Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

Apparently I’m not very smart.  For whatever reason I thought January only had 30 days.  It has 31 days.  I was able to do a 6k run yesterday which means I brought up my monthly total to 100 kilometres.  Which means I am about 10% done my quest (9.90% to be exact).  My goal was to do at least 80ks per month and I’m ahead of schedule.  Hopefully that will come in handy if there are any unforeseen injuries along the way.  I was icing my right heel yesterday to ward off any heel spur issues.  I’m stretching well before and after each run.  Let’s hope that is enough to keep my injury free.

The Run itself was good.  I had about an hour to from end of work to when I had to pick up my wife.  I decided to see how far the running path goes.  I wasn’t sure exactly what was in store for me.  I didn’t know if there was going to be hills or if any of the path had gotten washed out due to the recent floods.  Everything turned out fine and from my starting spot to the end of the path was 3ks.  I turned around and completed the 6k run.  It was also the longest run I have done in my Nike Free shoes.  So far, completely pain free (other than your typical post run soreness).

Looking forward to the next month and hopefully getting fitter and stronger.

 

 

Stats:

 

Distance: 6k
Total kilometres: 100 (62miles)
Kilometres left: 910 (565 miles)
Weight: 90.9kg (200lbs)
Calories burned: 571

Total Calories burned: 9478

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Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

I finally got a run in yesterday.  It had been almost a week.  It was a week of rain here in Brisbane.  A week of rain and 3 days of flooding.  Sometimes when you live in the tropics the rain starts and it just wont stop.  There were trees and branches all over the sidewalks and the running paths.  4 people have been killed as a result of the rain and flooding.  At home, we were without power for over 52 hours.  Lots of takeaway food :(

After work I got in a 5k run.  It was an OK run.  The park that I run in had flooded.  So after the water receded it left mud and branches strewn around and the smell.  My god the smell at certain parts was revolting.  I work near a floodplain so what can one expect.

I managed to get in 94ks this month.  I was hoping to get closer to 100ks but the weather put a stop to that.  It is raining again today but so far it is just spitting.  I'm hoping by 4 pm I'll be able to get in another 4k or 5k run in.  Fingers crossed.

I started a new blog.  This one is about books that I am reading.  You can find the blog here.

Stats:

Distance: 5k
Total kilometres: 94 (58miles)
Kilometres left: 916 (569 miles)
Weight: 90.9kg (200lbs)
Calories burned: 488
Total Calories burned: 8907

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Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

This should have been written yesterday as I completed the run yesterday and I have not completed or will complete a run today.  I didn't update my blog due to the fact that Mrs. Slowrunning had use the laptop for her work.  I'm not sure that her work should take precedence over my blog posting but there it is.

I got off work at 4 pm and decided to get another 4k run in.  Despite the weather being 30c I got out there.  No more excuses.  It wasn't a very sunny day it was just very muggy.  My fitness is slowly starting to come back.  I know this because I completed my 4k run exactly (to the second) one minute faster.  Maybe it was the blueberries I was snacking at work that gave me that little bit of more energy.  I felt great after the 4k run.  My wife didn't go swimming so I wasn't able to jump in the pool and be refreshed.  But she is going to go swimming tomorrow and I'll do another 4k run and then go for a wonderful swim.

Stats:

Distance: 4.12k
Total kilometres: 88.85 (55miles)
Kilometres left: 921.15 (572 miles)
Weight: 90.9kg (200lbs)
Calories burned: 388
Total Calories burned: 8419

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Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

I got off work today at 4 pm.  I didn't have to pick up my wife until 5 pm.  What to do?  Well....I ran.  Thankfully there is a great running path just down the road from work.  It goes for miles.  I've never tried to run the full distance before.  One day I'll have to run and see how far it goes.  For me today I just ran 4ks. 

It was hot, I forgot my hat.....the sweat was incredible..a lot.  But that's OK.  I live in the tropics and its summer.  My wife is not a runner but she is a swimmer.  So she wanted to go to the pool after work.  While she was busy doing laps I just lounged in the pool.  It was fantastic way to spend the evening.  The pool wasn't cold.....but it was refreshing.  I have to do that more often.....maybe like.....tomorrow?

Stats:

Distance: 4k
Total kilometres: 84.73 (52miles)
Kilometres left: 925.27 (574 miles)
Weight: 90.9kg (200lbs)
Calories burned: 388
Total Calories burned: 8031

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Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

Saturday morning and up at 5:30 am to hit the road.  I felt great this morning.  Sure, my fitness is no where near where it used to be but every run I feel better and stronger.  It's not far off.  Today's run was amazing.  The sun was shinning on the lake and the amount of people that were out was incredible.  They inspire me so much.

I ran very slowly today.  Intent on running longer then I did my last workout.  I completed that task.  This time I didn't take a break until after the 3 kilometer mark.  Running a little bit further every time.  My times are much, much slower then back in November but it's not that far off really.  Next week I was thinking about pushing myself a little bit harder to see how I do.

I weighed myself when I got back from the run and I am now at my pre-December weight.  90.9kg.  That made me feel a whole lot better.  During the Christmas period my weight had almost hit 94kg so it was nice to get to where I was.  My lowest weight since starting this was 89.2kg.  Not that far off now.

Does anyone know about an app for your smart phone/IPhone that can stop sweat getting into your eyes when you run?  Let me know.

Stats:

Distance: 5.22k
Total kilometres: 80.73 (50miles)
Kilometres left: 929.27 (577 miles)
Weight: 90.9kg (200lbs)
Calories burned: 499
Total Calories burned: 7643

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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:

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Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

I followed up my amazing (OK.....maybe not......) 5k run yesterday with a quick 3k run before work.  The weather continues to cooperate and is quite cool.....at 5:30 in the morning.  I could tell I was not the only one who was enjoying the cool weather.  There were hundreds of people out this morning.  Either walking their dogs, walking themselves or running.  It was very inspiring thing to behold.  Way to go Forest Lake!

I'm getting closer to that 80ks per month goal.....sure.....50ks where done 2 months ago but I have to start somewhere.  Lets hope I get over the 100k mark by the end of this month.......which would mean (if my math is correct) I would have done about 10% of my goal. 

I haven't added a new picture for a few posts now.  For whatever reason blogger will not allow pictures.  I'm not sure if its my sign in or everyones sign in but for the time being I can not add photo's.  Lets hope that gets fixed soon. 

Stats:

Distance: 3.06k
Total kilometres: 75.51 (46miles)
Kilometres left: 934.49 (580 miles)
Weight: 92.1kg (203lbs)
Calories burned: 289
Total Calories burned: 7144


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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:

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Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

The heatwave kicked my ass.  For 3 days I have not run.  I wanted to.  One day I got up at 5:30 am and it was 27c but that is all I will say about this heatwave.  It has finally broke.  Lets hope it stays away for a long time.

I wake up at 5:30 for my 5k run.  It was nice and cool and I was looking forward to this run.  I haven't done a good 5k run in a long time......I got a 5k run in but it was good.  I'm 4 minutes off the pace I had in November.  This tells me that I need to get a lot fitter then I currently am.  I guess I can only get better.

I'm injury free at the moment.  No pains at all.  Fingers crossed that it continues forever.  I'm loving my Nike Free shoes.  I was worried that my knees would feel some pain but that has not happened.  I am curious to see what happens when I go out and do a 10k run.

I've started to listen to a new artist out of Belfast.  Her name is Susie Blue.  I put some of her music on my running playlist and was suprised of how much I enjoyed listening to her music while I ran.  Curious because the music is very quiet and introspective.  That said I was never a fan of "hard music" when I run.  You will not find Rage Against the Machine on my running playlist.  The Flaming Lips and Johnny Cash are more likely.  If you want to check out Susie Blue's music you can find her here and here.

Stats:

Distance: 5.21k
Total kilometres: 72.45 (45miles)
Kilometres left: 937.55 (582 miles)
Weight: 92.1kg (203lbs)
Calories burned: 477
Total Calories burned: 6855


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

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