ARHM2 - Run # 5

Even with a humidex of over 30, I still made it out for the first "hot" run of the year.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	5:1	ok
Distance	4 Km	4 Km	21.17 / 20 km
Pace	6:15	7:03	ok w/ walking
Average HR	161-167	153	low
Max HR	180	170	ok
Calories Burned		539	total:2602

By the time I was into my 5th 5:1, it was getting a little difficult. Other than that, and the heat, I managed to get it in and feel good about it.

ARHM2 - Run # 4

Made it out today for my 1st LSD run in a long time and although it started off fine, it didn't end well.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	LSD	various	not ok
Distance	7 Km	6.94 Km	17.17 / 16 km
Pace	7:00-8:00	7:50	ok w/ walking
Average HR	140-152	141	ok
Max HR	160	155	ok
Calories Burned		816	total:2063

After my 6th 5:1s I was done and began walking more. I eventually started doing 1:1s for most of the way back, getting almost all the run in, just not exactly how I had it planned.

ARHM2 - Run # 3

Made it out again today.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Steady	5:1	ok
Distance	3 Km	3.40 Km	10.23 / 9 km
Pace	6:45	7:04	ok w/ walking
Average HR	152-161	162	high
Max HR	170	176	high
Calories Burned		412	total:1247

I really wasn't trying to push and I was really feeling it today. Tomorrow will be my first LSD run in a long time, it should be interesting...

ARHM2 - Run #2

Despite the slight drizzle and the fact that I haven't had back-to-back runs in months, I still made it out today.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	5:1	ok
Distance	3 Km	3.39 Km	6.83 / 6 km
Pace	6:15	7:04	ok w/ walking
Average HR	161-167	153	low
Max HR	180	168	OK
Calories Burned		423	total: 835

I didn't push as hard as yesterday, so my numbers are a little lower. Other than that, I'm glad I made it out.

ARHM2 - Run # 1

Made it out for a run today and it felt better than last week's runs.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	5:1	ok
Distance	3 Km	3.44 Km	total: 3.44 km
Pace	6:15	6:58	ok w/ walking
Average HR	161-167	158	low
Max HR	180	173	OK
Calories Burned		412	total:412

Being that this is only my 3rd run in over 3 months, it is going to take some time before I can do the types of runs I need. As long as I'm running, then that is good enough for now.

Army Run Half Marathon Part 2

Since I have not run for some time, I figured it would be a good thing to give myself a goal so that I can get back into it.

The challenge this year will be to do the Army Run Half Marathon again this year, that is scheduled to take place on Sept 18, 2011 in Ottawa. I believe some of my friends and co-workers will also be doing the run this year, so that will be nice to see people I know when I finish (near the back, lol).

With this event, the training starts today!

Back for more

Wow, it sure has been a while since my last post. Many things have changed, while some have stayed the same.

Since my last post, all three of my kids have celebrated a birthday, as has my beautiful wife. I've also traveled to the Baltimore-Washington area, San Diego and the Galapagos Islands. The latter was an amazing experience. If you ever have the opportunity to go, GO! Due to my extensive traveling, my running was non-existent for 3 months, but in the past week I've started up again (and that hurt, but worth it). Another thing to note is that since my last post, I've managed to gain all the weight (and more) that I tried so hard to lose, so I'm working on removing it again (no one to blame but myself).

As for work, I've changed jobs, but am still working in the same area. I'm very happy about my change, as it was much needed, and I feel in this position, I'm able to contribute more to the company's goals.

Well, that is about it, but I will post soon as I have another Run Challenge to start.