September recap

12 workouts (3 trips is my excuse)
only one gym workout, the rest were runs, for a total of 39.99 miles

9/30/06

Outdoor run:
4.32 miles
37:20

4.94 mph, my pace! i went slow and made J run slower than normal.

9/29/06

Outdoor run:
3.71 miles
31:12

7.13 mph

I was dying at the end, gasping, and walked about 4 seconds worth. Glad I went, but man, it was hard.

9/26/06

Outdoor run:
3.7 miles
31:10

7.12 mph

A hard run, but J and I got out before work again. We think we have lost our minds.

9/24/06

Outdoor run:
(track)
3.0 miles

1 mile for calibration
2 miles for check (16:35)

9/23/06

Outdoor run:
4.4 miles
38:05

6.93 mph

9/21/06

Outdoor run:
3.6 miles
30:25

7.10 mph

no stops! j paced us (aka pushed us!)

9/19/06

Outdoor run:
3.60 miles
31:04

(6.95 mph, not spectacular, but I didn't stop on the whole run! It felt great!)

9/16/06

Outdoor run:
iSweat says 3.05 which sounds about right for my pace
26:59

9/14/06

Outdoor run:

3.76 miles
31:52

(7.07 mph)

Not bad, one cramp, stops for stoplights.

9/12/06

Outdoor run:
3.76 miles
31:54

(7.07 mph)

I stopped a couple of times, but it was seriously easier since being off the drug. Breathing, in particular.

(And this was the last thing I wanted to do tonight; I was on my feet all day at a conference and they feel a bit blistery. Just had to do it to get back into it after a week of no exercise.)

9/4/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
20 minutes total

Elliptical:
30 minutes

My legs felt like lead on the treadmill. I'm only pushing it since I know there are probably 6 days here coming up that I won't have a chance to work out.

9/3/06

Outdoor run on a track:
~ 4 miles total

J and I went to calibrate our iSweats and ended up so confused about how the lines on the track work. Total distance was probably about 4 miles, give or take and that was with multiple stops to fiddle with the thing. It was fun though!

9/2/06

Outdoor run:
2.71 miles
23:26

(6.94 mph)

August recap

14 workouts
20.56 outdoor miles

8/31/06

Outdoor run:
3.64 miles
30:40

(7.12 mph, with some stops)

I was so exhausted and so didn't want to go so I think I pushed it to get home faster to crash. I know, I make no sense.

8/28/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
20 minutes
2.21 miles

got hit on as I finished. that NEVER happens to me. i am in gym mode, not dressed all cute, sweating, reading material, headphones. ego boost regardless, even though now i hope never to run into him again.

Elliptical:
30 minutes

8/27/06

Outdoor run with J:
3.6 miles
31:45
(6.80 mph)

8/25/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
20 minutes
2.21 miles

Elliptical:
30 minutes

(I'm just glad I actually got to the gym on a Friday evening, amazing!)

8/22/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
20 minutes
2.18 miles

Elliptical:
30 minutes

8/20/06

Outdoor run:
(with J)

3.59 miles
32:14
6.68 mph

8/17/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
20 minutes, 2.20 miles, no idea on program at this point

Elliptical:
20 minutes

Recumbent bike:
10 minutes

8/15/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline

feh, i don't remember exactly what i did, but i ended up at 2.18 miles.

Elliptical:
20 minutes

Recumbent bike:
10 minutes

8/12/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
20 minutes total, a song's duration starting at 6.0 mph, ending at 6.4, with a 1 minute sprint at 7.5 mph at the end

Elliptical:
30 minutes

8/10/06

Outdoor run:
(with J)

3.59 miles
34:05

I made it around the whole lake without stopping, which I have not been able to do in a really long time. I did get a cramp again but worked through it; it's almost like starting over on running.

8/8/06

Outdoor run:
31:51
3.64 miles (by gmap pedometer)

(6.85 mph)

1 cramp=2 stops
+ 2 more stops

really hot out!

8/6/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
6.0-7.0 mph in 0.1mph/1 minute increments
6.5 mph for 4 minutes
6.6-7.0 mph in 0.1 mph/1 minute increments
(total time: 20 minutes)

Treadclimber thingy: 5 minutes

Elliptical: 25 minutes

average HR: 139
(I believe it was higher since I forgot to stop it in between machines and I caught it reading 70-something at one point.)

8/5/06

Outdoor run: 2.5 miles
20:25

walked home

8/1/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
15 total minutes, interrupted when the personal trainer training the person next to me unplugged my treadmill- OOPS! 6.0-7.0 mph in 0.1 mph/min increments, then 6.5 mph

Elliptical:
15 minutes

A blah workout, I totally lost my energy. Better than nothing, I suppose though.

July recap

13 workouts
(a trip to Vegas, must be negative 5 workouts ...)
18.19 outdoor miles

7/31/06

Outdoor run:

31:00

NikePlus says:
3.61 miles

gmap pedometer says:
3.64 miles

I am apparently the person they use to uncalibrate the NikePlus system. I'm splitting the difference and going with a pace of 7.0 mph. It was really windy.

7/29/06

Outdoor run:
32:28

gmap says 3.87 miles
NikePlus says 3.87 miles
(and this is totally uncalibrated, weird!)

so that gives me: 7.15 mph

yay! now, granted, i did stop twice of my own volition and once for a stoplight.

7/28/06

36 minutes of yoga

7/26/06

Outdoor run:

(uncalibrated iRun)
It says:
4.17 miles
32:48

gmap pedometer says:
3.82 miles

I believe gmap since I have not calibrated the NikePlus thingy yet.

Which means:
6.99 mph average

I only stopped once, well, twice, if you count the stoplight. My body is accustomed to a rest at 20 minutes. :)

7/24/06

Treadmill: 20 minutes, 2.0% incline
6.1-7.1 mph in 1 minute increments
small rest
6.5-6.7 mph for 9 minutes with a 30 second sprint at 8.0 mph
Elliptical: 35 minutes

Did I mention it was 108 today? As I drove home from the gym, a sign said it was still 98 degrees. I was still soggy when I got home, a half hour later.

7/22/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline, 6.0-7.0 mph in 1 minute chunks, 4 minutes at 6.5 mph, 6.6-7.0 mph in 1 minute chunks; 2.20 miles

Elliptical: 30 minutes

Treadclimber (mix of a treamill and a stairmaster): 10 minutes

random weights

a good workout!

7/21/06

45 minutes of yoga

7/19/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline; 6.0-7.0 mph for 9 minutes in 0.1mph/minute increments
9 minutes at 6.5 mph

Elliptical: 35 minutes

A good workout, but I only made it to 55 minutes, despite the countdown on the Nike+ipod sport.

7/17/05

(First Nikeplus workout)
Treadmill: 2.0% incline
11 minutes at 6.0-7.0 mph (one minute at each)
Elliptical: 5 minutes
Treadmill: 2.0% incline, 9 minutes at 6.5 mph
Ellliptical: 35 minutes

7/16/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline, 6.5 mph for 2 minutes, rest, 6.1-6.8 mph for one minute each, rest, 5 minutes at 6.5 mph

Elliptical: 30 minutes

some random weights

7/15/06

~35 minutes yoga

J came over and we did some together off of Tivo. Got headaches. Deleted the evil one.

7/13/06

Outdoor run:
3.44 miles
29:50
6.92 mph average
for what it's worth, my average HR says 141, but when i left the house it said my HR was 42.
a much better run, i only stopped once at ~21 minutes; i just kept setting new goals (reach that street, finish this song) and let myself go as slow as i wanted, telling myself i could stop any time. did i mention the gigantic hill i have to walk up at the end of every run, with the absolute steepest part right at the end, no exaggeration.

7/10/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline, 20 minutes, 2.21 miles
Elliptical: 30 minutes

A better workout. I think I just have to realize that I need to go a bit slower and build back up. It feels like I've never run before.

7/9/06

Outdoor run:
3.442 miles
30:37
many many many stops to rest.
i am very defeated right now.
this was prehaps my worst run ever.
i don't know about this drug.
my blood pressure is now hovering around 100/65.
i feel like i have narcolepsy.

7/8/06

Elliptical: 40 minutes

7/5/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
4 minutes warmup at 6.5 mph
alternating minutes at 6.0 and 7.0-7.7 mph
(20 minutes total)

Elliptical: 30 minutes

June recap

12 workouts
(6 travel days)
28.67 outdoor miles run, including a 5K fun run!

6/30/06

Outdoor run:
4.62 miles
39:10
7.08 mph average speed
average HR: 152 way low for me, at least it used to be

this run kicked my ass. it was one of my worst runs ever, had to stop 3 times to cool down and catch my breath. my heart rate seems too low and my lungs are not getting enough oxygen but i am working HARD. very frustrating.

6/27/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline (20 minutes total; see, i respect the time limit)
4 minutes at 6.5 mph for warmup
alternating minutes at 7.2-8.0mph and 6.0 mph

Elliptical: 25 minutes

Recumbent bike: 5 minutes

Average HR: 154
Seems low, this was the first workout after starting the Rythmol.

6/24/06

Outdoor run:

4.25 miles
36:56 average HR: 176 (do I believe it?)

6.9 mph average

A little slower than my normal pace but I was slightly headachy. Still a very good run!

6/21/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline
4 minutes warmup at 6.5 mph
alternating minute intervals at 7.2-8.0 mph and 6.0 mph (17 minutes total)
9 minutes at 6.5 mph

Elliptical: 20 minutes

Recumbent bike: 3 minutes

unknown HR

6/19/06

Outdoor run:
3.97 miles
33:20
7.15 mph

average HR: 170

two stretch stops

6/18/06

Outdoor 5K Fun Run:
25:39
average HR: 175
7.26 mph average

Another great run with J. And we got more free baseball tickets!

6/14/06

Sleepy all day.

Treadmill: 26 minutes: 4 minutes warmup at 6.5 mph, alternating minutes at slow speed (5.5-6.0 mph) and high speed (7.2-8.0 mph), 4 minutes cooldown at 6.5 mph

Elliptical: 14 minutes

Recumbent bike: 5 minutes

Forgot to clear data on HRM.

6/12/06

Treadmill: (all at 2.0% incline)
4 minutes warm up at 6.5 mph,
alternating minutes of 6.0 and 7.2-8.0 (in 0.1 mph increments)
9 minutes of 6.5 mph

Elliptical: 20 minutes

Average HR: unknown, time to rinse the electrodes...

Yucky person at the gym left their gum on the elliptical magazine holder so my magazine got stucked. Ick! Good thing I realized it was gum and not a paper towel before I touched it. Such rudeness.

6/10/06

Outdoor run:

4.58 miles
39:00 minutes
~7.04 mph
Average HR ~172 (wonky HRM)

A good run, condsidering how little sleep I got last night. :) J and I mixed it up by going the opposite direction of normal for a change of pace.

(Have I mentioned the gigantic hill I have to go up at the end of my run to get home?)

6/7/06

Outdoor run:

3.63 miles
30:53
pace: 7.05 mph

average HR: 168

Thank you, J, for getting me out there. It was a hard run though and hot! I stopped twice to stretch and let my HR drop a bit.

6/6/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline:
4 minutes at 6.5 mph
minute intervals alternating between 6.0 and 7.1-7.8 mph (16 minutes)
15 minutes at 6.5 mph
Elliptical: 20 minutes
Recumbent bkie: 6 minute cool down

Average HR: 168

6/2/06

outdoor run

total time: 39:29
total miles: 4.51 miles (7.25km)
average heart rate: 169

May recap

15 workouts
26.63 outdoor miles run
a pretty good month, even with a couple of short workouts

5/31/06

Outdoor run:
3.80 miles
31:57
pace: 7.14 mph (I'm nothing if not consistent!)
average HR: 168

I tried to add a touch of distance but really didn't add much at all. Next time...

5/29/06

Treadmill: 12 minutes, 2.0% incline, interval program up to 8.0 mph
Ellitpical: 33 minutes

Average HR: 155

A hard workout, maybe too close to eating a snack of trail mix.

5/28/06

Outdoor run
4.35 miles
36:15 minutes (7.19 mph average)
average HR: 171

what a great run!

5/26/06

Treadmill: 25 minutes, 2.0%, semi-interval training
(4 minutes at 6.5 mph)
(11 minutes alternating between 6.0 mph and a higher speed (7.0-8.0 mph))
(3 minutes at 6.5 mph)
(2 more minutes of interval)

Elliptical: 25 minutes

Average HR: 162

5/23/06

Treadmill: 20 minutes
Elliptical: 30 minutes
Recumbent bike: 6 minutes (lazy assed, but whatever)

Average HR: 160

5/21/06

Treadmill: speed interval for 12 minutes
Elliptical: 33 minutes

average HR: 163

(thank you, j!)

5/18/06

Treadmill: varied incline and speed, 22 minutes
Elliptical: 20 minutes
Recumbent bike: 4 minutes

5/15/06

Outdoor run:
3.86 miles
32:26
average mph: 7.14
average HR: 160 (or so my monitor claims- I saw it reading 55 a couple of times during the run)

5/14/06

Outdoor run:
total time: 28:40
total miles: 3.31 miles (5.33km)
average heart rate: 170
speed: 6.92mph (11.13kph)
pace: 8:39min/miles

(much stolen from J.

It was hot, I have a little headache, but it felt good too.

5/12/06

Hotel gym:
Treadmill: 11 minutes, 2.0% incline, 2 minutes at 6.5 mph, then alternating 1 minute intervals at 6.0 and 7.1 mph
Elliptical: 20 minutes

Again, no time, no evergy, but better than nothing.

5/10/06

Hotel gym, no time, tired.

Treadmill: 5 minutes
Elliptical: 15 minutes

Better than nothing.

5/7/06

Elliptical: 45 minutes
Average HR: 159

It felt like I ws working harder than the HR reflects...

5/6/06

Outdoor run:
3.94 miles
34:00 minutes
average HR: 172

met up with J at ~14 minutes, it was a good run.

5/4/06

Outdoor run:
3.65 miles
31:32
Average HR: 166

5/2/06

Outdoor run:
3.72 miles
no HR data, no time. The stupid thing went wonky on me at ~21 minutes. It was actually kinda liberating, even though I'm sure I was slower than if it had been working.

April recap

12 workouts, same as for March. I had excuses for why March was low, I have excuses for why April was low. I just need to get off my butt and go more frequently. But a high note was the 10K with J.

4/30/06

Treadmill: 15 minutes total:
2.0% incline
3 min at 6mph, then alternating 1 minute intervals of 6 mph/7.2 mph
1.65 miles

Elliptical: 35 minutes

Average HR:160

Thanks, J, for encouraging me to go!

4/29/06

Treadmill: 2.0% incline, intervals: 6 min at 6.0mph; 4 min at 7.1 mph (1.08 miles total)
Elliptical: 37 minutes cross-training intervals

no HR monitor, but very sweaty!

4/27/06

Hotel gym workout
Recumbent bike: 15 minutes
Treadmill: 10 minutes
Elliptical: 15 minutes
Average HR: 146 (WAAAAAAY low for me)

The bike kicks my ass. I cannot maintain a heartrate, guess I'm really not used to it. I had to wait for each machine so this was kinda a short workout.

4/25/06

Elliptical: 50 minutes
(30 at manual pace, 20 at intervals)
Average HR: 162

This was a lot less tiring than 50 minutes of running would have been.

4/22/06

Outdoor run
10K (6.21 miles)
57'20
average HR: 176

4/19/06

Treadmill: 22 minutes, cardio program at 6.5mph
Elliptical: 22 minutes
Treadmill: 10 minutes, cardio program at 6.5 mph
Average HR: 163

4/17/06

Treadmill: 20 minutes, intervals at 2.0%: 2 minutes of 7.0mph/1 minute 6.0 mph
Elliptical: 30 minutes
Average HR: 168

4/13/06

Outdoor run:
3.72 miles, 31:23
average HR: 168

could not have been more perfect weather.
i am dripping sweat now.

4/12/06

Treadmill: 30 minutes, cardio program to maintain HR
Elliptical: 20 minutes
Average HR: 168

4/8/06

4.35 miles, 38.25 minutes
Average HR: 171

4/7/06

3.72 miles, 32:08 minutes
average HR: 177

I blame the HR on lots o' wind!

4/2/06

Treadmill: 20 minutes, cardio program (30 second rest when it tried to kill me by not reading the HRM correctly)
Elliptical: 15 minutes
Average HR: 164
various random weights
My hip has been bothering me a bit so I took it a bit easy.

March recap

12 workouts, not bad considering I moved, took two business trips, and one personal trip.

3/31/06

Treadmill: 13 minutes at 3.5% incline, 6.1-6.5 mph; 17 minutes cardio program
Elliptical: 20 minutes
Average HR: 165

3/29/06

Treadmill: 3.5%, 20 minutes, 6.1-7.1 mph, with 1 minute of walking in the middle
Elliptical: 30 minutes
Average HR: 165

This time, I was definitely slacking on the elliptical and had to really pay attention to keep my heart rate up.

3/26/06

Outdoor run: ~5.0 miles, ~45 minutes.
Failing memory might have mistracked the mileage. HR monitor went wacky for ~1 minute so time was stopped.
Average HR: 170, might be skewed high.

This workout was strange; it's not too often that I feel like my lungs/heart can keep up but my legs can't.

3/24/06

Treadmill: 20 minutes 6.1-7.1 mph at 3.5% incline; 10 minutes at 3.5% incline at 6.4 mph
Elliptical: 20 minutes
Average HR: monitor says 160, that is not correct. Judging by the amount of sweat (a lot) and my perceived effort, it was definitely higher.

3/21/06

Treadmill: 20 minutes at 3.5% incline, 6.1-7.1 mph
10 minutes at 3.0% incline, 6.5 mph
Elliptical: 20 minutes
Average HR: 166 (I forgot to stop it at the end so this is skewed low.)

3/19/06

Outdoor run:
3.79 miles, 33:06 minutes
Average HR: 166 (felt like more!)

3/18/06

Treadmill: 20 minutes, 3.5% incline, 6.1-7.1 mph
Elliptical: 30 minutes
Forgot my HRM, grrr.

3/16/06

Treadmill: 3.5% incline, 20 minutes, 6.1-7.1 mph
Elliptical: 30 minutes
Average HR: 170

3/13/06

Treadmill: 20 minutes, 3.5% incline, 6.1-7.0 mph
Elliptical: 20 minutes
Recumbent bike: 5 minutes
Average HR: 169

3/11/06

Treadmil: 3.5% incline, 20 minutes 6.1-7.0 mph (2.19 mi.)
10 minutes at varying incline to maintain HR
Elliptical: 20 minutes
Average HR: 166

3/9/06

Treadmill: 3.5% incline, 28 minutes, 6.1-7.0 mph
Elliptical: 22 minutes
Average HR: 171