Running Journal - 2024-05-06 (XT - Stationary Recumbent Cycle)

Time: 11:17-12:07 p.m. (50 minutes)
Resting heart rate: 62 bpm (~15 minutes after exercise)
Weight (after run; clothed): 84.01 kg (185.20 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI; note criticisms of BMI): 24.4 (Overweight = 25–29.9)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 2,021 cal/day
Distance (cycling): 6.12 km (3.8 mi)
Cumulative distance (2024; ignores XT days): 506.20 km (314.54 mi)
Calories burned: 292 kcal
Average heart rate: 76 bpm
Max heart rate: 91 bpm
Weather: sunny ☀️ 17° C (62.6° F), Humidity 48% Wind: 10 km/h
Terrain: 0 ft elevation gain
Avg Pace: N/A /mile
Best pace: N/A /mile
Stinkiness air level (0=No smell; 10=☣️): 0/10 (not stinky)
Comments: Light XT day after 20-mile run on Sunday. First time visiting the gym someone was using the stationary recumbent cycle, so returned about an hour later and found it unused, but two other women just ending their workout. After that the gym was empty except for me. Overall feeling pretty OK. Hopefully the 2nd day after the long run feels better.
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Bit tired, sore
Foods eaten today: Kashi GO Original Cereal with nonfat milk, espresso shot (x2),

Running Journal - 2024-05-05 (20-Mile Long Run)

Gatorade Gatorlyte Electrolyte Beverage - Lime Cucumber (20 ounce) & peanut butter cookie

Time: 7:52-12:58 p.m. (5 hours, 6 minutes)
Resting heart rate: 90 bpm (~15 minutes after exercise)
Weight (after run; clothed): 84.19 kg (185.60 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI; note criticisms of BMI): 24.5 (Overweight = 25–29.9)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 2,023 cal/day
Distance (running): 32.83 km (20.40 mi)
Cumulative distance (2024; ignores XT days): 506.20 km (314.54 mi)
Calories burned: 2,509 kcal
Average heart rate: 112 bpm
Max heart rate: 141 bpm
Weather: sunny ☀️ 14° C (57.2° F), Humidity 44% Wind: 15 km/h
Terrain: 367 ft elevation gain
Avg Pace: 15'16" /mile
Best pace: 13'31" /mile
Stinkiness air level (0=No smell; 10=☣️): 0/10 (not stinky)
Comments: 500+ kilometers & 300+ miles ✅ Ran two 10-mile loops to complete the first 20+ mile run in a long time. Arose around 7:00 a.m., out the door before 8:00 a.m. Remembered the 3 things I should always do: 1) Garmin HRM-Pro Plus Heart Rate Monitor; 2) Anti-chafing; and 3) Sunblock ✅ Had an issue with my Garmin Forerunner 965 smartwatch (probably user error, but ?): I noticed after starting the structured interval training repeats, it immediately displayed the yellow pause symbol. I resumed, but the watch did not stop at the 3-minute mark. So after 0.25 miles, I saved the run. I forget the details, but the watch then ... reset (blue triangle, then eventually the splash screen). After I once again started the interval repeats and all was well 🤷🏼 Realized I forgot my Bluetooth ear buds, so no audiobook listening for me. Ran really slow today, mostly to be proactively gentle on my knee. Coyote Lagoon at Don Edwards was wonderful: baby ducks & geese, lots of waterfowl. Noticed what might be swallows making mud nests under a nearby abandoned bridge (we later saw a feral black cat crossing it). A cluster of memorial candles were still alight at one point of the sidewalk. On the second passing, noticed a "ghost bike (also referred to as a ghostcycle or WhiteCycle) is a bicycle roadside memorial, placed where a cyclist has been killed or severely injured." Observed a CyberTruck near the Fremont Tesla Factory. Stopped at the usual spots and got electrolyte drinks. Avoided some construction as they enhance pedestrian crossings. Keep forgetting to check out the nearby BART station. Ate a peanut butter cookie at a convenience store this time instead of bringing it home. On the 2nd passing, I got a chocolate-chip cookie and did bring it home. Enjoyed the shady susurration of trees along a stretch going home. At the 10-mile mark I got home and re-applied sunblock & changed into a short-sleeve technical shirt and changed socks. This was the first long run with my new blue Under Armour SpeedPocket 5" shorts. Wore over my compression leggings. The SpeedPocket keeps the phone snug ✅ The one negative: I keep my mask, ID, & credit card with it, so it all gets a bit jumbled. Makes it a bit weird to pull out the camera when I might want to snap a quick photo (e.g., of baby ducks). Dawn has leggings with a phone pocket 🤔 Might be something to look into. The 2nd loop with Dawn was much more interesting as we talked and motivated each other. As we approached noon, noticed more traffic & people, and the temperature edged a bit higher. Made sure to run at least 0.1 miles farther than 20 miles so my Garmin would not mark it as 16.99 miles--as it did 2 weeks ago 😝 Overall, this was a successful run: 3 miles extended from previous long run; started early; succeeded in running slow to avoid injury. Soaking in a salt bath tonight & ate food to celebrate the Americanized Cinco de Mayo.
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Right knee was mostly OK but not confident in it
Foods eaten today: Kashi GO Original Cereal with nonfat milk, Bizzy Cold Brew Organic Espresso Blend (8 oz), Tailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix - Chocolate - 16 oz, Gatorade Gatorlyte Electrolyte Beverage Glacier Freeze & Lime Cucumber & Lemon Lime & Fruit Punch - all 20 Oz, peanut butter cookie, Peanut Butter M&M'S Mega - 8.6oz, K On The Go - Brown Sugar Latte (HOT (mr.), with decaf coffee (2s), decaf coffee, honey boba) & Pita Chicken Melt Sandwich (x0.5), De Los Altos Grill - Veggie Burrito & Asada Fries (0.25), pear brandy cordial (x2)

Running Journal - 2024-05-04

Time: 7:45 p.m.
Resting heart rate: 68 bpm
Weight (after run; clothed): 84.91 kg (187.20 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI; note criticisms of BMI): 24.7 (Overweight = 25–29.9)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 2,034 cal/day
Cumulative distance (2024; ignores XT days): 473.37 km (294.14 mi)
Stinkiness air level (0=No smell; 10=☣️): 0/10 (not stinky)
Comments: Off day. Rainy. Ran an errand and got coffees. Sunday is the first 20-mile run in a long time. Time commitment & seriousness of endurance increasing. Planning to get up early and run 10 miles, then run 10 miles with Dawn.
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Kashi GO Original Cereal with nonfat milk, Bizzy Cold Brew Organic Espresso Blend (8 oz), Hops and Beans Cafe - almond croissant (x0.5) & Island Latte (Ritual Seasonal Espresso, Holy Kakow Organic Macadamia and Coconut Syrup, Milk), Jeonju K-Cuisine - Iron Plate Vegetable Pancake (x0.5) & Ramen Tofu Soup

Running Journal - 2024-05-03

Time: 5:58-6:54 p.m. (56 minutes)
Resting heart rate: 78 bpm (~15 minutes after exercise)
Weight (after run; clothed): 83.64 kg (184.40 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI; note criticisms of BMI): 24.3 (Overweight = 25–29.9)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 2,015 cal/day
Distance (running): 6.81 km (4.23 mi)
Cumulative distance (2024; ignores XT days): 473.37 km (294.14 mi)
Calories burned: 525 kcal
Average heart rate: 117 bpm
Max heart rate: 136 bpm
Weather: sunny ☀️ 20° C (68° F), Humidity 49% Wind: 16 km/h
Terrain: 197 ft elevation gain
Avg Pace: 13'14" /mile
Best pace: 13'02" /mile
Stinkiness air level (0=No smell; 10=☣️): 0/10 (not stinky)
Comments: Pleasant Friday late-afternoon run with Dawn.
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Very slight knee pain on the return
Foods eaten today: Kashi GO Original Cereal with nonfat milk, Bizzy Cold Brew Organic Espresso Blend (12 oz), Tailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix - Chocolate - 16 oz, leftovers

Running Journal - 2024-05-02 (XT - Stationary Recumbent Cycle)

Time: 10:19-11:09 a.m. (50 minutes)
Resting heart rate: 73 bpm (~15 minutes after exercise)
Weight (after run; clothed): 83.82 kg (184.80 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI; note criticisms of BMI): 24.4 (Overweight = 25–29.9)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 2,018 cal/day
Distance (cycling): 5.79 km (3.60 mi)
Cumulative distance (2024; ignores XT days): 466.56 km (289.91 mi)
Calories burned: 269 kcal
Average heart rate: 76 bpm
Max heart rate: 87 bpm
Weather: sunny ☀️ 21° C (69.8° F), Humidity 45% Wind: 13 km/h
Terrain: 0 ft elevation gain
Avg Pace: N/A
Best pace: N/A
Stinkiness air level (0=No smell; 10=☣️): 0/10 (not stinky)
Comments: Feeling a bit tired today. Pretty easy cycle session. Caught up on social media. Listened to an audiobook at the end. No one else came in. Weather is a perfect spring day.
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Knees a bit creaky at start; bit tired
Foods eaten today: Kashi GO Original Cereal with nonfat milk, Bizzy Cold Brew Organic Espresso Blend (22 oz), Tailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix - Chocolate - 16 oz,

Running Journal - 2024-05-01

Time: 7:26-8:20 p.m. (54 minutes)
Resting heart rate: 100 bpm (~15 minutes after exercise)
Weight (after run; clothed): 83.37 kg (183.80 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI; note criticisms of BMI): 24.2 (Overweight = 25–29.9)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 2,008 cal/day
Distance (running): 7.31 km (4.54 mi)
Cumulative distance (2024; ignores XT days): 466.56 km (289.91 mi)
Calories burned: 601 kcal
Average heart rate: 128 bpm
Max heart rate: 146 bpm
Weather: sunny ☀️ 12° C (53.6° F), Humidity 67% Wind: 6 km/h
Terrain: 49 ft elevation gain
Avg Pace: 11'56" /mile
Best pace: 11'09" /mile
Stinkiness air level (0=No smell; 10=☣️): 0/10 (not stinky)
Comments: Early morning run. Up at 6:00 a.m., had coffee & cereal. Dropped off car at mechanic, then ran. Did my best to run at 10'15"/mile pace. However, lots of traffic & stop lights eroded that pace. Felt pretty good. Minimal knee pain. Stutter-step when I start seems to help. Weather was comfortable. Had a recovery chocolate drink & coffee after as a reward. Listened to an audiobook. Two maintenance runs within about 12 hours of each other, and they both seem to have gone OK. My toes felt a bit sore 🤔 Not sure how to counter-act that. We have some blister tape, I think. I have never used it, but maybe this represents the time.
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: A bit sore in left hamstring, but pretty good. Toes felt a bit beaten up/callused.
Foods eaten today: Kashi GO Original Cereal with nonfat milk, Bizzy Cold Brew Organic Espresso Blend (14 oz), Tailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix - Chocolate - 16 oz,

Running Journal - 2024-04-30

Time: 6:20-7:02 p.m. (42 minutes)
Resting heart rate: 92 bpm (~15 minutes after exercise)
Weight (after run; clothed): 83.37 kg (183.80 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI; note criticisms of BMI): 24.2 (Overweight = 25–29.9)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 2,011 cal/day
Distance (running): 5.36 km (3.33 mi)
Cumulative distance (2024; ignores XT days): 459.26 km (285.37 mi)
Calories burned: 417 kcal
Average heart rate: 121 bpm
Max heart rate: 137 bpm
Weather: sunny ☀️ 18° C (64.4° F), Humidity 45% Wind: 24 km/h
Terrain: 164 ft elevation gain
Avg Pace: 12'37" /mile
Best pace: 12'31" /mile
Stinkiness air level (0=No smell; 10=☣️): 0/10 (not stinky)
Comments: Late afternoon spring run with Dawn. Remembered the 3 things I should always do: 1) Garmin HRM-Pro Plus Heart Rate Monitor; 2) Anti-chafing; and 3) Sunblock ✅ Lots of rest and seemed to eat enough today. Felt pretty good. Maybe a hint of knee pain in my right knee but stutter-stepping seemed to help. This week we switched the runs a bit to accommodate a personal appointment early on Wednesday morning. Forgot I still had the interval training mode set to 2:30 run & 30 second walk, so we just went with that. It seemed OK. Weight seems to oscillate a bit up and down, but the overall trend is definitely descending. Started in January around 189.0 lbs and now am around 185.0 lbs, on average. Considering this most likely involves swapping fat for muscle, feeling pretty good about it. On Monday I watched a few videos about reverse lunges & squats. I might try doing them on XT days (Mon & Thu). This weekend is 20 miles, or 3 miles more than last long run. 😝 Getting up in mileage and starting to be a longer commitment. I.e., starting earlier. Last Sunday I wondered if I should run early and then run the last leg with Dawn. 🤔 Might be easier to do the 2nd half with someone.
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: None
Foods eaten today: Kashi GO Original Cereal with nonfat milk, banana, Bizzy Cold Brew Organic Espresso Blend (14 oz), Signature Select Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream Sandwich, mixed salad greens with baked salmon & cherry tomatoes & croutons, Kirkland Signature Sparkling Water - Grapefruit (12 Oz), plain bagel with Kirkland Signature Organic Hummus - 2.5 oz, Maya Kaimal Foods Organic Indian Everyday Dal - Black Lentil & Tomato & Cumin with Bibigo Cooked Sticky White Rice Medium Grain - 7.4 oz, Stonefire Mini Naan Flatbread (x1.5), baked chicken breast (x0.5), apple