The Bare Necessities of Life

Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 9:57 pm | No Comments »

First time my water froze right to the bottom of the bottle.

After putting on three layer I went for a little run outside. The thermometer said it was -1 F, but I am thinking it was colder since this is the first time the last inch of water in my bottle has froze (at about the 40 min mark). I microwave the water until it is too hot to drink before going out, and somehow it still froze. I am thinking I either need to move south or get an insulated bottle (maybe ill try a beer koozy : ) next time)

P.S. If anyone else runs when it really cold I recommend putting HOT apple cider in your water bottle. One packet per 20oz provides great flavor and about the same amount of carbs as power aid.

Workout:

Type: Run
Date: 01/04/2010
Time: 21:45:10
Total Time: 1:04:00.00
Average Heart rate: 157
Max Heart rate: 177
Calories: 842
Distance: 7 miles
Average Pace: 9:08.78/mile

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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 11:46 pm | No Comments »

First Cold run in ND

SInce moving back to North Dakota from the Pacific Northwest I have been dreading below freezing runs. Tonight I bit the bullet and went for a easy 10 miles in 29 degree weather and it was not even close to as bad as I thought it would be (the wind was 12 mph, I’m not sure if I can run into a headwind any stronger than this without a face mask in the future). I am now confident that I will be running outdoors for a while longer this season, and if I buy some new gloves and a face mask I don’t think there is any reason I won’t run outside all season.

Workout:

Type: Run
Date: 11/25/2009
Time: 23:39:06
Total Time: 1:25:00.00
Average Heart rate: 154
Max Heart rate: 166
Calories: 1284
Distance: 10 miles
Average Pace: 8:29.92/mile

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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm | No Comments »

Cycle - 2.5 hours - 11/22/2009 and a little run.

Today felt good. After every long ride I jog for 15 min; usually my legs feel a little funny for the first five to ten minutes, but today they felt smooth. Also, this is my third week using sweat365 to track my workouts and I could not be more impressed; so thanks to all who helped put this site together, and all of you that make this site a community.

Workout:

Type: Cycle
Date: 11/22/2009
Time: 15:09:07
Total Time: 2:30:00.00
Average Heart rate: 133
Max Heart rate: 154
Calories: 1872
Distance: 42.5 miles
Average Speed: 17 mph
Average Power: 183

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Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 1:26 pm | No Comments »

1:30 Cycle followed with 0:10 trot

Feeling good on the trainer.

Workout:

Type: Cycle
Date: 11/15/2009
Time: 13:22:17
Total Time: 1:30:00.00
Average Heart rate: 137
Max Heart rate: 154
Calories: 1123
Distance: 25.87 miles
Average Speed: 17.25 mph
Average Power: 191

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 7:07 am | 2 Comments »

Time to incorporate stretching.

After today’s light run I could not believe how tight my muscles were. I have never enjoyed taking the time to stretch. In fact, the only time I ever remember stretching regularly in my life was during high school sports. Well, I guess my avoidance of stretching has caught up to me and now. If anyone knows of a great, quick stretch routine please let me know, thanks.

Workout: