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Member Since:

Aug 10, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR - 3:05 (3:06 at Boston)

Completed a dozen marathons and a handful of 50 mile ultras.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Consistent aerobic and strength training.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Participate in 5k and 10k races.

Personal:

I started more dedicated running and racing in my thirties.  Eventually I developed symptomatic bradycardia and SVT which required a cardiac pacemaker implant and a cardiac cath ablation.  It has taken a long time to get back to running consistently again.  Counting my blessings and trying to remain more balanced with fitness.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 879.94
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1550.202.251.251.001554.70
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95.000.000.000.0095.00

Total for month.

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45.000.000.000.0045.00

Total for month.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
81.000.000.000.0081.00

Total for month.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
52.600.000.000.0052.60

Catch up entry for month.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

It has been a while since my last entry. Watching the Boston Marathon today has inspired me to get back into training and post on the FRB. I began a significant cutback in running last fall due to troubling symptoms that kept getting worse (low energy, falling heart rate, exercise intolerance, dizziness, heart palpitations, etc). These have been on and off issues since 2010, but last year was the worst. Went back to the Cardiologist for my third time and was diagnosed with a parasympathetic form of overtraining. Structurally my heart is normal (no blockages or leaky valves). Just a severe case of overtraining in his opinion, that if not stopped could cause more permanent damage. Only solution was to drastically lower training and rest. Doc is not sure if I'll bounce back since it's a very individual matter and recovery time varies. Not what one wants to hear, but I count my blessings regardless.

So just been jogging about 18 miles per week and eating like a champ (see bodyweight below) for the past 6 months. I would like to rebuild my base again, but really not sure what will happen or how my body will react. God willing, the plan is to 1) keep my running low key, 2) avoid the mistakes made before, and 3) have fun in the process. No other plans at this point.

Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 04:06:13 from 69.20.183.178

Happy to see you back on the blog. Wow, what a year sorry about the issues but glad that you have named it. I pray that you can overcome this issue and find you strong again. Like you indicate, have fun and stay healthy.

I hope all is well with the family and your job.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.200.000.000.006.20

Awesome weather outside so went out for a run during lunch. Done in about 54 minutes including a 1 minute walk break at 20 minute mark.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Another easy lunch time jog done in about 55:00. Heart rate was in the 100-120 range. Trying to keep it below 120. It feels better and heart is more responsive to activity, but has only been 3 days.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Rest day at home, one child down with an ear infection and flu.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.300.000.000.0010.30

Felt really good during this run and the weather was perfect.  Took the past two days off to be extra cautious.  Still hoping I can get back to my former glory, but will take a year and still not sure what will happen once I get past 40 miles per week. My real problem is a lack if patience.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

No run, did 30-45 minutes of skipping rope, boxing work, and weights.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Lunch run of 6 miles.  Windy!  Central IL doesn't have many hills, but has plenty of wind.  I'd rather have the hills because you can see the end.  Legs were a little tired from weights yesterday. 

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 22:11:25 from 24.10.249.34

Really appreciated your comment today Bob.

I hope all is well with you.

From Bob on Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 07:43:56 from 70.194.96.128

Thanks. I've always enjoyed your posts. We have a similar sense of humor and life issues. Trying to recapture my fitness and lose weight again. Story of my life!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Nice run over lunch. Definitely feeling the effects of the weightlifting I did on Sunday. Glad I kept it light that day. Observation to note on this run was my heart rate and breathing became in sync after about 55 minutes of running. Like a switch was flipped and I became more comfortable.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.220.000.000.006.22

Ran on millski during lunch. 4 x 2 min fast with long rest intervals just to mix things up. Resting heart rate at 34 in the morning and 45 in the afternoon. Stays in the 100-120 range during run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Six slow miles on the mill again. I didn't want to get all bundled up for outside. I promise not to complain about the heat this year. I'll reserve my complaints for the humidity.

Exciting news hit the wire a few days ago regarding the beer mile:

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/04/james-nielsen-beer-mile-world-record

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

Lunch run followed by some weightlifting after. My back always complains when I start running more often. Need to do some core work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

No run, but did spread 5 cubic yards of mulch today. Back is tired. Hope to bump up mileage next week.

Comments
From Tracy on Mon, May 05, 2014 at 20:02:52 from 50.103.224.216

Glad to see you blogging again!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.100.000.000.007.10

Ran over lunch hour, all easy pace. Breathing better and feeling good after the 40 minute mark during this run. Weather was outstanding.

Light weights and extra stuff before supper.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.200.000.000.006.20

Ran over lunch hour again. Planned on making this a morning run, but was up in the middle of the night worrying about my youngest daughter. She has complained of stomach aches for a long time and now she's going in for a GI plumbing check. We thought it was gluten, but now I think it's an acid reflux issue. I'm praying for a simple issue anyway. Find out tomorrow. Too young to be dealing with this stuff. Going with more organic and non-GMO food in our house, damn the expense.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.800.000.000.004.80

Summer temps today! Painful stomach bloating, not sure why, but had to walk a few times. Going to make some diet changes and see if that helps my belching frequency during my run. Ginger root might help as well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.900.000.000.006.90

Lunch time run. Still felt a burping sensation building at times, but less frequent and it didn't actually result in anything. The diet changes and ginger root might have helped. Wait and see.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.350.000.000.0010.35

The usual run around the neighborhood. Heart rate remained in the 100-120 range throughout. Feeling totally out of running shape. Most miles I've run in a week in 7 months though.

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sat, May 10, 2014 at 21:01:39 from 24.10.249.34

Double digits!

From Bob on Sat, May 10, 2014 at 21:02:59 from 67.176.195.62

Awww...ya!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

Morning 6.5 miles in 56 minutes. Soaked in drizzling rain. Felt really good and even caught myself speeding a bit, well that might be a stretch, let's just say I was going faster but it still felt easy.

Lunch 3.5 miles + light weights. Still feeling really good after the morning jog so thought I'd do a double just for the heck of it. Last 0.5 mile gradually faster down to MP, whatever that is at this point. Followed run by easy squat thrusts, calf raises, and incline crunches, two sets apiece.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.000.000.000.0011.00

5 miles on the TM in the morning. Cold and wet outside so decided to just hop on the mill for a while before work. Followed by one set of push-ups.

6 miles outside during lunch. Cool weather felt really good. Followed by one set of pull-ups. Decided to keep my gym membership so I can run during the lunch hour. Only $10 per month, but thought about running after work instead so wouldn't need it. Problem is I forgot how much I don't like running after work. Feels like I'm cutting into family time and helping around the house.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.370.000.000.006.37

Slipped this one in late in the day. Didn't feel good until 30 minutes. Week has been a dud running wise. I need to make it more of a priority and do it earlier in the day like the old days.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

No run. Skipping rope and weight training.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.000.000.000.009.00

AM: 5.4 miles, easy jog, legs were a little stiff from weights yesterday.

Lunch: 3.6 miles, didn't want to deal with the wind so did an easy jog on the TM. A little too much leg work yesterday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Lunch: 7.4 miles

Hot and windy today so cooling system was on high alert. Jogged most of this until the last couple miles were I did a handful of 400s faster with walking breaks. Not sure if I'll ever recapture my old form. Heart still not cooperating and runs 10-20 beats too low.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.440.000.000.006.44

AM: 6.44 miles. Mixed in some short walking breaks. Heart was just not beating fast enough for energy output. Abstaining from vitamins and other herbal supplements to see if something there has brought on my low heart rate. Long shot, but worth a try. I definitely don't feel overtrained.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.600.000.000.0010.60

AM: 5.1 miles. A couple short walk breaks to check pulse. Felt better than yesterday. Didn't feel so energy drained or constricted with breathing.

PM: 5.5 miles + weighted incline crunch. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Something felt different during this run. The first 30 minutes started out as usual. Felt like I couldn't catch my breath during 15-30 minutes. Took my pulse at 30 minute point and it was around 108. After that point I then gradually started to feel better and breathing easier. Felt more in balance/homeostasis. Checked my pulse again and it was around 96.  Lower pulse, but felt better overall and could speed up without much issue other than being out of condition.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.900.000.000.0010.90

AM: 10.9 miles in 1:39:56. Most miles I've covered in a week since last September!

Jogged most of way and felt the same as yesterday energy wise. Felt better around the 35 minute mark. Wore a heart monitor during the run. Heart rate was in the mid-90s up until that time, hitting 100-105 on the small hills. After that time it dropped to the mid-80s and I felt better overall. I use to think that feeling meant my heart rate climbed, but it actually meant it fell. I was going about 9:00 pace. Pulse was in the 85-100 range for the remainder of run until the last mile where it gradually climbed to its max rate of 114. Average pulse for entire run was 92 beats per minute. Not sure what to make of all this. Is this normal? Pulse still seems low for the pace even though it was in the low 9s. Also worth noting is whenever my pulse climbed to around 100 I would produce a belch that would trip a vagal response and briefly lower my heart rate by 5-10 beats. This still occurs frequently regardless of nutrition scheme or strategy. Probably over thinking all of this, but still seems odd this started occurring more frequently about 2 years ago. Hoping that it's supplement related and will clear up in a couple months abstaining from all herbs and vitamins. Still don't think it's overtraining, but parasympathetic form and high vagal tone can't be totally ruled out.

Average: 9:10/mile, 92 bpm

Max: 7:28/mile, 114 bpm

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Church and later a cookout and volleyball with friends.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.260.000.000.0010.26

A 10.26 mile run or glorified jog around Rochester before breakfast done in 1:31:17. A little warmer and humid. Feeling good and comfortable after about 30 minutes. Problem is around that time my pulse falls about 10-15 bpm and feels like my blood pressure drops as well. A drop in pulse isn't considered normal, but I feel a lot better when it happens and can speed up the pace at that point. Heart is more responsive and climbs easily on hills after that point.

Average: 8:54/mile, 96 bpm

Max: 7:26/mile, 119 bpm

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.400.000.000.0010.40

AM: 6.4 miles, general tired feeling most of the way and didn't feel much better after 30 minutes like I have been recently. Legs were in good shape.

LH: 4.0 sloooow miles during lunch and one whole set of push-ups! The exercise not the orange flavored treat.

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Tue, May 27, 2014 at 12:35:50 from 163.248.33.220

How many push-ups make up a set?

From Bob on Tue, May 27, 2014 at 13:40:41 from 70.194.128.210

Oh bout 60.

No really, got to burn stage at 20 and stopped. Hey, it was a slow 20! I do everything slow you know.

From Rob Murphy on Tue, May 27, 2014 at 14:02:55 from 163.248.33.220

Remember Bill Murray in Stripes trying to do 10 push-ups?

From Bob on Tue, May 27, 2014 at 14:41:06 from 70.194.128.210

Oh yeah. I use to spend a lot of time in the gym for powerlifting. Now can hardly stand it. Funny.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Lunch: 6 miles. Mixed in several short fartleks during the back half. Frustrated and impatient. One set of chin-ups. Those are tough!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.100.000.000.0013.10

AM: 7.1 miles really slow pace, felt great and "pleasantly tired" at the end.

PM: 6.0 miles really slow again, hot and humid out so exertion was a bit higher versus this morning. Followed by one whole set of push-ups, squeezing in one more rep.

I'm convinced that batteries in fire alarms only die out during 1-4am. I always forget to change them out on whatever holiday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.370.000.000.0011.37

11.40 miles very slow. Warm and humid. Tired from the start. No explanation other than I did too much yesterday. Plus I'm still trying to keep heart rate around 100 or lower so pace will be slow. Gradually losing weight.

Average: 10:32/mile, 96 bpm

Max: 8:41/mile, 115 bpm

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

No run. Skipped rope, weights, and abs done in 30 minutes.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Lunch hour run of 7.4 miles. Last two miles were really good.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.400.000.000.006.40

AM: 6.4 miles before work. Legs still sore from weights on Sunday. Typical soreness lasts two days and is worse the second day after. Super hungry today.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Lunch: 7.4 miles at 8:45 per mile. Usual feeling first 40 minutes, but a bit more stamina this time. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

AM: 6.4 miles on a nice cool morning

PM: 3.6 miles after work. Sugar bonked big time right after the first mile. Felt terribly light headed for about a mile and then much better. Regardless of what I eat or don't eat, I always seem to have a blood sugar issue when I run after work. Followed by a light core and leg workout.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.300.000.000.0012.30

AM: 6.5 miles. Started out slow as usual, kind of a struggle until 40 min, felt fantastic last mile.

Lunch: 5.8 miles. Lacked energy the whole way and didn't get that typical burst after 40 min either.

Really starting to dislike miles 2-4 on nearly every run. Body doesn't feel good and feels like forever.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.300.000.000.0010.30

10.3 miles. The usual feelings for 45 minutes or so and then everything was better breathing wise. Sure wish I knew what was going on with my heart and blood pressure the first 4 miles of a run. Doctor said I have really high vagal tone, but I thought that was a good thing and I don't think that's the whole problem. Perhaps blood pressure involvement as I'm borderline low in that category.

Average: 9:27/mile, 96 bpm

Max: 7:09/mile, 121 bpm

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.001.004.00

Self administered treadmill stress test. Stupid idea doing it unsupervised given my recent heart related concerns, but did it anyway. Resting heart rate prior to test 33. Reached intolerable exhaustion after 1.4 miles and heart rate max of 138. Based on the test result, my estimated VO2 max is 56, which is in the 55-60 range provided by other estimates.

Cooled down with an easy run of 2.6 miles afterward.

 

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Resting the heart.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.100.000.000.0013.10

AM: 7.1 miles, felt easy because of rest and relative to stress test on Monday.

Lunch: 6 miles, no complaints. Noticed I don't get the usual "high" or energy surge at the 25-35 minute mark like I do during the first run of the day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.400.000.000.0012.40

AM: 8.6 miles

PM: 3.8 miles on the treadmill

All easy paced jogs. Just need to keep things easy and build. Taking care of the kids today while Krista works. Plenty of chores to do and deal out as well. Kids love it when I stay home.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.500.000.000.006.50

A nice jog before work. Feeling tired, but not sore or stiff. Wish I had another day off.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.400.000.000.0013.40

Perfect day for running. Out and back on the local bike trail. Taking it easy and keeping the pace at 8:30 to 9:30 range. Now go on a picnic with family.

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 08:05:18 from 75.100.219.196

Have a great Father's Day Bob.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Lunch hour run. Hot and humid combo, sluggish legs as well. Let the sweat fest begin!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.100.000.000.0011.10

AM: 7.1 miles outside early before work. Already in the 70s. 

LH: 4.0 miles on the treadmill because too hot out, 5 minutes ran faster. Followed by some weighted crunches.

Comments
From steve ash on Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 12:41:04 from 67.161.243.240

How hot is it Rochester today? We could use some summertime warmth in Utah right now.

Weighted? It's all I can I can do just to get my regular situps in!

From Bob on Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 12:51:20 from 70.194.108.137

Heat index is now at 100. Humidity is a killer here in central IL. Yeah, I do crunches slow with 10-15 lbs on my upper chest. That way I only need to do a couple sets of 15 reps to "feel it".

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.500.000.005.50

Blew off my run this morning + talked myself out of lunch hour run because of heat = sweaty 5.5 miles on the treadmill after work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
16.000.000.000.0016.00

Long jog on the trail. Heat and humidity bad again. I would have gotten an earlier start, but had to drive one of the kids to a car wash fundraiser at church. Just can't hang in these conditions anymore. No patience for suffering in dehydration.

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 19:54:31 from 75.134.145.181

I'm with you. As someone who spent many years in Florida and South Carolina, I can say that the arid conditions in Utah are awesome. I've become incredibly wimpy when it comes to humidity. When I visit family in Florida all I do is sit around whining saying things like "how can you people live here?"

From JimF on Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 12:33:04 from 98.222.218.178

Nice long run. I'm with you. I don't do well in the heat any more. Keep up the nice running.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Short no run workout with weights. Worked on the heavy bag and speed bag as well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Slow jog again due to weather conditions. Lots on my mind lately. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.300.000.000.0011.30

Morning run of 6.3 miles. Rained overnight which put the humidity in the 90s this morning. I was drenched after this one.

Lunch run 5 miles on the mill. Progressively faster pace every 6 minutes. Still sweat like a beast.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.100.000.000.0011.10

Morning run 7.14 miles. Sure will be nice once I drop about 20lbs. Can feel the extra weight holding me down.

4 miles during lunch followed by a couple of my key exercises for a few sets.

Comments
From steve ash on Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 19:34:54 from 68.186.67.42

Keep at it Bob. Twice a day workouts plus a "little" caffeine was key for me to get to racing weight years ago.

From Bob on Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 08:37:46 from 70.194.67.227

Thanks for the encouragement Steve, it means a lot!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.600.000.000.007.60

Morning run 7.6 miles. Got tired really quick after only 5 miles. Feelng more than Lydiard's "pleasantly tired" at the end so no more running today.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.200.000.000.0012.20

Morning: 7.0 miles, feeling much better during and after this run

Lunch: 5.2 miles, tired but gained some stamina during the end

After some trial and error, I figured out that caffeine causes my heart to palpitate. I stopped drinking coffee this week and it has made a difference. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.100.000.000.0013.10

AM: 8.1 miles. Fresh legs made for a very enjoyable run. 

Lunch: 5 miles. Nothing to report. Heart rate was fine other than typical vagus nerve burping issue that happens every 10-15 minutes.

Comments
From steve ash on Tue, Jul 01, 2014 at 07:22:22 from 174.52.33.62

Glad to hear the fresh legs are there today. I'm starting the same also today. Good feeling isn't it..

From Bob on Tue, Jul 01, 2014 at 07:23:59 from 70.194.102.67

Yeah, feeling like this everyday would be fantastic!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.300.000.000.005.30

Morning run 5.3 miles before work. Only run of the day. Feeling in a funk this week. Lack motivation.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

AM: 8 miles, wanted to blow this off and just sleep in but couldn't go back to sleep so dragged my butt out of bed.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

Great weather for 12 miles on country roads. Thought about blowing this run off again so another mental victory. Too many this week.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

10 miles, nothing fancy. Looking forward to the local parade later today. We cut the cable TV cord several months ago and now I need to figure out how I can watch the Tour de France. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Lunch hour run 7.4 miles. I marked these as "easy", but with the heat index at 94.....well you get the point. I held up a lot better than I thought. Need to start running more in the morning though.

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Mon, Jul 07, 2014 at 12:51:49 from 24.10.247.181

No such thing as easy when it's over 90.

From steve ash on Mon, Jul 07, 2014 at 12:53:35 from 174.52.33.62

Heat conditioning though right? I did it all the time. Good run especially in Midwest humidity.. I know I used to live in Nebraska.

From Bob on Mon, Jul 07, 2014 at 13:04:54 from 70.194.101.115

Yeah, getting back to the desk still sweating so had to fire up my little desk fan. Try one out if you haven't already.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.800.000.000.0012.80

Hit the road after work for 12.8 miles. Much better weather and more late day shade made for an enjoyable trip. Actually felt a bit like my old self again. Just enough inspiration to keep me going.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.900.000.000.0011.90

AM: 6.5 miles before work. Tired feeling. Systems weren't ready to go until 40 minutes into the trip. 

Lunch: 5.4 miles. Not really feeling it until the end. New shoes at a smaller size worked well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

Steady 10 miles later in the day. Feeling my stamina coming back. The first 30 minutes of every run is the most awkward. Not sure what kind of run I'm going to have until then.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.100.000.000.008.10

Morning run 8 miles. Same good feelings after 30 minutes. Can feel my endurance returning and body is recovering well between sessions.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.600.000.000.006.60

Easy 6.6 miles before hitting the road. Felt crummy most of the way due to the humidity and gut bomb for supper last night. The horseshoe dish is highly overrated.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.200.000.000.009.20

Easy 9.2 miles in Parker, CO before dinner with friends. I was surprised since the altitude did not effect my pace even with the additional hills. I was expecting a big slow down, but felt really good thanks to the low humidity. I'm very dry though and drinking water like crazy.

Comments
From steve ash on Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 18:58:45 from 174.52.33.62

To be expected Bob. Are you on vacation?

From JimF on Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 08:30:30 from 98.222.218.178

Nice run at altitude. Hope you are enjoying the nice views and scenery.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.000.000.000.0011.00

6.4 mi + 4.6 mi + weights

Well, back at it after taking last week mostly off on a family vacation in Colorado. Had a great time staying in Denver with friends who moved there. Hiking around Rocky Mountain National Park and white water rafting were some other highlights. Family really liked it there. So much to do there and trails galore. We already miss it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.400.000.000.0011.40

6.4 mi + 5 mi

All done very slowly. Legs and glutes were shot due to weight workout yesterday. A small victory getting even this done. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.100.000.000.0014.10

8.1 mi + 6 mi

Hams were still sore, but oh buddy, terrific weather was calling today. Just had to make the most of it regardless of the discomfort. Plus I watched "Rudy" last night. One of mine and our daughter's fav movies.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.100.000.000.0014.10

8.1 mi + 6 mi (fast finish)

Have to be careful as some areas are still sore from white water rafting last week and weights earlier in the week. Recovery seems to take forever after you turn 40. Can't wait for 50!

 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.000.000.000.0013.00

13 mi

Medium long run. Yeah, made it past 60 miles this week. Been a long time.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.000.000.000.0014.00

8 mi + 6 mi + weights

All done at easy pace. Great weather. Weight workout before supper.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.100.000.000.0014.10

8.1 mi + 6 mi

Same as yesterday sans the weight workout. Don't feel as beat up from weights as I did last week. Another great weather day. Days are getting shorter though. Would like to run more in the morning, but getting before 5am consistently seems impossible.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.100.000.000.008.10

Easy pace.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.100.000.000.008.10

Easy pace before work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.100.000.000.008.10

8.1 mi

Easy run before work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.600.000.000.0012.60

Woke up at 5am but went back to sleep. A couple hours later was out for the usual Saturday morning run. Didn't feel good from the start. Wanted to go a bit further, but wimped out and called it quits early.

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sat, Aug 02, 2014 at 14:22:50 from 24.10.247.181

Way to get it done Bob. We all have our wimpy days.

When I'm feeling that way, I do an out-and-back run. You get to ten and you have to do twenty.

From Bob on Sat, Aug 02, 2014 at 15:20:05 from 98.222.16.15

Thanks Rob!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

No run. Two supersets of skipping rope, heavy bag, and speed bag work. Basic weight training afterward.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

Ran 12 after work. Warm out so stayed on the shaded bike path. Focused on staying relaxed. Closed my eyes from time to time and soaked in the summer sounds.

Comments
From Wesley Hunt on Mon, Aug 04, 2014 at 20:48:49 from 162.192.68.81

I do this too on the weekends along the Arkansas River Trail...almost meditative, and I've even employed it in smaller races. Nice run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.100.000.000.005.10

Easy 5 before work. Probably only run of the day. Legs are a bit throttled from weights on Sunday. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.700.000.000.007.70

Temp was good, but struggled something fierce in the humidity. I was soaked and the legs were foamed at the end.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Ain't gots nothing today. Hate it when I get in these emotional depressed funks. Don't want to do anything but eat and sleep. Here's to better days soon.

Comments
From steve ash on Fri, Aug 08, 2014 at 05:39:21 from 174.52.33.62

Sorry to hear that Bob. Maybe it's time to take a change of scenery and maybe do something different to shake things up. Had some days lately like that myself. Just make sure to not give up, keep running and keep pushing forward.

From Bob on Fri, Aug 08, 2014 at 07:55:40 from 70.194.98.202

Thanks Steve. I've been on and off anti-depressants for years since my parents death. Just was never able to get myself together after their passing. Now been off them for over a year. Anti-Ds made me a bit brain dead emotionally so I never had down days or they didn't last long. So now dealing with the ups and downs of life again. You are right have to keep moving. Running helps a lot. A running buddy would help on those down days.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
16.000.000.000.0016.00

10 mi. + 6 mi. (faster finish)

Feeling much better today after stuffing my face with pizza and ice cream last night. Most of the miles today were a glorified jog, but dropped the pace at the end of second run. Need to get the Cardiologist checkup done so I can put a race on the calendar.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

No run. Two supersets of skipping rope, heavy bag, and speed bag work. Basic weight training afterward.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.100.000.000.007.10

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.100.000.000.008.10

Long week of work

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.500.000.000.003.50

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.400.000.000.007.40

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.750.000.000.005.75

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Mix of rope skipping, boxing work, and weight training. I've always enjoyed boxing since I was a kid, but thankfully didn't get real serious. Came in handy in my old neighborhood though.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.500.000.000.0010.50

7 mi. + 3.5 mi (faster)

Dew points are high and bugs are out in full force. Work has been draining for two weeks now. Need to get back on track again.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles on the treadmill, then boxing work followed by weights.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles on the treadmill during the lunch hour. Crazy hot outside. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.300.000.000.005.30

5.3 miles around noon. Terribly humid so this was a slow jog.

Comments
From jtshad on Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 13:18:17 from 141.221.191.225

Good run, hope some cooler comes your way soon.

Hope all is well with you and your family.

From Bob on Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 14:29:27 from 70.194.68.171

Thanks Jeff. Yes, I wish my running was at a higher level, but can't seem to find a good balance with other things. Hope all is well with your family.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

6 mile progression run during lunch hour. Crazy humid still.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.600.000.000.0011.60

6.5 miles slow before work

5.1 miles a little faster during lunch

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.800.000.000.008.80

8.8 miles easy jogging, then mowed the lawn right after.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.750.000.000.006.75

6.75 miles during lunch, general aerobic run. A breeze made it feel less humid.

I had my follow-up appt with the cardiologist yesterday. Resting pulse is still abnormally low (31 bpm on EKG), but he's not concerned since I'm symptom free now and EKG is normal. Told me to watch for symptoms (palpitations, dizziness, etc) as guide for doing too much.

Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Sep 04, 2014 at 07:56:52 from 141.221.191.225

Good news from the Doc!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles faster than usual over the lunch hour.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.160.000.000.002.16

Mixed workout with 2 mile barefoot run followed by a couple sets of skipping rope, heavy bag boxing, and basic weight training exercises.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.100.000.000.008.10

Easy 8 miles before work. Hardest part was getting up!

Comments
From steve ash on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 22:51:34 from 198.71.29.86

Coffee is the word.. and the cure of the day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.510.000.000.008.51

8.5 miles before work. Wanted to quit early because of negative thoughts, but kept going.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.250.000.000.007.25

7 miles during lunch, tuffy. Note to self, stay inside if dew point is at 76.

Comments
From JimF on Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 12:22:16 from 98.222.218.178

Looks like you are staying consistent. Cool temps are on the way so enjoy.

From Bob on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 12:33:10 from 70.194.162.232

Trying Jim, trying. Yeah, need some seriously cooler temps and lower dew points! I'm done!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.750.000.750.005.50

5.5 miles during lunch. Faster at the end.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.400.000.000.0015.40

15.4 miles after fixing a big breakfast for the family. Great weather day! 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.750.750.000.0012.50

7.1 miles before work, slow pace, nice and cool out

5.4 miles during lunch, faster pace. Deadlifts and push-ups afterward.

Comments
From rockness18 on Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 16:25:34 from 68.71.191.225

So are you back? Good to see you logging in a few miles.

From Bob on Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 17:21:38 from 98.222.16.15

Trying Dave. Real life with kids and work make it hard. Keep in touch and God bless!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
13.800.000.000.0013.80

8.0 miles, slowly before work

5.8 miles, faster during lunch 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.900.000.000.006.90

6.9 miles, slowly during lunch

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

Faster than usual pace.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
18.000.000.000.0018.00

Most of it done at an easy conversation pace. Throwing in a little speed at the end.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

Faster than usual 7 miles during lunch.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.00

2 miles barefoot followed by weights and some boxing.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.100.000.000.008.10

Easy jog of 8 miles before work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Lunch run 6 miles.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.100.000.000.008.10

Easy jog 8 miles before work.

Comments
From Rob Murphy on Wed, Oct 01, 2014 at 21:03:16 from 24.10.247.181

You need to fill me in on the boxing.

From Bob on Thu, Oct 02, 2014 at 06:50:51 from 70.194.64.32

Oh, I have a heavy bag and speed bag that I use for boxing related exercise, stress relief, and basic defense.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Progression run 6 miles on the mill during lunch due to rain. Some crunches and calf work afterward.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.250.000.000.007.25

7.25 miles starting out easy and then faster during last half mixing in some fartleks.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

3 miles in Vibrams followed by usual exercises with weights and banging away at the speed bag.

Comments
From steve ash on Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 21:32:18 from 67.182.192.44

Bob. Ouestion about the Vibrams.. Do you feel a slowdown in pace wearing Vibrams vs a running shoe? Just curious.

From Bob on Sun, Oct 12, 2014 at 06:08:01 from 98.222.16.15

No difference in pace, but they do force a heightened awareness of foot and a bit more turnover. So in a way they can make you tentative so as not to hurt yourself in the beginning. Natural reaction.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.600.000.000.0012.60

6 miles before work, nice and cool, but in the dark the whole way.  Story of my life.

6 miles during lunch, not really feeling it today so kept it all at a jog.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.600.000.000.0014.60

8 miles - Early before work.  Felt really good from the start and went a little faster at the end.  I've found it usually takes 2 days to recover from weights and get back to a better running mojo.

6.5 miles - During lunch.   Started out slow, "felt it" after 26 minutes so then proceeded with a couple short steep hill climbs and short fartleks (6 reps).

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles - During lunch.  Felt flat so went real easy the whole way.  Days like this have me wondering how I'll ever finish another marathon.

Carlos Slim, the richest man in the world, says the three-day work week will happen and that we'd all be better off if we slowed down.  Agree, but not sure if I want to work until 75 to make that happen.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.500.000.000.007.50

7.5 miles - During lunch on a cool overcast day.  Feeling better after 36 minutes so proceeded to do 6 x reps of strides and short fartleks.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.100.000.000.0011.10

11 miles - Treadmill run at mostly easy pace. Did a handful of 5 minute faster paced reps with equal parts rest.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
11.000.000.000.0011.00

11 miles - All on the treadmill hanging out with the kids.  Quick weights session afterward.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.100.000.000.005.10

5 miles - Morning before work, felt really tired and out of sorts even walked a rew times.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.250.000.000.006.25

6 miles - In NYC for business so slipped in a morning run around Central Park before meetings.  Always had this on the "to do" list.  Really cool to see so many runners around.  Makes you want to run faster. 

Comments
From steve ash on Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 09:00:37 from 67.182.192.44

Sounds cool, just too bad you couldn't have combined a marathon there recently with your trip. Is it as hilly as they say it is in Central Park?

From Bob on Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 09:00:19 from 70.194.103.103

Yes, several hills throughout the whole run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
14.000.000.000.0014.00

14 miles - Took the afternoon off for a 2 hour run and then yard work. Feeling stiff the last 30 minutes, but managed to finish strong.

Comments
From steve ash on Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 16:44:37 from 67.182.192.44

Two hours plus yard work qualifys for my favorites list!

From Bob on Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 16:47:36 from 98.222.16.15

Ha! A cool down walk while pushing a mower.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.000.000.000.009.00

9 miles - On the treadmill for convenience sake. Listened to some Shostakovich to keep my mind occupied. Pace at just under 9 minute miles.

Comments
From flatlander on Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 06:47:09 from 76.31.29.220

Classical music! No way could I properly process Shostakovich while running, I'm impressed. Apparently he used to tick off Stalin with his supposedly political symphonies, but I can't hear anything but notes and chords.

From Bob on Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:15:21 from 163.191.36.14

Oh yes, Shosta is one of those composers that captures the essence of the long distance runner in some symphonies. Lots of ups and downs with a very strong emotional finish (7, 12, and 5).

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.750.000.000.000.75

0.75 miles - 3 x Superset of quarter mile run barefoot followed by boxing work and basic exercises with weights

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.200.000.000.004.20

4 miles - Legs were tired and heavy from squats yesterday.  A little faster pace near the end.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles - Over lunch hour.  On the treadmill to give my hamstrings time to recover from squats.  Gradually faster paces, up to 8.7 mph, after 40 minutes of easy pace when my heart felt ready.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.601.000.500.0014.10

8 miles - Easy pace in the dark before work.  Slight speed buildup during last miles.

6 miles - Easy pace for about 27 minutes.  A handful of speed surges at various lengths the rest of the way.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.500.000.000.002.50

3 super sets of running in Vibrams, heavy bag work, and weights.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.000.000.000.0012.00

6 miles - Morning run before work in shorts and a t-shirt!

6 miles - Temps in the 70s, can't believe it. I felt flat due to weights yesterday and anxiety being high. Our oldest daughter is ill and waiting to hear if hospital admission is required.

Comments
From jtshad on Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 12:22:20 from 141.221.191.225

Sorry to hear about your daughter, we will pray for her.

From Rob Murphy on Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 12:26:36 from 163.248.33.220

Same here Bob. Hang in there.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.400.000.000.0010.40

7 miles - Treadmill run before work.

3.4 miles - Treadmill run during lunch

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.800.000.000.005.80

6 miles - Colder, breezy run outside before work.

My running consistency over the past several months has mirrored my emotional state, which has been in the pits. I was hoping to return to more consistent mileage, but over the past couple of months my "black dog" (clinical depression) has become a frequent visitor and gradually built a more permanent place in my life once again. Depression chips away at you slowly and no matter how much I tried I could not shake it off. This has made motivation in most things a struggle.  Now seeing my oldest daughter battling the same issue again put me on a path to destruction that required medical intervention and action. The both of us started a recovery plan this week and hope to rebuild what has been lost. For now we just take it day by day.

Comments
From steve ash on Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 20:57:58 from 67.182.192.44

Best wishes to you and your daughter Bob. I'll put you both in my prayers tonight.

From Bob on Sat, Nov 01, 2014 at 09:44:28 from 98.222.16.15

Thanks Steve. God be with you!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.550.000.000.006.55

6.5 miles - All done easy.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.050.000.000.006.05

6.0 miles - Another easy run before work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.300.000.000.005.30

5 miles - Easy run during lunch.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.500.000.000.004.50

Quick run outside before dark.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.500.000.000.001.50

Several sets of barefoot running (Vibrams) and weight training.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles - On the treadmill, gradual progression.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.200.000.000.005.20

5 miles - On the treadmill during lunch.  Gradual pace progression every 6 minutes.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles - On the treadmill during lunch.  Flat pace with 6 hills during the first 30 minutes and then pace progression last 10 minutes.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.300.000.000.006.30

6 miles - On the treadmill, real easy first 30 minutes then pace progression.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.100.000.000.005.10

5 miles - Treadmill during lunch.  1 minute hill every 4 minutes during first 30 minutes and then closed with pace progression.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.300.000.000.003.30

3 miles - Easy jog before work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles - During lunch.  Pace and incline progression throughout to 8.2 mph.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.300.000.000.003.30

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

5.5 miles - Treadmill before church.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles - Treadmill during lunch hour, hills program.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.100.000.000.005.10

5 miles - Lunch time run, very gradual pace progression.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

7 miles - Early on the treadmill.  Real easy pace the whole way.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.300.000.000.005.30

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.100.000.000.005.10

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.200.000.000.003.20

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.500.000.000.006.50

6.5 miles - Very easy morning jog on the treadmill before work.

Comments
From JimF on Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 13:23:08 from 98.222.218.233

TM is not the most fun but good to have the option on cold days. Nice run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.500.000.000.006.50

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.400.000.000.005.40

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Noon: 6 miles on da millski with 5 x intervals mixed in after 30 minutes.  Leg lifts afterward.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

8 miles - Morning jog on the mill followed by pull-ups until tired.  Really need to get outside, but so cold and dark.  Tough to do.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.000.000.000.008.00

On the treadmill again.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.800.000.000.005.80

Morning: Finally got my butt outside for 5.8 miles. Cold wind and flurries.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.400.000.000.003.40

3.4 miles - Lazy jog on the mill during lunch followed by crunches.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

4 miles - Progression run on mill during lunch followed by calf raises and leg raises.

This year will be the lowest mileage total I've had in nine years. What happened?! A job promotion with more responsibility and daddy duty basics are a few reasons, but a big one is the competitive fire is down to a smolder and not sure how to get it back. Time to reflect.

Merry Christmas!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.120.000.000.008.12

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.00

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1550.202.251.251.001554.70
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