Run Update

I got out for a run today and decided to try doing 2:1s (2 min jog and 1 min walk). Overall it went well, but I was getting tired near the end. Hard to believe that jogging an extra 5 mins instead of walking can have that much effect on your endurance. I did have a bit of pain in my left ankle/shin, mostly on the outer part of it, but it wasn't enough to ruin my run.

Here are my numbers.

			Difference
Date	Today	Aug 27th, 2009	4 days
Time	00:30:00	00:21:00	+9:00
Style	2:1s	1:1s	1:0
Distance (km)	4.2	2.69	+1.69
Average HR	153	140	-13
Max HR	173	159	-14
Calories Burned	540	309	+131

The good part about these numbers is that even though I ran more than all my previous runs, my average HR and max HR were still in line with all my other runs. To me, this tells me that my heart is getting use to the exercise.

Numbers update

Well I weighed myself the other day, and took the time to take some other measurements. Overall I wasn't happy as I gained 1 lbs over the last few weeks of August. That is not good considering I drank plenty of juice during that time and really limited my food intake while I worked. I'm guessing that being off every Thursday and Friday the past few weeks hasn't helped me as I tend to juice less and eat more when I'm home. After this week there are no more planned holidays so hopefully before October roles around I can lose some more weight.

On an upside, my blood pressure numbers were a little better considering I haven't been vigilante about taking my pills everyday. I also lost 1 inch off of my waist since the last time I measured it (early June) and that has made me feel better.

Hopefully I can refocus and drop ALL my numbers during the month of September.

Run Update

I managed to get out for a little run tonight after supper. I say little as I took my dog with me. Overall she did well doing 1:1s, except for the fact that she kept going around me and tangling me up with her leash.

Here are my numbers.

			Difference
Date	Today	Aug 18th, 2009	8 days
Time	00:21:00	00:30:00	-9:00
Style	1:1s	1:1s	0
Distance (km)	2.69	4.05	-1.36
Average HR	140	155	+15
Max HR	159	176	+17
Calories Burned	309	493	-182

As you can see my numbers were much lower than my last run, and that is because I wasn't trying to push my dog on her first run. Hopefully I will get out again this weekend and see if I can push her a little more.

Injury timeout

We interrupt this blog to report an injury.

Well I did it again. I pinched a nerve in my lower back last Friday and have been unable to do much ever since. The funny thing is that I did it reaching for the laundry soap! It has been several years since the last time I did it, and believe me, it is not a fun thing to go through. Especially since the only remedy is rest. No meds, heat or cold is going to help. All you have to do is rest as much as possible so that you don't aggravate it anymore. Unfortunately, with 3 kids and a dog, rest is not an option. And to make matters worse, my wife pulled something in her shoulder and she's not as functional as she would like. Ahh the joys of getting older.

So since I'm suppose to be resting, I'm going to have to hold off on the running for a few more days. Just when I was starting to get back into a rhythm.

Run Update (Yesterday)

I totally forgot to update my run stats yesterday. Yes, I ran yesterday, making it 2 days in a row. I don't plan on running today to give my legs a little break. Overall it was another good run and I managed to push myself a little after I did the turn around (15mins).

Here's the updated numbers.

			Difference
Date	Today	Aug 17th, 2009	1 day
Time	00:30:00	00:30:00	00:00:00
Style	1:1s	1:1s	0
Distance (km)	4.05	4.03	+0.02
Average HR	155	151	-4
Max HR	176	179	+3
Calories Burned	493	490	+3

Because I pushed myself a bit, my average HR was up, but my max HR was down. I consider this (max HR down) to be a good sign that my body is starting to adjust to running again.

I think if I can run once more before Monday, I will increase my running style to 2:1s (over 30mins). We will see.

Good start

Well for those who haven't noticed yet, the NFL pre-season started last week. I really didn't pay any attention to those games, as my beloved NY Giants only played their first game last night. That one I watched in its entirety, and thankfully I did as it was finally decided on the last play of the game, in which they won. I know it is only pre-season, but a win is a win and they looked OK doing it.

Overall, I was happy with the RB's, as Jacobs and Bradshaw showed some good form. I was also happy with the new 3rd back, Danny Ware, as he showed some potential. The defense (first and 2nd string guys) looked good and put some decent pressure on the QB. The 3rd string guys only had the game ending play to brag about, so nothing unexpected there. The offensive line also looked good protecting Manning and Carr, while opening some nice holes for the RBs. The 3rd string guys couldn't give Woodson and Bomar any time to step back and throw the ball, so don't really know which of the 2 is better.

Now on to the WRs. Many people (analyst) are all over the Giants for not having a top WR. I say BS! As long as the guys run their routes, CATCH the ball and can make some plays after the catch, then they will be fine. NY Giants football is all about the power run. I know you have to pass a little to open up the run, but opponents expect to get a healthy dose of Jacobs (and Bradshaw) each time they play the Giants. Last night, all the WRs played well. There were no obvious drop balls and they helped move the chains on several occasions. Give these guys a chance to get in sync with Manning and I see good things from them.

I know it is only pre-season, and 1 game to boot, but I will say it here first:

Giants take the NFC East (12-4) and make it (at least) to the NFC Championship game this year!

Run Update

Call me stupid, call me idiotic, but either way I went out and ran today at lunch. Crazy I know, especially when the humidex hit 41 C. Despite the heat, it wasn't that bad until my last 5 minutes. At the point I was really starting to feel it.

Here's the updated numbers.

			Difference
Date	Today	Aug 12th, 2009	6 days
Time	00:30:00	00:30:00	00:00:00
Style	1:1s	1:1s	0
Distance (km)	4.03	4.04	-0.01
Average HR	151	156	+5
Max HR	179	177	-2
Calories Burned	490	489	+1

As you can see, even though it was much hotter today than 5 days ago, I managed to almost duplicate the same numbers. The one point where I improved was my average HR, meaning this workout wasn't as hard on my body. I think the only reason my max HR was a bit higher was because I pushed a little harder the last minute of jogging to hopefully reach 4.04km.

Anyway I look at it, I was out running.