Daily Quote: "'Life, on the Line: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat' (Gotham Books, $27.50), by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas: Grant Achatz had already won acclaim as one of America's top chefs when he was diagnosed, at age 33, with advanced cancer of the tongue. The recommended treatment was devastating: A surgeon would remove his tongue, lymph nodes and a portion of his jaw. There would be chemotherapy and radiation, and still his chance of survival would only be 50 percent." --by M.L. Johnson, The Associated Press, updated 3/3/2011
The above quote doesn't exactly give me warm fuzzy feelings about my own tongue cancer, although at this time I don't know how advanced my tongue cancer, I should read Achatz story as to understand my own possible therapy and struggles.
Today I finally ran Hill Repeats, which was done at my gym's treadmill. The first two miles was at 6.0 mph with no grade, then 4 x .25 miles at a 5% grade, 6.3 mph. Recovery intervals a .25 mile with no grade and at 6.0 mph. Finished with a two mile cooldown at 6.0 mph and no grade. Average heart rate: 159 bpm, cardiac drift during the repeats 173 bpm. Note, my maximum heart rate is 188 bpm.
I called Steinberg Diagnostics and left a message on their answering machine. Still no word from Steinberg Diagnostics about setting an appointment for my pet-scan. Should visit the doctor's office tomorrow as to physically set an appointment. Wednesday is my first appointment at 21st Century Oncology to see Dr. Treadwell.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Base Building, March 21-27, 2011
Daily Quote: "If you were healthy and at a good weight when you were 25, there's almost never good reason to be significantly heavier than that. Even if you've tacked on muscle -- which, come on, is usually not the case -- the extra weight is almost certainly making you slower, not faster. As runners, we already live in ways contrary to accepted beliefs on what aging is supposed to be like, so why not take that attitude toward weight as well?" --Scott Douglas, Running Times Magazine, "Scott's Original Miscellany" March 2011, pg 52.
This week I returned to base building and increasing my mileage...I returned to running with a vengenance as I was chasing away many negative demons from my thoughts. I'm gradually transferring my runs to after work rather than before work, I need my mornings for doctor appointments and future treatments. The transition from running at 10:00 a.m. to my new schedule of 12:30 a.m. is difficult as I'm pretty exhausted after working a 12 hour shift as a cab driver...but I must keep myself motivated to stay fit and strong for the upcoming cancer battles.
My weight today is 175.2 pounds on my six foot frame! I'm so close on reaching my goal of 170 pounds!!
I ran a total of 40 miles, which is the most weekly miles this year! Due to my discovering that I have cancer, my goal of building my base mileage to 60 mpw may not be realistic, but I'll strive to improve as much as I can with whatever life throws at me. Last week I had to change my Rest Day to Tuesday as I had to wait for doctor appointments approval. My changing my running schedule for after work should solve those issues in the future. I didn't have time to squeeze in swimming last week, and may have to drop swimming from my future routines...swimming is just too time consuming as to dress and redress in time for work.
All my runs last week were at an easy aerobic pace of 60-70% of my maximum heart rate, which for me is around 9-10 minute miles. I wanted to do one session of hill repeats, but lacked the energy to attempt it. Maybe next week I'll do hill work?!?
Monday: Easy Run, 6 miles.
Tuesday: Rest Day
Wednesday: Easy Run, 5 miles, Upper body weight circuit training.
Thursday: Easy Run, 6 miles.
Friday: Easy Run, 5 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Saturday: Easy Medium-Long Run, 12 miles. Cycling, 30 minutes.
Sunday: Easy Run, 6 miles.
Total Weekly Mileage: 40 miles.
My next doctor appointment is next Wednesday at 21st Century Oncology for 8:00 a.m. when I meet Dr Treadwell for the first time. No, I didn't make up that name, he is Treadwell...sounds like a good omen if you're a runner!!
This week I returned to base building and increasing my mileage...I returned to running with a vengenance as I was chasing away many negative demons from my thoughts. I'm gradually transferring my runs to after work rather than before work, I need my mornings for doctor appointments and future treatments. The transition from running at 10:00 a.m. to my new schedule of 12:30 a.m. is difficult as I'm pretty exhausted after working a 12 hour shift as a cab driver...but I must keep myself motivated to stay fit and strong for the upcoming cancer battles.
My weight today is 175.2 pounds on my six foot frame! I'm so close on reaching my goal of 170 pounds!!
I ran a total of 40 miles, which is the most weekly miles this year! Due to my discovering that I have cancer, my goal of building my base mileage to 60 mpw may not be realistic, but I'll strive to improve as much as I can with whatever life throws at me. Last week I had to change my Rest Day to Tuesday as I had to wait for doctor appointments approval. My changing my running schedule for after work should solve those issues in the future. I didn't have time to squeeze in swimming last week, and may have to drop swimming from my future routines...swimming is just too time consuming as to dress and redress in time for work.
All my runs last week were at an easy aerobic pace of 60-70% of my maximum heart rate, which for me is around 9-10 minute miles. I wanted to do one session of hill repeats, but lacked the energy to attempt it. Maybe next week I'll do hill work?!?
Monday: Easy Run, 6 miles.
Tuesday: Rest Day
Wednesday: Easy Run, 5 miles, Upper body weight circuit training.
Thursday: Easy Run, 6 miles.
Friday: Easy Run, 5 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Saturday: Easy Medium-Long Run, 12 miles. Cycling, 30 minutes.
Sunday: Easy Run, 6 miles.
Total Weekly Mileage: 40 miles.
My next doctor appointment is next Wednesday at 21st Century Oncology for 8:00 a.m. when I meet Dr Treadwell for the first time. No, I didn't make up that name, he is Treadwell...sounds like a good omen if you're a runner!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Bad News.
Daily Quote: "Become a student of the sport. It ruins none of the magic of self-discovery to learn that thousands of others have gone before you and experienced every challenge and joy that you have. Take advantage of the lessons others have drawn from their mistakes so that you don't have to repeat them." --Scott Douglas, Running Times Magazine, "Scott's Original Miscellany" March 2011, pg 51.
Yesterday, during work, I received a cell phone call from my Ear, Nose, Throat specialist, Dr. O'Donnel, in regards to the results of the biopsy of my tongue. I have cancer. Since I was driving my cab at the time of the conversation we both felt I should call his office this morning. I called his office and couldn't reach him, therefore left a message and currently waiting for his call.
Also yesterday, Southwest Medical Radiology finally called my home answering machine in regards to scheduling my throat cat scan. Called their number, and they put me on their answering machine, left a message and waiting for their call too.
Appears I won't be running this morning as I wait for phone calls. Will need to leave for work by 11:20 a.m. This week is a busy cab week due to the large "Concrete World Convention" as well as hordes of students on spring break. I'm physically and emotionally exhausted.
I'm still in a bit of shock and have thousands of questions to ask my doctor. It doesn't seem fair does it? I'm a healthy weight, never smoked, exercise regularly and now I have cancer....most of my family smoke like chimneys, are obese, have a variety of unhealthy habits, yet they are o.k.
Since I'm waiting, I'll start googling "throat cancer" and begin my new battle...
Yesterday, during work, I received a cell phone call from my Ear, Nose, Throat specialist, Dr. O'Donnel, in regards to the results of the biopsy of my tongue. I have cancer. Since I was driving my cab at the time of the conversation we both felt I should call his office this morning. I called his office and couldn't reach him, therefore left a message and currently waiting for his call.
Also yesterday, Southwest Medical Radiology finally called my home answering machine in regards to scheduling my throat cat scan. Called their number, and they put me on their answering machine, left a message and waiting for their call too.
Appears I won't be running this morning as I wait for phone calls. Will need to leave for work by 11:20 a.m. This week is a busy cab week due to the large "Concrete World Convention" as well as hordes of students on spring break. I'm physically and emotionally exhausted.
I'm still in a bit of shock and have thousands of questions to ask my doctor. It doesn't seem fair does it? I'm a healthy weight, never smoked, exercise regularly and now I have cancer....most of my family smoke like chimneys, are obese, have a variety of unhealthy habits, yet they are o.k.
Since I'm waiting, I'll start googling "throat cancer" and begin my new battle...
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Base Building, March 14-20, 2011
Daily Quote: "Multipace training is, of course, the key to top performance regardless of your target race distance. But that's not the only reason to regularly do all sorts of workouts, from long runs and basic speed sessions to slow recovery runs and tempo workouts. There's no better way to keep your running interesting than to have peaks and valleys of intensity and duration woven throughout the weeks." --Scott Douglas, Running Times Magazine, "Scott's Original Miscellany" March 2011, pg 49.
A week of waiting on my throat condition. Last Monday morning my Ear, Nose & Throat doctor, Dr O'Donnel, had taken a small piece of the lump from my throat for a biopsy, I haven't received the results of the biopsy so far. I had also scheduled a CAT scan for my throat area, but Southwest Medical is still awaiting for approval from my HMO.
I'm currently 175.8 pounds on my six foot frame. Not much of a weight loss last week, which I'm not surprised as I reduced my training, but kept eating approximately the same amount of food.
Last week was a recovery week, when I reduce my weekly mileage and intensity as to allow my body to recuperate. I strive to have a recovery week every fourth week of training. My mileage was only 23 miles last week and also eliminated the exhausting and time consuming swimming from my routine. I'll probably add swimming back to my crosstraining next week.
All my runs last week were at an easy aerobic pace of 60-70% of my maximum heart rate, which for me is around 9-10 minute miles. Next week I plan on adding a hill workout to my weekly routine.
Monday: Easy Run, 3 miles.
Tuesday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Wednesday: REST DAY
Thursday: Easy Run, 3 miles.
Friday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Saturday: Easy Run, 6 miles. Cycling, 30 minutes.
Sunday: Easy Run, 3 miles.
Total Weekly Mileage: 23 miles.
A week of waiting on my throat condition. Last Monday morning my Ear, Nose & Throat doctor, Dr O'Donnel, had taken a small piece of the lump from my throat for a biopsy, I haven't received the results of the biopsy so far. I had also scheduled a CAT scan for my throat area, but Southwest Medical is still awaiting for approval from my HMO.
I'm currently 175.8 pounds on my six foot frame. Not much of a weight loss last week, which I'm not surprised as I reduced my training, but kept eating approximately the same amount of food.
Last week was a recovery week, when I reduce my weekly mileage and intensity as to allow my body to recuperate. I strive to have a recovery week every fourth week of training. My mileage was only 23 miles last week and also eliminated the exhausting and time consuming swimming from my routine. I'll probably add swimming back to my crosstraining next week.
All my runs last week were at an easy aerobic pace of 60-70% of my maximum heart rate, which for me is around 9-10 minute miles. Next week I plan on adding a hill workout to my weekly routine.
Monday: Easy Run, 3 miles.
Tuesday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Wednesday: REST DAY
Thursday: Easy Run, 3 miles.
Friday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Saturday: Easy Run, 6 miles. Cycling, 30 minutes.
Sunday: Easy Run, 3 miles.
Total Weekly Mileage: 23 miles.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Base Building, March 7-13, 2011
Quote: "It's not uncommon to go to bed thinking, 'Darn, I should have run today.' It's not common to go to bed thinking, 'I shouldn't have run today.'" --Scott Douglas, Running Times Magazine, "Scott's Original Miscellany" March 2011, pg 49.
Last Wednesday I registered for the 2011 Rock n Roll Las Vegas Marathon due to the special promotion for the "Largest Night Race in the World Announcement"...I paid $121 for my entry fee; last year's registration was $145. The marathon starts at 4:00 p.m. on December 4th and runs under the Las Vegas Strip's neon lights! The cut-off time is four hour and thirty minutes, which will make this more elitist than the Boston Marathon; I'm not too concerned about the cut-off time as I should be able to finish in the 3:30-3:40 range.
Thursday received this short note from my primary care doctor, Kyra Norris, MD, regarding my fecal globin stool test: "I have reviewed your results and wanted to provide you with an update. Thank you for choosing Southwest Medical Associates. The following test(s) are within the normal range: fecal globin stool test (presence of blood in the stool.) The result(s) will be discussed in more detail on your next appointment." I don't know how presence of blood in my stool is within the normal range, but doesn't appear to alarm my doctor, hence I'll keep pushing forward with my exercising. I'm no longer coughing nor spitting up blood, but do have a constant small dull ache in the back of my throat, undoubtedly due to the small lump near my larynx. I also have a small nodule in my right lung, which appears to be normal. I guess my old age is catching up to me.
My weight today is 175.9 pounds on my six foot frame! I'm so close on reaching my goal of 170 pounds!!
Last week I ran a total of 33 miles, which is the most weekly miles this year! My mileage base is still being built toward that 60 mpw goal that I have set for myself, I should be able to reach that base mileage by Fall, just in time for marathon training. I was still able to maintain my weight lifting and cross training too, but I felt extremely tired last week and should consider having next week as a cut-back or recovery week.
All my runs last week were at an easy aerobic pace of 60-70% of my maximum heart rate, which for me is around 9-10 minute miles.
Monday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Swam 20 laps.
Tuesday: Easy Run, 5 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Wednesday: REST DAY
Thursday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Swam 25 laps.
Friday: Easy Run, 5 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Saturday: Easy Medium-Long Run, 10 miles. Cycling, 30 minutes.
Sunday: Easy Run, 5 miles.
Total Weekly Mileage: 33 miles.
Last Wednesday I registered for the 2011 Rock n Roll Las Vegas Marathon due to the special promotion for the "Largest Night Race in the World Announcement"...I paid $121 for my entry fee; last year's registration was $145. The marathon starts at 4:00 p.m. on December 4th and runs under the Las Vegas Strip's neon lights! The cut-off time is four hour and thirty minutes, which will make this more elitist than the Boston Marathon; I'm not too concerned about the cut-off time as I should be able to finish in the 3:30-3:40 range.
Thursday received this short note from my primary care doctor, Kyra Norris, MD, regarding my fecal globin stool test: "I have reviewed your results and wanted to provide you with an update. Thank you for choosing Southwest Medical Associates. The following test(s) are within the normal range: fecal globin stool test (presence of blood in the stool.) The result(s) will be discussed in more detail on your next appointment." I don't know how presence of blood in my stool is within the normal range, but doesn't appear to alarm my doctor, hence I'll keep pushing forward with my exercising. I'm no longer coughing nor spitting up blood, but do have a constant small dull ache in the back of my throat, undoubtedly due to the small lump near my larynx. I also have a small nodule in my right lung, which appears to be normal. I guess my old age is catching up to me.
My weight today is 175.9 pounds on my six foot frame! I'm so close on reaching my goal of 170 pounds!!
Last week I ran a total of 33 miles, which is the most weekly miles this year! My mileage base is still being built toward that 60 mpw goal that I have set for myself, I should be able to reach that base mileage by Fall, just in time for marathon training. I was still able to maintain my weight lifting and cross training too, but I felt extremely tired last week and should consider having next week as a cut-back or recovery week.
All my runs last week were at an easy aerobic pace of 60-70% of my maximum heart rate, which for me is around 9-10 minute miles.
Monday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Swam 20 laps.
Tuesday: Easy Run, 5 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Wednesday: REST DAY
Thursday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Swam 25 laps.
Friday: Easy Run, 5 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Saturday: Easy Medium-Long Run, 10 miles. Cycling, 30 minutes.
Sunday: Easy Run, 5 miles.
Total Weekly Mileage: 33 miles.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Largest Night Race in the World!
Big news about the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon on my internet tonight! I should send my entry fee soon!!
Las Vegas Review Journal
March 8, 2011
By Patrick Everson
Since taking over and rebranding Las Vegas' annual marathon, Competitor Group has made quick strides to upgrade the event's image.
In just two years under the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon banner, the event has more than doubled in size and gained access to more of the Strip, with the offshoot half-marathon now contested almost entirely on Las Vegas Boulevard, along both the northbound and southbound lanes.
The one glaring thing the event didn't have going for it: the full effect of the Las Vegas Strip.
It's got that now.
Earlier today, at a splashy outdoor news conference in front of Fashion Show Mall, Competitor announced the marathon and half-marathon, set for Dec. 4, will move from a morning start to an evening start.
"That's how we've always envisioned it," Competitor president Scott Dickey said. "The last 18 months, we've been talking about it pretty consistently with the casino, hotel, city and county partners to see how we could pull it off logistically."
And Dickey expects a huge impact.
"Instantaneously, this becomes the largest night race in the world. This is gonna be a gargantuan race," he said. "This will have a bucket-list effect around the world. It becomes a must-do race."
Las Vegas Review Journal
March 8, 2011
By Patrick Everson
Since taking over and rebranding Las Vegas' annual marathon, Competitor Group has made quick strides to upgrade the event's image.
In just two years under the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon banner, the event has more than doubled in size and gained access to more of the Strip, with the offshoot half-marathon now contested almost entirely on Las Vegas Boulevard, along both the northbound and southbound lanes.
The one glaring thing the event didn't have going for it: the full effect of the Las Vegas Strip.
It's got that now.
Earlier today, at a splashy outdoor news conference in front of Fashion Show Mall, Competitor announced the marathon and half-marathon, set for Dec. 4, will move from a morning start to an evening start.
"That's how we've always envisioned it," Competitor president Scott Dickey said. "The last 18 months, we've been talking about it pretty consistently with the casino, hotel, city and county partners to see how we could pull it off logistically."
And Dickey expects a huge impact.
"Instantaneously, this becomes the largest night race in the world. This is gonna be a gargantuan race," he said. "This will have a bucket-list effect around the world. It becomes a must-do race."
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Base Building, February 28 - March 6, 2011
Daily Quote: "Don't believe everything you read. It is indeed possible to run -- long and fast, for months on end -- on a stress fracture. Rest doesn't cure all injuries. Great races are possible when you're deep into heavy training. Less is almost never more. And here's the real upender: Haile Gebrselassie jogs in place at stoplights." --Scott Douglas, Running Times Magazine, "Scott's Original Miscellany" March 2011, pg 52
My weight loss was minuscule, I currently weigh 176.1. I should be happy with the weight loss, but I was very strict with my diet and added the most weekly running mileage this year. I thought I would be at least 175 pounds this week.I know the closer I get to my ideal marathon weight of 170 pounds the tougher it will be to losing weight.
My previous marathon weight of 170 pounds helped me accomplish three Boston Marathon Qualifiers, and now consider this weight my ideal racing weight. Of course, maybe I could even run faster with even less weight, but I would be very happy to return to 170 pounds.
Last week I ran a total of 33 miles, which is the most weekly miles this year! My mileage base is still being built toward that 60 mpw goal that I have set for myself, as of yet, I haven't cut any crosstraining or weight training as I continue to increase my mileage. Eventually, something will have to give as I have limited time due to my working 12 hour days as a Las Vegas cab driver. My training last week:
Monday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Swam 20 laps.
Tuesday: Easy Run, 6 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Wednesday: REST DAY
Thursday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Swam 25 laps.
Friday: Easy Run, 5 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Saturday: Easy Medium-Long Run, 10 miles. Cycling, 30 minutes.
Sunday: Easy Run, 4 miles.
Total Weekly Mileage: 33 miles.
My weight loss was minuscule, I currently weigh 176.1. I should be happy with the weight loss, but I was very strict with my diet and added the most weekly running mileage this year. I thought I would be at least 175 pounds this week.I know the closer I get to my ideal marathon weight of 170 pounds the tougher it will be to losing weight.
My previous marathon weight of 170 pounds helped me accomplish three Boston Marathon Qualifiers, and now consider this weight my ideal racing weight. Of course, maybe I could even run faster with even less weight, but I would be very happy to return to 170 pounds.
Last week I ran a total of 33 miles, which is the most weekly miles this year! My mileage base is still being built toward that 60 mpw goal that I have set for myself, as of yet, I haven't cut any crosstraining or weight training as I continue to increase my mileage. Eventually, something will have to give as I have limited time due to my working 12 hour days as a Las Vegas cab driver. My training last week:
Monday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Swam 20 laps.
Tuesday: Easy Run, 6 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Wednesday: REST DAY
Thursday: Easy Run, 4 miles. Swam 25 laps.
Friday: Easy Run, 5 miles. Upper body weight circuit training.
Saturday: Easy Medium-Long Run, 10 miles. Cycling, 30 minutes.
Sunday: Easy Run, 4 miles.
Total Weekly Mileage: 33 miles.
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