Running Journal, Monday, 2011-01-24: Fahrenheit 451

Running Journal, Monday, 2011-01-24

Resting heart rate: 55 bpm (60 second test, upon waking)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.62 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,768 calories
Weather: clear and moonless; 4 km/h (3 m/h) winds from the ESE; 82% humidity; 102 KPA (30.13 inches pressure)
Temp: 10 C (50 F)
Time: 7:20-8:05 p.m.

Terrain: flat; +/- 11 m (36 ft)

Comments: Gibbons Drive reminded me of Fahrenheit 451 this evening; quiet, empty, dark skies, stars. Imagined myself as protagonist Guy Montag, running from unseen pursuers, while numbed, conformist homeowners watch the pursuit on their video screens. Hearing some rough voices while running through Gibbons Park may have put me in this state of mind. The Gibbons Park Community Center had about a dozen people exercising to Lady Gaga's song, "Poker Face." On my way out, near Mira Loma, I passed a woman in the dark, near the field; she was raising and lowering her arms, like the wings of a bird. On the return, near the intersection of Norris Avenue and Engle Road, I passed another woman singing a song. Several homeowners on Kimberley Way were remodeling the room adjacent to their open garage. Ran slowly. Felt fine when I finished. 16 mile run coming up this Saturday. Thought about how intimidating that sounds, to me; then I remembered how easy the 14 mile run went. With the maintenance runs, I feel bored with the current route. Will have to take some time to find an alternate one.

Goal Time: n/a

Distance (running): ~6.44 km (~4.0 miles); http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4205834 ~580 calories burned

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?: tired, from lack of sleep

Foods eaten today: oatmeal + bananas + raisins, egg-white salad on whole wheat bread, applesauce, tomato juice, walnuts, almonds, green tea + lemon juice x 2, tomato soup + corn bread, milk