Woke up and checked my to-do list. Had to do four miles today. I was a little nervous about doing it well but once E and I got started it just kind of happened. A half mile here and then suddenly we were done with a mile and then two. It wasn't difficult at all but just a pretty slow pace compared to where I want and need to be next spring. But that is what training is for - to reach your goals!
I need to calibrate my Nike+ sensor again! I just did it on Thursday and it was saying that I ran more than I actually did... now it is saying that I ran less than I actually did! So don't exactly believe the chart below. The time is roughly correct but I really ran 4.14 miles as you can see in the map below it.
A nice first long run in the training series for the beginning of fall. I am very happy with it and know that it will go a long way towards next weeks runs. As for yesterdays calories: We went out to a restaurant last night for a celebration and came just 9 calories under! WOOHOO! Tomorrow is an off day in which I will probably do some yoga and I will weight in. Hope to be at 179 even!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Walk off
I always dreamed about hitting a walk off home run to win a game when I was growing up. But my only home run came in little league at 11 when I caught the gap and ran as fast as my little legs would carry me... all the way home.
Today my legs just carried me around the neighborhood for a walk to burn some good old calories.
Not too shabby of a walk, especially now that the sensor is calibrated properly with my iPhone 3Gs.
Yesterday I did well on the calories once again as my net caloric intake was 250 less than my max of 2070. I am sure I will slip up sometimes, I mean its inevitable, I am human but I am happy with how I have done so far this week. Just need to keep plugging along.
Today my legs just carried me around the neighborhood for a walk to burn some good old calories.
Not too shabby of a walk, especially now that the sensor is calibrated properly with my iPhone 3Gs.
Yesterday I did well on the calories once again as my net caloric intake was 250 less than my max of 2070. I am sure I will slip up sometimes, I mean its inevitable, I am human but I am happy with how I have done so far this week. Just need to keep plugging along.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wisconsin Marathon returns
Here is the email that I received this afternoon announcing the 2nd annual Wisconsin Marathon:
Exciting stuff! Can't wait to sign up in just a mere twelve days.
The Return of the Cheese!
The best part about reaching the end of your 2009 race calendar is that you get to start planning next year's events. On that note, we're releasing details on the only spring marathon you'll want to run, the 2010 Wisconsin Marathon.
Our entirely renovated and updated Wisconsin Marathon website is now up and running and registration for the 2010 race will be starting soon.
We will be opening registration for next spring's race on September 15.
The Wisconsin Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, May 1 2010. You can find all race details at WisconsinMarathon.com.
What is new for this year's race? Well, for starters, we have been working to increased our registration limit so there will be many new friends for you to make along the course. Also, I know you thought our course couldn't be any better, but we've made some small improvements to help eliminate congestion and confusion and to accommodate our additional runners (say "goodbye" to the Parade Loop at the start). Finally, to make the event more enjoyable for the whole family, we have turned our Kids Races into a Two-Mile Family Fitness Walk along the lakefront that is open to all ages.
What will be the same? We will still have our now famous, fun-filled atmosphere on race day capped-off by our Beer and Brat Post-Race Party. We will still have the most beautiful lakefront course in the Midwest. Finally, and most importantly, all finishers will receive the 2010 version of our big cheese medal - once again guaranteed to be the award that you'll want to show off.
We expect the race to sell out once again, so be sure to sign up early.
See you in Kenosha!
Exciting stuff! Can't wait to sign up in just a mere twelve days.
Shock I tell you
This morning I set out to run a full three miles as the second run in the Nike+ 5k training. As you can see in the Nike+ chart below I walked the beginning part to warm up and then took off for the rest. It was quite a different feeling than my previous three mile runs. I had some side aches and I just felt that I was going at a snails pace. But I finished and I feel good now that it is over. :)
And here is the map from Runkeeper Pro:
As you can see the two are at different distances. Nike+ is longer because of the walking at the beginning as well as the fact that the calibration was off. My best guess is about three tenths of a mile because I recalibrated at .25 miles afterwards and it showed .28. Comes out to .36 over the course of three miles.
Oddly enough, Runkeeper Pro was off as well. But the nice thing about it is that you can adjust the map to be more accurate and it then changes the distance. On this morning's run it showed 2.98 and had me basically going through buildings on the run. With some slight good faith editing it now shows 3.15 miles in 35:14, a pace of 11:11. I can do better and I will show you over the course of the coming weeks!
Also, my net caloric intake (total calories minus calories burned from specific exercise) from yesterday was 100 under my allotted amount. I will keep it going today.
And here is the map from Runkeeper Pro:
As you can see the two are at different distances. Nike+ is longer because of the walking at the beginning as well as the fact that the calibration was off. My best guess is about three tenths of a mile because I recalibrated at .25 miles afterwards and it showed .28. Comes out to .36 over the course of three miles.
Oddly enough, Runkeeper Pro was off as well. But the nice thing about it is that you can adjust the map to be more accurate and it then changes the distance. On this morning's run it showed 2.98 and had me basically going through buildings on the run. With some slight good faith editing it now shows 3.15 miles in 35:14, a pace of 11:11. I can do better and I will show you over the course of the coming weeks!
Also, my net caloric intake (total calories minus calories burned from specific exercise) from yesterday was 100 under my allotted amount. I will keep it going today.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Bolt may go for four
If Usain Bolt wants to be a legend then the 2012 London Olympics may be his best chance to prove that he belongs in the company of Carl Lewis and Jesse Owens.
After providing the track and field community with blistering world record speeds in Beijing and most recently in Berlin, Bolt now says he would be open to a fourth event in the 2012 games. It would more than likely fall between choosing the long jump in footpaths of Lewis and Owens or adding the 400 meter race into his repertoire.
It will be a decision that will not come for a few more years and one that will have to be decided between Bolt and his coach. But it is one that many of us look forward to hearing, let alone seeing in 2012. Greatness
After providing the track and field community with blistering world record speeds in Beijing and most recently in Berlin, Bolt now says he would be open to a fourth event in the 2012 games. It would more than likely fall between choosing the long jump in footpaths of Lewis and Owens or adding the 400 meter race into his repertoire.
Bolt said he has such faith in his coach that he would go against his own wishes if Mills thought it would be better for him to tackle the 400 rather that the long jump. Owens and Lewis each added the long jump to their three sprint events.
Bolt already ran some 400s early in the season to boost his stamina for the 200.
“It really gives you speed and endurance,” the Jamaican sprinter said. “The 400 I don’t want to do, but I think I’ll do it in the future because my coach can be very convincing. And he’ll find some argument for me to do it.”
Bolt would prefer the long jump, relying on his natural speed to send him flying.
“I think I would be pretty good. I tried it when I was young, just messing around,” he said.
It will be a decision that will not come for a few more years and one that will have to be decided between Bolt and his coach. But it is one that many of us look forward to hearing, let alone seeing in 2012. Greatness
Just a walk
Walked for over three miles this morning. Just trying to burn the calories. Also added weights and crunches afterwards.
Yesterday I finished the day off being 474 calories below my allotted amount of 2070. The goal is to come in at the allotted amount or under to continue losing weight. Theoretically, I should lose a pound a week by hovering at or below my allotted amount as it is already 500 calories below my daily allowance to maintain my weight.
Yesterday I finished the day off being 474 calories below my allotted amount of 2070. The goal is to come in at the allotted amount or under to continue losing weight. Theoretically, I should lose a pound a week by hovering at or below my allotted amount as it is already 500 calories below my daily allowance to maintain my weight.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
First run back
I just returned on Friday from the Rocky Mountain National Park. I now know why athletes train at altitude because it really shocks your system. We hiked about 45 miles in six days including the Longs Peak hike of just under 16 in one day! That was an amazing hike and really pushed my limits. I will probably refer to that day for some time to come when I think that I cannot go on. Because I can.
I started a 5k training session on Nike+ and today was told by the automated coach to run two miles. I am using the Nike+ program on my iPhone 3Gs and also attempted to use RunKeeper Pro at the same time. It actually works just so you know. With Nike+ you will see some of the beginning as well as the cool down walking involved in these exercises. For example today's run:
RunKeeper will only be the running but will show the route because it is a GPS based program:
My chest felt a little more pressure than I would like but it is the first serious run the since hiking trip. Overall, not too bad. Next run... Thursday.
I started a 5k training session on Nike+ and today was told by the automated coach to run two miles. I am using the Nike+ program on my iPhone 3Gs and also attempted to use RunKeeper Pro at the same time. It actually works just so you know. With Nike+ you will see some of the beginning as well as the cool down walking involved in these exercises. For example today's run:
RunKeeper will only be the running but will show the route because it is a GPS based program:
My chest felt a little more pressure than I would like but it is the first serious run the since hiking trip. Overall, not too bad. Next run... Thursday.
The point of this blog
After many posts and probably just as many breaks in the writing I have finally found the point of this blog. I know what its aim actually will be for the future. There is a sense of relief and excitement with it because I hate doing something without direction and I hate just as much when I do something half-ass.
The purpose of the blog is not for me to make money, although I will continue to post song links, have Google Ads and leave up the Amazon stuff. Two out of those three are things that I actually use when I run.
The goal of the blog is to share with you my runs and how they achieve my goals or end results. But what are my goals in running you may ask? I mean I have not really achieved much besides enjoying it for the most part. Well, with any good idea there are multiple goals... some within reach and some that seem like dreams or impossibilities. But I hope with you following me, encouraging me, and keeping me accountable that I will reach for the highest that are set before me. Without further ado... here there are:
As of today, I weigh 180 pounds. I have lost twelve so far but another 15-20 will have to come off. Let's just put this at an even 20 pounds but on the condition that it will be done in a healthy manner.
This past May I ran/walked the Wisconsin Half-Marathon in Kenosha. On May 1st the event returns but I will participate in the full 26.2 miles. I plan to make this the first marathon that I ever finish. A friend will be running in it and hopes to make it in four hours twenty minutes. I will add something more to this goal. I want to beat him.
As time progresses I will hopefully get faster. I currently run on average about 10 minute miles, give or take a few seconds. My fastest mile this summer is a 9:26 (say whatever you want... I don't care). The first goal is to break 9:15 and then shave off 15 seconds from then on out.
Personal best will be set up and broken from here on out in the mile, 2 miles, 5k, 10k etc. The ultimate personal best will fall in the marathon... all 26.2 grueling miles of it. Over the next two years I want to train myself to run the event in 3 hours, 10 minutes and 59 seconds. That would qualify me for the historic Boston Marathon. In addition a even more dreaming of a goal would be for my 30th birthday present to myself. To run the 2013 Boston Marathon under three hours. A lot has to happen for me to accomplish it but with me luck, pat me on the back when I take a step towards it and help me along the way. Thanks!
The purpose of the blog is not for me to make money, although I will continue to post song links, have Google Ads and leave up the Amazon stuff. Two out of those three are things that I actually use when I run.
The goal of the blog is to share with you my runs and how they achieve my goals or end results. But what are my goals in running you may ask? I mean I have not really achieved much besides enjoying it for the most part. Well, with any good idea there are multiple goals... some within reach and some that seem like dreams or impossibilities. But I hope with you following me, encouraging me, and keeping me accountable that I will reach for the highest that are set before me. Without further ado... here there are:
As of today, I weigh 180 pounds. I have lost twelve so far but another 15-20 will have to come off. Let's just put this at an even 20 pounds but on the condition that it will be done in a healthy manner.
This past May I ran/walked the Wisconsin Half-Marathon in Kenosha. On May 1st the event returns but I will participate in the full 26.2 miles. I plan to make this the first marathon that I ever finish. A friend will be running in it and hopes to make it in four hours twenty minutes. I will add something more to this goal. I want to beat him.
As time progresses I will hopefully get faster. I currently run on average about 10 minute miles, give or take a few seconds. My fastest mile this summer is a 9:26 (say whatever you want... I don't care). The first goal is to break 9:15 and then shave off 15 seconds from then on out.
Personal best will be set up and broken from here on out in the mile, 2 miles, 5k, 10k etc. The ultimate personal best will fall in the marathon... all 26.2 grueling miles of it. Over the next two years I want to train myself to run the event in 3 hours, 10 minutes and 59 seconds. That would qualify me for the historic Boston Marathon. In addition a even more dreaming of a goal would be for my 30th birthday present to myself. To run the 2013 Boston Marathon under three hours. A lot has to happen for me to accomplish it but with me luck, pat me on the back when I take a step towards it and help me along the way. Thanks!
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