10 Weeks from Bataan - Friday

Duration = 40:20
Distance = 2.32
Calories = 259
Max HR = 144 (might be instrument glitch)
Avg HR = 124
Running Index = 43
Max Cadence = 97
Avg Cadence = 80

Friday: short run
Equipment: Merrills, shorts, & tech shirt

Warm-up: 5:00 @ 3.0 mph
Main: 30:00 with HR in 125-135 (mostly 3.7-3.8; peak 4.0)
Cool-down: 1:00 each 3.5, 3.0, 2.5, then 2:00 @ 2.0

Travelling in Atlanta this weekend. Found the fitness center for the hotel. Quick run before dinner.

Atlanta has the same temperature as Detroit but not as much snow.

Data:

Lap   Time      Lap Time Max Avg Min Dist  min/mile 
A 1. 0:09:06.6 0:09:06.6 129 105  66 0.497  17:58 
A 2. 0:16:36.9 0:07:30.3 144 130 120 0.501  14:58 
A 3. 0:24:25.3 0:07:48.4 137 132 128 0.502  15:33 
A 4. 0:32:48.9 0:08:23.6 137 133 130 0.502  16:42 
1.   0:40:20.3 0:40:20.3 144 124  66 2.322  16:45

The manual lap at the end of the run starts at the beginning of the session, not the most recent automatic lap. I'll have to see if there isn't an easy way to get the data for the partial interval. But that is a task for another day.

The only issue today was minor chafing from my underwear.

10 Weeks from Bataan - Wednesday

Duration = 1:35:22
Distance = 5.53
Calories = 633
Max HR = 137
Avg HR = 126
Running Index = 43
Max Cadence = 92
Avg Cadence = 70

Wednesday: long "run" moved to mid-week
Equipment: Boots, shorts, tech shirt, & backpack (16.5 lbs)

Warm-up: 5:00 @ 3.0 mph
Main: 85:00 with HR in 125-135 (mostly 3.4-3.5; peak 4.0)
Cool-down: 1:00 each 3.0, 2.5, then 3:00 @ 2.0

Kingpin session moved to mid-week to be sure it gets done. This is the longest I've gone with this backpack. I'm going to start doing these sessions in the target utility uniform to check, and address, hot spots or other issues. After this session, I noted a possible proto-blister on the toe next to the big toe on the left foot and slight impressions from the straps at the base of my neck. I will have to see if adjusting the straps somewhat will reduce this. Also, the utility uniform might offer better protection than the tech shirt. I may also try some Body Glide, but I still have time to make small changes so I will know which is the right answer.
Just before I finished, I got a minor side stitch.


Data (auto-lap now working):

Lap     Time     Lap Time  Max  Avg  Min  Dist  min/mile
1.   0:09:25.6  0:09:25.6  133  105   82  0.499  18:54
2.   0:17:21.3  0:07:55.7  137  132  124  0.503  15:46
3.   0:25:43.0  0:08:21.7  134  130  126  0.501  16:41
4.   0:34:09.1  0:08:26.1  136  131  125  0.503  16:45
5.   0:42:48.2  0:08:39.1  132  127  124  0.503  17:12
6.   0:51:17.4  0:08:29.2  132  128  122  0.502  16:53
7.   0:59:40.8  0:08:23.4  133  130  127  0.503  16:41
8.   1:08:07.4  0:08:26.6  132  130  122  0.502  16:48
9.   1:16:32.7  0:08:25.3  131  129  126  0.502  16:45
10.  1:24:58.3  0:08:25.6  134  130  127  0.504  16:44
11.  1:35:12.8  0:10:14.5  131  124  111  0.505  20:06
12.  1:35:22.1  0:00:09.3  112  111  110  0.004  38:45

10 Weeks from Bataan - Tuesday

Duration = 50:11
Distance = 2.83
Calories = 324
Max HR = 136
Avg HR = 124
Running Index = 42
Max Cadence = 76
Avg Cadence = 69

Tuesday: longer midweek session
Equipment: Boots, shorts, tech shirt, & backpack (16.5 lbs)

Warm-up: 5:00 @ 3.0 mph
Main: 40:00 with HR in 125-135 (mostly 3.5; peak 3.9)
Cool-down: 1:00 each 3.0, 2.5; 3:00 @ 2.0

I added the pack tonight mostly on a whim. I had spent a bit of time getting the weight about right. I'm adding about 4 pounds each week. After getting the weight right, I spent time adjusting the waist belt and shoulder and chest straps. Since I was already wearing it, I figured I'd go ahead and do the session that way. I'm glad I did. I need more time getting used to carrying the weight. This will likely drag my pace down as I add weight.

I wasn't sure about making the distance about halfway through, but then things felt better. Now, I feel great.

Data (I forgot to set the auto-lap feature):

Lap   Time     Lap Time   Max  Avg  Min  Dist  min/mile 
1.  0:17:20.9  0:17:20.9  136  120   90  0.993  17:28 
2.  0:34:19.6  0:16:58.7  136  130  123  1.015  16:43 
3.  0:50:10.7  0:15:51.1  131  124  106  0.824  19:14 

Treadmill Monday 10 Weeks from Bataan

Duration = 40:08
Distance = 2.40
Calories = 272
Max HR = 136
Avg HR = 128
Running Index = 42
Max Cadence = 95
Avg Cadence = 73

Different warm up than normal, I started with 5 minutes at 3.5 then ramped up to get in the 130-135 range. I briefly jogged at 4.0 mph before I hit my limit and returned to walking in the 3.6-3.8 mph range. Normal cool-down from 3.5 to 2.0 over 4 minutes.

I feel great after finishing this session.

Split Data:

Lap    Time    Lap Time   Max  Avg  Min  Dist  min/mile
1.  0:08:16.7  0:08:16.7  134  116   82  0.494  16:44
2.  0:16:09.1  0:07:52.4  136  132  129  0.497  15:49
3.  0:24:20.9  0:08:11.8  135  132  127  0.501  16:20
4.  0:32:34.6  0:08:13.7  136  133  123  0.503  16:21
5.  0:40:08.0  0:07:33.4  135  128  114  0.403  18:49

Treadmill Recovery

Duration = 40:08
Distance = 2.54
Calories = 272
Max HR = 136
Avg HR = 128
Running Index = 45
Max Cadence = 103
Avg Cadence = 77

Sunday is usually my long run day, but, because of the race yesterday, I swapped in a 40 minute session from earlier in the week. What I've been doing with the treadmill sessions is start at 4.0 and keep that up until my heart rate hits my 136 bpm limit and drop the speed by .2 mph. I probably should have started with a 3.5 walk and bumped it up until I was in the target range to make this a true recovery.

I hit the limit at 12:10 and dropped to 3.8. I hit the limit again at 23:25, and dropped to 3.7. I stayed there until 36:00. My cool-down on the treadmill is "drop to first .5/.0 speed, then drop .5 each minute to 2.0, then stay at 2.0 until my heart rate is under 120 (minimum of 1 minute)". Today that was 3.5 -> 3.0 -> 2.5 -> 2.0 and I finished at the end of the first 2.0 minute at 111 bpm.

I may need to step the RS800CX to auto-lap at half miles, but I'm currently using manual laps at the mile. Again, I may start setting manual laps at half miles. We'll see next week if I can remember to do that.

Today's data:

Lap   Time  Lap Time Max Avg Min Dist  min/mile 
1.  15:11.8 15:11.8  136 127 104 1.013  15:00 
2.  31:16.3 16:04.5  136 131 121 1.027  15:39 
3.  40:08.3 08:52.0  133 126 110 0.496  17:46

2009-10 Reese Winter Race Series 10K #2

Duration = 1:03:03
Distance = 6.71 (total reported by Polar)
Calories = 745
Max HR = 191
Avg HR = 175
Running Index = 45
Max Cadence = 103
Avg Cadence = 96

Today was the second on the winter racing series I'm participating in. Conditions were 10F with a 15 mph wind from the north and sunny, clear, blue, skies.

These are the lap times and heart race data:

Lap   Time    Lap Time  Max Avg Min Dist  min/mile
1.  0:09:47.7 0:09:47.7 173 164 110 1.054  9:17
2.  0:19:48.5 0:10:00.8 177 173 166 1.071  9:21
3.  0:29:56.4 0:10:07.9 184 177 171 1.070  9:28
4.  0:40:53.6 0:10:57.2 180 175 168 1.141  9:36
5.  0:51:19.9 0:10:26.3 179 176 172 1.090  9:30
6.  1:00:54.1 0:09:34.2 189 181 173 1.050  9:06
7.  1:03:02.6 0:02:08.5 191 188 184 0.232  9:24

The laps are marked at the posted mile markers. There was ice on the ground, and I am sure that some of the extra distance is finding a suitable surface. Miles 3 and 6 were mostly into the wind. The final piece involved dodging significant ice which is why I finished slower than the last full mile. There seems be some impact on the foot pod due to the temperature.

I was wearing a different pair of shoes than last month and I feel better. Equipment was Nike Structure 12s, WrightSocks Running, tights, shorts, Under Armor Cold Gear top, tech top, Gortex windbreaker, balaclava, wool cap, and sunglasses. I was also wearing a Polar monitor with foot and GPS sensor. The GPS battery suffered from the cold. I'll have to try a lithium battery for cold running and see if that works better. Since I lost GPS during the run, I can't cross-check the reported the distance against the recorded track.

I am happier with the pacing. I resisted the urge to start too fast. I went out at 7:30/mile last month. I didn't do as well as last month by my watch, but the weather was definitely a factor and I feel I ran a better race. I have no indication of the calf issues I had last month. Slight ITB indications on the right in the second half of the run, but these are much better later in the day. A foam roller is on my buy list.

A New Year and a New Start

I've allowed this to fall fallow and my training has suffered as well. With the new year, I will make a renewed effort to keep this up and to train consistently.

Finishing up 2009:

• I do walk occasionally at work. I will likely do more of this in the new year, but I will also likely not report it with its own entry.
• On the 15th of December, I started seriously training again. I am now in my third week of this.
• With my final weigh-in, I am 6 pounds lighter than at the start of 2009.

Goals for 2010:

Not So Crazy Goals

• Stay healthy (without this, nothing else matters)
• Lose 15 lbs (155 lbs)
• Finish 1st Marathon
  (Completed, 2010 Mar 21, 11:58:38)
• PR 5K (27:39)
• PR 10K (55:25)
• PR Half (2:32:52)
  (Completed, 2010 Jun 6, 2:28:48)

Crazy Goals

• Lose 25 lbs (145 lbs)
  
• Sub 4-hour Marathon
• Sub 2-hour Half
• Sub 50-minute 10K
• Sub 25-minute 5K

Really Crazy Goals [I don't expect to get these in 2010, but they are out there for direction]

• Qualify for the Boston Marathon (sub 3-1/2 hour marathon)
• Sub 40-minute 10K
• Sub 20-minute 5K

Races currently in the plan:

• Reese Winter Race Series 10K (Jan)
• Reese Winter Race Series 10K (Mar)
• Bataan Memorial Death March (Mar)
• Trail Half Marathon (Apr)
• Bolder Boulder 10K (May)
• Dexter to Ann Arbor Run Half Marathon (Jun)
• City to Surf Half Marathon (Aug)
• USAF Marathon (Sep)

I am currently using low HR, slow speed, training. My next major event is the Bataan Memorial Death March where I am entered as Military Heavy. This works out to a full marathon in military utility uniform, complete with combat boots, and wearing a 50-pound pack, 35-pounds of payload plus water and the pack itself. As I plan to march, not run, this event, the slow pace of the current training is quite event specific.

Today is a rest day and I run a 10K tomorrow morning.

That's it for now.

[Edited 2010-03-28 to add tags, add goal weights, and note marathon completion]
[Edited 2010-06-08 to note half marathon PR]