Running Journal, Saturday, 2010-12-18
Resting heart rate: 59 bpm (60 second test, 6 hours after exercise)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.62 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,768 calories
Weather: steady pre-winter showers with winds moderate both in speed and temperature
Temp: 12.8 C (55 F)
Time: 2:00-3:47 p.m.
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.62 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,768 calories
Weather: steady pre-winter showers with winds moderate both in speed and temperature
Temp: 12.8 C (55 F)
Time: 2:00-3:47 p.m.
Terrain: flat; +/- 14 m (50 ft)
Comments: The upcoming winter solstice marks the official beginning of that season. Fall, it seems, has decided to go out with a storm, releasing several inches of rain on California's Central Valley. Let me just get it out of the way--I can find no justification to persuade people to run extended amounts of time in rainfall. With soggy shoes, wet clothing, and wind-blown rain making for poor visibility, running for 115 minutes in the rain does not necessarily make for an exciting run. Upsides do include built-in temperature control, the smell of fresh rain, and sights seen only during rainfall. For example, as I ran past Mira Loma high school, I witnessed hundreds of gulls waiting patiently for earthworms to emerge from the rain-soaked soil. Birds chirped in trees and seemed to enjoy the free bath. As I ran, I unclogged a number of storm drains overrun with leaves. No dogs frequented the Carmichael Park Dog Corral today. Felt mentally quiet throughout the run, a likely product of lack of sleep and hydration, and perhaps a touch of illness. I distinctly remember standing at the corner of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Stanley Avenue, waiting for the walking signal, the wind pushing the temporarily heavy rains into a 45-degree angle, rain pelting my face. As I approached my neighborhood, the rains stopped temporarily. Homeowners and others began emerging. I felt tired but strong when I finished. My watch, unfortunately, may be on its last legs; it remains waterproof until someone pushes the buttons, which of course I did routinely to time my running and walk breaks. Now it is beeping strangely and randomly, presumably as it dries out. Also, the Indiglo light no longer works. Hopefully the beeping will stop when the humidity dries from the watch. Speaking of running and walking breaks, I ran six-minute sections today, in reaction to last week's runs, where I felt better when I ran longer sections. I felt just fine. When I get up to higher mileage, it might be a different story, but I am liking the extra time running, so far.
Comments: The upcoming winter solstice marks the official beginning of that season. Fall, it seems, has decided to go out with a storm, releasing several inches of rain on California's Central Valley. Let me just get it out of the way--I can find no justification to persuade people to run extended amounts of time in rainfall. With soggy shoes, wet clothing, and wind-blown rain making for poor visibility, running for 115 minutes in the rain does not necessarily make for an exciting run. Upsides do include built-in temperature control, the smell of fresh rain, and sights seen only during rainfall. For example, as I ran past Mira Loma high school, I witnessed hundreds of gulls waiting patiently for earthworms to emerge from the rain-soaked soil. Birds chirped in trees and seemed to enjoy the free bath. As I ran, I unclogged a number of storm drains overrun with leaves. No dogs frequented the Carmichael Park Dog Corral today. Felt mentally quiet throughout the run, a likely product of lack of sleep and hydration, and perhaps a touch of illness. I distinctly remember standing at the corner of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Stanley Avenue, waiting for the walking signal, the wind pushing the temporarily heavy rains into a 45-degree angle, rain pelting my face. As I approached my neighborhood, the rains stopped temporarily. Homeowners and others began emerging. I felt tired but strong when I finished. My watch, unfortunately, may be on its last legs; it remains waterproof until someone pushes the buttons, which of course I did routinely to time my running and walk breaks. Now it is beeping strangely and randomly, presumably as it dries out. Also, the Indiglo light no longer works. Hopefully the beeping will stop when the humidity dries from the watch. Speaking of running and walking breaks, I ran six-minute sections today, in reaction to last week's runs, where I felt better when I ran longer sections. I felt just fine. When I get up to higher mileage, it might be a different story, but I am liking the extra time running, so far.
Goal Time: n/a
Distance (running): ~9.0 miles (~14.48 km), 7:23/km (11:53/mile) pace; http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4198103
Weight (after run): 77.4 kg (170.64 lbs), ?% body fat; 1,158 calories burned
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Left neck and shoulder sore this week from extended working hours
Foods eaten today: oatmeal + raisins + banana, LL Cool J ultimate smoothie, hummus and pita, Opa! Opa!'s "A Little of This and a Little of That" salad with falafal, Barq's root beer, chocolate, banana, grapefruit
Distance (running): ~9.0 miles (~14.48 km), 7:23/km (11:53/mile) pace; http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4198103
Weight (after run): 77.4 kg (170.64 lbs), ?% body fat; 1,158 calories burned
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Left neck and shoulder sore this week from extended working hours
Foods eaten today: oatmeal + raisins + banana, LL Cool J ultimate smoothie, hummus and pita, Opa! Opa!'s "A Little of This and a Little of That" salad with falafal, Barq's root beer, chocolate, banana, grapefruit
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