April 2012
50 posts
Notes on today's run
Had about 30 friends and relatives over for my youngest boy’s birthday party. We had a lot to do this morning so I got out early for a 4 mile run. Notes for today’s run:
Slower pace than I expected - 13:16 per mile. I didn’t have any problems, run went/felt great. But I was easily distracted this morning and kept slowing down and had to keep reminding myself to push.
I used...
March 2012
45 posts
Another 5K done
Ran a 5K on the treadmill today. Fought for every step. Made a decent pace but my head just wasn’t in it this time.
I wanted to do 4 miles today but just couldn’t do much past 3 (3.4 I believe). Started having some serious cramps.
I think one issue is I ran real late today - it was about 2:00. However, I hadn’t eaten since breakfast. So maybe it’s more of a fuel...
Signed up for the next race!
I signed up for the Challenge Obesity 5K today on April 21st.
Details are here
My goal is to do it in 36 minutes - have three weeks to get my speed up!
I also need to find someone to watch the little one’s that morning…
These are the hard days
Heh… Last night for dinner I had some pizza. Figured that would be my “cheat” day. I kept it reasonable - didn’t stuff myself with it like I would have before. Just had a few pieces, was satiated and that’s it. I *think* I had room for it in my calorie budget, but pizza is a hard thing to gauge. Did go thin crust to keep the damage more reasonable.
Anyway, then...
Obviously I'm behind the times - worth sharing
christwalk:
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all the kind messages, reblogs and links regarding my Progress Video. It is truly an honor to be apart of this community, I may have only joined it last November but it has played a huge part in my continued motivation and accountability.
Ben
Ben put this up about 8 months ago but I just ran across it. It’s worth sharing....
WIW
Last week (3/21/2012): 326 lbs
Current weight (3/28/2012): 323 lbs
3 pounds! That’s awesome! I was concerned that with some uncontrolled eating environments I had over the weekend and Monday evening that things weren’t going to go well. Also was afraid that with this crud my body wouldn’t behave.
It would be REALLY cool if I could say good-bye to the 320’s next week. ...
Finally got outside for a run
Got to run outside today - 2 laps around Normandale Lake. 4.1 miles in 50 minutes.
Today’s run really felt great. I still feel sick, have that malaise from whatever crap I’ve got. During the run, I felt good - almost like I wasn’t sick during the duration of the run.
God I love endorphins!
Check out Christwalk
You should check out CHRISTWALK, I just started following him.
He has a very inspirational journey and has done an incredible job. Plus, he’s doing an awesome job of sharing the gospel on a daily basis through his blog. I’d even say he’s convicting me as there’s things I’ve not said in my blog yet he’s throwing it out there. What a witness!
Got a good run done but it was a struggle
3.6 miles in 43 minutes - includes 5 minute warm up walk of 1/4 mile. I think this might be a record pace for distance. Funny thing is treadmill was set at 5 MPH, but seems to have gone a little faster? I dunno. I do know I sweat like I never have before.
Every step was a struggle today though. I feel like I’ve been hit by a sack of bricks. Was hoping it was just allergies (and would...
Another NSV
I wish I would have taken a “before” photo, but it’s painful to do. Ugh, this is bad. However, last time I tried on this jacket (a month or two ago), it was MANY inches from coming together across my belly and chest, much less snapping.
It’s still a bit tight, but snaps aren’t bursting open either. That’s a huge surprise. I slipped it on expecting that...
Forgot my shoes today
I forgot my running shoes at home today. FML.
So I did some cross training. Really wanted to run though. Ended up on the elliptical machine for 15 minutes then the stationary bike for 15 minutes. Have I ever mentioned that I HATE elliptical machines?
Whatever, got sweaty. I did my pushups today too with the hundred pushups app. So far so good. Although, it’s only my 3rd day into the...
Great Weekend
Just got back from my retreat weekend. It was a great time.
Started off Saturday morning with a run from the chalet to the Telemark Resort in Cable, WI. It was 3 1/2 miles round trip and took 43 minutes - so it was decent time. I did stop for a couple of minutes and looked at some scenery and was looking at the resort before heading back and that figures into the time. Considering that,...
Being active alters your packing perspective
I’m the type (or have been the type?) that can usually pack for a trip in a single small bag. Being active has basically blown that out of the water. Here’s my packing list for a weekend trip:
Guitar (I’m the music for the weekend)
Sheet music
2 shirts, 2 pair socks, two pair underwear
Toiletries
CPAP
Pillow & blanket
Bible
Those items would be normal - fit...
Scheduled rest day
So today is a scheduled rest day. Going on a weekend retreat and have my workout stuff packed. Should have some opportunities for running and biking this weekend. Good times.
That also means that I will be stuck in a car ride for ~4 hours on a day that I didn’t work out. Haha.
I might go for a walk later.
Sporadic Comments About Today
First of all, call me silly but I had to jump on the scale to see if WIW would be different than Thursday. Nope, still 326 - actually a relief. So I guess WIW will be the official plan.
Did my intervals today. Again still 7MPH for 90 seconds and walking for 2 minutes for two miles or so. Did 2.25 miles in 30 minutes. There’s no joy in this - just have to get it done. It is interesting...
WIW
Well, this is probably bad but I just figured out that WIW stands for Weigh In Wednesday…
Sounds like as good a day as any to weigh in. Actually, it’s probably my best day. I was thinking about doing Friday but that’s a likely day where things go crazy and I might now get down to the gym.
So… 326!!!!!
Holy crap I lost 3 pounds in one week!
I haven’t even been...
Kind of a blah run today - should be a victory...
Just ran. 2.75 miles in 33 minutes.
Doesn’t count hopping off the treadmill for a couple of minutes to retie my shoes (too tight) and get a drink of water about 2 miles or so into it. Frankly they were excuses to catch a breather.
The whole workout felt low energy - like I was struggling. I wanted to do 5K but just pooped out at 2.75 miles.
Here’s the thing - 2.75 miles at 5MPH is...
Forced myself to do a rest day
Geez I just wanna run!!!
I went down to do some strength and stretch today. Really wanted to run but know I need to rest. My right ankle is a little sore. It doesn’t hurt all the time but when I step just right I get a sharp pain on the outside and low. It didn’t get worse from my run yesterday but it does tell me to take a rest today.
Had to talk myself out of “just a...
Only tangentially related to doing life
Nike+ kinda sucks. I like it a lot when it’s working right but it flakes out frequently. I’ll be in the middle of a run and the music is interrupted with “Pausing Workout” and the Nike+ app totally checks out and stops recording what I’m doing.
Yesterday’s run I couldn’t get it to recognize the sensor on my shoe. Patience is wearing thin. Said screw it...
Couldn't resist
I figured I’d take a day off today. Didn’t happen. Just couldn’t resist a short run.
Did two miles. Went hard though (for me) and ran 5 MPH. It felt really really good.
The remaining question is tomorrow going to be a rest day or will I do my intervals tomorrow as “schedule” and do my rest day on Wednesday as usual?
Doh!!!
Well, on top of not working out today - planned rest day - I went overboard at dinner.
I’ve been wanting, craving, pizza bad for a looong time. Gave in tonight but was a idiot about it, really over ate. Well, now I feel crappy. Not emotionally, but physically.
Emotionally, I’m frustrated with myself for getting out of control. But I believe that I need to indulge some as being...
Rest Day driving me nuts
Today is supposed to be a rest day. Normally I’d cross train but I want to give my legs a rest for today and tomorrow before the 8K on Sunday.
I just want to go-go-go!!!!
I’m trying to break in some new running shoes I got fit for that finally came in (Evidently size 14 is not a normally stocked size) so I have to stay indoors with them - that’s the return policy. Otherwise...
Got to run outside today
Did my 3 mile run today. Ran around Normandale Lake and then some - 3.47 miles. This might be the fastest I’ve run that distance too - did it in 45:55 for a 4.5 mile/hour pace.
Beautiful day - 55 degrees. Knees and ankles felt fine too.
I probably looked really funny riding my motorcycle over to the park in my running shorts and motorcycle jacket.
Weighing in on weigh days
I’m moderately sorry for the pun…
Tomorrow is weigh day!! I’m pretty excited about it with some of the
body shape changes I’ve been seeing. However, with the one pound loss
from last time I’m a but apprehensive as well.
I’m wondering if this twice a month thing is for me though. One thing
I’ve noticed is the mentality that, “weigh day...
Strength and Stretch Day...
Knee feels pretty decent today but today was a strength and stretch day anyway…
I probably should start keeping better track of weights I use. Right now, I just keep moving up until I get to something that I struggle with. It’d be good to keep an eye on it for improvement though and it would be more efficient if I knew where to start at! Pretty much the only thing I pay attention to...
Uh Oh...
Workout today went really well. Kicked my butt! I went pretty high intensity at with running at 7.0MPH for 1:30 intervals and 2min walking. Did it for 2.25 miles.
However… Twice there were problems on the treadmill. Once the stupid “emergency stop” dealy-bob fell off while I was running at it came to an abrupt stop. Actually I was zoning out and didn’t notice. Then...
Low energy day, but good workout
Did my workout today. 5.12 miles counting the warmup/cooldown. Almost 4.75 was run. It was tough to get through today, not sure why. I just have really low energy today. I’ve been like this all morning though. Didn’t really want to run today. Was looking forward to it but intimidated by the 4.5 on the schedule. Once I got into it though it felt good - just not powered though...
Dude, NSV! (non-scale victory)
Kind of an erratic post I suppose, I’ll try to be clear.
When I started this, my belt (let’s call it belt #1), was on the 2nd tightest notch. At one point it was much longer than that, but that was a long time ago. It’s been on this notch for a very long time - such that it’s not much of a notch. Let’s call it a slot, it’s about an inch long.
A week ago, my...
Had a great workout with Steph today
My awesome racquetball playing skills put Terry out of commission for the weekend. So today I went and lifted weights with my wife Steph.
It was a great workout and a great time with her. I got to show her some stuff and played with some different exercises myself.
Good times.
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Food
I really haven’t talked much about food - it’s probably a good idea.
For me, mostly it’s a little boring. I’m one of those guys that does the same thing all the time till one day, I hit a breaking point. Then I’m so sick of it I can’t touch it for a while.
In college I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch every day for a year. That had more to...
Wow I did it!
I actually got my workout in today! That’s a whole week going as planned.
Well, not exactly since I’ll miss racquetball tomorrow but not as big of a deal…
Did 40 minutes of cross training today. Spent the first 20 on the treadmill and I ran at 7.0 MPH for one minute then walked for two.
Cool thing was - at first 7.0 seemed insanely fast. I’d look at the mirror and...
Must have had a good workout on Wednesday
Because I’m still sore.
I weight train every Saturday with Terry and as long as I keep it a regular thing, I’m usually not sore more than a day.
Today I’m VERY sore. Not injured sore though - that good sore that you worked the crap out of something that hasn’t been worked in a while. Not sure what I did different. Pecs and triceps feel it the most. Little bit of upper...
Let's not jinx it...
Had a good workout today. 3.5 miles in 48 minutes. 8 mintues were warmup/cooldown.
I did bump the speed up a little 4.4 according to the treadmill, 4.62 according to the math after the fact.
I wonder how accurate treadmills are??
If I make it tomorrow, then I’ll have hit all my planned workouts for the week!
Need to go find some wood to knock on now…
Those pesky chafed nipples...
I hammered out 2 miles of intervals today - 2.5 miles total with warmup/cooldown.
What a difference a week makes. I just did the “normal” 6MPH for 90 seconds and 3.2 MPH walk for 2 min for the two mile duration. Compared to a week ago - it was easy.
Too easy. I finished off my last .2 miles by cranking it up to 7MPH. Wasn’t sure what was going to happen first, finish the...
Ouch
Did 5 miles today. 4.5 was running with .25 each warmup/cooldown. Feels freakin’ GREAT to be back on track after a rough several days.
Good news: Seems my particular ankle troubles I had last Thursday was indeed the shoes being too tight - specifically at the top of the shoe. Starting getting that feeling a little today on the left foot and I loosened my lace a little - problem solved.
...
Ordered some new shoes today.
Stopped at my local running store. Turns out I need more stability - also my shoes are about 5 years old.
They don’t have my size though - had to order a pair of 14’s. Will take up to 6 weeks!
Although, sounds like my “mystery foot pain” was probably my shoes being too tight.
Ha Ha…
Pretty good weekend
Friday was a bust for the workout. Just couldn’t get away and get a workout in. But did get to play volleyball. We won - by the skin of our teeth again. So, a good game.
Sat was a good workout. Two hours of weight lifting then racquetball. Benched 210 - 5 or 6 reps - don’t remember. Far cry where from where I want to be but put it up pretty clean. Making progress.
Need to...
Tough workout today
I did my 3 mile run today, but it took everything out of me to do it. Shortly after starting my run, ankles (the fronts and going into the top of the foot) started having a lot of pain. I stopped a couple of times to stretch them out - felt kind of like a cramping.
I was about to can the workout about 1 mile into it but the right ankle started to loosen up and the pain subsided. However, the...
Weigh Day!
One. Stinking. Pound.
Went from 336 down to 335 in the past 15 days. Ouch.
Not sure what to say at this point - so I’ll shut up now.
