NCHM Challenge - No Run # 6

Well my hip is a bit sore today, so not to push it, I'm taking today off from running. Unfortunately, unless I take several weeks off from running, this issue will not go away. This means that I'm going to have to deal with the pain after my runs if I'm going to get through this challenge. Because of this, I'm going to limit my running to 4 days a week (was 5) and see if that helps. That means, no more Wednesday runs, which are either Hills or Speed for the next couple of weeks. That is OK, as I don't expect to set any speed records, and the course I'm running doesn't have any big hills to conquer. It just sucks because everything was going great up until this injury started.

NCHM Challenge - Run # 45

I made it out running today! The goal was to just go out easy and see how everything felt. I did go slow and everything felt fine, the key will be in about 1 hour after sitting at my desk (working) how will my hip feel when I go to get up and walk somewhere.

Here are my numbers

		My results	Comments
Type of Run	Tempo	did Steady	OK
Distance	5 Km	5 Km	total: 229.63 km
Pace	6:36	6:45	OK
Average HR	137-148	148	OK
Max HR	180	185	high
Calories Burned		621	total: 28564

My HR was high, both average and max, but that is kinda expected after not running for 1 full week. I'm glad I was able to do the whole run without walking.

Happy Birthday Little Lady

My oldest daughter turned 8 years old today and I would like to wish her a very Happy Birthday. Mommy and Daddy love you very much.

NCHM Challenge - No Run # 5

Well I also missed yesterday's 16k run. I had a very late night Saturday and a very early morning yesterday that put me in a daze most of the day. Then in the afternoon, my oldest daughter had a birthday party to go to that threw off my afternoon. By the time I was done supper, I was also very tired, so I didn't have the energy to go for a run. That now makes 4 missed runs in a row, but that is where it ends. My hip feels 98%, so tomorrow it's back on track. Hopefully these missed days don't throw off my times/endurance too much.

Book came in

The "Spice up your life" Flexitarian cookbook that I won from livelighter.org came in yesterday. Today, I tried a few of the recipes for supper.

On the menu was the Chicken with Spicy Cashew and Almond sauce that I served over the Garlic Rice recipe. I loved it and my wife really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, my 2 girls didn't care for it, but we made them eat it anyway. My son is out (at my parents) for the night, so he didn't get to try it.

I'm definitely going to try other recipes in the near future and many sound interesting. My only negative issue with the cookbook is that there are no pictures to see what the meal should look like. It's not a big deal, just that most people eat with their eyes first and that would add to the recipes. Other than that, the recipes definitely sound good enough to eat.

NCHM Challenge - No Run # 4

So I decided to not run today and give my hip 1 more day of rest. At the moment, it feels about 80% fine, but I have to get back into running before I lose all the progress I've made to this point. Tomorrow is a 16k run, and my plan is to do it. We will see tomorrow.

Happy Birthday ...

... to my beautiful wife. She turns ... ah ah ah, you never tells a woman's age ... let's go with, a year older today.

Love you very much and hope you enjoy your special day.