Ok, after a 6 day haitus of running (I did elliptcal mon and tuesday tho) I thought I'd get out there for a slow 5 mile run.
Man did I struggle. I'll blame the heat and humidity of me running at 1:00 PM in texas in mid july! So my pace was extra slow; HOWEVER, I did somehow manage to log a PB today, 10:10 mile (4 seconds better than my old PB) so that was refreshing and motivating.
Was tough today, but I'm glad I did it. Oh yeah, I just mailed my yearly dues to join team texarkana. We meet 4 times a week to run (I'll only make the weekend runs)
I'll let ya'll know more about it as I learn. Sounds fun.
Nike said I burnt 842 calories, time to go celebrate my PB with a pb&j!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
cross training is back
Dunno how accurate the nordick track E5 ellliptical trainer is, but it tells me I've vaporized 600 calories tonight, in 30 some odd minutes... So that, paired with the few pushups and curls I did, may have helped put a dent in the poppyseed chicken casserole I had for supper.
It was some kinda hot in the garage too, and I was a sweaty beast cow too. It was great! Lookin forward to some more cross training between runs.
Thanks to anyone who cares enough to read my blog!
It was some kinda hot in the garage too, and I was a sweaty beast cow too. It was great! Lookin forward to some more cross training between runs.
Thanks to anyone who cares enough to read my blog!
that time of year again
Ok, weighed in today at 227 lbs again... Time to instill my mid summer abstaining of alcohol til labor day weekend. Dern. Ran too much to not make any progress.
That's ok though. Just gotta stay diligent and positive. Also, now that the boxes are gone from my garage, I can resume crosstraining between run days on the elliptical... So that should help.
Talk to ya'll next time
That's ok though. Just gotta stay diligent and positive. Also, now that the boxes are gone from my garage, I can resume crosstraining between run days on the elliptical... So that should help.
Talk to ya'll next time
that time of year again
Ok, weighed in today at 227 lbs again... Time to instill my mid summer abstaining of alcohol til labor day weekend. Dern. Ran too much to not make any progress.
That's ok though. Just gotta stay diligent and positive. Also, now that the boxes are gone from my garage, I can resume crosstraining between run days on the elliptical... So that should help.
Talk to ya'll next time
That's ok though. Just gotta stay diligent and positive. Also, now that the boxes are gone from my garage, I can resume crosstraining between run days on the elliptical... So that should help.
Talk to ya'll next time
Sunday, July 11, 2010
oh yeah, even my math is slow, ha
Turns out, my 8.1 miles today, put me one mile over my July goal of 25 miles! (18 miles last week + 8 miles today = 26 miles total)
That's pretty cool, now all my miles for the month are for good measure (but they won't effect my august or september goals of 35 and 45 miles per month, respectively) they will, though, count towards my 105 mile goal for the 3 month period!
That's great! I love setting and attaining my goals. I guess now, the next quarter "D-90-S program" I'll have to recalculate my mileage goals. What a good day!
That's pretty cool, now all my miles for the month are for good measure (but they won't effect my august or september goals of 35 and 45 miles per month, respectively) they will, though, count towards my 105 mile goal for the 3 month period!
That's great! I love setting and attaining my goals. I guess now, the next quarter "D-90-S program" I'll have to recalculate my mileage goals. What a good day!
on the road again
It's been a while since my last good long run (which I remind you is VERY slow) so I set out to do just that this morning- to spend over an hour on the road again.
Only thing is: I left my nike chip at home on the dresser. Oops. No matter. it actually was a blessing in disguise, because I was set out to do 6 miles on the long, flat, visually unstimulating levee at the wright pattman lake again.
Instead, I ran the stretch of the levee where I could see the water, fishermen, boats, wildlife, etc., then turned down the ramp towards the small airport runway, then back (towards where I parked, this time with the levee above me and on my right). At the spillway of the levee, where the catfishermen congregate, there is a series of hills to climb, which will bring me back to the parking lot the ol tacoma sat. I did this 3 times, with each lap equal to 2.7 miles, brining my total distance traveled to 8.1 miles.
I can live with that. Now: on to breakfast!!!
Only thing is: I left my nike chip at home on the dresser. Oops. No matter. it actually was a blessing in disguise, because I was set out to do 6 miles on the long, flat, visually unstimulating levee at the wright pattman lake again.
Instead, I ran the stretch of the levee where I could see the water, fishermen, boats, wildlife, etc., then turned down the ramp towards the small airport runway, then back (towards where I parked, this time with the levee above me and on my right). At the spillway of the levee, where the catfishermen congregate, there is a series of hills to climb, which will bring me back to the parking lot the ol tacoma sat. I did this 3 times, with each lap equal to 2.7 miles, brining my total distance traveled to 8.1 miles.
I can live with that. Now: on to breakfast!!!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
july 10th update
Sorry for the span without posting. And this will be a short one. For my 1st week of july I am killing my pace. Already logged 18 miles and 400 pushups.
I've been unloadin my household goods all weekend and cyuttin grass, so I haven't ran yet this wknd. maybe tomorrow I can squees 4 miles in.
Thanks for reading!!
I've been unloadin my household goods all weekend and cyuttin grass, so I haven't ran yet this wknd. maybe tomorrow I can squees 4 miles in.
Thanks for reading!!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Independance Day Observed
This morning, for breakfast, we went to IHOP and let's just say I practiced poor discipline. I got the cream cheese filled french toast and bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns.
Overwhelmed with guilt, when the kids and kellie took a nap, I took advantage of the free time and went on a good long run.
I set my ipod to measure me out a distance of 10 K, and I ran down the 3 mile levee at the wright pattman lake. I'm not sure if the nike chip is calabrated well, but it said I went about 12 KM, which was 7.8 miles, I had to walk a few legs, so ima round down and record it was 7 miles total.
Overwhelmed with guilt, when the kids and kellie took a nap, I took advantage of the free time and went on a good long run.
I set my ipod to measure me out a distance of 10 K, and I ran down the 3 mile levee at the wright pattman lake. I'm not sure if the nike chip is calabrated well, but it said I went about 12 KM, which was 7.8 miles, I had to walk a few legs, so ima round down and record it was 7 miles total.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
the birth of a motto
HYIC!!
U'll have to ask me what it stands for!
Also, I ran 5 miles today in an hour 3 minutes. Pretty excited to be ahead of schedule on reachin my 25 mile goal for july.
Time to eat, cut, paint, and go see some fireworks!
Have a good holiday! And good job phil on the 5K today!!
U'll have to ask me what it stands for!
Also, I ran 5 miles today in an hour 3 minutes. Pretty excited to be ahead of schedule on reachin my 25 mile goal for july.
Time to eat, cut, paint, and go see some fireworks!
Have a good holiday! And good job phil on the 5K today!!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
first run since i set my 25 mile goal for july
Had a great run today. Set the nike+ chip for 2.75 miles at the wright pattman lake, ran that and walked an additional .25 miles to cool down. Ipod said I incinerated 430 calories.
I went slow as usual, prolly cause I was bogged down by my early supper, mainly. I just ran down by the north shore picnic area, along the bank, and down a section of windy road.
I really enjoyed it, and am glad I got a head start
I went slow as usual, prolly cause I was bogged down by my early supper, mainly. I just ran down by the north shore picnic area, along the bank, and down a section of windy road.
I really enjoyed it, and am glad I got a head start
Julio Uno (July 1st for u non-texarkanians) = day 1 of "D90S"
Well then, day one is under way! I achieved my goal of 100 push ups today (34 in the AM, 33 at noon, and 33 in the PM)
Now the hard part. Runnin 2 point somethin' miles this afternoon. "Why is that the hard part?", you're asking yourself. The answer is simple. A) it's already 645 and kel isn't home, B) I haven't found a well lit place to run in the community of Libery Eylau "pronounced eye-low" C) I'm runnin low on boxers, and have to ration the ones I have before laundry day D) almost supper time E) we are painting the kid's playroom tonight.
My solution to the challenge? Pick up burger king and let the family eat while I get a quick mile in.
Now the hard part. Runnin 2 point somethin' miles this afternoon. "Why is that the hard part?", you're asking yourself. The answer is simple. A) it's already 645 and kel isn't home, B) I haven't found a well lit place to run in the community of Libery Eylau "pronounced eye-low" C) I'm runnin low on boxers, and have to ration the ones I have before laundry day D) almost supper time E) we are painting the kid's playroom tonight.
My solution to the challenge? Pick up burger king and let the family eat while I get a quick mile in.
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