HHM Challenge - Run #6

Went out for a run today at lunch and managed to pick up the Km I lost yesterday. Although it was cold out, it was still a very good run.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	4:1	a bit slower
Distance	3 Km	4 Km	total: 23km
Pace	6:36	6:47	close
Average HR	145-163	155	perfect
Max HR	181	170	good
Calories Burned		535	total: 3045

I managed to get my average pace to be very close to what is expected for a tempo run, even though I walked 4 mins total. My HR was also inline with what is expected, so I'm very happy about this run.

HHM Challenge - Run #5

Although it was raining out today, I still managed to make it out for a little run. I was suppose to do a 4k Tempo run, but I had no energy so I cut it short. My dog Bailey came out with me again, but this will be her last for a while as she gets operated on in a few days and should be getting rest afterwards.

Here are my numbers.

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	8 min walking	should be steady
Distance	4 Km	3 Km	total: 19km
Pace	6:36	7:32	slow due to walking
Average HR	145-163	144	lower
Max HR	181	164	lower
Calories Burned		375	total: 2510

As you can see, because I walked so much, my HR was below what it was suppose to be and my total distance was less than expected. Hopefully I can get back on track before tomorrow's run.

HHM Challenge - Run #4

Did my first Long Slow Run (LSR) today in over 1 year. It was the longest I have run and it felt really good. Again I took my dog with Bailey and she did fine. It was the longest she'd ever been out. She is also starting to know that when I get my running stuff on, she's going out and she gets excited.

Here are my numbers.

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	LSR	4:1s	should be 10:1
Distance	7 Km	7 Km	total: 16km
Pace	7:19-8:12	7:26	could be slower
Average HR	127-145	156	higher
Max HR	181	173	better
Calories Burned		983	total: 2135

 I've decided to now include my total km's run and total calories burned to get an idea how much I burn and far I go during this training. Overall, very happy with this run.

HHM Challenge - Run #3

Made it out today for another run in my challenge and again I took my dog Bailey along.

Here are my numbers.

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Steady	3:1s	slower
Distance	3 Km	3 Km
Pace	7:19	7:22	very close
Average HR	127-145	156	higher
Max HR	181	195	very high
Calories Burned		396

As you can see, my pace was almost bang on. To me that is a good sign when I can run, with some walking mixed in, and be very close to where I need to be. My Max HR was high again and it could be due to my resting HR being higher than usual today. See my previous post for more details. Tomorrow is suppose to be my LSR (Long Slow Run) of 7km, but since it is Thanksgiving here, I will push that run to Monday (holiday).

Health Numbers Update

Took the time this AM to get my measurements and I was happy to see that I dropped another 3 pounds. My Blood Pressure numbers were also a bit lower this time around, which is good as I haven't been taking my pills consistently. The only surprise with my numbers was that my resting HR was very close to 100. This is within 30mins of waking up, so I hadn't done anything strenuous to that point, so I really don't know why it could be so high. I am at the tale end of a cold, so that may be affecting it. I will continue to monitor this.

HHM Challenge - Run #2

I managed to make it out for a run tonight after supper. I decided to take my dog along, which surprisingly went fine.

Here is the breakdown of the run.

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Steady	3:1s	slower
Distance	3 Km	3 Km
Pace	7:19	7:45	slower
Average HR	127-145	156	higher
Max HR	181	169	better
Calories Burned		388

Since this was my first run in over a week and I've been sick since then, I'm not going to worry about my pace being slower or that my Average HR is higher than what it should have been. The fact that I got out is a good thing.

HHM Challenge - No Run #5

Today is suppose to be run #6, but I'm still not 100%, so I didn't bring my stuff to run. Tomorrow I have a work lunch function, so unless I make it out after supper (rarely happens) I won't make that run either. I'm hoping to make that run up on Friday. We will see then.

So far, this challenge hasn't been going to well. Hopefully I can turn it around soon.