Today, I got up feeling pretty good, expecting to go out and run about 1.5 miles on the road. I got dressed, and headed outside. It was pouring down rain. Well, even though I am not too averse to running in the rain, today I didn't feel all that up to being wet. So I headed into my fitness center and hopped on the treadmill.
I set it for 60 minutes on a hilly course, and ran/walked the first half going from 2.8-4.0mph in a 2-min run 2-min walk pattern. I then walked the rest of the way. I dropped my pedometer half way, and noticed after I picked it up that it showed 1.3 miles and the treadmill showed 1.7 miles. I may have to re-measure my stride and fix my pedometer.
Thats it. Until tomorrow.
Paul
Monday, October 31, 2005
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005
Another Run
This morning, I didn't really want to go out and do anything. I didn't sleep really well, and was grumpy to boot. Cricket, my cat, decided that the side of my head was an appropriate place to sleep, and wouldn't get the hint that I didn't like that.
Suffice it to say, I still got up, and threw on my workout clothes and headed out grudgingly to do my run. I ran, not as good as the other day, but I ran. I did 1.6 miles, and forgot to start my stopwatch, so I don't know exactly the time. It was around 40 minutes, which makes me a pretty damn slow runner at best. It was pretty cold out, with a light drizzle that didn't help my mood either. Much of the foul running gear that I want is still owned by Amazon.com, and I am scrimping and saving which is preventing me from buying much of it. Although the CoolMax shirts I just got are a lifesaver, and do a wonderful job at keeping my chest comfortable while I run.
Anyway, thats it for the day.
Paul
Suffice it to say, I still got up, and threw on my workout clothes and headed out grudgingly to do my run. I ran, not as good as the other day, but I ran. I did 1.6 miles, and forgot to start my stopwatch, so I don't know exactly the time. It was around 40 minutes, which makes me a pretty damn slow runner at best. It was pretty cold out, with a light drizzle that didn't help my mood either. Much of the foul running gear that I want is still owned by Amazon.com, and I am scrimping and saving which is preventing me from buying much of it. Although the CoolMax shirts I just got are a lifesaver, and do a wonderful job at keeping my chest comfortable while I run.
Anyway, thats it for the day.
Paul
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Cross Training
So last night, as my TV is still busted, I spent my time reading. I just finished reading "No Need for Speed: A beginners guide to the Joys of Running" by John Bingham. I had already read his earlier book as well (The courage to Start: A Guide to Running for you Life), and loved it. So suffice it to say, he recommended that I get a little cross training in a few days a week. As I started my fitness program following the Body for Life plan, but had recently started training fully for the 5K in December, I had stopped doing the cross training. I was just running and walking. I realized that I had just stopped a pretty important part of my working out. One that would likely prevent more injuries, as well as give my body enough time to heal itself.
So, this morning, I changed it a bit. I had been wanting to get on the LifeCycle in my fitness center, but was a little nervous at how comfortable I would be, as when I was at 400lbs, sitting on any thing was a risk and a pain often enough. I ended up doing it though. I rode for about 20 minutes, at a pretty low level. Just enough to get my heart rate in the low end of my cardio zone. I was amazed at how fast the mileage added up though. In just that 20 minutes, I rode the equivalent of 7 miles.
Afterwards, I hopped on the treadmill, and did a 20 minute 3MPH walk and a 5 minute cool down, keeping my heart rate up. I then hopped down and sat in the sauna for 15 minutes and headed back home to clean up and get ready for work.
All in all, a great workout.
So, this morning, I changed it a bit. I had been wanting to get on the LifeCycle in my fitness center, but was a little nervous at how comfortable I would be, as when I was at 400lbs, sitting on any thing was a risk and a pain often enough. I ended up doing it though. I rode for about 20 minutes, at a pretty low level. Just enough to get my heart rate in the low end of my cardio zone. I was amazed at how fast the mileage added up though. In just that 20 minutes, I rode the equivalent of 7 miles.
Afterwards, I hopped on the treadmill, and did a 20 minute 3MPH walk and a 5 minute cool down, keeping my heart rate up. I then hopped down and sat in the sauna for 15 minutes and headed back home to clean up and get ready for work.
All in all, a great workout.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Running today
Today, I ran my 1.56mile out-and-back run to the end of my street. I say this was a run, although it was more of a Waddle/Walk episode, with most of it running. My 6 day a week workout efforts continue unbroken, and I continue to amaze myself with my progress so far.
6 months ago, it would be impossible for me to imagine that I would have been running, or even walking as far as I have. My running is pretty steady at 1.5 miles or so, but my walking distance keeps increasing. I am up to 3.66 miles, and am adding more each week. I fully expect to be ready for my 5k on December 11th.
No major weignt losses to report, I am still sitting at 269 or so, but I am feeling great after my workouts nowadays, and that makes it all worth it.
Later all!
Paul
6 months ago, it would be impossible for me to imagine that I would have been running, or even walking as far as I have. My running is pretty steady at 1.5 miles or so, but my walking distance keeps increasing. I am up to 3.66 miles, and am adding more each week. I fully expect to be ready for my 5k on December 11th.
No major weignt losses to report, I am still sitting at 269 or so, but I am feeling great after my workouts nowadays, and that makes it all worth it.
Later all!
Paul
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Moving to new location
Well, my previous blog out at http://wls.modblog.com seems to be broken at the moment, and I wanted to continue my logging efforts. Somehow, Ill figure out a way to import my content over here.
As far as my Weight loss goes, I am down 118lbs and am feeling pretty good. I have started my running with a passion, and am still doing the 6-day a week workout (which I imagine I will be doing from now on).
On a positive note, my divorce was final on the 10th of October, so I am offically single again.
Paul
As far as my Weight loss goes, I am down 118lbs and am feeling pretty good. I have started my running with a passion, and am still doing the 6-day a week workout (which I imagine I will be doing from now on).
On a positive note, my divorce was final on the 10th of October, so I am offically single again.
Paul
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