Stats: (05/09 – 05/16) Elliptical: 140 minutes; stair stepper: 55 min; Run (total) 35.7 mi. (4 street, 8.6 tmill, 23.1 trail)
Training seems to have hit a plateau: M-u-s -t f-i-x s-c-h-e-d-u-l-e….I have to be able to do more, longer, “hillier” runs. Did finally get out and purchase a new pair of trail running shoes. Currently I am planning on bringing at least 2 pair of trail shoes for the TR – especially if we have water crossings (see 2007 video).
Well, I had predicted it. I had said that the good (cool) weather couldn’t last. We have now been hit with a record setting heat wave. It was 99 in San Jose last Thursday. I just can’t run when it is that hot (and it’s not recommended to do so!) It is supposed to cool down in a day or 2. I need a little transition time, at least before “summer” temperatures set in.
On another front --
The Higher Peak machine arrived Friday. It’s kinda heavy ;-)
I wish it was lighter so it would be more portable. Let’s put it this way: I will not be schlepping it to the gym or office!
Finally got it set up Sunday evening. Obviously will take a bit of getting used to. However, I’m optimistic—I spent a number of years as a teenager sleeping on brush hair curlers – the face mask’s got nuthin’ on that! Not sure if da Rabbi will find it quite as easy, since he has more difficulty sleeping than I do.
Speaking of the Rabbi, I am trying to get him to write some posts for this blog. He is a much better and much more entertaining writer than I.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Doldrums!
Last week’s stats (05/02/08 – 05/08/08)
Running: 33.2 miles (trail 21.1, tmill 6.1, street 6); Stepper 65 min; elliptical 115 min.
While the weather has been terrific for running (not hot!) my enthusiasm level has been sub-par. I’m going to need to adjust the schedule to allow for longer runs—the problem is that if I don’t do a workout in the morning, the job often sucks all my energy later in the day and / or runs overlong into the early evening hours. The next 16 weeks, especially during July, are going to be pretty tough.
I’m hoping that the pressure of the Reno-Tahoe relay (June 5-6) will motivate me in the next few days. There is altitude involved in this relay (which is some 20 mi. shorter than the Calistoga-to-Santa Cruz), but I won’t be taking delivery of my Higher Peak system in time to be fully “acclimated” by 6/5. I am going to be very interested to see if I can discern any real difference in my training as I go along using the machine. My real hope for the Higher Peak system is that it will allow me to actually run more than hike through the TR. Since I don’t yet know the cut-off times for the stages, I continue to worry that I will be too slow.
P.S. Ordered the Higher Peak, Mag-10 on 5/8. ETA is 5/15/08!!
Running: 33.2 miles (trail 21.1, tmill 6.1, street 6); Stepper 65 min; elliptical 115 min.
While the weather has been terrific for running (not hot!) my enthusiasm level has been sub-par. I’m going to need to adjust the schedule to allow for longer runs—the problem is that if I don’t do a workout in the morning, the job often sucks all my energy later in the day and / or runs overlong into the early evening hours. The next 16 weeks, especially during July, are going to be pretty tough.
I’m hoping that the pressure of the Reno-Tahoe relay (June 5-6) will motivate me in the next few days. There is altitude involved in this relay (which is some 20 mi. shorter than the Calistoga-to-Santa Cruz), but I won’t be taking delivery of my Higher Peak system in time to be fully “acclimated” by 6/5. I am going to be very interested to see if I can discern any real difference in my training as I go along using the machine. My real hope for the Higher Peak system is that it will allow me to actually run more than hike through the TR. Since I don’t yet know the cut-off times for the stages, I continue to worry that I will be too slow.
P.S. Ordered the Higher Peak, Mag-10 on 5/8. ETA is 5/15/08!!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Not (yet) going the right way . . .
Weekly (6 days) Stats 04/26 – 05/01
Elliptical: 35 min (4.5 mi)
Stairstepper: 60 min
Running Total: 16.7 (13.2 on trail, 3.5 on treadmill)
Short entry this week.
Work is busy, all good.
However, this week has been a disappointment, training-wise: On Saturday I managed to fall (no serious injury--only damage was to pride, a bit of road rash and a bruised shin) while out on an otherwise lovely trail run. Sunday I was ill all day (a 24-hr 'bug' seems to be the consensus) (totally in bed, never left the house, let alone doing any running or other exercise activity!).
Due to other commitments Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, I have been left with only limited time in the morning (before work) to work out. Next week must and will be better!!
Also, remembering the passing (05/02/07) of one of our favorite, very funny running buddies … he was only 43 and left us waaay too soon. On Home, Possum.
Elliptical: 35 min (4.5 mi)
Stairstepper: 60 min
Running Total: 16.7 (13.2 on trail, 3.5 on treadmill)
Short entry this week.
Work is busy, all good.
However, this week has been a disappointment, training-wise: On Saturday I managed to fall (no serious injury--only damage was to pride, a bit of road rash and a bruised shin) while out on an otherwise lovely trail run. Sunday I was ill all day (a 24-hr 'bug' seems to be the consensus) (totally in bed, never left the house, let alone doing any running or other exercise activity!).
Due to other commitments Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, I have been left with only limited time in the morning (before work) to work out. Next week must and will be better!!
Also, remembering the passing (05/02/07) of one of our favorite, very funny running buddies … he was only 43 and left us waaay too soon. On Home, Possum.
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