HHM Challenge - Run #28

Made it out this morning for another HR Zone 3 run. This time I took my dog.

Here are my numbers for today's run:

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Steady	HR Zone 3	did 10:1s
Distance	3 Km	3 Km	total: 134.6km
Pace	7:19	7:56	a little slow
Average HR	127-145	140	perfect
Max HR	181	148	perfect
Calories Burned		375	total: 15946

Today's pace was much slower and I attribute this to my dog, as I am always fighting her to slow down, causing my HR to go up and then I have to slow down.

HHM Challenge - Run #27

I made it out today and I am very glad I did, the run was awesome. I managed to get to bed fairly early last night and the extra sleep really helped.


Here are my numbers for today's run:

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Steady	HR Zone 3	did 10:1s
Distance	5 Km	5 Km	total: 131.6km
Pace	7:19	7:35	better than most
Average HR	127-145	140	perfect
Max HR	181	150	perfect
Calories Burned		620	total: 15571

As you can see, I managed to increase my pace while keeping my HR inside Zone 3. I also did 10:1s while keeping my HR inside the zone. Only when I was within a half kilometer did my HR jump outside my range, don't really know why as my pace didn't change, but I slowed down a bit and got it under control without walking.

HHM Challenge - Run #26

Hills, hills, and hills. Today's run, which was suppose to be run yesterday, but due to family obligations (had to watch my kids) I didn't get it in, was my first attempt at running hills for this training period.

Here are my numbers for today's run:

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Hills	3x	see notes below
Distance	9.5 Km	4.6 Km	total: 126.6km
Pace	6:36	6:07	a little fast
Average HR	145-163	134	see notes below
Max HR	181	168	fine
Calories Burned		553	total: 14951

This run was an interesting one. Right from the start I just didn't seem to be into running. I've been feeling tired the past 2 days and that may be it, but no time for excuses. So I ended up walking more than I had planned leading up to the start of the hill. Also, the distance to this hill is 1.7km, but according to my training schedule it should be 3km, and because I was feeling tired, I took a different route back cutting my total distance even shorter than expected. As for my pace, while going up the hill, it average around 6:07, which turned out to be too fast, as it should average the same as my Tempo runs. With my average HR, because I walked more leading up to the hill, and then walked a good part back down the hill each time, my average was below where it should be, but while I was going up the hill, my HR was at (or higher, I didn't watch it closely) the range it needed to be in. Overall, not a great run, but still got it in and that is what counts. Tomorrow's run (which is really today's scheduled run) may not happen, we will see.

Happy Birthday Little Lady

My youngest daughter turned 5 years old today and I would like to wish her a very Happy Birthday. Mommy and Daddy love you very much.

HHM Challenge - Run #25

First off, I bought new shoes. New Balance 883. I've been running in NB since I started running and I like them. The 880-> series offers neutral stability so with my orthopedic insoles, they are great. Today was my 2nd run with them and I think once they become broken in a little more, they will be fine.

Here are my numbers for today's run:

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	10:1	almost there
Distance	4 Km	4 Km	total: 122km
Pace	6:36	6:27	a little fast
Average HR	145-163	155	OK
Max HR	181	201	high
Calories Burned		515	total: 14398

As you may have noticed, my Max HR was very high. I'm guessing it has something to do with my monitor as when I put the monitor on my HR was around 131 and I was doing nothing. My battery may be reaching the end of its life. Other than that, my pace was a little fast, probably because I'm walking less now, so I will need to work on slowing down a little with these Tempo runs.

HHM Challenge - Run #24

Today is Sunday and that means time for another Long Slow Run.Went out with my buddy and my dog and this time we did 10:1s

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	LSR	10:1	perfect
Distance	10 Km	10 Km	total: 118km
Pace	7:19-8:11	7:21	perfect
Average HR	127-145	151	OK
Max HR	181	168	good
Calories Burned		1301	total: 13883

As you can see, the run was a good one. My pace was perfect and my Average HR was just outside of where it should be, but lower than last week and that is good.

HHM Challenge - Run #23

Another HR Zone training run today and this time I took my dog.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Steady	HR Zone 3	should be steady
Distance	3 Km	3Km	total: 108km
Pace	7:19	7:53	very slow
Average HR	127-145	145	top end
Max HR	181	158	a little high
Calories Burned		344	total: 12582

I changed my Garmin HR range so that I can increase my speed and still keep my average HR within it's specified range. Unfortunately my Max HR jumped and I don't ever remember seeing get that high. I feel that when I run with my dog, she throws me off but she needs to run, so I can deal with it.