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

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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: 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

Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

Lou Reed died yesterday.  I really love Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground.  I had the pleasure of seeing Lou play at the Hummingbird Centre in Toronto Canada in the late 90's.  What an incredible show.  Pale blue eyes is still one of the songs that can stop me dead in my tracks and force me to listen to the song.  Such a delicate fine thing.  For my run today I listened the Velvet Underground and was happy to do so.

I'm still on track to meet my goal.  Today is the 29th of October and I have 190ks to go.  Which means I have to average 23.75ks a week for the last 2 months of the year.  I've stayed pretty healthy lately and have no significant soreness.  Unless something catastrophic happens the goal shall be met.

Here are some stats for ya.

Distance: 32.78ks (20.4 miles)
Total kilometers: 809.21ks (502.89miles)
Kilometres left: 190.79ks (118.6 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 3,050
Calories burned this year: 75,251
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)

Today is the 21st of October.  My last update was done on the 10th.  I've run a lot since then.  I'm behind my goal. (1000 kilometers in one year)  I've worked out that I have to run at least 25ks a week for the rest of the year to meet my goal. This is going to be challenging.  But I'm up for the challenge.  I just have to stay healthy the whole time.  Shouldn't be that hard.

I just got an update from Adidas saying that my shoes have seen too many kilometers.  That is a nice message to get.  With Christmas around the corner I think I might ask Santa for a new pair of shoes.  I really enjoy the Nike free and have been injury free all year long.  What do you think?

Photography is my hobby that I'm trying to turn into a profession.  On the weekend I took some pictures for lululemon athletica.  (you can find pictures here).  I acquired one of their shirts for running and it is the best running shirt ever.  If you ever get a chance buy this running shirt.  You will be very happy.

Stats:

Distance: 38.86ks (24.2 miles)
Total kilometers: 776.43ks (482.8 miles)
Kilometres left: 223.57ks (138.2 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 3,579
Calories burned this year: 72,201
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 can't believe it has been a month since my last post.  I can assure you that I have not stopped running but have just stopped posting.  I never realized how busy my new job would be.  On top of that I've done quite a few photography jobs (visit www.cabralphotography.com to see) so that has also taken up a lot of my time. 

So, where am I on my quest to complete a 1000ks this year?  I'm just behind my target.  With only 2 and half months left to go I have to step up my running and make up those lost kilometers.  This week has been a good one.  I'm already done 20ks and I'm going for a run tomorrow morning.  As the weather heats up (its going to be 36c today) I'm back to waking up at 5:00 am to get my run in.  I took a picture of what my run looked like yesterday as the sun rose over Forest Lake.

 

Distance: 97.57ks (60.63 miles)
Total kilometers: 737.57ks (458.31 miles)
Kilometres left: 262.43ks (163.1 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 8,913
Total Calories burned: 68,622
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

A message from a reader.

This morning I got a lovely message from a friend and reader of this blog.  It is wonderful to read that this blog has inspired another person to change their lives.  It's messages, like the one I got this morning that help and push me going forward.  So a big thank you to my friend who has in turn inspired me today.

- The Slow Running Man -

"I recently (2 months now) have developed a walking regiment. Everyday for a minimal of one half hour I take a power walk. Combined with a switch to a primarily raw food diet, I have managed to lose approx. 30 pounds. I just wanted you to know that you were actually one of the influences upon me to begin exercising. So, you just never know who you might help, when you make changes in your own life. I had progressively become more sedentary, internet addicted, and plain lazy. But it feels good to become active again. Thanks mate."

- AMP -



Brisbane to Sydney Opera House (virtual run)

The B2B didn’t happen this year.  I’ve run the Bridge to Brisbane the last 3 years and I was very much looking forward to running it this year but I got sick on the eve of the event and wasn’t able to run it.  The shame of it is that I had just caught up to my running goal.  By the end of August I needed to have run 640ks and that is exactly where I was.  I’ve run 640ks.  Then I got sick.  Between the B2B and today I’ve run 6ks.  So I am behind again.  By the end of this month I need to be at 720ks.  I have to start catching up…..today.

 

The silver lining in all this is that I’ve given my body a good break.  When I hit the road later today it will be with lots of energy.  I believe this is the longest break I’ve taken all year.  So really this could be a very necessary thing that my body needs right now.

 

I’ve also started to think about what my goal is going to be for next year.  My goal this year is 1000ks or from my front door step to the Sydney Opera House steps.  What should my goal be next year?  Please give me some ideas

Distance: 25ks (15.5 miles)
Total kilometres: 640ks (397.7 miles)
Kilometres left: 360ks (223.7 miles)
Weight: 87.6 kg (193lbs)
Calories burned: 2,500
Total Calories burned: 59,709
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