Take it on the Run

Daily Mile

I've been pretty bad about updating this lately.  I think I am going to begin tracking my run data in on my Daily Mile profile.  I'll probably still write about running in general and race experiences here.

Running: Week 54, Run 1

Nice run. Beautiful morning. I'm heading to Argentina tomorrow and I'm not packing my running equipment. If Nick ran, I definitely would, but I don't really know that I'll want to run alone in such a new city, and if I'm not sure I don't want to waste the suitcase space... I'm a bit worried about what that will mean for my upcoming half marathon though... (

My data for the run:

• Duration: 44 minutes

• Max HR: 176 (92%)

• Avg HR: 167 (87%)

• Calories burned: 530 (30% fat)

• Surface: sidewalk

• Distance: 5 miles

Running: Week 54, Run 3

I went with my mother to her gym this morning and I ran on the treadmill. I wish I had been able to run further, but after an hour or so we had to get on with our day.

My data for the run:

• Duration: 72 minutes

• Max HR: 177 (93%)

• Avg HR: 169 (88%)

• Calories burned: 900 (25% fat)

• Surface: treadmill

• Distance: 7.4 miles

Running: Week 54, Run 2

I felt much better today.  It was overcast, but pretty muggy out.  I am going out of town to visit my mother this weekend, so I'm not sure if I will get a long run in.  I really feel like I need to though after such a low-mileage week.

My data for the run:

• Duration: 38 minutes

• Max HR: 176 (92%)

• Avg HR: 169 (88%)

• Calories burned: 470 (25% fat)

• Surface: sidewalk

• Distance: 4.5 miles

Running: Week 54, Run 1

Went out for the lamest run ever this morning. My stomach has been feeling pretty questionable the last two days, so I, uh-- didn't want to get too far from home.  I basically jogged around the neighborhood for 20 minutes.  I guess it is good to get out, and it was a lovely morning, but I can't help feeling like it was a waste of time and that I need to get better mileage in. Though, I know it is good not to push it when I fell under the weather.

My data for the run:

• Duration: 21 minutes

• Max HR: 164 (86%)

• Avg HR: 158 (83%)

• Calories burned: 210 (35% fat)

• Surface: sidewalk

• Distance: 2.1 miles

Running: Week 53, Run 3

Today was the first day of the year that I was trying to run on the shady sides of the street. I went for a semi-long run at an easy pace; east to the lake where I was pleased to find the water fountains on for the season.

My data for the run:

• Duration: 74minutes

• Max HR: 179 (94%)

• Avg HR: 164 (86%)

• Calories burned: 850 (30% fat)

• Surface: sidewalk

• Distance: 7 miles

Running: Week 53, Run 2

When I woke up this morning and looked outside, it was barely drizzling, so I decided to get my second run in.  Of course, by the time I reached the point furthest from my house the rain picked up.  By the time I got home I was holding my useless glasses in my hand and my iPod Shuffle was no longer working.  Ugh... Otherwise, the run was great.

My data for the run:

• Duration: 41 minutes

• Max HR: 176 (92%)

• Avg HR: 167 (87%)

• Calories burned: 490 (25% fat)

• Surface: sidewalk

• Distance: 4.5 miles

Running: Week 53, Run 1

It was raining a bit and colder out that I expected, but it was a nice run. I took it easy at a slow pace and low mileage. I want to be sure I don't run the risk of an over use injury after my race on Saturday.

My data for the run:

• Duration: 33 minutes

• Max HR: 171 (90%)

• Avg HR: 157 (82%)

• Calories burned: 350 (35% fat)

• Surface: sidewalk

• Distance: 3.5 miles

CARA Lakefront 10 Mile

This morning I ran the CARA Lakefront 10 Mile.  It was super windy, there was a bit of rain, and I started out a bit too fast--but overall I am happy with my time. I will update it with the official chip time once it is posted. I barely slept last night, so I felt pretty drained for the whole race.  Glad to have run my first race of the year though.

My data for the race:

• Duration: 94 minutes

• Max HR: 190 (99%)

• Avg HR: 178 (93%)

• Calories burned: 1265 (20% fat)

• Surface: sidewalk

• Distance: 10 miles

Running: Week 52, Run 1

I'm kicking myself for not going out for a run yesterday. I just really didn't want to run in the rain again. I went out this morning I am hoping to get a short second run in after work tomorrow. It was a beautiful morning. I'm glad the rain is gone for a few days. My uncle recently gave me his copy of Hal Higdon's Marathon. I've been enjoying it and would recommend it to anyone training.

The data for my latest run:

• Duration: 38 minutes

• Max HR: 177 (93%)

• Avg HR: 168 (88%)

• Calories burned: 460 (25% fat)

• Surface: sidewalk

• Distance: 4.5 miles