8Ks

KW (the running buddy) came over this morning for our big 8k run.  I had run 2 days straight and was a little worried how my body would cope with running 3 days straight.  So after a cup of coffee and a very light breakfast (KW had no coffee...apparently the coffee she had the last time -before her run- did not make her feel good) we were off.

In the past I have had problems with starting my long runs way too fast.  Today I decided that was not going to happen.  I kept a very even run.  My 5k pace was much slower than normal but I get through the entire 8k with only 2 walking breaks.  Now for the bad.  I think my miCoach GPS was not calculating correctly.  Where it said the 8k finished was at a different spot than it has said in the past.  So either it is not working correctly now or it is working correctly and it was not working correctly for 5 months.  More investigation is needed before I can answer that question.  My 8k time was done in 57:08  This is a slower pace than I was hoping for.  Last year I ran the 10k Bridge to Brisbane in 1 hour and 9 minutes.  So I am behind that pace.  No general pain felt in my run.  My legs felt a little tight around the 7k mark but nothing that would have stopped me running.

I have now lost 4 kilos (8.15 lbs) since the start of my training.  I would like to lose another 5 kilos to be at my desired weight for my 15k run.

Calories: 857

Times:

1K 6:42
2K 6:59
3K 7:26
4K 7:13
5K 7:05
6K 8:00
7K 7:36
8K 7:56

Playlist:

Year of the rat - Badly Drawn Boy
Addicted to love - The Eagles of Death Metal
The world we live in - The Killers
The Killing moon - Echo and the Bunnymen
It's true that we love one another - The White Stripes
How can you mend a broken heart - Al Green (a weird choice I admit to be on a running playlist but I love this song so much and Al Green has got that voice that can dig into your soul)
Just like honey - The Jesus and Mary Chain
Heroes - David Bowie
Ch-check it out - The Beastie Boys
My name is Jonas - Weezer
In a little while - U2
I want you back - The Jackson 5
Don't you (forget about me) - Simple Minds
Dead leaves and the dirty ground - The White Stripes
All these things that I've done - The Killers
Hey ladies - The Beastie Boys

(you may have noticed that my playlist has changed a little bit.  Got tired of the same old songs)

UQ Running

I convinced VH to run with me again tonight.  We upped the tempo from last weeks run.  Last week we ran 1 minute and then walked 2 minutes for 20 minutes.  In total we ran 2K's.  This week we ran for 2 minutes and walked for 2 minutes.  I told her we were going to run for 20 minutes....but I lied.  We ran for 22 minutes.  In total VH and I ran for 3K's.  Great work VH.  Also, she wants to update this blog on the songs she listened to on her run.  So I wonder how many Pat Benatar songs made it on her playlist?  Update on her songs soon.

Tomorrow I'm doing an 8K run with my running buddy KW.  It will be my third run day in a row.  My left shin was giving me a bit of pain today so I hope tomorrow it doesn't bother me.  Only one way to find out.

P.S.

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Back to it

I don't know why I think I can run after a big night out.  History is proven that I can not.  I went to my wife's cousins 21st birthday party and while I didn't drink heavily I still did have a few drinks and ate some really bad (the food was nice just not very healthy) food.  I was certain that come morning I would be ready to do a 5k run.  Well, that didn't happen.  I couldn't drag my body to do that. 

The good news is that I am working 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm all week (except tomorrow) which means I can run each morning.  I'm not sure if my knees will take running each morning but I got off to a good start today.  As per my miCoach training program I did a very quick 25 minute run.  My run times will start to increase so I was pretty glad to see today's scheduled run was just 25 minutes.  The weather being perfect (I went at 9:30 am and it was 15c) I can run later in the morning.  No more waking up at 5:30 am for a few more months. 

I was able to switch my work schedule to work a 9:00 to 5:00 shift tomorrow.  Which means I can take my wife to St. Lucia to do her Yoga class.  Now, I just have to talk VH into running with me tomorrow.  I see her in a few hours and I wonder if I will be able to convince her.  I'll let you know.

calories:  392

Times:

1K 6:09
2K 6:23
3K 7:05
.82 6:03

Tracks:

Dear Catastrophe waitress - Belle & Sebastian
When your minds made up - Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
Bright side of the road - Van Morrison
I'm not gonna teach your boyfriend how to dance with you - Black Kids
Young folks - Peter, Bjorn & John
No surprises - Camille O'Sullivan (cover of the brilliant Radio head song)
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
That's not my name - The Ting Tings

weary day

Today is Saturday.  I haven't run since Tuesday.  No real reason just been feeling kind of blah.  So I woke up today excited and really wanted to get out there.  My legs were feeling very stiff and I did my best to stretch them but it just never worked.  Even though it was a beautiful windy day outside I just couldn't get it working today. 

In total I ran just over 15 minutes and 2.65k's.  I was happy with the speed I ran I just wasn't happy with the distance.  The positive news is that I'm going to run again tomorrow morning to make up for today.  I'm not sure if I will do another quick 15 minutes or do a 30 minute run.  Time will tell.  Also, my running buddy KW is coming over on Wednesday and we are going to do a 8k or a 10k run.  I'm really looking forward to that.

Calories:  268

Times:

1K 6:06
2K 6:04
.65 3:40


Tracks:

Pumped up kicks - Foster the people
Burnin' - Daft Punk
Last night - The Strokes
We walk - The Ting Tings
Yoshimi battles the pink robots - The Flaming lips

this wonderful life

This life really suprises me at times.  11 years ago I met this beautiful Australian and it put me on this path that I never expected.  Here I am, a Canadian living in tropical Brisbane Australia.....this is a wonderful life.  It became clear to me again today.....while at work I had a great motivational talk with my running buddy KW.  We have decided to go for a run Thursday after work.  Later I drive to St. Lucia and I meet another friend (VH).  Earlier in the week VH was complaining that she had this armband for her iPod but only used it once.  I (finally) convinced her that she should come for a run with me at St. Lucia.  I have to pick up my wife there every Tuesday and she goes to school there.  At 6:00 pm (still looking sceptical) VH fronts up and we begin to get ready.  I have faith that she will be able to handle the run.  We decided to take it easy today.  We ran for 1 minute and then walked for 2 minutes and we did this for 20 minutes.  In total we ran for 2K's and VH smashed it.  She wasn't huffing or puffing!  VH is a baller (a net baller) and told me that in her head she just didn't want the old man to beat her.....the old man being yours truly. 

So, going back to my original point.  I really do love living here.  The weather is beautiful, I have a wonderful beautiful wife and great friends.  Yep!  This is a wonderful life.

No stats today. 

A very odd run indeed

Sundays are always my long run days.  Each week I have prepared for the run a little bit differently.  The first long run I tried I ran the first 2k's as fast as I could and ended up tired and miserable.  The next long day I had it in my head to run 3k's without stopping which was much more successful.  I also had breakfast and a coffee before that long run.  Today my focus was to complete 5k's without taking any walking breaks.  I also did not breakfast or drink any coffee.  I also knew that I had to leave some energy in the reserve tank so I made sure that each K was done with a deliberate pace that was not too quick or slow. 

Because of this my results were mixed.  My 5k time was quite slow.  I was about a minute and half off my best pace....the weird thing is that I ran that entire 5k and didn't take any walking breaks.....I can't say that for my best 5k time.  The other weird fact is that my 5k was slow but my eventual 7k time was 3 minutes faster than any other time I have recorded (47 minutes).  In total I ran for 50 minutes (I walked about 2 minutes of those 50 minutes).  My total distance run was 7.25k.


Here are my stats for the day.

Calories burned: 748

Times:

1K 6:34
2K 6.24
3K 7:00
4K 7:05
5K 6:50
6K 7:33
7K 7:03
.25 3:00

Tracks:

Fire - Kasabian
Tubthumping - Chumbawamba
Snake Driver- The Jesus and Mary Chain
Cannonball - The Breeders
When your minds made up - Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
Parlez vous Francais? - Art vs. Science
Just like honey - The Jesus and Mary Chain
All these things that I've done - The Killers
Get on your boots - U2
Superman - R.E.M
Hospital Beds - The Cold war Kids
Turn it on - Franz Ferdinand
Hard Road - The Sam Roberts Band
What the water gave me - Florence and The Machine

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My run today and 2012 stats

Yesterday was my off day........and I felt like running.  I knew that I have to give my body a break so as much as I wanted it I wasn't going to run.  When I woke up this morning I was excited to get out there. Usually I wake up and run.  I don't usually eat or drink anything.  I decided to change that up today.  I had a cup of coffee and 2 farm fresh eggs (my wife knows a person who has chickens.....we get our eggs from her) on toast.  I waited 30 minutes and after some correspondence with some friends I was out the door. 

Cool fresh day.  It was about 12c at 9 am this morning.  Couldn't ask for a better day to run.  In the summer time I have to get up at 5:30 am to run in 22c weather so I am loving this time of year.  I was pleased with my run today.  It wasn't my strongest or fastest run.  But it felt good.  I find on those not so great run days I just concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other.  I zone in on the music and try not to think about it too much.  Just try to enjoy it.

My 2012 stats. 

I just looked up my year stats on my Adidas miCoach.  I was pleasantly surprised.  Here is what I've done so far this year:

Running time: 15:34:19
Calories burned: 13,913
KM's : 137.07

A very good friend of mine and this blog ran over a 1000ks last year.  I am so very impressed by that.  I'm hoping to get to the 500ks by the end of the year.  So yeah......wow JVN.

Here are my stats for today.

Calories burned: 540

Times:

1K 6:09
2K 6:17
3K 6:24
4K 7:10
5K 7:20
.25 3:00

Tracks:

Superman - R.E.M
Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
Everything in its right place - Radiohead
Need you around - Smoking Popes
Root down - The Beastie Boys
Lenin - Arcade Fire
Slow hands - Interpol
Walk away - Franz Ferdinand
I might be wrong - Radiohead
All these things that I've done - The Killers

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Slow man running.

Run 2! Ding Ding (A post by Miss Slow Run)

Man it's a hot one out there today! The sun is in full force and it's sitting around 23 degrees here right now, at 630pm!

I was doubting myself for a little while this afternoon sitting at my desk looking out at the heat waves coming off of the metal roofing outside.. I was torn between what my body was saying and what my mind was saying.. but my mind often tries to sabotage me.. so.. I listened to my blubber.. I mean.. body.. However.. and I want to be clear about this..... I (my mind) really did NOT feel like running today..

I'm realizing more and more.. that the productive things we often don't “want” to do.. are often the ones which leave you feeling the best whence completed!... ie. The dishes.. no one WANTS to do the dishes.. but when they are done.. don't you feel so much better?... I know I do..

So I went on my run.. I am sans iPod right now as I needed some extra cash so I sold my mint U2 black video iPod on Kijiji..... I don't want to talk about it..... So I rely fully on my surroundings to keep me entertained while I run... it might be a squirrel.. digging in a garden.. or a mother strolling her cute little babe by me.. or the different smells you encounter as you pass by the houses.. (worst smell being a freshly tarred driveway.. NOT easy to handle whilst breathing heavily!!!..........and best.. Lilac trees blooming in a row beside the sidewalk)

And eventually.. there I was, rounding the last bend.. and I could see home.. so I pushed the extra block.. “just to the next tree”..... “just to the hydro pole”... baby steps...
Finally I arrived at the foyer.. did some stretches and looked at my time.. 22 minutes!.. I'll take it.. (I feel I may have miscalculated the day before as I did stop at the water and just deducted the amount of time I thought I was there for..... because this run definitely took less time..) anyways.. no matter..

So yes, eventually I will buy a smaller iPod and can't wait to enjoy my music.. at which point I will post my songs like Slow Man, to add a little interest to my rambling..

Anyways off to carb load so I have energy to run again tomorrow! Lol.. actually I just really want Spaghetti tonight.. no rhyme or reason behind it.. I just wanted to sound athletic. :)

Thanks for reading!

Night all..

Miss Slow

Slow Woman Running

Intro:

I've known Slow Woman Running for a few years.  I knew she wanted to get into running but I don't think she ever committed to it.....till now.  I finally convinced her to contribute to the blog.  I asked her why do you run.  Below is her explanation. (Slow man running)

Heh, I've tried this before...

Blogging..

Only, this time it means something more.....

So my dear friend Slow Man (my motivation) has asked me... Why am I running?

I did my first run of the year tonight after work.. I didn't even give myself time to talk myself out of it.. I just came home.. pulled my old New Balance shoes out of the closet.. covered in cat hair.. unworn for years.. and cleaned them off.. and it felt good.. like an accomplishment of it's own.. so I stretched.. and off I went!

Now, I wasn't trying to be a hero.... it was 1.87 km.. flat terrain, suburbs...... I ran for 1 minute and walked for 2 minutes.. This was my goal for today.... Not that I really had a say in the matter.. My lungs were pumping.. and my heart was racing and pounding so hard I could feel it in my ears!.. so the walking was definitely necessary :)…. and this is why I know I need to keep pushing..

I used to play on a Female Rep Lacrosse Team.. I used to play and referee minor soccer.. and run!!.. oh boy did I run!!

I need that part of me back.. I need to be able to feel that if I want to, I can just get up and go..!

I need to do something for me.. every day.. I need to set aside that 30 minutes a day to just think.. and watch.. and listen.. to the world.. and to myself.. and I want to be able to run fast enough that negative thoughts fall behind.. and self affirmation pulls me forward..

I'm running for my health.. physically.. and mentally.. and most definitely emotionally!!

I've started on a new path.. in hopes of finding a route back to the person I have lost over the years.... sounds cliché.. I know!

But, the tale of a girl working to live.. pay the rent.. the car.. and keep the creditors at bay.. scraping through the 'daily grind', losing interest in all of those things she used to love.. like playing the saxophone.. or lacrosse.. or soccer.. or painting..... the girl finding excuses, and curling up in a blanket on the couch in attempts to shelter herself from the cold of the solitary feeling she's created within herself.. is real!... it's where I have been for over 4 years now.... and 30lbs later..

It doesn't make it any easier to know your family has a history of depression, and anxiety disorders.. it just means it's not surprising that I often feel low.. or unmotivated.. it's so much easier to hide.. and pretend that it's more comfortable to live in an overweight, out of shape, and tired body.. than it is to get out and challenge yourself on a daily basis... and push to achieve what you REALLY want, when you look into the mirror everyday and say... ew.

There are so many easy temptations.. do I come home and relax on the couch with a cold, frosty beer.. or do I walk in the door and put my runners on and go out.. for a walk.. or a jog.. or both.. and skip the brew..

Do I sleep for 15 more minutes.. or do I get up and throw on some jogging pants and a sweater and run the stairs for 10 minutes?

Well, I'm choosing to get my runners on.. I'm choosing to get up earlier starting today.

So Why am I running?

I need to run.. I want to run.. For so many reasons.. which I am sure I will get into along the way.. but most of all.... I need ME back!

I hope you will follow me, as I discover how far I can go.. I would like to eventually run a half marathon and look back at this day as the day that I decided to change.. The day I took control of my life, and my happiness!

What a morning!

It was 9c this morning (9c is considered freezing in tropical Brisbane Australia).  How cool is that?  It's been a long time since I felt 9c and I was excited.  I dropped off my wife at the train station, got home and started to get ready.  I couldn't wait to get out there.  To feel that first cool breath rush into my lungs.  My feet hitting that pavement. 

I completed my fastest 2K's of the year and my fastest 5K of the year.  I don't know if it was the cold weather or if my training has made me fitter but it was a great morning.

I've lost 4 kilos (8.8 pounds) since I have started my running 4 days a week.  By August I'm looking to lose another 5 kilos to run the 10K Bridge to Brisbane.  I've decreased my calorie intake to 1500 / 1800 a day and doing 4 days a week of running has really helped.

Calories: 546

Times:

1K 5:54
2K 6:01
3K 6:59
4K 7:12
5K 6:15
.32 3:59

Tracks:

Hard road - The Sam Roberts Band
Addicted to drugs - Kaiser Chiefs
M.O.R - Blur
Barricade - Interpol
United colours - The Passengers
All these things that I've done - The Killers
Cut your hair - Pavement
Sticks and stones - Jaime T
What the water gave me - Florence and the machine

P.S.

Don't forget to have your say on our web poll.  3 days left.


P.P.S

I'm very happy to announce that we have a new contributer to Slow man running.  Miss Slow Woman Running has agreed to inspire us with her own thoughts and goals.  Look for a post coming soon from Miss Slow Woman Running.

Longest run of the year.

I woke up early, left my warm bed and made a very strong cup of coffee.  I had a 55 minute run planned today.  I didn't want to do a 55 minute run.  I thought it best that I cut it short and instead do a 35 minute run.  As I drank the coffee and slowly revived I stopped second guessing myself and programmed a 55 minute run into the miCoach app and got ready.

My last long run ended miserably and left me dejected.  I had to come up with another strategy so that would not happen again.  This time I decided to just run comfortably and let my body tell me when to speed up and slow down.  The results were actually really surprising and I completed my fastest 7K run of the year.  My best (previous to today) was 50:45 but today I completed my 7K's in 47 minutes.  I was really pleased with that result.  I also completed one of my fastest 3K runs of the year. 

I wanted to also say a quick thank you to everyone who has read, commented or emailed me.  You have really inspired me to keep going.  Thank you very much.  I really appreciate your feedback.  Also we have a new web poll.  Scroll down to the bottom of the page to have your say.

Calories burned: 791


Times:

1K 6:23
2K 6:18
3K 7:00
4K 7:10
5K 7:14
6K 7:15
7K 7:15
.65 6:00

Tracks:

Morning glory - Oasis
Ulysses - Franz Ferdinand
Dig Lazarus Dig - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I don't feel like dancing - The Scissor Sisters
Silence is easy - Starsailor
Everything in its right place - Radiohead
Shadrach - The Beastie Boys
Finest worksong - R.E.M
Stop whispering - Radiohead
A day without me - U2
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Nonpareil of Favor - Of Montreal
Audience - The Cold War Kids
I only want you - The Eagles of Death Metal

Running buddies

KW came over early this morning for a run.  Originally an 8K run was planned but we had to curtail that as KW had some important documents that were to be signed by 10:00 am.  No bother a 5K run was decided upon instead.  After a few minutes of chit chat we finished our coffees and started to make our way to the lake.

To say this is perfect running weather would be a huge understatement.  The sun was out but it was a beautiful 15c.  A cool breeze blowing in after a few minutes of stretching we were off.  It was KW's suggestion that we don't circle the lake in our usual way but double back and run in a different direction.  I must admit that never occurred to me.  It was a lot of fun running in the other direction.  Boredom seems to be a problem with most runners so anytime you can do something different it can only help in the long run (no pun intended).

It was a very gentle run today.  I didn't push myself too much.  I was happy to be out there and enjoying myself.  What's really funny is that I'm starting to recognize a lot of the runners/walkers that I see.  I don't acknowledge their presence or anything but its interesting to see them day after day.

Our web pole has finished.  75% percent of you don't having a running buddy.  Look for a new web poll coming in the next few days.

Calories: 513

Times:

1K 6:09
2K 6:11
3K 7:09
4K 6:35
5K 7:00

Tracks:

Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
Electrical Storm - U2
The Suburbs - Arcade Fire
The National Anthem - Radiohead
Pop goes the world - Men without hats
House of Cards - Radiohead
I bet you look good on the dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
I wont back down - Johnny Cash
Scattered Diamonds - The Hungry kids of Hungary


P.S.

Thank you to those who have suggested different songs for me to listen to on my run.  It is much appreciated.  I doubt Lady Gaga or NKOTB will make my playlist.....but thank you for caring.

check up

2 years ago I ran 5k's, last year I ran 10k's and this year my goal is 15ks.  I figure its time I get checked out to make sure everything is OK with the ole ticker and the blood pressure.  I don't like doctors offices.  I like them less when I am not sick.  Surrounded by all those sick people......there should be a seating system......healthy next to healthy sick next to sick.  What's up with this free for all?

Anyway......I finally got to see the doctor and I am one healthy boy.  My blood pressure is perfect.  110/160.  This maybe because I have been running and trying to eat healthy.....or because I have no stress in my life.  Seriously.....I have no stress.  I'm one laid back dude.   The beating ticker is also good.  No problems.  The only thing I have left to do is get a blood test to check out my cholesterol.

Really looking forward to running with my running buddy tomorrow.  8K's with KW.

P.S.

Only one day left to have your say in our web poll.

Here I go again....

I wasn't going to run today.  In fact I decided I wasn't going to run on Thursday either.  The reason?  I booked a doctors appointment for Thursday morning.  I'm not feeling sick or anything.  I just figured I'm going to try and run 15ks this year.....might as well get checked out by a doctor to make sure everything is OK.  But when I woke up.....I wanted to run.  Nothing was going to stop me (insert inspirational 80's music.....maybe something by Whitesnake).  Before I knew what was happening I had my boots on and I was out the door.

It was a perfect morning to run.  The sun was out but it was a cool 18c......just perfect.  I ran for 35 minutes and over 5ks.  While it wasn't the fastest run I was quite happy with it.  On Friday my running buddy is coming over and we are going to do a 8K run.  So I figured a nice gentle run today would be the best thing.

Calories: 542

Times:

1K 6:06
2K 6:04
3K 7:06
4K 6:13
5K 7:26
.27K 2:45

Tracks:

Ahead by a century - Tragically Hip
Poster of a girl - Metric
Barricade - Interpol
Nonpareil of favor - Of Montreal
You're so cool - Streamer Bendy
20th century boy - T-Rex
Sick of myself - Mathew Sweet
Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz
Push Th' little daisies - Ween
You are hardcore - Pulp (great song to help finish the run)

P.S.
Don't forget to have your say in my web poll

Picture of my running path in Forest Lake

Running at UQ

On Tuesdays my wife attends a Yoga Class at the University of Queensland St. Lucia campus.  The yoga class finishes at 6:30 and I finish work at 5:00 pm (most Tuesdays).  By the time I drive out there I have about 40 minutes to kill before her class is over.  That's when I go for a run.  The St. Lucia campus is a really inspirational place to run.  It's right beside the Brisbane river so you get views of the City Kat chugging by.  Also, the amount of kids that are exercising is astonishing!  Scores of runners in groups cheering each other on.  Kids playing football (European), running around the track, rugby, netball and one dude throwing a javelin.  So, with 40 minutes to kill off I went on 30 minute run.

I must admit I don't enjoy evening running as much as I enjoy running in the morning but I was really looking forward to this run as I hadn't run since a wedding I attended a few days prior.  The run itself was great.  In total I ran 4.32ks.  I had to stop a couple of times because the running path was just clogged with runners and walkers.  The one bad thing about running at UQ is that there are not enough water fountains.....in fact I didn't find a single one.  Will have to do something about that.

Calories burned: 447

Times:

1K 6:31
2K 6:20
3K 7:06
4K 7:47
.32K 3:00

Tracks listened to:

Bang and Blame - R.E.M
Addicted to drugs - Kaiser Chiefs
Hospital beds - The Cold War Kids
City of blinding lights - U2
Sylvia - Pulp
Barely Listening - Pilate
Hey Ladies - Beastie Boys (really excited when this song came on.  R.I.P. MCA.  I've seen the Beasties boys a bunch of times in concert.  Hey Ladies just happens to be my favorite Beastie Boys song)

Don't forget to the web poll at the bottom of the page.

Um.....

Today was my long run day. 

Last night I went to a wedding.

Today I don't feel good.

Will run long time tomorrow.

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15ks is a long way away

I must admit that I struggled with my 35 minute run today.  It started off well enough but soon I felt tired and started to slow down.  But let me start from well....the start.  My run today began at 9:00 am.  This would have been crazy a few short months ago but now that winter is certainly at the door it was fine weather to run in as it only just reached 20c.  I ate 2 pieces of toast with avocado (slightly salted) and walked to my starting point. 

There were not a lot of runners today.  I think I found one other soul on my running path but he must have been finishing his run as I only saw him the one turn around the lake.  I felt good as began.  My legs were good.....no stinging in the knees that can sometimes occur at the beginning of a run and the first 2K’s were the same as other days.  It was after the 2Ks that I started to tire.  I pushed through it and didn’t take a break until I hit the 3k mark.  I took a quick walking break and than 30 seconds later I was running again.  I managed to finish my 5K’s but it took me 33 minutes.  Today my goal of running 15K’s has never felt so far away.  But I can’t think of the negative.  I must keep going and I must succeed.

Do you have a running buddy?  I have a running buddy.  I’ll call my running buddy KW.  KW and I both have the goal this year of running 15K’s.  Most of the time we do run separately but every few weeks we get together and we run.  We also send each other text messages about our times, distance and also an encouraging word.  Thanks KW.

Calories burned: 526

Times:

1K 6:08
2K 6:20
3K 6:19
4K 8:05
5K 7:05

 Tracks listened to

Take me to the river –  Talking Heads
High and dry – Radiohead
Salvation – The Cranberries
The love cats – The Cure
The Suburbs – Arcade fire
20^th century boy – T-Rex
Superfly – Curtis Mayfield (Again.  I might have to take this song out of my playlist.  It comes on almost every run)
Ulysses – Franz Ferdinand
Cannon Ball – The Breeders

Am I nuts?

Ok….my alarm went off at 5:30….I was up quickly and started getting ready for my run before I really knew what was going on.  It was only when I was out the door that it dawned on me that I might not be in my right mind.  It was cold (is 15c cold?) dark and rainy.  I paused for a second thinking I had better turn around and go back to bed but before I let that though blossom into action I started running and just let momentum and gravity make that decision for me.  Surprisingly there were quite a few people out there running with me.  That made the run much easier.

I had to start work early today hence the 5:30 wakeup.  I knew I wasn’t going to be able to do my usual 30 minutes so my goal was to do a fast 20 minute run.  I felt much better than my last run.  I kept a good pace and my legs felt strong.  My goal was 3ks in the 20 minute which I achieved in 18:50.  Since this was a quick run I plan to add the minutes lost on this run onto my next run on Friday.

Calories burned 306 (my weight loss from last week is 1 kilo or 2.2 LBS)

Times

1K 6:18

2K 6:02

3K 6:30

Tracks listened to

Creeping out Sara – NOFX

Breath – U2

M.O.R – Blur

The love cats – The Cure

Stop Whispering - Radiohead