Ran in the rain today, as you probably already figured out. 3.76 miles (6.05 km) in 30:27. that's 5:05/km. I haven't run for three days, and I kind of pigged out at a family reunion on Saturday, so I'm pretty happy that my time hasn't been too adversely affected, though it certainly hasn't helped.
As for the 'other things'. I feel like I have to decide between working out and writing. I do like to write, stories and stuff, but I feel like I never have time, and when I do have time, I can't focus. I guess that's what the theme of this blog is supposed to be, cutting out all the extra stuff in my life. All the rambling web surfing and pointless TV watching. If it doesn't better myself, it needs to go. Unfortunately, it isn't working. Again, I guess it's about my problem focusing, and I don't know what to do about it.
There's this Libertarian Candidate for the 32nd District here in Dover who got some press over the weekend. It was the first time I heard of him. I like to think I'm Libertarian, but who knows. Maybe I'm more Conservative, but I don't really know the difference. I'm trying to find out more about him. His Blog http://www.willmcvay.com/ I haven't quite gone through all the way, but I was hoping for more specifics on where he stands on some issues, but he's only 25, maybe he doesn't know himself.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
A Bunch of Hot Air
For the past few weeks I've been running at night, around 8 o'clock or so, because it's so hot during the day that it's so much more bearable, but I think it's been screwing up my sleeping habit, because I'm up for so long after I run, midnight or 1 o'clock before I actually fall asleep.
But on Thursday and Friday while running, it was so humid out that I felt as though I was breathing water, and I just couldn't push myself through for the whole 30 minutes no matter how hard I tried. I ran 20 minutes on Thursday, and on Friday I decided to only go for a fast 1 mile, and it wasn't even that fast! It was a hard week... and this week will probably be harder again because it's been so long since I've done a full 30 minute run, but a week of low 90's to mid 80 temperatures should help.
Just me complaining a little bit. Excusing myself for my lack of effort this week. And I've been snacking more than usual, so I have to get that under control again, too. There's no excuse for that one.
But on Thursday and Friday while running, it was so humid out that I felt as though I was breathing water, and I just couldn't push myself through for the whole 30 minutes no matter how hard I tried. I ran 20 minutes on Thursday, and on Friday I decided to only go for a fast 1 mile, and it wasn't even that fast! It was a hard week... and this week will probably be harder again because it's been so long since I've done a full 30 minute run, but a week of low 90's to mid 80 temperatures should help.
Just me complaining a little bit. Excusing myself for my lack of effort this week. And I've been snacking more than usual, so I have to get that under control again, too. There's no excuse for that one.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Everything Else in Life...Kind Of.
Disclaimer: This is not an entry about my workout regime (it's still going quite well, thank you.)
This is about the rest of my life...or at least what I'm going to do with it. Or not do with it. Just a little venting.
A friend of mine is thinking about Law School, so that means that I'm thinking about Law School, just like when another of my friends left his job and became a teacher I, too, thought about teaching. Since I'm stuck at an entry level state government job, I might as well take stock of my other options.
I don't know if I'd be happy at law school. I do have this nagging little man that lives in the back of my head and gives me fantasies of grandeur, that I can change the world, and Law School could indeed help me get there. But, I believe that people are called to do things. Maybe they never know it, or never care to listen, but I am. At least I'm trying...waiting by the phone, if you will.
Is that the end? Or do I have to pick up the phone and make some calls first? I downloaded a practice LSAT test and I'm going to take it tomorrow and see how I do.
But, if I were to be really honest with myself, wouldn't I just be happier in a consulting job, living 20 minutes from the beach, and having enough free time to write novels that will never get published? It's funny that being happy might mean never achieving anything of importance.
This is about the rest of my life...or at least what I'm going to do with it. Or not do with it. Just a little venting.
A friend of mine is thinking about Law School, so that means that I'm thinking about Law School, just like when another of my friends left his job and became a teacher I, too, thought about teaching. Since I'm stuck at an entry level state government job, I might as well take stock of my other options.
I don't know if I'd be happy at law school. I do have this nagging little man that lives in the back of my head and gives me fantasies of grandeur, that I can change the world, and Law School could indeed help me get there. But, I believe that people are called to do things. Maybe they never know it, or never care to listen, but I am. At least I'm trying...waiting by the phone, if you will.
Is that the end? Or do I have to pick up the phone and make some calls first? I downloaded a practice LSAT test and I'm going to take it tomorrow and see how I do.
But, if I were to be really honest with myself, wouldn't I just be happier in a consulting job, living 20 minutes from the beach, and having enough free time to write novels that will never get published? It's funny that being happy might mean never achieving anything of importance.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Back from Hiatus
Me Surfing. Bad form, I know. I was out there for a few hours and I stood up (kind of) once, and got knocked in the head once, MAN those boards hurt!"There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. " Bruce Lee
I know It's been a while, but I'm back.
I havn't been slacking on my workouts, but I think I've been snacking more...
I changed my crunch routine to only 100, for time and because I read that too many can be bad for your back. I'm still stuck on pushups, I can't crack the limit there, but....
Today I just ran for my 30 minutes and reached 6.01 kms, which means that's 4:58/km which means that's a 24:51 5K!!!!! My goal has been met! I'm sticking with that for a little though, but maybe I can shoot for 24 minutes? who knows.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Fartlek! That's a funny word!
Today
PUSH UPS: Week 5: Day 2: Column 1 www.hundredpushups.com
Total: 105
CRUNCHES: Week 6: Day 2: Column 2 www.twohundredsitups.com
Total: 344
I am totally going backwards on these push ups, but what can you do?
The crunches, on the other hand, I'm totally on track with and I can't wait till I'm finished!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Run Fartlek
Total: 1 mile (1.61 kms) in 7:13 minutes Avg. Speed: 13.36 km/hr Pace: 4:28/Km
Fartlek is a Swedish word that means "Speed Play". The general idea is to run a distance while varying your running speed: maybe you'll start out sprinting and then go into a light jog and then maybe increasing your speed gradually until you end your run in a sprint. The pace is good, but the sprinting really wears me out, so there's no way I can keep up the 4:28/km for 5 kms (yet).
I'm still running for 30 minutes 3 times a week and then one day I do a one mile fartlek run. Hopefully I'll make it 4 x 30 minutes this week.
PUSH UPS: Week 5: Day 2: Column 1 www.hundredpushups.com
Total: 105
CRUNCHES: Week 6: Day 2: Column 2 www.twohundredsitups.com
Total: 344
I am totally going backwards on these push ups, but what can you do?
The crunches, on the other hand, I'm totally on track with and I can't wait till I'm finished!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Run Fartlek
Total: 1 mile (1.61 kms) in 7:13 minutes Avg. Speed: 13.36 km/hr Pace: 4:28/Km
Fartlek is a Swedish word that means "Speed Play". The general idea is to run a distance while varying your running speed: maybe you'll start out sprinting and then go into a light jog and then maybe increasing your speed gradually until you end your run in a sprint. The pace is good, but the sprinting really wears me out, so there's no way I can keep up the 4:28/km for 5 kms (yet).
I'm still running for 30 minutes 3 times a week and then one day I do a one mile fartlek run. Hopefully I'll make it 4 x 30 minutes this week.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Title!
JOG: 30.12 minute jog
Distance: 5.67 km Speed: 11.27 km/hr Pace: 05:20 min/km
I cut down my pace by 10 seconds! That's great. Just need to cut it down 20 more seconds/km over the next few months and I'll be happy happy happy!
My running is coming along nicely, as well as my Crunches, which I have just completed the fifth week of Two Hundred Situps.
My push-ups aren't coming very well. It's hard going, and I can't do more than maybe 20 in a row without taking a few second break. Don't know what to do about that. I'm still redoing week 4 of Hundred Pushups.
And I still haven't gotten a pull up bar. So, as you can see, I'm pretty stuck! Not to worry, though. This is long term, remember.
Distance: 5.67 km Speed: 11.27 km/hr Pace: 05:20 min/km
I cut down my pace by 10 seconds! That's great. Just need to cut it down 20 more seconds/km over the next few months and I'll be happy happy happy!
My running is coming along nicely, as well as my Crunches, which I have just completed the fifth week of Two Hundred Situps.
My push-ups aren't coming very well. It's hard going, and I can't do more than maybe 20 in a row without taking a few second break. Don't know what to do about that. I'm still redoing week 4 of Hundred Pushups.
And I still haven't gotten a pull up bar. So, as you can see, I'm pretty stuck! Not to worry, though. This is long term, remember.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Hard Habit to Break
Well, I'm in a little bit of a pickle, here.
This week, I had a gap of 5 days between push-up days, at that really hurt my training, I think. I'm starting week 4 over again. It's a little disappointing, but I only have myself to blame. So.
PUSH UPS: Week 4: Day 1: Column 2 www.hundredpushups.com
Total: 102
It's a shame!
JOG: 30 minute jog
Distance: 5.44 km Speed: 10.94 km/hr Pace: 05:31 min/km
Trying a little different Format here, so I can better keep track of where I'm going towards my 5K goal of <25 minutes. So my speed has to be Pace has to be 5:00 min/km.
Also, in other aspects of my life, I finished a Novina, praying for 9 days, of Divine mercy (for more information, follow this link http://thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena.php. And when I said the chaplet each day I was in the adoration chapel, I looked forward to going there every day, and I still do. Maybe I'll see if there's an open hour I can sign up for.
This week, I had a gap of 5 days between push-up days, at that really hurt my training, I think. I'm starting week 4 over again. It's a little disappointing, but I only have myself to blame. So.
PUSH UPS: Week 4: Day 1: Column 2 www.hundredpushups.com
Total: 102
It's a shame!
JOG: 30 minute jog
Distance: 5.44 km Speed: 10.94 km/hr Pace: 05:31 min/km
Trying a little different Format here, so I can better keep track of where I'm going towards my 5K goal of <25 minutes. So my speed has to be Pace has to be 5:00 min/km.
Also, in other aspects of my life, I finished a Novina, praying for 9 days, of Divine mercy (for more information, follow this link http://thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena.php. And when I said the chaplet each day I was in the adoration chapel, I looked forward to going there every day, and I still do. Maybe I'll see if there's an open hour I can sign up for.
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