training day number twenty-six

hot, hot, hot it was today. it was hot at work and hot outside. but i'm only going to talk about outside. call me crazy but i went for my training run in 104 degrees. it was good mental training for endurance, right? my goal was to run 5.5 miles but i only did 4 miles. i hit the wall and changed route for home at 3 miles. my pace was slower as the air was thick with humidity. but i got a good run in. i sweated a lot so i am sure i burned a lot of extra calories too. i like it hot but this was intense.

gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories

run:
duration:  50:30
distance:  4.33 mi
pace: 11:39 min/mi
calories: 598

weight: 184 lbs 

134 days to go 

training day number twenty-five

yea!!!!! i crossed the 25th training day! whew. i missed run training on monday as i was traveling to visit mom. i also had some slight pain in my right foot and ankle so it was good to rest. i used that rest to push another milestone today. i ran for 1 hour. this is truly my longest run and time running yet. at this pace it will take me 4 hours to run the marathon. as a goal at this point is to meet that or beat it but most important is to finish.

gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories

run:
duration:  1:01:10
distance:  5.66 mi
pace: 10:49 min/mi
calories: 857

weight: 185 lbs 

136 days to go 

training day number twenty-four

wow, what a day. i have truly enjoyed this day. what a day it was. ok enough of that. it was hot. it was crazy. i was inside in a/c most of the day but for this blog i run and for my run, it was hot. but then, it was a glorious day. (the writer laughs out loud; just saying)


i pumped out 5 miles like a pro. it was to be my first run in the rain but i left work a bit early and got in the last mile before the drops started to fall. it must be stated the run was full of uncertainty as i didn't know when it would start raining. i set out with dark clouds, thunder, lighting and the lack of knowing if i would make it back home. 


gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories (yep, i still do the same. i get a good sense of fun from the pump bars. they make me feel like i can fly.) 

run:
duration:  55:34
distance:  5.21 mi
pace: 10:40 min/mi
calories: 787

weight: 185 lbs 

141 days to go 

training day number twenty-three

i did the fullsteam bull city running club run again today. a kid yelled out "look at that old man run. he gonna beat those younger guys." i felt good and bad about that at the same time. i was the 3rd guy in though not bad for the old guy. plus it was hot at 92 degrees and 45% humidity.

gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories 

run:
duration:  28:36
distance:  3.09 mi
pace:  9:15 min/mi
calories: 459

weight: 183 lbs 

143 days to go 

training day number twenty-two

i did the duke chapel run today. it was a one step at a time run. the goal was to finish it and i did so i'm happy. the weather was nice for a run. it was cloudy, low humidity and about 80 degrees. here's to a great week of running.


gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories 

run:
duration:  51:41
distance:  5.07 mi
pace:  10:12 min/mi
calories: 754

weight: 183 lbs 

145 days to go 

training day number twenty-one

today's run was to be a short 2 miler but my route was a bit longer than i thought. i was also tired from a long night and a little to much wine. but i finished and that is what we endurance runners do. what it takes to finish. that is my goal for this obx marathon as well. if it is 10:00 pm, i will cross the finish line. lol


i made my 10 miles for the week; 11.42 miles to be exact. now it is time for a beer and sausage. 


gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories (yes, i still have not changed this workout)

run:
duration:  34:16
distance:  3.43 mi
pace:  10:00 min/mi
calories: 509

weight: 185 lbs 

148 days to go 

training day number twenty

today's run was unique. i ran with a group in a bit of competition. there is a run club that does a weekly run downtown durham. the run starts at fullsteam brewery and ends there. i have been thinking about doing the run for weeks but today i did it. 


it is a 3 different runs; a 3-mile, a 4-mile and a 6-mile. i did the 3-mile as did most of the runners. it is billed as a run to support the local business and meet some new friends. i did the run, i bought a beer but i did not meet any new friends. oh well. i had a great run. i went for it and had a good time and finish. yea! 


plus i walked there and walked home. ~15 minutes each way.


it was hot but not as humid as yesterday. 


i love that i have the opportunity to get this exercise. thank you family!!!


81 degrees, 54% humidity, 82 degrees heat index




gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories 

run:
duration:  28:45
distance:  3.02 mi
pace:  8:51 min/mi
calories: 452

weight: 184 lbs 

150 days to go 

training day number nineteen

humid, humid, and humid. today's run was very humid. when i started out, my mind tried to talk me out of running. i missed yesterday because of the rain. this was my scheduled run day and i chickened out on running in the rain. it did not help that i was stuck in traffic all the way home due to the rain and highway accidents. since i was late, it was raining i let my mind talk me out of running. but today i did it. in fact i did my longest run yet. 


i wrote earlier that i sweat less when i run. but not in this humidity i don't. today i was soaked. i had wanted a sauna but with exercise outside in humidity like we had today, why bother. :)


80 degrees, 74% humidity, 83 degrees heat index


gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories 

run:
duration:  53:53
distance:  4.97 mi
pace:  10:50 min/mi
calories: 733

weight: 186 lbs 

151 days to go 

training day number eighteen

it's friday and work is over for the week. i ran just 2.5 miles today to get over the 10 mile goal for the week. time for a beer and a burger.


gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories 

run:

duration:  27:46
distance:  2.54 mi
pace:  10:55 min/mi
calories: 273

weight: 186 lbs 

155 days to go 

training day number seventeen

i forgot to mention one exciting thing about this week's route. i am running from our house to duke chapel. i run right in front of the tower as my halfway point. how cool is that? 


i had a late start again today due to work but i was determined to run and do another 4 miles. now for my friday run i can do 2 miles and that will be 10 for the week. if i do more, all the better. i ran a little longer today time wise because i was real late and a bit tired from work and took my time to endure. 


i noticed i sweat way more at the gym than on a run. i wonder why. i enjoy the run though once i get going. one step at a time.


gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories 

run:

duration:  44:31
distance:  4.08 mi
pace:  10:56 min/mi
calories: 599

weight: 186 lbs 

157 days to go 

training day number sixteen

today i hit 4 miles...wow!!! progress is a great thing. it was rough though and i had to push myself after a night of libation. i will learn my lesson because i can't party like a pirate just yet. 


i worked out early because i was tired and needed the energy to get through the day. then i knew i would be tired for my run but being tired from partying is not a good excuse. so i feel better that i made my run. i will sleep good tonight.


gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories 

run:

duration:  43:28
distance:  4.06 mi
pace:  10:43 min/mi
calories: 608

weight: 183 lbs 

159 days to go 

training day number fifteen

it was a bear at work today. the customer and case i am working are difficult but i can handle it. it will get better, right? 

although i was in meetings all day, i still got to the gym. plus i was able to enjoy my great lunch made for me by my sweetheart. ain't life great? 

it poured rain when it was time to leave work but i was not able to leave until an hour and a half later due to documents i had to file. the rain was over by the time i could leave. so i was able to run; rain free. 

the run was a challenge since it i was starting out after 7:00 pm. i called out to my god for energy and we got it done; one step at a time. i finished up the run downtown near all the patio restaurants on main st. as i walked by all sweaty i thought, "it is bad to feel good about funking up their dining experience?" (smile)

gym: 30 minutes cycle on 12 of 20 manual setting, abs, pushups and stretches 410 calories (i need to work on a new routine but this fits great into an hour. but most of all i sweat) 

run:

duration:  30:18
distance:  2.87 mi
pace:  10:33 min/mi
calories: 431

weight: 186 lbs 

162 days to go