06Jan15
Evening
So, the weather is prohibitive. Doesn't do much for my work out plan, especially since I don't have an indoor workout going on. Last week I was doing some light toning with the 60lbs on the bar, and let it down with too much of a snap. Something in my right elbow said "No!" and it's kept me from working out. Not so painful, but weak when I try to life something. No shoulder presses, no running, plenty of food everywhere . . .
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
No streakers, no frostbite!
05Jan15
Evening
I read an article this weekend about Streakers--those who seek to run in streaks, such as 365 days without a miss, or ten years without missing a day of running at least one mile. I would personally rather break the streak right away than to become trapped under the burden of having to run no matter what. The article said that the dedication to streaking has caused people to run with fevers, to run the day after surgery, or delivering a baby!
I am a huge proponent of listening to your body. From time to time your body will send a message that the stress of a workout schedule, or the stress from other sources such as work is too much. Listen to your body, and take the break.
So, today I checked the temperature in the morning and promptly declared that I would run after work in hopes it would be milder. No such luck. By the time five o'clock rolled around this afternoon, my Galaxy told me it was only single digit eight Fahrenheit! I have long said I do not run in sub-zero temperatures, but I also know that exactly zero is no kind of absolute number. I think that with the wind, an eight degree climate generates a frostbite hazard, so no, I am not going running today, and probably not tomorrow either. Keep it safe, there will be plenty of opportunities for running.
For those who don't particularly like the cold, bask in the following scene:
Evening
I read an article this weekend about Streakers--those who seek to run in streaks, such as 365 days without a miss, or ten years without missing a day of running at least one mile. I would personally rather break the streak right away than to become trapped under the burden of having to run no matter what. The article said that the dedication to streaking has caused people to run with fevers, to run the day after surgery, or delivering a baby!
I am a huge proponent of listening to your body. From time to time your body will send a message that the stress of a workout schedule, or the stress from other sources such as work is too much. Listen to your body, and take the break.
So, today I checked the temperature in the morning and promptly declared that I would run after work in hopes it would be milder. No such luck. By the time five o'clock rolled around this afternoon, my Galaxy told me it was only single digit eight Fahrenheit! I have long said I do not run in sub-zero temperatures, but I also know that exactly zero is no kind of absolute number. I think that with the wind, an eight degree climate generates a frostbite hazard, so no, I am not going running today, and probably not tomorrow either. Keep it safe, there will be plenty of opportunities for running.
For those who don't particularly like the cold, bask in the following scene:
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Beastly Weather
04Jan15
1:00pm
I know that I'm supposed to get more mileage in on the weekend, but conditions were negative today. As a result I deferred to the standard course #1. Boosted by my Samsung Technology, here we go:
Distance: 3.65 miles
Course: The Loop
Conditions: 1-2 inches wet snow or firm slush, liquid puddles
Temperature: 32F
Calories Burned: 559
Max Pace: 8'30"/ mi
Ascent: 1.30 mi
Descent: 1.04 mi
Finish Weight: 193lbs on the liar scale.
The overall run was good, but I argued myself down from attempting the same five miler as yesterday. Today was thick wet snow, making the effort more difficult, and there was a stiff wind coming straight out of the West, which was unusual, but would have stymied me on the return had I gone for the extra. And, I have to admit I am concerned about my hamstring. I did quite a few stretches at traffic lights, with some positive effects.
1:00pm
I know that I'm supposed to get more mileage in on the weekend, but conditions were negative today. As a result I deferred to the standard course #1. Boosted by my Samsung Technology, here we go:
Distance: 3.65 miles
Course: The Loop
Conditions: 1-2 inches wet snow or firm slush, liquid puddles
Temperature: 32F
Calories Burned: 559
Max Pace: 8'30"/ mi
Ascent: 1.30 mi
Descent: 1.04 mi
Finish Weight: 193lbs on the liar scale.
The overall run was good, but I argued myself down from attempting the same five miler as yesterday. Today was thick wet snow, making the effort more difficult, and there was a stiff wind coming straight out of the West, which was unusual, but would have stymied me on the return had I gone for the extra. And, I have to admit I am concerned about my hamstring. I did quite a few stretches at traffic lights, with some positive effects.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Slush Fest
Being Saturday, no need to get up early, righto? Right on. So, I go out at about the time ice is coating everything in sight, but it doesn't last. Too warm, I suppose, but not so warm as to eliminate the solid wet mush at every street crossing. Not that I'm complaining, just that at less than halfway I thoroughly soaked my right shoe, so mush, mush, mush. Oh, and BTW, I'm high tech online now, as I took my new Galaxy 5 for the run with me. I see that I should have recorded the details, as it doesn't save everything; whatever, here we go:
Distance: 5+ Miles
Course: "The Leg", Div & 48th / 48th & Eastern / Eastern & 44th / 44th & Kalamazoo
Conditions: 1+ inch standing slush at road crossings, slightly crusty snow on sidewalks
Dress: The "heavy"
The overall run was good, nice and solid in spite of the crabby, crampy beginning. Funny thing on return was that I showered and took a nap. When I got up, I checked my heart rate, and it was still around 100. Not good. I had a large glass of water and lounged for a half hour, and my heart rate came down to 75bpm, where it should be. Was I that dehydrated? Scary. Again, I am too out of shape to push the rate too far. Coming down from 44th and Kalamazoo with theme music from Requiem for a Dream on the pod, I was feeling pretty mighty, so I couldn't help myself. When the truck threw the dark slush at me, I didn't even flinch. Like a Boss.
Distance: 5+ Miles
Course: "The Leg", Div & 48th / 48th & Eastern / Eastern & 44th / 44th & Kalamazoo
Conditions: 1+ inch standing slush at road crossings, slightly crusty snow on sidewalks
Dress: The "heavy"
The overall run was good, nice and solid in spite of the crabby, crampy beginning. Funny thing on return was that I showered and took a nap. When I got up, I checked my heart rate, and it was still around 100. Not good. I had a large glass of water and lounged for a half hour, and my heart rate came down to 75bpm, where it should be. Was I that dehydrated? Scary. Again, I am too out of shape to push the rate too far. Coming down from 44th and Kalamazoo with theme music from Requiem for a Dream on the pod, I was feeling pretty mighty, so I couldn't help myself. When the truck threw the dark slush at me, I didn't even flinch. Like a Boss.
Friday, January 2, 2015
INTO THE DARKNESS
So, it was only three miles, so I can't call myself a badass. On the other hand, I succeeded in getting myself out of bed when my alarm went off at 5:30am. Maybe the "am" is obvious, but I feel good about it, so I emphasize it. Here we go:
Distance: 3+ miles
Course: The "loop", same as yesterday.
Conditions: 1+ inch new snow, marginal ice to avoid
Dress: The "heavy", ASICS running jacket and hoody
The overall run was a little better than yesterday. I was intimidated by the idea of running in the dark, so I actually halved the "loop", that is, I ran down Division to 44th to Eastern, then back the same way, just because the Eastern leg between 44th and 48th is exceptionally dark at that time. There are some animals along that leg; I know of at least one dog who is usually docile, but I didn't want to try him in the off hours. Otherwise there are some turkeys and a wooded area where who knows what is in there? The run was not too cold, in fact, with the double jacket and a thick t-shirt I sweat a bit too much again. Things to watch out for in the morning: the sudden appearance of the smallest pick-up truck in the world with a plow, doing the sidewalks for the city! This guy did not show signs of recognition, so I expect he might become my nemesis in the morning darkness.
Weight: 199lbs.
Heart Rate: no data
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Here We Go Again
01Jan14
Another year, another resolution to run myself into shape. Today it was tough, about 23 F, with a stiff wind. Nevertheless, a failure to start on the first day would spell doom for the resolution, so here it is:
Distance: 3+ miles
Course: 48th & Division / Eastern & 44th loop
Conditions: Snowing & Windy
Dress: L/S Tee, Asics running jacket, training hoody
Time: None Measured
The overall run was good. I did the old high school stretches for the first time because I have been having hamstring trouble. I felt old and slow in the beginning, and although I did not feel very strong, the pace picked up after a mile and I was not cold at any time. Funny, the first runs work off the excess water; since I lost five pounds on the run, I must have sweat off a half gallon!
And FYI, I weighed 204 at the peak of the holiday pig-out . . . we'll just have to see how much weight burns off in January. (Or more like, flushes out, as the weight I carry is mostly bloat in my opinion . . . )
Another year, another resolution to run myself into shape. Today it was tough, about 23 F, with a stiff wind. Nevertheless, a failure to start on the first day would spell doom for the resolution, so here it is:
Distance: 3+ miles
Course: 48th & Division / Eastern & 44th loop
Conditions: Snowing & Windy
Dress: L/S Tee, Asics running jacket, training hoody
Time: None Measured
The overall run was good. I did the old high school stretches for the first time because I have been having hamstring trouble. I felt old and slow in the beginning, and although I did not feel very strong, the pace picked up after a mile and I was not cold at any time. Funny, the first runs work off the excess water; since I lost five pounds on the run, I must have sweat off a half gallon!
And FYI, I weighed 204 at the peak of the holiday pig-out . . . we'll just have to see how much weight burns off in January. (Or more like, flushes out, as the weight I carry is mostly bloat in my opinion . . . )
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