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The Anatomy Of A Difficult Run & The Will To Prepare

 The alarm went off, as usual, at 6 am.   Typically, I'm already awake.  Often, I'm already up.  Today it woke me.  It happens.  I wasn't alarmed.  I normally don't feel like heading right out the door.  I like to take some time to wake up.   Today, my usual routine didn't take me to my that feeling of 'alright I'm ready, let's go' that I am accustomed to.    Nevertheless, I headed out the door.

There was no pep.  Okay, I thought, it's going to be one of those days that takes a while to get warmed up.  Not a chance.   I just couldn't get away from the feeling of 'I'm tired'.   Thoughts of turning around early crossed my mind.  It's easy to find a reason to quit.  I kept telling myself to hang in there.  This, too, will pass.  It did but it was a struggle.

The many thousands of miles I've run paid dividends.  I actually did feel a bit better for a few miles after my turnaround, thanks to a cool breeze.  I managed to finish all 13.5 miles.  It took me about 20 minutes longer than usual.   I was thoroughly wasted.   But I survived.

I'm thinking that it helped me prepare mentally for the end of the upcoming marathon.  I'm going to be pretty wasted during the last few miles.  Proper preparation is essential.   Paul 'Bear' Bryant said it well: "It's not the will to win that matters...everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." 

Persistence

I woke up this morning feeling less than stellar.  I had my mini breakfast and checked my e-mail all the usual stuff hoping to perk up.  I had a full bottle of tea for the caffeine.  Nothing.  Still felt low energy.

Maybe it was time for a day off.  I'm an advocate of listening to the body.  Still, I am reluctant to do nothing.  My next thought was I'll just warm up and stretch.  Nothing seemed to boost my enthusiasm.  I stretched out my warm-up and stretched out my stretching. I nearly called it quits but I thought maybe I'll just do a short routine.
Well, each set got a little easier.  I made it through the workout.  Never felt the best but I did feel better by the end.  I'm still a bit lower energy than usual but I got my workout in.  Persistence paid off.

Wednesday's a travel day and I'll do nothing physically stressful so I'll have time to recover.  Everyone has a best day and a worst day of every week, month and year.   Today was mine but I persisted and got in a workout.

Here's hoping I feel great in the morning and my run goes well.  If not, well maybe I'll go easy or short.  But, then again, maybe it'll be a great run.   Even my easy days are pretty good by most people's standards.  Persistence. I   did well today.

Exercise Lifts Mood, but Does It Work Against Depression? - TIME

Exercise Lifts Mood, but Does It Work Against Depression? - TIME

Milestones & Heavy Breathing

I don't usually run 2 days in a row.  Being on the road presents its challenges.  Unable ride my bike I decided to go for a short run just to satisfy my need to exercise.   While deciding, I added up my mileage since I've been out of town and realized that I was very close to 100 miles for the last 15 days.  That was the clincher.

I was at 93.5 miles since my arrival and 6.5 (you can see where this is leading) miles puts me at 100!  So, I mapped out a 7 miler (always a little extra) and headed out the door.

Sunday's are nice because of the lighter traffic here in California. I was clipping along pretty nicely just before my turnaround when a runner went racing by me going the other way.  It got me thinking about my post yesterday and my thoughts on breathing hard.   I really hadn't done much really fast running that pushed my breathing for a while.  Since I was going only 7 miles and already half-way through that I figured it was time for some speed work.  The runner who had passed me was still in sight so I thought I'd see if I could make up some ground or at least keep him in sight (he was going fast!).

I shifted into high gear and turned on the afterburners.  He was going too fast.... for him not me.  He ran out of gas (I think) and I caught him rather quickly.  Maybe he was just running a short distance.  I don't want to create an impression of superiority.  He didn't know I was trying to catch him.

I had momentum and I wanted to keep it.   I pushed to the end and got some good speed work in.  A great workout really.  All because of a milestone.   Another good reason to keep track of mileage.   I'll rest the legs tomorrow and be ready for a nice long run on Tuesday.   Training is progressing nicely.

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Marathon Training - 13.5 miles, Again!

Another training day, another 13.5 mile training run.  Sound boring?  Sound like a lot of time alone with your thoughts?   Sound like a lot of time to be breathing hard?  Sound like a lot of pounding the pavement that might cause injury?  Sound like a lot of time in pain or suffering? Well, maybe.

Boring doesn't happen to me because I've learned to relax and let my mind wander. It's almost like daydreaming.  On long runs I sometimes lose track of the miles and then I'll sort of 'wake up' and realize I've gone several miles.   Fitness and a nice easy pace helps make this happen.  Thinking about how many more miles I have left to run will prevent it from happening.  On of the main reasons I like to run long runs is that it keeps me from thinking about finishing.  I just settle into a nice pace and think about something pleasant.  A lot of time alone with my thoughts has always suited me.  I like sightseeing and people watching.

Breathing hard isn't much of an issue because on long runs I don't push my aerobic capacity except for during interval training.  Another reason I like long runs.  Maybe I'm just lazy!


Pain & suffering isn't as much an issue as the unfamiliar might suspect.  Proper pacing is important.  Running the right distance helps as well.    The beginning of my runs are often a bit uncomfortable until I get into my rhythm.  15 - 20 minutes is usually enough.  Then I start to feel pretty good.   If I'm doing maintenance runs that's my usual practice: get comfy and enjoy.  If I'm training for a specific race as I am now then I plan on being pretty uncomfortable in order to build both the physical and mental aspects of  speed and endurance.

Pavement pounding might cause injury if you try to do too much too soon.  I make changes gradually. I take glucosamine just-in-case but I really think the body will get stronger if training is done properly.

 I do have aches and pains but they're pretty manageable.  Considering the miles I run it's not too bad.  It's all worth it for how good I feel about myself for what I've accomplished.   I've run nearly 100 miles in the last 2 weeks, so, I'm a tad sore today but I know by morning I'll be fine.   Besides, I alway have an Advil at my disposal if needed.  Not today.  I think a margarita is in the plan for the evening anyhow!  Can't mix the two.

Of course, the good really offsets the little discomforts:   my aches and pains remind me of what I have and can do that few others are willing or able to do.  I love being fit!

Routine Friday

I had a nice discussion about exercise & fitness that included a discussion about workout times with the head football coach of a large California High School today.  He likes to do his workout later in the day.  I like to do mine early in the morning.   The key question was why.  The answer was in two parts.  1st,  there are fewer (rarely any) interruptions early in the morning.  2nd, fewer interruptions means it's easier to keep to my routine.

I love routines.  It's routines that keep me from missing workouts.  Routines keep me from having to decide whether I'm going to something that needs to be done.  Routines make me more efficient.  Routines take away excuses.

My summertime Friday morning routine goes like this:

• Get up 6am 
• Bathroom visit
• Light breakfast (mixed berries, Activia Light, & FiberOne)
• 45 minutes for e-mail catch-up, read the paper, back to the bathroom.
• Warm-ups and then intense resistance training workout for 90 minutes.  (following a routine that changes about every 6 weeks)
• Shower & dress
• Big breakfast (4 egg scramble with veggies and tofu)

Now I'm ready for my day.  I'm in high gear.  I'm feeling great.

I don't think about it.  I just do it.  Are there days that my enthusiasm is not quite as high?  Sure.  That's why I love routines.  There are no options.  Invariably I get feeling better as I go.  I'm always glad I did it when I'm done.  I feel the pump when I'm showering and I feel good about myself.  I get dressed and the clothes fit.  The right size clothes:  30 inch waist.  No need for a baggy shirt to cover up a big gut.  

Fitness is its own reward.  My routine gives me that.   It works so well that when ski season starts this winter, I'll get up at 4:30 to do it.  

Routines:  powerful

My Dogs Are Barking

I had a nice 13.5 mile training run this morning.  I was surprised at how strong my finish was, considering the mileage I've run in the last 12 days.  

However, my son-in-law invited me to play golf.  Since I love to play golf it was impossible to resist.  Why I decided to carry by clubs instead of renting a pull cart, I can't answer.  Senior moment, I suppose.  Anyway, my legs have come through once again.  But, my dogs are barking!!  

I admit to taking an Advil.  It'll be interesting to see how my run goes on Saturday.  

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June 9: The Obesity Problem Keeps Expanding. Fortunately, Many Groups are Gearing Up to Join the Battle | Peak Performance

Nicely recovered, nice workout, nice day

I was pleased to find no ill effects from my long, hard run yesterday.  It's a good indicator of my conditioning.  

Nicely recovered, I had a nice resistance workout this morning while watching Roger Federer advance and then seeing the US World Cup team squeeze out an exciting victory.   A great way to start the day, especially considering the nice 2nd breakfast I made for myself!   I like to say "fitness is its own reward" but a nice breakfast is pretty good too.

After that I got to watch my grandson excel in his fitness camp followed by a sweet afternoon on the swing, with my bride, reading a great Carl Sagan book.  I even dozed off for about 30 winks... OK 30 minutes.  Then it was off to my grandson's baseball game which ended with him hitting a home run.   We celebrated with dinner out.  What a nice day.

The Best Laid Plans: Marathon Training - Building Endurance

The best laid plans indeed.  I mapped out my planned run for this morning on 'Map My Run'  http://beta.mapmyrun.com planning on adding one mile to what I've been running for a 13 mile run.  I've been running an out and back route and planned on going a bit farther out then turning onto a side street and running through a neighborhood that was shown on the map.  What I hadn't expected was a gated community!

So I went a little further out then turned around and headed back.  I found a side street that looked promising and turned in.  It worked out fine.  I made my way around the neighborhood and back to main drag.  I felt really good and cranked up the pace a tad.  I felt pretty darn good all the way just a bit tired at the end as my fuel level got low.  I need to be fatigued at the end so I can get accustomed to maintaining pace right to the finish.  

After my shower and breakfast, I got back on 'Map My Run'  and measured what I actually ran:  13.5 miles!  It's 2 hours later as I write this and I'm pretty happy about my run today and the progress I've made.

14 weeks and 5 days to go.

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Back To Normal

The pain in my neck is no longer a pain in the neck.  So, I had a nice workout this morning.  I don't have my weights with me but I did pretty much everything else.  Push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, leg-up / reverse crunches, all my stretches all accomplished without pain.   I'm really glad I took Friday off because I'm really glad to be pain free again.

It's impossible to describe how good these workouts make me feel.  Physically, the pump is so good.  The blood flow to the muscles feels almost sexual.  It's just wonderful.  I never tire of it.  Psychologically is just as good  The feeling of well being is so satisfying.  Such a big reward for so small an investment.  Add to that the health benefits and it's over the top.   I hope I can do this 'til I'm a 100.

Coping & Attitude

Being on the road continues to present challenges.  Today, for me, it was a lesson about the importance of attitude and the importance learning to cope with adversity.

My usual routine is to run 3 days a week, do my resistance training 3 days a week and ride my bike for a couple of hours on the odd day, usually Sunday.   I had a great week running this week.  Resistance training has been less than optimal because I don't have my weights but I like taking a couple of weeks off a couple times a year to rest the muscles.  I really believe this helps, physically & mentally.   I felt really good yesterday and was planning my usual 2 day rest before hitting the road again.  But, when I got up this morning I was at a loss as to what to do.  I am so habitual about exercising when I get up (this is a really good thing!) it has become an essential part of my life.

So, I decided to go for an easy run; jogging really.   I thought it would burn some calories and satisfy my psychological needs.   Off I went figuring I'd be a bit sluggish after the high mileage week.

Sure enough, just as I planned, I was sluggish.  It was alright for awhile because jogging doesn't require much hard breathing.  But, it also didn't take too long to realize how much more work it is to just jog.  Too much up and down and not enough forward momentum.  In addition, there is no core or torso utilization which helps with speed without making the legs work any harder.   Most of all, the springiness I feel in my stride that comes from pushing off my toes isn't there.   In short, I don't like it.  Perhaps most of all  because it takes too much time!  But it's hard to change pace when you're feeling sluggish. Time for an attitude change.

It took me about 5 minutes of deliberate effort to get back into my 'real' running stride but, boy, was it worth it.  Nice finish.   5 extra miles.   A lesson in attitude.  A few hundred calories burned.

I'll do a resistance & stretching workout tomorrow.  I'll run on Tuesday after 2 days of leg rest.

I'm glad I ran today.

Breakthrough Day

Yesterday was a golfing day.  I sort of rested.  I mean, I walked 18 fairly hilly holes but not much else. That's pretty light for me.  Sleepovers that spilled into my workout space and early golf led me to conclude it was time for a rest day of sorts.   I had a lot of fun golfing with my son-in-law and my accountant.   I could tell I hadn't played for about 10 days but I pulled together and salvaged an 83 mostly because the greens were what I would call esoteric.  A strong hill & ocean influence that you have to play quite a few time to learn.  Still I had fun.

After a week of bumped-up mileage (12 miles a day) I considered taking a 2nd rest day from running and going tomorrow instead.  I thought better of it and ran this morning giving me 48 miles for the week.  I'm really glad I did.  Despite giving me the highest mileage in a week for a long time today's run was actually quite easy (relatively).   It means the training is paying off.   When I finished I felt quite strong.  I really felt ready to run quite a bit more.  It's a good sign.   Two days of rest and I'll bump the mileage a bit more.

 I'm feeling good about this.

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Marathon Training - Building Mileage

It has been nice & cool every morning this week for my runs.  It's a good thing, too, because I could feel the extra miles today.  I can still feel it.  It's a necessary part of training.  I know I have to build my mileage.  My body has to get accustomed to longer runs and get tougher.  More important than that, for me, is the mental toughness.  I know can endure as well as almost anyone.  I have pushed myself right to the brink on several occasions.  But, I have always achieved that level of tolerance through training.  

Mental and physical toughness are both essential.  Running negative splits puts me the right place when I'm finishing.   I'm really tired and I'm visualizing finishing the race in that condition and pushing right to end.

My 12 miles this morning was my 3rd 12 miler this week.  I haven't done that for a while and it's very satisfying.  The discomfort is almost comforting!   I have a long way to go to get ready but I'm right on schedule.

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Obesity & Sexual Health (from CNN)

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Refined Carbs - Not!

We are constantly reminded about how bad refined carbs are for us.  Practically everyday a new study appears in one of the various media confirming the effects of refined carbohydrates on our health (never mind our appearance).   Yet, everywhere I look, it seems people just don't care.  I used to think many of them just didn't know and if we could educate them we'd fix the problem.  But now I think they don't really care enough about their health to change.   Give me a pill or a shot and fix the problem for me seems to be the prevailing attitude.  I want my white bread, white rice, & especially my french fries.  


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I'm back on schedule

Traveling & visiting family out of town has a way of disrupting my routines, which I love so dearly.  Add a sore neck (feels like whiplash) to the recipe along with grandchildren wanting your attention and you have recipe for time management difficulties.  

Fortunately, for me, I like to get up early and get my workouts done before most people are up and about.  So Sunday, despite being weary from traveling all day the day before and being in a new time zone, I still got up early and ran 12 miles.   Yesterday was a different story,  my neck was really acting up so I managed only an abbreviated work out.   It's a nuisance more than really bad pain.  Like all injuries, for me, the biggest issue is giving it time to heal.

I got up early this morning with a little less pain in the neck (literally & figuratively).  The air was nice and cool  as well so I was eager for another 12 miler.  Slow going at first.  Jet lag?    I felt better after about 7 miles so I kicked into a higher gear and had a good finish visualizing the end of the marathon.   The neck feels much better now!

I'm hoping for a good workout in the morning.

Travel Day

Although travel tends to be a routine disruptor, I managed to get a full workout Friday morning.   I think it really helps with long car rides (4 hours to Boston).   Nutrition is another matter.  I had my usual healthy breakfasts and I took some healthy snacks with me.  Dinner was another matter.  Lots of food at Fenway Park but not much in terms of good-for-you food.   I settled for a veggie dog.  Not terrible except for the white bread.  I can't believe anyone eats it!  

Flying tomorrow and more challenges.

Good Training Run

Sometimes I can't tell what my training will bring.  I actually considered (briefly) taking the day off.  I really felt achy when I got up after a long night's catch-up sleep.   It was raining and late.

I decided to wait until after my morning phone call from my daughter which usually ends about 10 a.m. to see how I felt.   Then, I got a message from my brother & training partner about his nice run in the rain.  He inspired me.  After my phone call was over, I headed out the door thinking I could just take it easy and have relaxing recovery run.

That went well until about 3 miles and then I notice how much better I was feeling AND how much faster I was running.  It felt really good to go!  I found my stride and enjoyed the ride.  When I got back home I checked my clock and realized I had run a best time for the course.  

You  never can tell what's going to happen when  you put on the shoes and head out the door.  Most times it's something really good.

A Late Start!

I should know better but I stayed up late last night in an attempt watch the end of the Celtics - Lakers game!  Must they put them on so late.  Who can stay up until midnight and get up for work the next morning??  Not me, and I don't have to go to work.  

I ended up sleeping 'til 7:45 a.m.!   Oh well,  I still got in a good workout.   Warm-up & stretches, pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups (lots of ups), reverse crunches.  I do some weight lifting.  My running supplementals include squats, knee-ups (more ups!) & rope skipping.  It takes me about 2 hours (or so) but I really feel better when I'm done.

I feel so much better when I move.  Yes, sitting in my easy chair is, well, easy, but it doesn't make me feel very energetic.   Moving on the other hand fills me with vigor.    Can you guess what I'm going to keep doing?

Marathon Training - The Quest Begins

Today begins training in earnest for the fall marathon.   I had a nice workout yesterday.  It was abbreviated so I could golf (badly).  Still, it felt good.  My first full training run since last week's race was my 11.5  miler this morning.

Of course, considering my race results in the KBVCM last week, I'm at a good starting point.  However, today marks the beginning of training for the marathon because it is important that I have a physical and psychological start to the training.  It's about focus.  I am now visualizing the upcoming race while I'm on a training run.  This is very important.

I know from experience that I must be both physically and mentally ready. My resistance training will done with the marathon in mind.   Having the marathon as a goal gives me more focus.

 If I run the race successfully in my mind many times before the actual race the result (barring injury) will be a foregone conclusion.

The Quest begins.

 

So What!

Rain, rain, & more rain.  Golf tournament canceled. :(    Yes, I was disappointed to receive the phone call from my friend the golf course superintendent letting me know that the tournament was canceled.  The cancellation wasn't unexpected since it was raining pretty hard and steadily with no let-up in sight.   Still, a good day yesterday had us in good position to win.  And, this is one of my favorite events of the summer.  Bummer.

Bummed out is not a place I like to be.  I was showered & dressed at 7:30 Sunday morning but most of all ready to move.  I thought about running but it was raining too hard.  Especially when there is a nice alternative available.  So I headed downstairs and onto the stationary bike for a nice 90 minute ride.   I hadn't done that for a while so my muscles had to work a little harder.  Result:  I got a good workout.  My mood is much better and I got to share a nice breakfast with my wife. Win-win.    Oh yeah, I'm clean too:  two showers before noon!  LOL

 There will be more golf tournaments.  Today is here only once.  We get only so many todays.

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Better!!!!

Nice workout yesterday.  Still a bit sore but better.  Left the lower body alone but worked the upper body as well as I could without stressing the injury.

Went to the golf course for the tournament this morning  with some trepidation about taking a full swing.  It took me 3 holes to get over it.  Finished the day feeling pretty good.   Two chip-in birdies helped.  

Looks like we're going to get rained out tomorrow but I'm so happy to be injury free.  Can't wait for Tuesday and good long run!

Thankful For The Rain

And The Memorial golf tournament.   Here not there (rain).   It's hard enough being stuck in the house and nearly immobile when it's raining.  If it had been sunny and warm I might've gone crazy (I don't have far to go as it is).  Fortunately, it was raining here and The Memorial Tournament was on TV.  Whew.  

I'm just a tad less sore this morning.  I'm not sure if it's the Advil or I'm actually healing or a bit of both.  At least I can walk again.  Last night it was very painful to walk.  Sleeping was difficult.  I usually toss & turn.   Yuk.

The weather forecast for Saturday is rain.  I'm almost hoping it rains so I can get the additional rest.  I'd love to run 10 miles on Tuesday morning.  I'd also love to play golf next week.  

Ouch! Injured.

I woke up this morning after a good night's sleep.  I really felt much better than expected.  Oh sure, my feet are still blistered and quite sore.  They really didn't want to run.  My body, though was further along my recovery than I expected and was telling me that 6 miles would be nice.  So my plan was to compromise and run 4 miles.  

The weather was so very nice but warming fast so I headed out the door about 15 minutes early.  My enthusiasm was pretty high.   I could feel the residual fatigue but it wasn't terrible and I settled into a nice easy trot.  About a mile into the run, a nice young lady in a Jeep Liberty who was attempting to exit from the gas station, backed up her SUV so I could pass on the sidewalk.  That was such a nice (and unusual) gesture it took my enthusiasm up a notch and got me thinking 6 miles.  I was feeling pretty good.

At about 2 miles my course turns into a long serious hill and the run gets serious.  By the time I got to the top I was really warmed up.  I turned north to run with the wind and my legs kicked into my race stride.  I couldn't help it.  It just felt right.  Only good sense kept me from going 10 miles and I settled for an 8 miler.  I kept my race stride all the way to the end knowing that my feet would protest later.   It was so nice that I started visualizing my planned marathon set for October.

After a nice breakfast I went to the practice range and hit some balls came home and had my afternoon protein shake and was pretty excited about my upcoming golf match.  A great day.

My match got off to a good start with a birdie on the 1st hole.  I played reasonable well and won the match pretty easily but started having some pain in my right groin with 2 holes to go.  I just kept getting worse.  I had all I could do to finish and finished with  long putt to save bogey.  By the time I got home I could barely walk!

Dang.  I've taken an Advil and am now wondering what the near future holds.   I'll give it until Friday.  If it doesn't show any improvement I'll call the doc.   I have a golf tournament this weekend so I'm hoping for a reprieve here.   I'm not good at waiting.

Key Bank Vermont City Marathon - Thank You

Okay, I am nearly recovered and my brain is beginning to function again.  So, before I forget:

Thank you to everyone involved in making the Key Bank Vermont City Marathon the great event that it is.

To all the volunteers who selflessly give their time and effort I am grateful.  To my fellow runners: you inspire me. The world would be a far better place if everyone was a runner.  To all the fans who cheered us as we ran I hope you enjoyed watching us as much as we enjoy the encouragement you provide.  Thank you to all of you who gave runners rides to & from the race (especially my wife who also cheers me on).  Thank, too all of you who offered congratulations.  The phone calls, e-mails, blog messages, and face-to-face words are all deeply appreciated.

I can hardly wait until next year.   Meanwhile, I am motivated to keep training.

Recovery day - light workout

Feeling better but still a bit fatigued I did a light workout this morning. Lucky for me I rescheduled my week and was indoors today instead of my usual run on Tuesday.   Another good thing was the rain.  Although I was disappointed about not being able to play 18 holes I was able to get a nap in today!  It was unplanned, but when I fell asleep doing a crossword in middle of the downpour, I seized the moment.  Well, it seized me.  

I did get in a bit of practice at the range and then played 2 holes (bogey - par).   It'll probably be the best thing as I'm feeling pretty rested tonight.   I'll run tomorrow morning.  Four miles is what I'm thinking.   My feet are still sore & blistered but they're improving.   I don't want to exacerbate them and hurt my chances in the golf tournament on the weekend.   This will test my ability to pay attention to my body and not let my compulsiveness get the best of me.   Or guilt!