February 2012
33 posts
“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though...”
– Theodore Roosevelt (via robindoesrunning)
theyellowgatejourney asked: Whats with the new diet?
4 Easy Miles Yesterday.
I got in 4 miles yesterday. I am still trying to get my HR back in check. My pace was in the 12 minute range and I had the wind to my back the whole way. With that, I was able to keep the HR under 155 and mostly around 148. I have a long way to go still but I think it is getting better since I am running the whole way now and not walking. A 145 HR should put me around a 9 something pace for...
Pretty sore today!
Yesterday, as I was getting ready to go outside to play with the kids in the snow, I fell down the stairs. I know. I know. Anyway, I went thump thump thump down about the last three to four stairs on my ass all the way to the bottom. Damn sock feet on wooden stairs. It was one of those that hurt so bad you laugh kind of things. I was carrying my morning shake (breakfast) in my hand when it...
This will be happening on Saturday!
I am going to pick up my new ride, a Specialized Tarmac. I can’t wait!
Arkansas Mountain Biking →
Nice little write up from the International Mountain Bicycling Association. I have to agree. We have wonderful trails here.
First run after Rocky
Did a 3 mile run/walk this morning. I am working to keep the HR under 155 or so. I am going to continue to do this until it gets back to normal.
It was a pleasant run in the light snow fall until it started sleeting. Sleet pelting you in the face is no fun at all.
Happy Monday!
Weather problem? Nope
I just got my mountain bike back from the shop yesterday. I had a cracked frame that Trek replaced under warranty. All fixed now so I planned to go ride tomorrow. The high is going to be 38 deg. with 20mph winds. You know what? Screw the weather, I am going anyway!
Rocky Raccoon 50 Mile Recap
lifewithkim:
Exactly one week ago, we were in the car traveling to my biggest event to date, the Rocky Raccoon 50 Mile Ultra Trail Race.
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Great recap. You did an awesome job!!
Weight loss focus!
I have decided to focus on my weight loss for the next few months while I cut back on my mileage to fully recover from my pneumonia. I have started a rather odd diet, for me at least. I started on Monday at 202lbs. My goal weight is 170lbs. by mid July, before my Tahoe 100 mile race.
I am doing a 100% raw foods only, low fat vegan diet. It is very similar to some of the diets they put...
Rocky Raccoon 100 Race Recap
I am going to keep this one short since it didn’t turn out that well for me. No need to rehash bad things, right?
Race morning it rained its ass off. The trails were very muddy in a lot of sections. It produced the kind of mud that tries to pull your shoes off as you run/walk through it. My first 3 loops were fairly uneventful. I was making good time while keeping a very slow pace. My...
Watchrunwithrach:
LiveLongTrainHard does the ultra shuffle. We all laugh.
(excuse my Southern accent…man, it’s bad)
That is me. I think most of my problem was the HUGE blisters on the balls of both of my feet. OUCH!
RR 100
Thank you for all the kind words on my wife’s blog. If you didn’t know, I made it to mile 72 then started to have some breathing problems. It got exciting pretty quick. I’ll post a race recap once back.
Break Down!
I drank my first soda in almost a month. It was of the sugar variety too. Not to many things get me down, but this HR and running thing is getting pretty close. My Mountain Dew is helping me cope with it.
January 2012
41 posts
Don't forget! Operation:Ultra tonight!
runlong:
We’ll be online live tonight at 9:00 Central!
Topic for the week is RACE WEEK! How to prepare for the ultra, logistics, packing list, what to bring, and more!
And of course, we just may have some more jokes for you!
See you in a few hours!
Saturday 5K
So I ran about 3.25 miles yesterday. My HR was way high and I had a tight hip flexor for the whole run, but it was great!! I loved it. I was sore all yesterday evening. Yes, a 3 mile run made me sore. What??? How fast we get out of shape.
My plan is to run every other day this week leading up to Rocky to ensure that I don’t over due it.
What ever happend to taking my word for it?
My 5 year old daughter came up to me yesterday and said, “Daddy, why don’t you have any hair right here?” (Pointing to my forever enlarging forehead area.) I told her, “Well honey, your mommy pulled it all out when she got mad at me one time. That is why you should never pull anyones’ hair!” Our next short exchange, ”Really?” ”Yes!”...
I am going to run tomorrow...
and I can’t wait. Seems like it has been forever.
My doctors insite on my Rocky 100 race...
So, per docs orders, still no running for me until I am completely done with my antibiotics. That day will be tomorrow, woot! I asked the doc what her thoughts were about me attempting to run my Rocky 100 race.
Her response to my question in order:
LOL,LOL,LOL
Well, I wouldn’t do it but…you never can tell a runner what to do! (She is an avid marathoner.)
Your heart looked good...
Live in 1 hour!
runwithrach:
Join us for this week’s O:U vlog…
Beginner’s guide to “Run Low, Race High”
First ever O:U Joke Night
Group Push Up Charity Challenge Extravaganza!
Bring your sense of humor and warm up your guns! It will be a night like no other!
9PM, Central…here!
And, submit to win: questions, comments, AND jokes!
What to do when you can't run.
Buy everything you might ever need for running. I just bought each of us a new headlamp and handheld flashlight for Rocky. Runlong thought my others were subpar I think.
I do feel better now even though there is a good chance I may not get to use the new lights anytime soon.
Random Saturday morning thoughts.
I will start focusing on my eating/weight loss goals. I have a plan on how I am going to do this that I will share later.
I wonder if I could make it outside the safety of my house for an hour to go watch my son’s basketball game. (I really want to go.)
Why am I still sick? I am a healthy person and in good shape. I should have kicked this days ago.
Crap my coffee is empty. Later...