11/15/07 Running Report (E.R)

Yesterday's workouts went as planned, I lifted during lunch and ran 4 miles right when I got home. It was an easy paced 4 miles that went well.

Today I ran a 4 mile tempo run which really has me feeling fatigued which I suppose is good.

I'm trying to decide whether or not I should run this Saturday. I had planned to run 4 miles doing my long run on Friday instead of Saturday as I'm having family up to visit. Well anyway now I'm thinking of just taking the day right on off.

Next workout: 11/16/07 running 6 miles

11/13/07 Running on empty (E.R)

In one of my favorite episodes of Seinfeld, Kramer is taking a test drive of a car he has no interest in buying. He keeps driving it further and further with the salesman in the passenger seat. The salesman notices that they are quickly running out of fuel and suggests repeatedly that they stop and get gas. Kramer refuses each request saying that part of the fun and excitement of the ride is wondering if they are going to make it or not. This was me today.

For one reason or another, I had a very busy day and didn't eat or drink very much, then tonight I did a 4 mile interval run. By the time I was finished with my run, my head was swaying and I wasn't sure I was going to make it back into my house. I eventually did after sitting on the front porch for about 10 minutes getting my balance.

When the car eventually ran out of gas on the freeway, Kramer decided he was done with the test drive, got out and hailed a cab leaving the salesman alone with the problem. I was the salesman sitting on the porch.

Here Goes(VM)

So I decided to finally contribute!! I have been unable to come up with a time that I can run regularly, so I'm very spotty. I guess I just need to suck it up and actually wake up early in the morning. I have been walking off and on. Yesterday (11-12) I walked for 2 miles. Hopefully I'll be able to walk a bit today as well.

11/12/07 Running and thinking (E.R)

Sometimes when I'm running I'll plan a distance to run, register the turn around point in my head and completely run past it. Such a thing happened today I ran right past my 3 mile turn around point. I didn't realize my mistake until I was almost to my 4 mile turn around, so I continued to the 4 mile turn around.

This experience is actually quite nice as it means two things:

1. I'm feeling quite comfortable with my conditioning (I don't have to wonder if I'm going to pass out).


2. I'm able to concentrate on a subject at hand (or mind) and give it my full attention.

As for giving a subject my full attention, I find that I am most creative while running which is nice. Too bad I can't channel into that all the time.

Anyway, it was a nice run, the temperature is starting to cool down--36F with a slight southern breeze.

Next workout: 11/13/07 arms weight routine and 4 mile run.

New shoes for E.R...

Last night I bought a new pair of New Balance shoes. I've never ran in New Balances, but I found them for a pretty good price ($49) at Park City's Tanger Outlet Factory Brand Shoes. (The color I got was white/lime, I could only find the red/black picture.)

I did walk in them for 4 miles last night to try to break them in a bit. Everything felt fine during my walk so I do not anticipate any issues.

11/10/07 Binary Day Workouts (E.R)

Happy partial binary day. Obviously, it isn't a complete binary day as the year is 07, but I celebrate what I can.

Yesterday I ran 3 miles at an easy pace but a hard effort as there was a pretty good storm front moving in which was ushered by some unfriendly winds. Last night I walked 4 miles while watching the Jazz play the Sonics.

This morning I ran 5 miles intending to go 6, but my legs were a bit tired form the weeks activities so I dropped a mile. It still was a good run.

Next workout: 11/12/07 run 3 miles

11/08/07 Running Workout (E.R)

I took advantage of an absolutely beautiful day today and went running during my lunch break. I ran 4 miles on a very hilly road. Although I wasn't pushing it, I felt it was quite a good workout due to the amount of up and down.

Next workout: 11/08/07 run 3 miles

11/07/07 Running Workout (E.R)

This week the Utah Jazz (my favorite NBA team) have 2 8:30 games being broadcast. I've decided to schedule my runs during that time for those days and not sit on my butt through the games, but run on my treadmill. Well, last night was one of those games. I had a nice 3 mile run and a 1 mile warm up/cool down walk as well. I did notice one bad thing, I tend to move around a lot while watching games and actually fell off of the treadmill at one point. We'll see if that happens again on Friday.

Next Workout: 11/08/07 3 mile run

11/06/07 Workouts (E.R)

Today was quite a test of my determination to workout. I've been battling a head cold the last couple days with a crazy bad sinus headache plaguing me all day.

My first workout was during my lunch hour. I went up to our Rec Center determined to lift weights. I ended up lifting only for about 30 minutes spending the rest of the time walking around the track. My head didn't seem to hurt as bad when I was just walking, so I made use of the time and walked for 1.25 miles.

My second workout was this evening, I did a 3/4 mile warm up/cool down sandwiched around a 3 mile run in 24:45. My head didn't hurt very badly after the easy warm up, so I was very pleased with the results.

Next workout: 11/07/07 3 mile run

11/05/07 Running (Back from CA) (E.R)

Well, I'm back from California, but missed my first run back which was scheduled for last Saturday. Our plane was significantly delayed and I did not have the energy to run that late at night.

We had a wonderful time in CA. We toured Southern CA quite extensively noting the significant fire damage the area has suffered.

Today I ran a slow 3 miles after having over a week off from running. I felt winded quite early on, but my legs felt just fine. I'm not sure how much of the winded feeling was the time off and how much is the cold I'm currently battling.

Next workout: 11/06/07 arm weight routine and 3 mile run