Daily Quote: "It's astounding how many runners upbraid themselves for getting the flu or for pulling a hamstring. All runners eventually get sidelined. Work and family will always make demands on your training time, and the balancing act that modern life requires is rarely neat or comfortable. Remind yourself that running is less a claim on your time than a way of achieving better balance in the rest of your life. But also be aware that when the furnace breaks, the dog swallows a golf ball, or a deadline looms, your workout is a practical sacrifice, no blame necessary." --Marty Jerome
Yesterday was my big pity party, but today I'm back to square one and prepared to make myself better.
This morning I purchased a large bottle of "Osteo Bi-Flex Glucosamine Chondroitin, MSM with Joint Shield, Advanced Double Strength" (say that really fast three times!) as to help rebuild and lubricate the cartilage in my right knee. I've read mixed scientific reviews of Glucosamine, but it has helped me in the past with my foot and hopefully it'll work now with my knee. The product does take several weeks to build up in the body.
My current plan is no running this week, but will crosstrain at the gym as to help maintain my fitness.
8:00 a.m. 24 Hour Fitness Gym on Rainbow. My last weight training session was two weeks ago. I did the upper body weight circuits machines (similar to the Curves Gym circuit workouts) and happily discovered I hadn't lost much upper body strength. I didn't even attempt to work the lower body with weights, which will have to wait until my knee is somewhat better.
I tried the upright stationary cycle, but after five minutes the downstrokes caused pain to the knee, hence I'm not quite ready for cycling yet.
I then attempted to swim, which thankfully caused no aches nor pain to my knee. Swam laps for twenty minutes...couldn't do another lap due to extreme boredom...this is going to be tougher than I planned!
My first real day of exercising at the gym since my injury is now completed! I may walk laps around the taxi cab holding area (otherwise known as "The Pit") tonight if cab business is slow. I'm very anxious to improve, but must remember "Baby steps-baby steps."
I need to realize that I'm not burning hundreds of calories everyday from running and will focus on eating less calories per day, perhaps around the 2,000 calorie range.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
DNS = Did Not Start
Daily Quote: "It’s about defining and understanding your vision. Where are you and where are you trying to get? You have to understand that. It’s more than just wanting to run faster or further. ... Once you have that plan of action, the nuts and bolts is in the execution, working day in and day out, and staying within the framework of that plan." --Bob Kennedy, Ex-Olympian
I attempted a very easy four mile run as to test my right knee for today's marathon, after the first half-mile I had decided my knee was far from 100% and would be foolish to risk further damage, I returned home by walking. Not starting the marathon this morning is the toughest decision I've ever made in my short running history. In the past, I've raced with a sore foot from luggage being dropped on it twice, sore back from lifting a heavy footlocker, plantar fasciitis injury from wearing running shoes too long, therefore I really wanted to race today even with an injury because I've done it before. I desperately wanted to continue my Las Vegas Marathon running streak, today would've been my ninth LVM in a row!
This will be the first time that I've cancelled a marathon due to an injury and it's tough, very tough...I'm still questioning myself if I'm doing the right thing as I've done so much high mileage training this fall. I keep going back and forth wondering what should I do. What advice would I give to those at the about.com forum site if he/she would ask what they should do in my situation? I would undoubtedly tell them to cancel the race, heal, and return to race again; that running is not about any particular race, but a lifetime goal of health and fitness.
I can't blame my passengers for my knee injury as they were in a hurry, I was in a hurry too, and it was indeed an accident. I've been hurt so many times as a cab driver, took a knife away from an assailant that cut my palm, cab rear-ended three times with headaches and light concussion, heavy suitcase dropped on my foot, fingers crunched by cab door, not to mention being robbed three times and survived with no injuries, but the horrible timing of this latest accident makes me wonder "why?"
My wife constantly worries about my safety, and I do sometimes take unnecessary risks by accepting radio calls from the "66 Zone" (the poorest neighborhood in North Las Vegas), knowingly picking up belligerent drunks, and sometimes gang bangers. I have to realize that I'm not immortal nor invincible and should be more cautious out there. I would look for another job, but my age (56 years old) and the horrible economy would make the job search too daunting.
I now need a plan and I have to get my knee healthy again. I don't think the injury is too serious because I can still walk with no pain nor limping, nevertheless, I'm not sure how long it'll take to return to 100%. First, I must stay fit and keeping weight off the knee; maybe swimming, cycling, and upper body weight training to start. Once my knee appears to get better I'll try light jogging on the treadmill. If my knee hasn't improved by January I'll make an appointment to see a sports physician.
I still want to experiment with ultra-racing this year, obviously I don't know how realistic that would be at this time. I need to stay positive that I will heal, improve, and become even stronger than before.
I attempted a very easy four mile run as to test my right knee for today's marathon, after the first half-mile I had decided my knee was far from 100% and would be foolish to risk further damage, I returned home by walking. Not starting the marathon this morning is the toughest decision I've ever made in my short running history. In the past, I've raced with a sore foot from luggage being dropped on it twice, sore back from lifting a heavy footlocker, plantar fasciitis injury from wearing running shoes too long, therefore I really wanted to race today even with an injury because I've done it before. I desperately wanted to continue my Las Vegas Marathon running streak, today would've been my ninth LVM in a row!
This will be the first time that I've cancelled a marathon due to an injury and it's tough, very tough...I'm still questioning myself if I'm doing the right thing as I've done so much high mileage training this fall. I keep going back and forth wondering what should I do. What advice would I give to those at the about.com forum site if he/she would ask what they should do in my situation? I would undoubtedly tell them to cancel the race, heal, and return to race again; that running is not about any particular race, but a lifetime goal of health and fitness.
I can't blame my passengers for my knee injury as they were in a hurry, I was in a hurry too, and it was indeed an accident. I've been hurt so many times as a cab driver, took a knife away from an assailant that cut my palm, cab rear-ended three times with headaches and light concussion, heavy suitcase dropped on my foot, fingers crunched by cab door, not to mention being robbed three times and survived with no injuries, but the horrible timing of this latest accident makes me wonder "why?"
My wife constantly worries about my safety, and I do sometimes take unnecessary risks by accepting radio calls from the "66 Zone" (the poorest neighborhood in North Las Vegas), knowingly picking up belligerent drunks, and sometimes gang bangers. I have to realize that I'm not immortal nor invincible and should be more cautious out there. I would look for another job, but my age (56 years old) and the horrible economy would make the job search too daunting.
I now need a plan and I have to get my knee healthy again. I don't think the injury is too serious because I can still walk with no pain nor limping, nevertheless, I'm not sure how long it'll take to return to 100%. First, I must stay fit and keeping weight off the knee; maybe swimming, cycling, and upper body weight training to start. Once my knee appears to get better I'll try light jogging on the treadmill. If my knee hasn't improved by January I'll make an appointment to see a sports physician.
I still want to experiment with ultra-racing this year, obviously I don't know how realistic that would be at this time. I need to stay positive that I will heal, improve, and become even stronger than before.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Sore Knee
Disaster has struck.
Last night was a busy work night for us cab drivers as many cowboys were coming to Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo, hence I took my cab to load at the airport as many times as I could.
Around 6:00 p.m. I had two cowgirls at my cue with about 10 pieces of luggage and as I attempted to load their luggage, one cowgirl tried to help me squeeze luggage in the trunk as the other cowgirl swung more luggage towards the rear of my cab...she then accidentally whacked my right knee with a heavy bag.
At the time I didn't notice any pain until after the ride and unloaded the cab...discovered I couldn't bend my knees without sharp pain. My right knee has no bruises, nor is it swollen, but I do have sharp pain whenever I step down stairs or make deep knee bends, strangely my right knee has no pain when walking on level ground or uphill; I haven't even attempted to try to run yet as I don't wish to create any further damage.
Today I'll be treating the knee to RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) and ibuprofen. Hopefully I'll be o.k. before the marathon tomorrow morning...if not, and I hate to even consider it, I may not run.
I have ran the last eight Las Vegas Marathons in a row and eager to continue my "streak," I can't even imagine not running Sunday. The weather is going to be perfect too! I'm still in a state of shock and dismay.
Last night was a busy work night for us cab drivers as many cowboys were coming to Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo, hence I took my cab to load at the airport as many times as I could.
Around 6:00 p.m. I had two cowgirls at my cue with about 10 pieces of luggage and as I attempted to load their luggage, one cowgirl tried to help me squeeze luggage in the trunk as the other cowgirl swung more luggage towards the rear of my cab...she then accidentally whacked my right knee with a heavy bag.
At the time I didn't notice any pain until after the ride and unloaded the cab...discovered I couldn't bend my knees without sharp pain. My right knee has no bruises, nor is it swollen, but I do have sharp pain whenever I step down stairs or make deep knee bends, strangely my right knee has no pain when walking on level ground or uphill; I haven't even attempted to try to run yet as I don't wish to create any further damage.
Today I'll be treating the knee to RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) and ibuprofen. Hopefully I'll be o.k. before the marathon tomorrow morning...if not, and I hate to even consider it, I may not run.
I have ran the last eight Las Vegas Marathons in a row and eager to continue my "streak," I can't even imagine not running Sunday. The weather is going to be perfect too! I'm still in a state of shock and dismay.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Last Speedwork Before Marathon
Daily Quote: "Can you see yourself running the race as you want to? Being able to use your mental power to see yourself perform well in your mind is very influential to your performance. Using imagery, or controlled daydreaming, during training and during warm-up on race day can help relaxation, hasten learning, increase your confidence, and improve preparation. From a neurological perspective, seeing truly is believing." --John P. Sullivan, PSY.D., and Bridget A. Murphy, PH.D. from article "Sweat Is Not Enough" in the magazine, "Marathon & Beyond," SEPT/OCT 2008, pg 43.
I'll definitely be using imagery during my waiting in the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon corral. Although I'll be treating this marathon as a long training run for my upcoming ultra race (Labor of Love 50k), I do want to put in a strong effort. It's feels good to have no time expectations for this race and never have I been so relaxed for an upcoming race.
Today is my last speedwork before the marathon on Sunday. Normally, I would do a tempo run at marathon pace, but today will continue to do my speedwork at my 10k pace as to make this Sunday's pace feel easy.
7:30 a.m. Life Fitness Treadmill set at a 1% grade. 8 miles. Warmup: 2 miles at 6.2 mph. Tempo run: 4 miles at 8 mph (7:30 minutes per mile pace). Cooldown: 2 miles at 6.2 mph. Average heart rate: 160 bpm. Cardiac Drift: 174 bpm. (Note: my maximum heart rate is 190 bpm) Right ankle feels much better and it's a great confidence booster as I daydream that my ankle will treat me nicely on Sunday.
Ran earlier than normal this morning, as today was Checker Cab Company's "Shift Bid" at 6:00 a.m.! I now drive Checker Cab #3977 (a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria with 97,300 miles), Monday - Friday, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. My next shift bid will be in six months. Needless to say, working twelve hour days will put a crimp on my ultra-marathon training, BUT I've been considering on running back and forth to work; the company yard is only 8.1 miles from home. Running back and forth from work will help scheduling training miles and save gas.
I'll definitely need a small nap before work today.
I'll definitely be using imagery during my waiting in the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon corral. Although I'll be treating this marathon as a long training run for my upcoming ultra race (Labor of Love 50k), I do want to put in a strong effort. It's feels good to have no time expectations for this race and never have I been so relaxed for an upcoming race.
Today is my last speedwork before the marathon on Sunday. Normally, I would do a tempo run at marathon pace, but today will continue to do my speedwork at my 10k pace as to make this Sunday's pace feel easy.
7:30 a.m. Life Fitness Treadmill set at a 1% grade. 8 miles. Warmup: 2 miles at 6.2 mph. Tempo run: 4 miles at 8 mph (7:30 minutes per mile pace). Cooldown: 2 miles at 6.2 mph. Average heart rate: 160 bpm. Cardiac Drift: 174 bpm. (Note: my maximum heart rate is 190 bpm) Right ankle feels much better and it's a great confidence booster as I daydream that my ankle will treat me nicely on Sunday.
Ran earlier than normal this morning, as today was Checker Cab Company's "Shift Bid" at 6:00 a.m.! I now drive Checker Cab #3977 (a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria with 97,300 miles), Monday - Friday, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. My next shift bid will be in six months. Needless to say, working twelve hour days will put a crimp on my ultra-marathon training, BUT I've been considering on running back and forth to work; the company yard is only 8.1 miles from home. Running back and forth from work will help scheduling training miles and save gas.
I'll definitely need a small nap before work today.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Finish Line In Sight
Today's post is going to be one whole quote from today's Las Vegas Review Journal, from a news article by Patrick Everson, called "FINISH LINE IN SIGHT: Change afoot for local marathon"
Devine strikes deal to sell race, will hand over control Dec. 8.
Devine Racing, which engineered an extraordinary evolution of the Las Vegas Marathon but also struggled mightily to meet its financial obligations, will handle all aspects of this year's Dec. 7 race.
On Dec. 8, the company will no longer have any stake in the event.
The Competitor Group -- which oversees the highly successful Rock 'n' Roll Marathon races -- will assume full control of the event going forward.
Devine Racing chairman Chris Devine, whose company brought the race to prominence in 2005 by securing a course that included the Strip, the Fremont Street Experience and business and residential neighborhoods, said Tuesday that making the move was a difficult but necessary decision.
"It was a hard call personally, but the economic dynamics made it a simple one," said Devine, whose Chicago-based company bought the event in early 2005 from longtime operator and Las Vegas resident Al Boka. "We didn't have the economic firepower to take the event to the next level."
That became clear as 2008 progressed. Devine Racing was in arrears to dozens of local, regional and national vendors from the 2007 race and even the 2006 event in some instances.
The company had to sell off several assets, most notably the successful Los Angeles Marathon in September. But those sales -- whose numbers weren't specifically released but were pegged in the double-digit millions by Devine earlier this year -- still didn't gain enough to put Devine Racing on firm enough financial ground in Las Vegas. The company has cleared many of its obligations to vendors, but some substantial payments remain outstanding, and Devine Racing still has had issues regularly meeting payroll with its own employees for the past several months.
"To be candid, I think it was the best thing to do for the race and for the market," Devine said. "I'm passionate about the sport, and I want to make sure the race is in the right hands going forward, from a stability standpoint."
Competitor Group chief executive officer Peter Englehart said his company, based in San Diego, already has made the first payment in its confidential agreement to buy the event.
"The deal has officially closed," Englehart said. "A transfer of moneys has taken place, and there will be further transfers. Devine is totally running the 2008 event, and our side takes over entirely after that. Come Dec. 8, it is our baby."
And Englehart expects it to be a very large baby, considering his company garnered more than 30,000 entrants earlier this month for the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon -- the largest first-time running event ever in the United States. Like Las Vegas, San Antonio offers a marathon and half-marathon.
"We're obviously very excited. We think it has the potential to be a great event," said Englehart, who held off on providing further details in the interest of letting Devine Racing reach its finish line with the race. "The gentleman's agreement is that we don't want to steal any thunder from Chris and this year's event."
Devine said the pending transfer of ownership will in no way affect the quality of this year's race.
"I think it will be very positive," he said. "The performance on race day will be similar to last year. The market can expect a high-quality race this year and nothing but improvement for the future."
That future is something Devine said he's looking forward to, even though his company no longer will be involved.
"We've had some unfortunate situations as far as available capital goes," he said. "But there are a number of things we're very proud of that we were able to do. We took this race from one that had 6,000 entrants starting in the desert to one with 11,000 in 2005, and now were up to the high teens (16,000 last year).
"Now, to have the race branded with the Rock 'n' Roll brand, a company with hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure, it's the right place for us to be."
Devine strikes deal to sell race, will hand over control Dec. 8.
Devine Racing, which engineered an extraordinary evolution of the Las Vegas Marathon but also struggled mightily to meet its financial obligations, will handle all aspects of this year's Dec. 7 race.
On Dec. 8, the company will no longer have any stake in the event.
The Competitor Group -- which oversees the highly successful Rock 'n' Roll Marathon races -- will assume full control of the event going forward.
Devine Racing chairman Chris Devine, whose company brought the race to prominence in 2005 by securing a course that included the Strip, the Fremont Street Experience and business and residential neighborhoods, said Tuesday that making the move was a difficult but necessary decision.
"It was a hard call personally, but the economic dynamics made it a simple one," said Devine, whose Chicago-based company bought the event in early 2005 from longtime operator and Las Vegas resident Al Boka. "We didn't have the economic firepower to take the event to the next level."
That became clear as 2008 progressed. Devine Racing was in arrears to dozens of local, regional and national vendors from the 2007 race and even the 2006 event in some instances.
The company had to sell off several assets, most notably the successful Los Angeles Marathon in September. But those sales -- whose numbers weren't specifically released but were pegged in the double-digit millions by Devine earlier this year -- still didn't gain enough to put Devine Racing on firm enough financial ground in Las Vegas. The company has cleared many of its obligations to vendors, but some substantial payments remain outstanding, and Devine Racing still has had issues regularly meeting payroll with its own employees for the past several months.
"To be candid, I think it was the best thing to do for the race and for the market," Devine said. "I'm passionate about the sport, and I want to make sure the race is in the right hands going forward, from a stability standpoint."
Competitor Group chief executive officer Peter Englehart said his company, based in San Diego, already has made the first payment in its confidential agreement to buy the event.
"The deal has officially closed," Englehart said. "A transfer of moneys has taken place, and there will be further transfers. Devine is totally running the 2008 event, and our side takes over entirely after that. Come Dec. 8, it is our baby."
And Englehart expects it to be a very large baby, considering his company garnered more than 30,000 entrants earlier this month for the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon -- the largest first-time running event ever in the United States. Like Las Vegas, San Antonio offers a marathon and half-marathon.
"We're obviously very excited. We think it has the potential to be a great event," said Englehart, who held off on providing further details in the interest of letting Devine Racing reach its finish line with the race. "The gentleman's agreement is that we don't want to steal any thunder from Chris and this year's event."
Devine said the pending transfer of ownership will in no way affect the quality of this year's race.
"I think it will be very positive," he said. "The performance on race day will be similar to last year. The market can expect a high-quality race this year and nothing but improvement for the future."
That future is something Devine said he's looking forward to, even though his company no longer will be involved.
"We've had some unfortunate situations as far as available capital goes," he said. "But there are a number of things we're very proud of that we were able to do. We took this race from one that had 6,000 entrants starting in the desert to one with 11,000 in 2005, and now were up to the high teens (16,000 last year).
"Now, to have the race branded with the Rock 'n' Roll brand, a company with hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure, it's the right place for us to be."
Monday, November 17, 2008
Beginning Three Week Taper
Daily Quote: "Unless you test yourself, you stagnate. Unless you try to go way beyond what you've been able to do before, you won't develop and grow. When you go for it 100%, when you don't have the fear of 'what if I fail,' that's when you learn. That's when you're really living" --Mark Allen (World Champion Triathlete)
I'm definitely testing myself this fall, maybe testing myself a little too much as my right ankle will attest. I'm concerned the 100% that Mark Allen recommends in the above quote has created a situation where I'm overtrained and hope I didn't leave my best efforts during the training weeks. All in all, I am really living!
Today is my first day of my Three Week Taper!! I'm back on schedule where my longest run of the week is on a Monday (last week was Veteran's Day and had to change my schedule as my wife had the holiday off.) My taper won't be a deep cut in mileage as I plan on running the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon as a long training run for my upcoming "Labor of Love 50k Race." I plan on running a 20 miler today, unless my right ankle disagrees during the run.
9:30 a.m. Long Run, 20 miles. Time, 3:10. Overall Pace, 9:32 minute mile pace. Out and Back on Torrey Pines Road that partially traverses the Las Vegas Marathon course. Another beautiful day!! Warm, 62-65 degrees, with no wind (today's high in Vegas will be in the mid 80's, which is higher than normal for this time of year). No marathon pace miles today as I'm pampering my right ankle. Average heart rate: 144 bpm. Cardiac Drift: 152 bpm. My right ankle was o.k. until the last two miles when I had to cross the 95 highway overpass, then the ankle did protest a little, but nothing severe.
I'm getting concerned about my right ankle, but I do have a upcoming three week taper, which should help my ankle recover more.
SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER 10-16, 2008
I have three weeks until the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon!! A rather disappointing week as I had to reduce my mileage as right ankle was sore, didn't run any "doubles" this week and ended my running streak when Thursday was a total rest day. Only ran 67 miles this week, a big difference from last week's 100 miler.
I lost one pound last week and I'm now 170 pounds on a six foot frame. My goal is to reach my racing weight of 165 pounds, which is doable in the next three weeks. I must focus on eating healthier on the weekends, as I tend to binge with the wife during our days off, plus the reduced mileage from my tapering will make my diet even more important.
I didn't do any weight lifting sessions this week. No excuse, as I had the extra time to lift weights due to reduced mileage, but spent too much time on the computer reading blogs and connecting with others with my new FaceBook page.
I was able to sleep 7-8 hours nightly and my morning heart rates are back to normal, approximately 38-41 bpm. Undoubtedly, not only did my right ankle needed a rest last week, but my whole body needed a break. I should easily get enough rest in the upcoming three weeks as I gradually reduce my mileage.
A short recap of last week's training:
Monday: Tempo Run, 9 miles.
Tuesday: Recovery Run, 6 miles.
Wednesday: Long Run, 24 miles.
Thursday: REST DAY (ended running streak due to sore ankle).
Friday: Recovery Run, 6 miles.
Saturday: Medium Long Run, 16 miles.
Sunday: Recovery Run, 6 miles.
Total weekly mileage: 67 miles
I'm definitely testing myself this fall, maybe testing myself a little too much as my right ankle will attest. I'm concerned the 100% that Mark Allen recommends in the above quote has created a situation where I'm overtrained and hope I didn't leave my best efforts during the training weeks. All in all, I am really living!
Today is my first day of my Three Week Taper!! I'm back on schedule where my longest run of the week is on a Monday (last week was Veteran's Day and had to change my schedule as my wife had the holiday off.) My taper won't be a deep cut in mileage as I plan on running the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon as a long training run for my upcoming "Labor of Love 50k Race." I plan on running a 20 miler today, unless my right ankle disagrees during the run.
9:30 a.m. Long Run, 20 miles. Time, 3:10. Overall Pace, 9:32 minute mile pace. Out and Back on Torrey Pines Road that partially traverses the Las Vegas Marathon course. Another beautiful day!! Warm, 62-65 degrees, with no wind (today's high in Vegas will be in the mid 80's, which is higher than normal for this time of year). No marathon pace miles today as I'm pampering my right ankle. Average heart rate: 144 bpm. Cardiac Drift: 152 bpm. My right ankle was o.k. until the last two miles when I had to cross the 95 highway overpass, then the ankle did protest a little, but nothing severe.
I'm getting concerned about my right ankle, but I do have a upcoming three week taper, which should help my ankle recover more.
SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER 10-16, 2008
I have three weeks until the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon!! A rather disappointing week as I had to reduce my mileage as right ankle was sore, didn't run any "doubles" this week and ended my running streak when Thursday was a total rest day. Only ran 67 miles this week, a big difference from last week's 100 miler.
I lost one pound last week and I'm now 170 pounds on a six foot frame. My goal is to reach my racing weight of 165 pounds, which is doable in the next three weeks. I must focus on eating healthier on the weekends, as I tend to binge with the wife during our days off, plus the reduced mileage from my tapering will make my diet even more important.
I didn't do any weight lifting sessions this week. No excuse, as I had the extra time to lift weights due to reduced mileage, but spent too much time on the computer reading blogs and connecting with others with my new FaceBook page.
I was able to sleep 7-8 hours nightly and my morning heart rates are back to normal, approximately 38-41 bpm. Undoubtedly, not only did my right ankle needed a rest last week, but my whole body needed a break. I should easily get enough rest in the upcoming three weeks as I gradually reduce my mileage.
A short recap of last week's training:
Monday: Tempo Run, 9 miles.
Tuesday: Recovery Run, 6 miles.
Wednesday: Long Run, 24 miles.
Thursday: REST DAY (ended running streak due to sore ankle).
Friday: Recovery Run, 6 miles.
Saturday: Medium Long Run, 16 miles.
Sunday: Recovery Run, 6 miles.
Total weekly mileage: 67 miles
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Music For the Heart
Daily Quote: "Songs that make our hearts soar can make them stronger too, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. They found that when people listened to their favorite music, their blood vessels dilated in much the same way as when laughing or taking blood medications." --Maggie Fox, Reuters.com, from article, "Music to your ears? Music for your heart, too"
Appears the more I read about music the tougher the argument against running with music. Today I borrowed two CD's from the Clark County Library, Suzanne Vega's "Beauty & Crime," and Tori Amos' "American Doll Posse," which should help my motivation during my next week's runs.
9:00 a.m. Medium Long Run, 16 miles. Time, 2:39. Overall pace, 9:56 minute miles. Out and back on Torrey Pines Road that traverses the Las Vegas Marathon course. Perfect weather! Partly Cloudy 61-63 degrees with little wind. Average heart rate: 148 bpm. Cardiac Drift: 159 bpm. No marathon pace miles today as I'm still pampering my right ankle.
Thursday an old friend, Laura Geverink, had sent me notification of her joining "FaceBook," therefore had to join FaceBook to respond. Discovered they have different "groups" at the site including an Ultra-marathon group and also a 2008 Las Vegas Marathon group! What a fun way to stay connected with other runners!! I really don't need another site to keep me busy, as I'm overwhelmed as it is, but networking with old friends, classmates, chessplayers, and runners seems like a winner. I'm also communicating on FaceBook with Charles White (cewtwo) from Denver, Colorado who is also running the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon. We're planning on doing a light recovery run when he arrives in Las Vegas.
Appears the more I read about music the tougher the argument against running with music. Today I borrowed two CD's from the Clark County Library, Suzanne Vega's "Beauty & Crime," and Tori Amos' "American Doll Posse," which should help my motivation during my next week's runs.
9:00 a.m. Medium Long Run, 16 miles. Time, 2:39. Overall pace, 9:56 minute miles. Out and back on Torrey Pines Road that traverses the Las Vegas Marathon course. Perfect weather! Partly Cloudy 61-63 degrees with little wind. Average heart rate: 148 bpm. Cardiac Drift: 159 bpm. No marathon pace miles today as I'm still pampering my right ankle.
Thursday an old friend, Laura Geverink, had sent me notification of her joining "FaceBook," therefore had to join FaceBook to respond. Discovered they have different "groups" at the site including an Ultra-marathon group and also a 2008 Las Vegas Marathon group! What a fun way to stay connected with other runners!! I really don't need another site to keep me busy, as I'm overwhelmed as it is, but networking with old friends, classmates, chessplayers, and runners seems like a winner. I'm also communicating on FaceBook with Charles White (cewtwo) from Denver, Colorado who is also running the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon. We're planning on doing a light recovery run when he arrives in Las Vegas.
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