Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run........almost bloody done)

Only a few days left to go......6 days........(5 since I'm not going to run on Christmas day) but I'm progressing well.  I've run almost 17ks over the last 3 days.  Which means at some point I will have to get in a long run.  I haven't figured out which day yet.....but boxing day is looking promising. 

The heat over the last few days have been horrendous.  I've been taking my time and not over doing any of my runs.  When I run in the shade everything is great but as soon as I step out into the light......

I'm rocking some brand new running gear.  The Plantronics backbeat 2 go Bluetooth headphones.  I shall never run with wires again!  I have to do a little bit more testing with these headphones.  The package includes 3 different sizes for ear buds.  I wasn't happy with the ones I choose so I will switch up the ear buds for my next run. 

Stats:
Distance: 16.78ks (10.7 miles)
Total kilometers: 975.78 ks (606.5 miles)
Kilometres left: 24.22 ks (15.9 miles)
Average ks per day (to achieve target): 3.46 ks (2.3 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 1534
Calories burned this year: 90,670

If you have anything to add please leave a comment or email me at Slowmanrunning73@gmail.com

visit www.cabralphotography.com

I created a group on the miCoach website for all the slowrunners out there. If you are interested in joining the group please sign up on the miCoach site and download the free miCoach app for your smart phone. Here is the link: http://community-micoach.adidas.com/groups/slowrunning

Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run.......almost bloody done)

I had the longest day at work.  It dragged and dragged.  I could barely keep my eyes open on the way home and going for a run was the last thing on my mind.  The heat was oppressive, my legs felt stiff....blah blah blah....I could go on and on about how I wasn't going to run.......but in the end I got another 5.3ks in.  It started off slowly but eventually I kept my head down and just finished the run.

I'm thinking about taking a day off tomorrow but somehow there might be a sneaky run in there somewhere. 

Stats:

Distance: 5.2ks (3.5 miles)
Total kilometers: 959 ks (595 miles)
Kilometres left: 41 ks (25.8 miles)
Average ks per day (to achieve target): 3.72 ks (2.5 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 476
Calories burned this year: 89,136

If you have anything to add please leave a comment or email me at Slowmanrunning73@gmail.com

visit www.cabralphotography.com

I created a group on the miCoach website for all the slowrunners out there. If you are interested in joining the group please sign up on the miCoach site and download the free miCoach app for your smart phone. Here is the link: http://community-micoach.adidas.com/groups/slowrunning

Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run....almost bloody done!!!!!)

Another 5.7ks done.  There are 12 days left in the year......You would have to think that Christmas Day is a wash so 11 days to go.  OK.....so its time to knuckle down.  With 12 (or is it 11?) days to go I have to run pretty much 4 ks a day.....which means I can try to run 5ks a day or I can do one big run and knock off as much as I can.....which is what I'm going to try to do......one big run......I'm aiming for a 20k run soon.  My last day at work is tomorrow so I have a few weeks off.  If I get an injury now I'm screwed!

Stats:

Distance: 5.7ks (4 miles)
Total kilometers: 953.7 ks (592 miles)
Kilometres left: 46.3 ks (28 miles)
Average ks per day (to achieve target): 4 ks (2 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 520
Calories burned this year: 88,660

If you have anything to add please leave a comment or email me at Slowmanrunning73@gmail.com

visit www.cabralphotography.com

I created a group on the miCoach website for all the slowrunners out there. If you are interested in joining the group please sign up on the miCoach site and download the free miCoach app for your smart phone. Here is the link: http://community-micoach.adidas.com/groups/slowrunning

Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

I'm tired.  My body is starting to ache.  Thankfully I have 3 weeks left to go.  I can soon rest.  I'm looking forward to that rest.  Not that I'm getting jaded.  Quite the opposite.  I'm really enjoying my running at the moment.  I have fallen into quite a pattern and feel that my running is getting stronger.  The one thing that is slowing my down is the heat and the humidity.  It's haunting my steps.  I run only after 5 pm but even at that time the heat can be oppressive.  I keep reminding myself....only 3 weeks only 3 weeks. 

I'm currently looking into joining a soccer team.  There is a very nice soccer club just down the street.  I've contacted them and enquired about joining a men's league.  The last time I played outdoor soccer was 1999.  While I am older I can honestly say that I am fitter now.  I might have had a bit of a drinking problem in my younger days.

Stats:

Distance: 37.6ks (23.6 miles)
Total kilometers: 948 ks (589.1 miles)
Kilometres left: 52 ks (55.6 miles)
Average ks per week (to achieve target): 17.3 ks (10.2 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 3,432
Calories burned this year: 88,140
If you have anything to add please leave a comment or email me at Slowmanrunning73@gmail.com

visit www.cabralphotography.com

I created a group on the miCoach website for all the slowrunners out there. If you are interested in joining the group please sign up on the miCoach site and download the free miCoach app for your smart phone. Here is the link: http://community-micoach.adidas.com/groups/slowrunning

Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

I spent a week at the beach.  Which meant I got to do some beach running.  I love beach running.  Waking up at 4:30 in the morning and feeling the sand under your feet is something I recommend that everyone should do.  The one problem is that during my 8k beach run I've injured my foot.  I've done 900ks this year and I have finally got a slight injury. (more about the injury here) It's nothing that is going to stop me running.  It's just annoying and I can feel it sting every few steps.  I happened to buy a running magazine during my vacation and it just happened to have some exercises/stretches for my foot pain.  I completed a 5.5k run today and it was alright.  Not too much pain.

I've now run over 900ks and with 4 weeks left to go I've got some work to do.  I'm going to try finish this year with a big run.  I'll keep you posted on how that goes.

Here are some stats for you:

  
Distance: 39.6ks (24.6 miles)
Total kilometers: 910.94 ks (566.56 miles)
Kilometres left: 89.06 ks (55.6 miles)
Average ks per week (to achieve target): 22.3 ks (13.2 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 3,764
Calories burned this year: 84,708
If you have anything to add please leave a comment or email me at Slowmanrunning73@gmail.com

visit www.cabralphotography.com

I created a group on the miCoach website for all the slowrunners out there. If you are interested in joining the group please sign up on the miCoach site and download the free miCoach app for your smart phone. Here is the link: http://community-micoach.adidas.com/groups/slowrunning

Bisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

I have a month and a half left to go.  I can't believe I'm at the threshold of completing my goal.  It has been just an amazing year.  The thing I'm most thankful for is  (up till now) being injury free.  I've had a niggle or two but nothing so serious that it has kept me sidelined for a few weeks.  The worst thing that has happened was the flu.  But I've come out the other side.

My favorite run this year was my run in Sydney.  Running over the Harbor Bridge (3 times) through the streets of Sydney and then finally climbing the steps of the Opera House left me almost in tears.  I had dreamed of doing that run for so long that I couldn't believe I was actually doing it.  If you have never run The Harbor Bridge/Sydney Opera House then put that on your run bucket list.  It's a must.

Next week I'm going on a vacation.  I'm heading over to Coolum for 7 days.  This means there will be lots and lots of early morning/late at night beach running.  I plan on doing lots of Coolum to Peregian runs. 

Stats:

Distance: 38.91ks (24.3 miles)
Total kilometers: 871.34ks (541.8 miles)
Kilometres left: 128.66ks (79.2 miles)
Average ks per week (to achieve target): 21.6 ks (13.8 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 3,550
Calories burned this year: 80,944
If you have anything to add please leave a comment or email me at Slowmanrunning73@gmail.com

visit www.cabralphotography.com

I created a group on the miCoach website for all the slowrunners out there. If you are interested in joining the group please sign up on the miCoach site and download the free miCoach app for your smart phone. Here is the link: http://community-micoach.adidas.com/groups/slowrunning

Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

Another week gone and one week closer to the end.  It was good.  I managed to get in 23.22ks.  But, I must admit I did let myself down a little bit.  Last Monday I set my alarm for 5:00 am to run.  I hit snooze and slept for another hour.  Because of that lie in I had to work harder for the rest of the week which meant running 4 days straight.  I try not to run that many days in a row.  The last thing I need at this point is an injury.  That would de-rail my quest. 

About 2 months ago I changed what I listen to when I run.  I used to listen to just music.  Now I have slipped some podcasts.  I was wondering if that was slowing down my run.  Yesterday I switched back to music and I felt that my run was so much stronger.  I think I might have to re-think the podcast and go back to music.

Stats:
Distance: 23.22ks (14.4 miles)
Total kilometers: 832.43ks (517.43miles)
Kilometres left: 167.57ks (104.1 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 2,143
Calories burned this year: 77,394
If you have anything to add please leave a comment or email me at Slowmanrunning73@gmail.com

visit www.cabralphotography.com

I created a group on the miCoach website for all the slowrunners out there. If you are interested in joining the group please sign up on the miCoach site and download the free miCoach app for your smart phone. Here is the link: http://community-micoach.adidas.com/groups/slowrunning