up and run 13...but I had to do it...I figure i can "shock" my system into preparation...sounds stupid right? It probably is stupid. Anyway, I will try to do some light jogging tomorrow for 2 miles, not for time, but just to loosen up my legs.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
14 training weeks until MCM
Weight 220: Ran 3 miles 15:10 out, 14:00 back, 29:10 total. Just an easy run. I notice that my weight loss has reached a plateau. It is time for some variation. Starting this week, and continue for 4 weeks, I will be doing more hills. Will do hills tomorrow, assuming no rain (with lightning). If there is rain, then I will work the quads using squats, and stair steps. Also will do calf raises. Objective is to strengthen legs, in preparation for hilly terrain on MCM route.
Friday, July 15, 2005
Ugly run yesterday
Ran 3 miles…14:44 out and 14:30 back for a total of 29:14. The purpose was to run a nice even easy pace, just to help recondition my legs for running. Well, The first mile and a half was okay, but I found myself laboring for the last mile and a half…all this was at a pace which should be moderately slow for me at this distance. In fact my legs are still sore today…am I that out of shape? The temperature was probably in the mid 70s and it was humid…
Monday, July 11, 2005
Back from Vacation
Have been away since Wednesday last week. I ran about 2 miles and did circuit weight training on Saturday at the hotel...not the training required by my schedule, but definitely better than doing nothing. Need to ramp up this week again (hopefully remain injury free)...16 weeks to marathon...15 training weeks...
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Feel A little sore today
Weight 219: Ran the Independencw Day 8K in 47:54...it was hot, and I stopped 3 times for water breaks...then I went home and mowed for 2 hours. Anyway, I intend to run tomorrow...I am supposed to start hill training this week.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Haven't written for a while
It has been a while…here is what transpired the past week or so:
Friday 06/24: Weight 220…ran about 5 miles with friends at trashmore…then did 3 “strommen” hill repeats. My hill climbing needs help…since I haven’t played soccer in a while, my quads are week…the upcoming hill training in July will do me some good in preparation for Marine Corps Marathon.
Saturday 06/25: In DC for
Sunday thru Wednesday…raining…okay…not a good excuse…but just didn’t feel like getting soaked.
Thursday 06/30: Weight 218: will run about 4 or 5 miles moderate pace tonight…if no lightning…will run in the rain if necessary…next event is July 4th 8k (5 miles). My official PR is 46:17 (Shamrock 2004), my unofficial PR is 44:54 during a 5 mile timed trial in October 2004. Notice, these were both cool weather runs. So…factoring heat and estimating current conditioning, I should be able to run 48:something…so my goal is 47…
Thursday, June 23, 2005
life happens
Monday: Did 4 miles of power walking...elevated heart rate for 1:15...it was hot too..
Wednesday: Ran 3 miles...intended to do 7 miles, but had to go home early because of a family emergency.
Intend to run 5 miles tomorrow (Friday) with Glenn at Trashmore.
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Getting in the groove
Had a nice 7 mile run this morning...non stop, out and back course...did 36:23 out, and 33:21 back, for a total time of 1:09:44, just slightly under a 10 minute pace...beautiful!. Felt relaxed the whole way, until the last mile or so where i felt like I was pushing a little bit. Temparature was about 75 or so, and I felt warm. I had no hydration...I did this just to see a) how much endurance I had, and b) how much weight I could lose without replenishment. Well, I surprised myself with the endurance, being able to have enough "juice" to cut 3 minutes off on the return trip. As for weight, i weigh 220 before the run, and 216.5 after the run...so let's say I lost 3.5 pounds per hour...need to calculate hydration needs...
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Slowly getting back to plan
Tuesday 06/14...ran 3.6 miles in a moderate pace 34:32. Out and back course...out in 17:39, and back in 16:53. Hot day, but felt okay afterwards.
Thursday 06/16...ran 5 miles in a moderate pace 49:40. Out and back course...out in 25:22, and back in 24:18. Not as hot as on Tueday, but pretty hot nevertheless...goal was pace consistency.
Not doing "timed trials" this week...however, will run 4 miles easy pace on Friday (tomorrow), and 7 - 8 miles on Sunday...this will give me 19 - 20 miles for the week.
According to my training plan, I should be at 28 miles per week by now. No problem...barring injury, I should be able to get back to plan within 2 weeks...I need to be careful not to injure myself as I increase mileage.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Friday, June 10, 2005
Did Time Trial today
Weight 221.5: Did 3.35 miles in 32:05...this was 5 laps around the neighborhood again (.67 miles per lap, where a 6:40 lap time is a 10 min pace at 6 mph). Here are the lap breakdowns: 6:37, 6:27, 6:40, 6:43, 5:38 (wow...I was blazing on that last lap!) for a total time of 32:05. If I extrapolate that last lap, it is an 8:28 per mile pace at 7.09 mph....hmmmm...I think I will revise my speed training...i want to get to the point where I able to do 12 speed intervals at 5:20 per lap, with 2 - 3 minute breaks in between. Now this is a challenge, but it is probably what I need to do in order to complete the marathon in 4hrs...
Monday, June 06, 2005
Did some activity this weekend
Weight 221. Ran 3.35 miles in 33:11 on Saturday.. I wasn't going for speed, just for pace consistency. I did 5 laps around the neighborhood, each lap is 0.67 miles...the lap break down was 6:46, 6:48, 6:34, 6:42, 6:21...a 10 min pace is 6:40. When I start doing speed intervals, I would like to get to the point where i am running 12 laps at 9 minute pace...6:00 per speed lap, with 3 min light jogging or walking in between...should start this in August.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Haven't run this week yet
Weight 221. Atleast my weight is holding, but I have not run in a week...I had plans to run 5 miles on tuesday, and 5 miles this morning, but it never happened. My difficulty is in going to bed late (2 or 3am) and then trying to get up early (6 or 7am) to run. While I used to be able to do this, my body must be running down, because I am finding it very difficult to get up in the morning. Need a new strategy...quickly...either get to bed before midnight, or start running in the evenings. I do not like the idea of running in the evenings, because it takes away time I could spend with the wife and kids, so...I must get to bed earlier so I can run in the mornings. EVENT COUNTDOWN: 13 weeks until Rock n' Roll Half Marathon, and 21 weeks until Marine Corps Marathon...gotta get moving.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Ate a lot this weekend
Weight 221. Did 4 miles on Sat, but ate like a herd of buffalo. Gained some weight. Will try to get back on schedule...will do 5 miles this morning, not for time, but for mileage accumulation.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Ran today!
Weight 220. Finally, I did some running today...I only got 4hrs of sleep last night, but I was able to crank out a nice 3 mile run in 27:08. I did the last half mile in 4:00. It felt very good. I am thinking about using Thursday runs as my "timed trials" at this 3 mile distance. This way I can guage my overall conditioning...Last year I had gotten to the point where I was able to do it in about 25:00. My goal is to be able to run it in 22:00 by the end of August and 21:00 by mid October (2 weeks prior to the Marine Corps Marathon).
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Weight 220: I haven't run in a few days...I can't seem to find the time, plus the weather hasn't been cooperating...okay, I know, I know, I need to get past the excuses and go for it. There was a time when I would go out no matter what...I remember running in the rain, while I had bronchitis...that is a little extreme, but I wonder if i can tap into that determination again?
Monday, May 23, 2005
Did not run on the weekend
Weight 221. Okay, okay, so I had all these grandiose plans to run over the weekend, but I didn't run...life happens. But, I DID mow, and as far as I am concerend that is like 6 miles of power walking...hey it takes me an hour and a half, I sweat like crazy, and my heart rate is very elevated during the whole time. So it counts for something...that is my story and I am sticking to it!! {okay, okay, I will run today}
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Ran today
Weight 223. Well, I did 3 miles on Tuesday, and 3 miles on Thursday...maybeI will do another 3 on Saturday, followed by 5 on Sunday. I am still not in the condition I was in this time last year, but if I can keep running, I figure I will be back to what I was within a month. In any event, I am behind my own training plan...hopefully I will be able to catch up without hurting myself.
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