16 January 2012

Day	16	Back … Again!
General Well-Being		Felt good to be out, the hamstring problem seems past.
The Run		Just a quick to get things going.  Did not feel well, a little shakey and winded.  Not good signs, but I won't overreact at this point.  Maybe I was too warm.
Time		5:00 PM
Temperature		43 F / + 6 C
Conditions		Wind at 10 mph / 16 Kph
Clothing		Adequate running suit, w/hoodie, no gloves.  Felt too warm.
Sunrise		8:11 AM
Sunset		5:34 PM
Run Time		19 minutes
Google Course		Quick run to 44th/Division 1.73 / 2.77 Km
		Utterly Flat
Rate		10:59 mpm
Weight		199 lbs./ 90 Kg
Injury Threats		None
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Dorothy's Beef Heart Mexican Taquitos
Liquids		Two coffee, water, Martini w/Ted, Harp Lager
Blood Thinner		2 x 350 mg aspirin
Sleep		11:00 - 7:30 technically enough, but tired!
Mileage YTD		22.66 miles / 36.26 Km
		(Proj. Year End Total:    518 miles)
Time Running MTD		256 minutes /11:17 mpm
		(Proj. Year-End Total:  98 hrs.)
GR River Bank 25K		116 (actual) days

BUSTED

Day	11 -- 15	Busted!
General Well-Being		Pretty good, class start up was good, shifted sleeping schedule, more or less correctly.
The Run		The right hamstring was a little strained, coinciding with the first real snow and night classes.  I hated to break my goal of running every day in the year, but such foolish self-imposed goals can really do a lot of harm.  The last two times my hamstring cost me months.

10 January, 2012

Day	10	Quick Run
General Well-Being		I had little time between classes, but got the run in.
The Run		I felt good, but my right hamstring tightened a couple of hours later, sitting in class.
Time		4:38 PM
Temperature		49 F / + 9 C
Conditions		Wind at 7 mph / 4 Kph
Clothing		Adequate running suit, no hoodie or gloves. Felt warm.
Sunrise		8:13 AM
Sunset		5:27 PM
Run Time		18 minutes
Google Course		Quick run to 44th/Division 1.73 / 2.77 Km
		Utterly Flat
Rate		10:24 mpm
Weight		199 lbs./ 90 Kg
Injury Threats		right gluteus (connecting tissue), calf tight
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Guiness stew, cornbread, bean rice mix
Liquids		One coffee, water
Blood Thinner		none
Sleep		1:30 - 6:30 am no nap, still not enough!
Mileage YTD		20.93 miles / 33.49 Km
		(Proj. Year End Total:    766 miles)
Time Running MTD		237 minutes /11:19 mpm
		(Proj. Year-End Total:  145 hrs.)
GR River Bank 25K		est. 124 days

09 January 2012

Day	9	Easy Does It…
General Well-Being		Yesterday was a big running day, and today we were late getting back from school.
The Run		I could not help but get out late.  Dinner was almost ready, and yesterday left me stiff, so I just ran the warm-up run.
Time		6:13 AM
Temperature		39 F / + 4 C
Conditions		Wind at 7 mph / 4 Kph
Clothing		Adequate running suit w/extra pullover hoodie, needed gloves.  Felt cold.
Sunrise		8:13 AM
Sunset		5:26 PM
Run Time		7 minutes
Google Course		Warm-up run to Jean/Division  0.75 miles/1.2 Km
		Utterly Flat
Rate		9:20
Weight		199 lbs./ 90 Kg
Injury Threats		right gluteus (connecting tissue), calf tight
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Beef stir fry, vegetables
Liquids		One coffee, water, Sobieski-OJ
Blood Thinner		none
Sleep		2:00 - 8:00 am    no nap, still not enough!
Mileage YTD		19.20 miles / 30.72 Km
		(Proj. Year End Total:    781 miles)
Time Running MTD		219 minutes /11:24 mpm
		(Proj. Year-End Total:  148 hrs.)
GR River Bank 25K		est. 125 days

08 January 2012

Day	8	And Then Some…
General Well-Being		Good, but taking it slow due to recent tightness.
The Run		I got out a little late again, but well within the daylight this time.  I wanted to stop a couple of times, but won the mental battle today.
Time		5:00 PM
Temperature		38 F / + 3 C
Conditions		Wind at 7 mph / 4 Kph
Clothing		Adequate running suit w/extra pullover hoodie, needed gloves, but why no gloves yesterday?
Sunrise		8:13 AM
Sunset		5:25 PM
Run Time		44 minutes (!)
Google Course		To Eastern/44th Street:  3.75 miles/6.0 Km
		Utterly Flat:  Make Standard
Rate		10:24
Weight		199 lbs./ 90 Kg
Injury Threats		none
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Stew meat, vegetables, rice
Liquids		One coffee, water, Sobieski-OJ
Blood Thinner		none
Sleep		2:00 - 8:00 am    no nap, still not enough!
Mileage YTD		18.45 miles / 29.52 Km
		(Proj. Year End Total:    844 miles)
Time Running MTD		212 minutes /11:49 mpm
		(Proj. Year-End Total:  161.7 hrs.)
GR River Bank 25K		est. 126 days

DAY 7 TOO MUCH DARK (AND FOOD)

General Well-Being		Stiff lower left calf, reaching to the front shin.
The Run		I waited so long to run, it was totally dark.  I should have run before eating, but the food smelled too good.  As a result, I took a short, supposedly fast run just to keep loose.
Time		7:34 PM
Temperature		32 F / + 0 C
Conditions		Wind at 4 mph / 2 Kph
Clothing		Adequate running suit w/extra pullover hoodie.
Sunrise		8:14 AM
Sunset		5:24 PM
Run Time		7 minutes
Google Course		Warm-up course:  0.75 miles
		utterly flat
Rate		9:20:00 mpm
Weight		199 lbs./ 90 Kg
Injury Threats		none
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Steak, vegetables, rice
Liquids		Two coffees, water, glass red wine
Blood Thinner		350 mg aspirin
Sleep		2:00 - 8:00 am
Mileage YTD		14.70 miles / 23.52 Km
		(Proj. Year End Total:    767 miles)
Time Running YTD		168 minutes /11:25 mpm
		(Proj. Year-End Total:  146.4 hrs.)
GR River Bank 25K		est. 127 days

DAY 6: Run That One Again

General Well-Being		Stiff in many places, difficulty getting out of bed.  Will need coffee again at dinner.
The Run		I repeated the run from yesterday, lengthening the course to Roger Chaffee.  I wanted to stop, but did not; when I stopped at traffic lights, nothing tightened.  (I notice my blog says I ran in the morning the last two days, it should have read PM)
Time		4:14 PM
Temperature		50 F / + 10 C
Conditions		Wind at 12 mph / 19 Kph
Clothing		A little too warm (nice!)  running suit w/extra pullover hoodie.
Sunrise		8:14 AM
Sunset		5:23 PM
Run Time		36 minutes
Google Course		Extended course 1 :    3.1 miles / 5.0 Km;
		utterly flat
Rate		10:19 mpm; adj.(-4 min) traffic light
Weight
Injury Threats		none
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Chicken and steak at Ted's
Liquids		One Coffee, water, one red wine, one Sobieski
Blood Thinner		350 mg aspirin
Sleep		1:00 - 8:00 am  + 2 hr nap (w/REM) at noon
Mileage YTD		13.95 miles / 22.32 Km
Time Running YTD		161 minutes          (11:33 mpm)
GR River Bank 25K		est. 128 days

DAY 5 Another Day, Another President

General Well-Being		Good, no complaints.  Not feeling particularly strong.
The Run		The run started very well, but I had to stop because I ran too hard.  Once I stopped on the way back, my left hamstring tightened; I walked more than half a mile.  Presidents:  yesterday I ran to Jefferson, so today I lenthened the run to Madison.
Time		4:43 AM
Temperature		38 F / + 3 C
Conditions		Wind at 12 mph / 19 Kph
Clothing		Adequate, running suit w/extra pullover hoodie, leather gloves.
Sunrise		8:14 AM
Sunset		5:22 PM
Run Time		34 minutes (including walking)
Google Course		Extended course 1 :    2.75 miles / 4.40 Km;
		utterly flat
Rate		11:38 mpm; adj.(-2 min) traffic light; incl/walking
Weight
Injury Threats		minimal ice threat
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Excellent jalapeno enchiladas by Dorothy and Rita
Liquids		One Coffee, water, one "Old Fashioned" at Ted's
Blood Thinner		350 mg aspirin
Sleep		11:00 - 7:00 am  still a little tired
Mileage YTD		11 miles / 18 Km
Time Running YTD		125 minutes          (11.4 mpm)
GR River Bank 25K		est. 129 days

DAY 4 I HATE RUNNING IN THE DARK

General Well-Being		Busy, didn't run until 5:50 pm.  Didn't get enough sleep last night, unknown reasons.
The Run		I didn't notice any wind, but I ran after dark when wet spots and ice spots look alike.
Time		5:50 PM
Temperature		34 F / + 1 C
Conditions		Wind at 10 mph / 16 Kph
Clothing		Adequate, running suit w/extra pullover hoodie, sock mittens, loosened hood by end.
Sunrise		8:14 AM
Sunset		5:21 PM
Run Time		28 minutes
Google Course		Extended course 1 :    2.32 miles / 3.71 Km;
		utterly flat
Rate		10:21 mpm  ; adj. (-4 min) traffic light
Weight		199 lbs / 90.3 Kg
Injury Threats		low ice threat
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Dorothy's chili deluxe, I actually ate a little too much, corn chips.  Chinese for lunch today - Moo Goo Gai Pan
Liquids		Water, one Guiness, glass olive berry wine
Blood Thinner		350 mg aspirin
Sleep		4:00 am - 7:00 am  not good, couldn't help it
Mileage YTD		8 miles / 13 Km
Time Running YTD		91 minutes          (11.4 mph)
GR River Bank 25K		est. 130 days

Day 3 A Little Less Icy

General Well-Being		Lacking nothing.
The Run		I was smart enough to get out during the middle of the day today, instead of just before the sun went down.  This made all the difference, and I felt very good.  I realized just now that there was much less wind.
Time		2:43pm
Temperature		24 F / -4 C
Conditions		Wind at 7 mph / 11 Kph
Clothing		Adequate, running suit w/extra pullover hoodie, sock mittens
Sunrise		8:14 AM
Sunset		5:20 PM
Run Time		25 minutes
Google Course		Extended course 1 :    2.32 miles / 3.71 Km;
		utterly flat
Rate		10:20 mpm  ; adj. (-1 min) traffic light
Weight		199 lbs / 90.3 Kg
Injury Threats		Medium ice threat
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Dorothy's very nice pot roast (perfect), with an encore performance of her special baked beans, and a tasty cucumber/yogurt salad
Liquids		Vernor's, water, one glass red wine
Blood Thinner		350 mg aspirin
Sleep		4:00 am - 9:00 am  (will need nap, maybe)
Mileage YTD		5.78 miles / 9.2 Km
GR River Bank 25K		est. 131 days

Day Two: "Second Verse, Same as the First"

General Well-Being		Cured from recent virus by 36 hour fast.
The Run		I forgot about the early sunset these days; I rushed out to run when I realized the sun would be down before I finished.  It was unfortunately icy, so I resorted to a low-traction shuffle which worked well, but is slower.
Time		5:10 PM
Temperature		24 F / -4 C
Conditions		Wind at 16 mph / 26 Kph
Clothing		Adequate, running suit w/extra pullover hoodie, sock mittens
Sunrise		8:14 AM
Sunset		5:19 PM
Run Time		22 minutes
Google Course		Same course as yesterday:    1.73 miles / 1.0 Km
Rate		12:43 mpm
Weight		200 lbs / 90.8 K
Injury Threats		Serious ice threat
Resting Heart Rate
Pulse
Dinner Previous		Pot roast, Dorothy's "special" baked beans, one slice pizza
Liquids		water, Vernor's
Blood Thinner		350 mg aspirin
Sleep		2:00 am - 10:00 am
GR River Bank 25K		est. 132 days

Day One: New Year's Day

It was inevitable that the counting/tracking system would change several times before the actual "day one."  That said, here I am on the first of the year.  My first goal is to run 366 days (leap!) this year.  There are other goals, but the most immediate discipline is to get onto the road every day.


Considering that thirty-six hours ago I was busy "purging" due to some virus; I lost about five pounds by the time the ordeal was over.  As I have proved many times before, the best solution to a virus is a total fast.  In the first twelve hours, nothing, not even water.  Then, for another twenty-four hours, nothing but carbonated and clear soda pop.  After thirty-six hours, all is well.  I drank a coffee, waited an hour and ate a bowl of Dorothy's excellent pea soup; it was heavenly after a fast.  Two hours later, I had a couple of thin slices of pork tenderloin and baked beans.  No problems, other than the intense desire to eat more.  Not a good idea, I've had enough food.  I'll probably eat a slice of pizza leftover for dinner, but Dorothy might cook up something better.  Feels good to be feeling good.


The run today felt good.  The weather is supposed to crash tonight, but if there is no ice, I will be happy.  There were no muscle aches or connecting tissue strains; I'll be careful tomorrow, as I expect to be tight.  Not breathing hard at all, no problems.


Time:    4:38pm
Temperature:    32F/0C
Sunrise:    8:14am
Sunset:    5:18pm
Conditions:    Windy -- 16mph/26kph    Snowy
Clothing:  Warm, light sweaty

Run Time:    16 minutes  acceptable run
Google Earth Course:    1.73 miles/1.0km
Rate:    9:14 mpm
Injury Threats:    none


Dinner Previous:        None, sick with virus -- heavy purge
Liquids:    no coffee, nothing but Vernor's
Blood Thinner:    none
Sleep:    Excessive, due to sickness.  Slept three times during previous day for total exceeding six hours, plus normal bed time last night.  Got up with fireworks, back to bed at 2:00am, slept until nine or ten.  Fully charged.

est. 133 days to GR River Bank 25K