Ran outside again. Got up at 5:45am. Love it! One thing I did notice is that my legs aren't used to running downhill.

Miles today: 4.8 miles; 45m , pace: 9.4 minute mile.
Miles this year: 158.75 miles.

Ran outdoors again tonight. It was about 5 degrees celcius outside. It was dark so I had to wear a white sweat shirt; I need to get some reflective material so I don't get run over.

Miles today: 4.75 ; 46m, 4s, pace: 9.7 minute/mile.
Miles this year: 153.5

Technology is Ruining Me!

I've never had too much problems with some of my tech stuff breaking, but this year all hell is breaking loose.

- 2 weeks ago I paid $100 to have my broken LCD replaced on my SD300 point and shoot camera.
- Last Sunday I dropped my Ipod Nano in the toilet ($345 taxes included) - see my March 19 blog entry.
- I extended the warranty on my laptop on Monday for 2 years because my wireless adapter doesn't seem to be working anymore. $119 for 2 years.
- Last night I broke the LCD monitor on my laptop !!! I closed it and didn't see I had the end of a network cable on my keyboard. I removed it and closed it again. When I started the laptop the next time I saw it was busted. Only half the screen is working now. I didn't have the courage to call Dell for a quote yet. Between $350 and $500 to fix.
- This afternoon I go to take a few photos of my kids with my SD300 and noticed the zoom doesn't work anymore. The zoom button doesn't seem to respond, not the lens - I can't magnify on Replay mode either. Do I really want to send it in for a month + and then pay some more?

F(**&&^^ ! That's why god invented income tax refunds I suppose.

Anyhoo, at least I don't have rectal cancer - I think.

Cheers.

My first long run outside today! Weeeeeeeeeee! Still lots of snow on the ground but the roads and sidewalks are pretty clean. I came to one conclusion: Grand Falls is one "hilly" town. You can't get away from them. I probably ran 1 mile out of 6.5 on flat ground. Some are slight slopes but some are killer. Major heartbeats! I can't wait to get my GPS watch so I can see the elevation changes and monitor my heart rate. I also won't have to take a drive after the run to determine the distance ran.

I thought I was going really slow but I still managed a pace of 9.7 minute/mile or a 10k pace of 1 hour 28 seconds.

It was a bit chilly but not too bad. I dressed just right. It was +8C this afternoon (46F).

Miles today: 6.5, 1h 3m 23s, pace: 9.7 minute/mile.
Miles this year: 148.75

March 25:

Ran outside for the first time this year. The crappy treadmills finally were dead this morning so I decided to head outside. I ran 2 miles outside, then I did some eleptical trainer and stair master. I'll try to run outside tomorrow if the weather permits

Today: 2 miles
This year: 142.25 miles

Weights this morning: Chest and triceps.

Time worked out this month: 9

Ran 3 miles.

Miles today: 3 miles, 28m 10s, pace: 9.4 minute/mile
Miles this year: 140.25

Workout: arms and back.

Times worked out this month: 8

Great run today. Did some speed work.

Mile 1: 6.0 / 7.5 / 6.0 / 7.5 (mph per quarter mile)
Mile 2: 6.0 / 7.4 / 6.0 / 7.4
Mile 3: 6.0 / 7.0 / 6.0 / 7.0
Mile 4: 6.0
Mile 5: 6.6

Miles today: 5, 46m, 3s / pace: 9.2 minute/mile
Miles this year: 137.25

Weights tonight. Couldn't peel myself out of bed this morning.

Shoulders and biceps.

Workouts this month: 7

Ipod Nano in the toilet!!!

Ipod Nano in the toilet!!! Yep, you read correctly, I dropped my Nano in the toilet. I ran 11 miles at the gym today and had to take a huge crap since about mile 8. So I do my thing in the toilet and flush. When I got up to put my shorts back up the Nano fell in the toilet. It was working at first but it's dead now. I'm going to try to put the hair dryer to it a little bit. Still a funny story. My first $300 turd. The good news is the toilet was pretty much done flushing when it fell in. Still nasty.

I had a super run today. Ran 11 miles (my longest one yet) and was feeling very comfortable. I pigged out last night on carbs like I usually do Saturday nights: Pringles, red licorice, toast, and waffles. Oink oink! I think all those carbs fueled my run today. Felt great.

Miles today: 11, 1h 48m 47s, pace: 9.9 minute/mile
Miles this year: 132.25

mmmmm grilled trout for lunch (with 1/2 pack of Mr Noodles and baby cucumbers). aka 50 grams of protein. My wife doesn't eat pink fish but I love it.

Running today. I ran 8 miles first thing in the morning but could have continued. Had to go to work. Grrr work (shakes fist in the air). he he.

Miles today: 8, 1h 18m, 40sec / pace: 9.8 minute/mile
Miles this year: 121.25

Weight lifting: Chest and triceps

Work outs this month: 6

Running today. Did some speed work.

Mile 1: 6mph
Mile 2: 7mph
Mile 3: 6mph
Mile 4: 6.8mph
Mile 5: 6mph

Miles today: 5, 46, 50 sec, pace: 9.3 miles/minute
Miles this year: 113.25

Weight lifting day: Back and quads.

Times worked out this month: 5

Badass Ipods

I got some skins for my ipods. I use my Nano (4GB) for the gym and the Video Ipod (60GB) for all my music, photos of the kids. I have two more skins: green camo for the Video and a black skin with green flames for the Nano.

The skins were ordered from http://www.decalgirl.com

Run Run Run. 6 miles! Wanted to do more but 2 of 3 treadmills were down today. Didn't want to hog the thing.

Gorgeous day today. The snow will be gone in no time. I should be able to go running outside in 2 or 3 weeks. Can't wait.

Miles today: 6, 60 minutes, pace 10 minute/mile
Miles this year: 108.25

Ran 6 miles today. Burn off the weekend junk food.

Miles today: 6, 58m 23s, pace: 9.7 minute/mile
Miles this year: 102.25

Weights this morning. Arms and shoulders aaarrrggghhhhhhhh.

Well, I went to the gym with my wife's keys again. Just getting into it when the owner brings me the phone. Shit. I have to stop doing that. Going back home and back mid workout sucks. Sorry honey.

Times worked out this month: 4

Run run run ! 5 miles today.

Miles today: 5, 48m 32s, pace: 9.7 minute/mile
Miles this year: 96.25

Work out tonight: Chest, triceps and quads.

Times worked out this month: 3

Long run this morning ... 10 miles in 1 hour 41 minutes. It just struck me today how far I have come. Last April I had tried to start jogging and could only do a quarter mile, and that was pushing it. I quit because it was just too difficult. I started running in June on a treadmill at the gym. This way, I was able to gradually increase my distance.

Today: 10 miles, time 1h 41m 52s / pace: 10.1 minute/mile
Miles this year: 91.25 miles

Decided to mix up my speed again.

mile 1: 6.0 mph
mile 2: 7.5 / 5.8 / 7.5 / 5.8 ( in mph, 1/4 mile each)
mile 3: 7.3 / 5.8 / 7.3 / 5.8 " "
mile 4: 7.1 / 5.8 / 7.3 / 5.8 " "
Mile 5: 7.0/ 5.8 / 7.0 / 5.8 " "
Mile 6: 6.5 1/2 mile , 6.0 1/2 mile
.25 mile: 5.5 - 4.5 ( cool down)

Miles today: 6.25, pace 9.35 minute/mile
Miles this year: 81.25

Great workout this morning. Last month I only lifted weights four times. This week, I trained three times. Feels good. I worked out my shoulders, biceps, and calves.

Times worked out this month: 2

Had a great run today. Ran 6 miles but with different intervals. I was talking to my bud Danny and he said he tried some interval training, so I decided to mix it up because I feel I'm pushing too hard when running. I wanted to average a 10 minute mile. I have been trying to slow down my pace on most of my runs.

1 mile 6.0 mph
1 mile 6.5 mph
.5 mile 5.7 mph
.5 mile 6.3 mph
.5mile 5.6 mph
.5mile 6.4 mph
.5 mile 5.5 mph
.5 mile 6.5 mph
1 mile 6.0 mph

I had all kinds of energy to spare at the end. I have to look into split intervals and more formal training methods. My biggest concern is that I want to stay injury free.

Miles today: 6, 59m 07 sec / pace : 10 min/mile
Miles this year: 75

Lifted weights today: Legs and back.

workouts this month: 1