Running Journal, Saturday, 2011-01-08: Running While Sick, or, "Use Your Arms"

Running Journal, Saturday, 2011-01-08

Resting heart rate: 56 bpm (60 second test, ~45 minutes after exercise)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.67 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,839 calories
Weather: cloudy; 0 km/h (0 m/h) winds; 89% humidity; 102 KPA (30.06 inches pressure)
Temp: 4 C (39 F)
Time: ~3:22-4:35 p.m. (1:13) ; 12:10/miles

Terrain: flat; +/- 8 m (~23 ft)

Comments: Upper respiratory congestion, today. Ran six miles. Saw five peacocks, one duck, and two swans on Park Road. First long run with my new watch; I prefer a one-button timer reset, whereas this watch requires the user to hold the button for three seconds to reset the timer. Not a deal-breaker, but adds additional strain to the watch band. Otherwise everything worked out fine. Several weeks into winter, so temperatures are approaching the lowest points of the year. Coming from Wisconsin, however, this still seems fairly mild (-10 F expected, there, this evening). As I ran south on Mission Avenue, I passed a teenager on the opposite side of the street. "Use your arms," he suggested, reinforcing the message by moving his arms in an exaggerated motion. I laughed and said, "It's less strenuous this way." When I run, I minimize movement in my arms as much as possible. Every bit helps on long-distance runs. I passed a street called "Libby Way" which reminded me of a friend. Perhaps I will have a camera in hand on a future run to capture it. Read this week in Galloway's Book on Running tightness in the lower back can occur from leaning too far forward while running. So, this week, I ran with a straighter posture, and, voila, no back pain. Beautiful. My legs chafed, however, so, next week I will have to remember to apply Body Glide.

Goal Time: n/a

Distance (running): ~11.15 km (~6.0 miles); http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4223159; ~407 calories burned

Weight (after run): 77.6 kg (171.11 lbs), ?% body fat

Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: No (!)

Foods eaten today: cup green tea with lemon juice, pomegranate toaster waffles x 4 + real maple syrup, milk, cornbread square x infinity