Easter Run

I ran later than I wanted to. Let's back track. I was up later than I needed to be. I got such a late start. I hate feeling like my day is wasted. Oh well. I got over it and ran. Today's run was more comfortable than the last. I made it a point to go a bit slower. But I still think I need to slow it down a taste if I'm going to add mileage. I'm starting HM training again. Now I'm not sure I'll run one this year with this setback. But I just want to know that I can if I wanted to. I just wish I could pick up where I left off. Music: Experience: Jill Scott (Not running music at all. But what can I say? I was in the mood for Jilly from Philly.) Breakfast: Tofu scramble w/home fries and toast Lunch: Smoothie w/banana, strawberry, blueberry, unsweetened soymilk and hemp protein Dinner: Tuscan beans w/tempeh and spinach over rice Snack: Rooibos chai w/sugar cookies (Yep, I baked tonight. I had a sweet tooth.) Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 36 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -17 ft Date: 03/23/08 Up/Downhill: [+55/-72] Time: 05:33 PM Difficulty: 1.4 / 5.0   Weather: Fair   47 F temp; 22% humidity   47 F heat index; winds NW 8 Performance Distance: 2.00 miles Time: 0:21:06 Speed: 5.7 mph Pace: 10' 33 /mi Heart Rate: 157 bpm (Avg) Calories: 224 190 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool Down = .36mi   Elevation (ft)   Pace (min/mile)   Heart Rate (bpm)   Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone 1 93 - 111 0h 01m 3%  0.07 mi 2 111 - 130 0h 00m 0%  0.02 mi 3 130 - 148 0h 00m 0%  0.02 mi 4 148 - 167 0h 00m 1%  0.03 mi 5 167 - 185 0h 13m 60%  1.22 mi (none) out of range 0h 07m 32%  0.65 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 10' 39 +0' 06 5.6 -0.1 129 -52 ft end 10' 23 -0' 10 5.8 +0.1 184 +36 ft Versus average of 10' 33 min/mile

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Nope, not really

I got in more sleep than usual (7hr), but it still wasn't enough for me. I really wasn't feeling it. I got it done though. I'm surprised my heart rate wasn't through the roof because I just couldn't get comfortable. Hopefully, I'll be with it tomorrow. So today's music was part of a playlist put together by my friend JC. Thanks, JC!! Play With The Changes by 4hero Dance Floor by Tha Tao of Groove So Be It by Kelis Listen To The Drums by Outlines Corcovado by Everything But The Girl The Time Is Now by Moloko Cold Shoulder by Adele Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 35 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -16 ft Date: 03/21/08 Up/Downhill: [+59/-75] Time: 09:51 AM Difficulty: 1.7 / 5.0   Weather: Fair   39 F temp; 40% humidity   39 F heat index; winds NW 12 G 25 Performance Distance: 2.00 miles Time: 0:20:18 Speed: 5.9 mph Pace: 10' 09 /mi Heart Rate: 124 bpm (Avg) Calories: 223 170 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool down = .34mi   Elevation (ft)   Pace (min/mile)   Heart Rate (bpm)   Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone 1 93 - 111 0h 03m 15%  0.30 mi 2 111 - 130 0h 02m 12%  0.25 mi 3 130 - 148 0h 05m 24%  0.49 mi 4 148 - 167 0h 04m 21%  0.42 mi 5 167 - 185 0h 01m 7%  0.15 mi (none) out of range 0h 03m 17%  0.34 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 10' 21 +0' 12 5.8 -0.1 131 -49 ft end 9' 56 -0' 13 6.0 +0.1 116 +33 ft Versus average of 10' 09 min/mile

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Got out late, but got it done

I don't know what's wrong with me, but... Wait a minute, scratch that. I do know what's wrong with me. I've been keeping late night (early morning) hours for weeks now. I just ended up passing out today after I ate breakfast when I should have been running. I woke up later this afternoon and finally went out. I'd feel bad if I didn't get it in especially since today is my day off. So the run was actually a good one. I started out slow, but I really picked up the pace in mile 2. I just felt good. My breathing was on point. I was feeling normal again. Maybe it has something to do with last night's protein dense meal. I always feel better the day after a protein dense dinner. My eating still isn't normal (eating everything but the kitchen sink), but I've been getting my tofu and tempeh on everyday. I crave it. I guess that's a good thing. The bad thing is I'm also craving potato chips and hot sauce. Everything in moderation, right? Music: Carte Blanche, Vol. 1 (a nice laid back cd, probably not good for running, but I like it) Breakfast: OJ and tofu scramble w/home fries, toast, ketchup (nice and greasy just the way I like it...is there any other way?) Post-run: Chocolate soymilk (the perfect recovery drink) Lunch: Undecided (probably a smoothie) Dinner: Jen's greenie tahini bowl w/tempeh Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 37 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -46 ft Date: 03/18/08 Up/Downhill: [+45/-91] Time: 04:54 PM Difficulty: 1.4 / 5.0   Weather: Overcast   44 F temp; 48% humidity   44 F heat index; winds Vrbl 7 Performance Distance: 2.00 miles Time: 0:20:31 Speed: 5.8 mph Pace: 10' 16 /mi Heart Rate: 112 bpm (Avg) Calories: 222 159 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool Down = .72mi I ran part of the way. It's just quicker to get home that way.   Elevation (ft)   Pace (min/mile)   Heart Rate (bpm)   Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone 1 93 - 111 0h 09m 44%  0.91 mi 2 111 - 130 0h 05m 26%  0.53 mi 3 130 - 148 0h 02m 12%  0.25 mi 4 148 - 167 0h 01m 6%  0.13 mi 5 167 - 185 0h 00m 0%  0.00 mi (none) out of range 0h 02m 12%  0.22 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 10' 52 +0' 36 5.5 -0.3 116 -50 ft end 9' 40 -0' 36 6.2 +0.4 105 +4 ft Versus average of 10' 16 min/mile

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Stroll in the park

Today was the first day in a long time that I felt somewhat normal. I started out thinking I'd only get in 2mi. I don't know what it is, but I can't get too much further than that. I just have to be patient. Anyway, I've been having a battle with my will power. I haven't had to do that in months. Heading into mile 2, I wanted to stop. But then as I finished mile 2 the feeling of wanting to stop was over. And I just wanted to continue. I felt good. I felt like I did before I jacked my knee up and got sick. I felt like me. It helped that I started out slow. And I switched up the scenery a bit. I always run in the park since it's so close. But I usually run on the park road. I think that's safer since I'm out in the open, especially if I'm running later in the day. I rarely take the path through the woods, but I did today. There were other joggers and walkers out, so I was Kool and the Gang. The path is much tougher than the road too, so I'm surprised my pace is the same as last time. I'm on my way. Music: Elements Beyond, Pt. 1 by Osunlade (I completely forgot I had this on my Zen. It's my first time listening. It's a good album so far. It's more upbeat than his other albums. Good for running.) Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 33 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -16 ft Date: 03/15/08 Up/Downhill: [+95/-111] Time: 09:35 AM Difficulty: 1.7 / 5.0   Weather: Mostly Cloudy   46 F temp; 79% humidity   46 F heat index; winds N 15 Performance Distance: 3.65 miles Time: 0:39:46 Speed: 5.5 mph Pace: 10' 54 /mi Heart Rate: 172 bpm (Avg) Calories: 411 196 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool Down = .27mi   Elevation (ft)   Pace (min/mile)   Heart Rate (bpm)   Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone 1 93 - 111 0h 01m 3%  0.12 mi 2 111 - 130 0h 00m 0%  0.00 mi 3 130 - 148 0h 00m 0%  0.01 mi 4 148 - 167 0h 04m 11%  0.39 mi 5 167 - 185 0h 13m 32%  1.19 mi (none) out of range 0h 21m 53%  2.00 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 11' 39 +0' 45 5.2 -0.4 139 -46 ft 2 10' 52 -0' 02 5.5 +0.0 181 +23 ft 3 10' 27 -0' 27 5.7 +0.2 188 -20 ft end 10' 27 -0' 27 5.7 +0.2 192 +27 ft Versus average of 10' 54 min/mile

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It's a better day

Today was much better. I started out slower, so I felt better as the run went on. Not quite 3mi but close enough. I was concerned about getting home at a decent time. I don't plan runs anymore. I just got up and felt like going out. I really need to start with a schedule again. I'm more apt to get out there if I do. I am noticing a difference in how my body feels. Last week 2mi felt like 6 or 7. I was sore like I got a serious workout in. Now, not so much. I guess I just have to stick with it until I'm completely back to normal. Hopefully, I won't get too frustrated in the mean time. Music: Frank by Amy Winehouse Breakfast: Big bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon, raisins, flaxseed and a splash of soymilk Lunch: PB&J (if I'm not too lazy to make a sandwich before I leave) Dinner: Most likely Jen's mustard crusted tempeh w/sweet potatoes and collards (because it's easy and tasty and I'm lazy) Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 34 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -20 ft Date: 03/14/08 Up/Downhill: [+78/-98] Time: 09:34 AM Difficulty: 1.5 / 5.0   Weather: Fair   45 F temp; 82% humidity   45 F heat index; winds E 5 Performance Distance: 2.69 miles Time: 0:29:18 Speed: 5.5 mph Pace: 10' 54 /mi Heart Rate: 177 bpm (Avg) Calories: 303 196 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool Down = .39mi   Elevation (ft)   Pace (min/mile)   Heart Rate (bpm)   Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone 1 93 - 111 0h 00m 0%  0.01 mi 2 111 - 130 0h 00m 0%  0.00 mi 3 130 - 148 0h 00m 0%  0.01 mi 4 148 - 167 0h 03m 12%  0.30 mi 5 167 - 185 0h 15m 50%  1.37 mi (none) out of range 0h 10m 36%  1.00 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 11' 20 +0' 26 5.3 -0.2 164 -50 ft 2 10' 36 -0' 18 5.7 +0.2 185 +4 ft end 10' 36 -0' 18 5.7 +0.2 188 +26 ft Versus average of 10' 54 min/mile

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A Little Late

I ran Tuesday and didn't get a chance to blog about it. I needed a new AC adapter for my laptop that just came today. Thank goodness. I felt like I was cut off from the world. Anyway, I'm still only doing 2mi. I don't feel comfortable doing more. I guess I'm still going too fast, although I did make it a point to go slower this time. Once I'm feeling better I'll start another running plan. I guess we'll see next time I'm out there. My meal plan is still nothing to blog about. I am eating, but I'm not back to normal yet. And on that note, weight is still coming off. I've lost about 8lbs in a month. I broke down yesterday and went on Mission: Buy Smaller Pants. Mission Accomplished. I now own jeans that actually fit. Yay!! Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 35 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -53 ft Date: 03/11/08 Up/Downhill: [+45/-98] Time: 04:06 PM Difficulty: 1.4 / 5.0   Weather: Fair   50 F temp; 42% humidity   50 F heat index; winds NW 3 Performance Distance: 2.00 miles Time: 0:21:54 Speed: 5.5 mph Pace: 10' 57 /mi Heart Rate: 172 bpm (Avg) Calories: 225 190 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool down = .76mi   Elevation (ft)   Pace (min/mile)   Heart Rate (bpm)   Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone 1 93 - 111 0h 00m 0%  0.01 mi 2 111 - 130 0h 00m 0%  0.00 mi 3 130 - 148 0h 00m 0%  0.01 mi 4 148 - 167 0h 03m 13%  0.27 mi 5 167 - 185 0h 10m 47%  0.96 mi (none) out of range 0h 08m 37%  0.76 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 11' 05 +0' 08 5.4 -0.1 161 -56 ft end 10' 52 -0' 05 5.5 +0.0 186 +4 ft Versus average of 10' 57 min/mile

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