Run 11/22/08

While I was running, I had it all figured out in my head what I was going to blog about. I was planning to catch you all up. But now I'm just not in the mood. Maybe later. I'm too busy trying to warm up. Yeah, I ran in 32°F weather. I know that sounds like a heat wave to you folks in those big, chunky states (Yes, I'm referring to the midwest). And I'm sure I'll be wishing for this type of weather once January comes around. But for right now, it's too damn cold. Can we fast forward to spring? So I finally got my butt out to the park. It's sad because I was off all last week, and not the least bit motivated to run or bike anywhere. The colder and darker it gets, the more I wanna stay in bed. And now that I'm back to work, I'm less motivated. I leave at 5pm, but it looks like it's 9pm. I get home around 5:30pm ready for bed. Then I have to remind myself that it's not even 6 yet. A couple times this week, I came home from work and just dozed off. I did happen to get my period today, so maybe PMS was a factor as well. In any case, I completely understand why bears hibernate. I may join them. Well, I'm feeling less crappy. So I think I will start catching up with all of you. I know, I've been bad. I haven't even opened Google Reader in about a month or so. But I will. I promise. Anyway, I'm off to finish my Ghiradelli cocoa and bundle up. Have a great weekend! Music: Afro Strut by Amp Fiddler You will never hear anything this good on the radio. Check it out. If you join FolderShare, I can hook you up with some music if you want. Activity Route: Park Elev. Avg: 36 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -53 ft Date: 11/22/08 Up/Downhill: [+101/-154] Time: 03:27 PM Difficulty: 2.1 / 5.0 Weather: Mostly Cloudy 32 F temp; 35% humidity 32 F heat index; winds NW 9 G 23 Performance Distance: 4.00 miles Time: 0:38:42 Speed: 6.2 mph Pace: 9' 40 /mi Heart Rate: 178 bpm (Avg) Calories: 445 196 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool Down = .64mi Elevation (ft) Pace (min/mile) Heart Rate (bpm) Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone Zone 5 180 - 200 0h 28m 73% 2.94 mi Zone 4 160 - 180 0h 10m 25% 1.05 mi Zone 3 140 - 160 0h 00m 0% 0.04 mi Zone 2 120 - 140 0h 00m 0% 0.01 mi Zone 1 100 - 120 0h 00m 0% 0.02 mi (none) out of range 0h 01m 2% 0.06 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 9' 45 +0' 05 6.1 -0.1 153 -59 ft 2 9' 47 +0' 07 6.1 -0.1 185 +39 ft 3 9' 39 -0' 01 6.2 -0.0 187 -39 ft 4 9' 29 -0' 11 6.3 +0.1 192 +10 ft end 8' 29 -1' 12 7.1 +0.9 193 -3 ft Versus average of 9' 40 min/mile

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Run 11/10/08

I've been bad lately. This whole work cutting into my day life thing isn't working for me. Oh well. I did take off work all this week, so maybe that means I'll do all my workouts. Maybe. But yeah, work just gives me a headache. Jess, I think you're right. I have migraines. I've never really had a normal headache before. Drugs really don't work for them. And for the most part, I need to be in a dark, quiet room and just sleep. So yeah, work makes me feel like crap. And when it's over, I'm not up for running. Anyway, I've been headache-free since I've been home from work. It's my birthday, and it's a gift to myself to get as far away from there as possible. Yesterday, I traded my bike ride for a walk around NYC with the other half. We had an early dinner and drinks at Aja. Today, I actually ran at the Y. I'm not feeling this weather at all. And it's a shame because it's not cold compared to real cold. I'll want these days back come January. So I'm heading out tonight to Silk City to hopefully wear a groove in the floor. It's been a while since I've gone out to dance. This job, I tell ya, just takes it out of me. If someone wants to hire me for a non-aggravating job, I'm all for it. Otherwise, I'll be on here complaining and such or I just won't be around often at all, which is already happening. Yeah, too tired to catch up on blogs with a splitting headache. And I spend a lot of time job searching. I swear, I will catch up with you all. I just have to find another gig first. Anyway, I need to get ready. Have a great week everyone! Activity Route: Y Treadmill Elev. Avg: 0 ft Location: Mount Laurel, NJ Elev. Gain: +0 ft Date: 11/10/08 Up/Downhill: [+0/-0] Time: 04:00 PM Difficulty: 1.5 / 5.0 Performance Distance: 2.54 miles Time: 0:25:00 Speed: 6.1 mph Pace: 9' 50 /mi Calories: 267

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Run 11/3/08

I stayed home from work. I woke up with yet another headache. That's what work does to me. I wish I was exaggerating. I go to work, get a headache, come home, go to bed, and oftentimes wake up with the same damn headache. And this morning, I was just not feeling it. In any case, since I've been so bad with working out, I felt like I should have done something when my headache eased up. The bad thing is that the nausea didn't ease up. Yeah, I forgot to tell you about that part. I guess headaches and nausea kinda go hand in hand. Well, I made it through without tossing my cookies. And on that note, I think I'll try to make it an early night. I'm hoping to vote before work. I've never had issues voting before, but you'll never know who will decide to show up. But then again, there are a lot of polling places here for a town of about 40,000. So I'm not really worried. Anyway, I'm off. And don't forget to vote! Activity Route: Park Elev. Avg: 37 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -33 ft Date: 11/03/08 Up/Downhill: [+55/-88] Time: 02:57 PM Difficulty: 1.4 / 5.0 Weather: Mostly Cloudy 61 F temp; 64% humidity 61 F heat index; winds NW 5 Performance Distance: 2.15 miles Time: 0:20:00 Speed: 6.5 mph Pace: 9' 17 /mi Heart Rate: 171 bpm (Avg) Calories: 238 193 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool Down = .56mi Elevation (ft) Pace (min/mile) Heart Rate (bpm) Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone Zone 5 180 - 200 0h 11m 55% 1.20 mi Zone 4 160 - 180 0h 06m 33% 0.71 mi Zone 3 140 - 160 0h 01m 5% 0.12 mi Zone 2 120 - 140 0h 01m 4% 0.10 mi Zone 1 100 - 120 0h 00m 0% 0.01 mi (none) out of range 0h 01m 4% 0.09 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 9' 24 +0' 07 6.4 -0.1 156 -52 ft 2 9' 17 -0' 00 6.5 +0.0 185 +30 ft end 8' 22 -0' 55 7.2 +0.8 192 -10 ft Versus average of 9' 17 min/mile

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Run 10/27/08

Here's a quick one. It was cold, dark and windy. Actually, it got too dark too soon (probably a storm a'comin'), so I headed for the track. I know, I know, the track is not my friend. But we were finally on good terms. The run was only 15min long. That's not quite long enough to jack anything up. Or maybe it was because I switched back into my Adidas this week. In any case, it was pretty decent. And on that note, I'm gonna get some grub. I'm starving. Activity Route: Track Elev. Avg: 38 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: +0 ft Date: 10/27/08 Up/Downhill: [+36/-36] Time: 06:28 PM Difficulty: 1.0 / 5.0 Weather: Overcast 53 F temp; 39% humidity 53 F heat index; winds NW 7 Performance Distance: 1.70 miles Time: 0:15:00 Speed: 6.8 mph Pace: 8' 50 /mi Heart Rate: 158 bpm (Avg) Calories: 185 192 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool Down = .32mi Elevation (ft) Pace (min/mile) Heart Rate (bpm) Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone Zone 5 180 - 200 0h 04m 28% 0.52 mi Zone 4 160 - 180 0h 04m 31% 0.53 mi Zone 3 140 - 160 0h 01m 9% 0.16 mi Zone 2 120 - 140 0h 03m 21% 0.34 mi Zone 1 100 - 120 0h 00m 3% 0.05 mi (none) out of range 0h 01m 7% 0.12 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 9' 10 +0' 20 6.5 -0.3 141 0 ft end 8' 22 -0' 28 7.2 +0.4 184 0 ft Versus average of 8' 50 min/mile

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Bike 10/26/08

I got in a quick ride after work before it got too dark. I really need to invest in headlights and such. It wasn't as glorious as my longer rides, but it was still nice to get out. And I feel the need to mention that I really suck lately with keeping up with all your blogs. I'm sorry. You're not forgotten. I just haven't been in my Google Reader these days. I will catch up though. I promise. So bear with me if you see me leaving comments on something you blogged a month ago. LOL. Activity Route: Park and Around the Way Elev. Avg: 0 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -17 ft Date: 10/26/08 Up/Downhill: [+254/-271] Time: 05:30 PM Difficulty: 1.9 / 5.0 Performance Distance: 5.75 miles Time: 0:34:19 Speed: 10.1 mph Pace: 5' 56 /mi Heart Rate: 127 bpm (Avg) Calories: 243 150 bpm (Peak)

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Run 10/25/08

I wasn't in the mood for running. And I was thinking I'd completely skip it, especially with the weather being all crappy (rain). But I sucked it up and took my butt to the Y. It's about time I use my membership for something. Anyway, treadmill running sucked. The good thing is the Y has fancy treadmills that come with wide screen TVs. So I watched part of The Ring. I also spent a big chunk of time watching the fancy monitor. I've run on a treadmill before, but it just seemed harder this time. Where I thought I would have picked up the pace, I just didn't. At least I ran. I'm supposed to run four times a week. But with work cutting into my day (and making me feel like crap), and with the days getting shorter, I'm just not into it. I guess that's what happens this time of year. Someone please tell me that I'm not alone. And on that note, I think I'm gonna treat myself to a fruity rum drink. Enjoy your weekend! Activity Route: Treadmill Elev. Avg: 0 ft Location: Mount Laurel, NJ Elev. Gain: +0 ft Date: 10/25/08 Up/Downhill: [+0/-0] Time: 04:30 PM Difficulty: 1.9 / 5.0 Performance Distance: 5.95 miles Time: 1:00:00 Speed: 6.0 mph Pace: 10' 05 /mi Heart Rate: 180 bpm (Avg) Calories: 665 194 bpm (Peak) Notes Incline = 1.0 Cool Down = .12mi

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Run 10/21/08

I'm tired, so I'm gonna make this short. I ran, I loved it until my fibula started bothering me in mile 3. I think it's that damn track. Track running doesn't agree with me. Luckily, it didn't get any worse. And on that note, I'm gonna watch Family Guy. Night all. Activity Route: Track Elev. Avg: 37 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -4 ft Date: 10/21/08 Up/Downhill: [+104/-108] Time: 06:33 PM Difficulty: 2.0 / 5.0 Weather: A Few Clouds 56 F temp; 33% humidity 56 F heat index; winds NW 10 G 23 Performance Distance: 5.98 miles Time: 1:00:00 Speed: 6.0 mph Pace: 10' 02 /mi Heart Rate: 166 bpm (Avg) Calories: 669 186 bpm (Peak) Notes Cool Down = .4mi Elevation (ft) Pace (min/mile) Heart Rate (bpm) Heart Rate Zones Zone Range (bpm) Time In Zone Distance In Zone Zone 5 180 - 200 0h 25m 42% 2.59 mi Zone 4 160 - 180 0h 33m 55% 3.27 mi Zone 3 140 - 160 0h 02m 3% 0.22 mi Zone 2 120 - 140 0h 00m 0% 0.00 mi Zone 1 100 - 120 0h 00m 0% 0.00 mi (none) out of range 0h 04m 6% 0.39 mi Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Heart Rate Elev Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 10' 16 +0' 14 5.8 -0.2 117 0 ft 2 10' 14 +0' 12 5.9 -0.1 168 -3 ft 3 10' 06 +0' 04 5.9 -0.1 175 0 ft 4 9' 59 +0' 03 6.0 -0.0 180 +4 ft 5 9' 51 -0' 11 6.1 +0.1 182 0 ft end 9' 45 -0' 17 6.2 +0.2 184 -3 ft Versus average of 10' 02 min/mile

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Bike 10/19/08

I just wanted to check in real quick. I rode today, and it was glorious. I've had stuff on my mind and biking really helped. I didn't think about my issue at all. I just enjoyed the ride. And I got a pretty good work out. My heart rate was higher than usual for biking. But it's still way low compared to when I'm running. Anyway, I need to finish laundry and tend to my dinner. I'm making red beans again, but I'm adding some Jamaican boiled dumplings. If y'all haven't tried Jamaican dumplings (boiled or fried), y'all need to get up on it. It's some good eatin'. Activity Route: Park and Around the Way Elev. Avg: 0 ft Location: Willingboro, NJ Elev. Gain: -28 ft Date: 10/19/08 Up/Downhill: [+839/-867] Time: 04:00 PM Difficulty: 2.3 / 5.0 Performance Distance: 12.13 miles Time: 1:10:00 Speed: 10.4 mph Pace: 5' 46 /mi Heart Rate: 132 bpm (Avg) Calories: 604 165 bpm (Peak) Notes Max Speed = 20.9

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