ARHM2 - Run # 8

Made it out today, but I forgot I had an afternoon meeting so I cut my run short.

Here are my numbers.

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	6:1s	better
Distance	4 Km	3.1 Km	31.56 / 43 km
Pace	6:15	6:47	better
Average HR	161-168	148	low
Max HR	180	162	low
Calories Burned		406	total:3969

My pace was better and it really felt like I was pushing, despite not having really high HR numbers.

ARHM2 - Run # 7

Like promised, I made it out today.

Here are my numbers.

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	6:1s	better
Distance	3 Km	3.91 Km	28.46 / 39 km
Pace	6:15	7:09	slow
Average HR	161-168	148	low
Max HR	180	162	low
Calories Burned		521	total:3563

Today I did 6:1s for the first time and it felt good. I actually thought I'd have a better time, but my pace and HR numbers tell me I wasn't pushing as hard as I could have. I will try to go faster on my next run.

ARHM2 - Run # 6

2nd run in a row in this lovely heat.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	5:1	ok
Distance	3 Km	3.38 Km	24.55 / 23 km
Pace	6:15	7:06	ok w/ walking
Average HR	161-167	145	low
Max HR	180	163	low
Calories Burned		440	total:3042

My legs felt tired so I didn't push, but I got through it anyway.

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.

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.

Back at it

Made it out for a 5k run today and finished it in just over 31mins. Not bad, and I didn't cramp up this time. Now to keep it up and find a new challenge.

Heather Run

Made it out for the annual Heather Run and this year I did the 10k in 1:03:07, which is over 1min faster than last year, and a PB at this distance. Unfortunately, I had to walk for 1min at 5k due to some chest cramps, but my split time was 30:27 which is close to a PB. Overall, it was a decent run, I just wish I could have done it without walking.

Easy run

Made it out today, first time this week, for a 5k easy run. I managed to do it in just over 33mins and my HR seem to be within reason. Saturday's the Heather Run and I don't think I'll be up for doing a PB, but you never know.

Long run

I was hoping to run 12k today, but with so much going on, I cut it short to 10k. I did manage to get it done in a little over 1:05, which is a decent time for me.

Less than 1 week to the Heather Run.

A couple of runs this week

I've managed to get a couple of runs in this week, but neither of them were that good. I forgot my watch on wednesday, so I don't know how far or how long I ran for, but due to having aches in my feet, I figure I did about 3k in around 20mins. Today I had my watch, but this time it died after about 5 mins, so again I don't know how far or for how long I ran, but I figure I did close to 5k in under 35mins. I'm planning on running 12k this weekend, hopefully without stopping.

Long run day

Made it out for an 11k LSD run and I did it in under 1:17 without walking. It was a very nice day for a run.,

Much better

Made it out today and this time I did 4k in under 24mins. I wasn't trying to push, nor did I feel like I was pushing, as I never checked my pace throughout the whole run, only going by feel.

Not a great run

But I made it out non-the-less. My pace was 20s/km slower than a couple of days ago and my HR #'s were higher, but in my defense, the path I took today had plenty of hills to go up and down, so things can be justified. I did feel some minor aches and pains in my legs throughout this run, but not enough to affect it.

1 week

That is how long it has been since my last run. I have to admit, other than 1 day last week where I was lazy, I've been feeling under the weather and that is why I haven't run.

Today's run was great as I did 5k in under 31:30 without walking. Along with a great time and speed, my average HR was down lower than my previous fast runs, which is also a good thing. The plan for the rest of this week is to get 2 more  short runs and an 11k run on the weekend.

Another good run

Went out this morning with my buddy and my dog and we did a 6k run in just under 37:30, which is a good pace for me. My runs are going well and my times are slowly coming down, which make me feel like I will be able to get really close to my goal of a 1 hr 10k.

Long run

Made it out today for a longer than run than what I've been doing lately. Today I did 10k at a nice easy slow pace and finished, non-stop, in just over 1:11. At least now I know I can do 10k without stopping. Now I need to improve that time.