MacArthur's Children (1984 Movie) -- "A significant and rare film"

The Sacramento Japanese Film Festival and the Jan Ken Po Cultural Association presented this "significant and rare film" for the free Spring 2011 film screening. As we did last year, Dawn and I attended and enjoyed the opportunity.

From Wikipedia:

"MacArthur's Children (瀬戸内少年野球団 Setouchi Shōnen Yakyū-dan) is a popular and influential 1984 Japanese motion picture. Describing the impact of the United States' occupation of Japan from the perspective of the inhabitants of a small, rural island community, the film featured the big screen debut of actor Ken Watanabe."

and from the IMDB:

"Starring Masako Natsume, Shima Iwashita, and Hiromi Go. Mac Arthur’s Children begins with Emperor Hirohito’s radio speech announcing Japan’s defeat. The Japanese face profound change and the American occupation. The movie is seen through the eyes of two boys in Awaji, a small fishing village on Japan’s Inland Sea. Young men return as wounded soldiers; lives are shattered; there are would be Yakuzas. There is also Glen Miller and American baseball. Director Masahiro Shinoda’s film is a rare gem which tells the story with compassion and humor. (1984, 120 minutes, color). PG"

Notes

• Ken Watanabe made his film debut, playing the role of Tetsuo
  
• While the advertising mailer implied the movie is rare, one new and six used VHS cassettes are available on Amazon.
  
• "MacArthur's Children was written and directed by two of those titular children, Takeshi Tamura (writer) and Masahiro Shinoda (director); the film was adapted from the Japanese best-seller by Yu Aku." (via)
  
• The Japanese title literally translates (roughly) to "The Inland Sea Schoolboys' Baseball Team"
  
• An interview with director Masahiro Shinoda.
  
• I looked for a link to the source novel, written by now deceased author Yū Aku (阿久 悠, Aku Yū), but without success
  
• The movie was held in the main church hall, this year
  
• Subtitles were white and difficult to read, sometimes
  
• The VHS player ate the film, once or twice
  
• Afterward, Dawn and I relaxed and helped ourselves to a wide variety of snacks, including fresh fruit, hot tea, rice crackers and a homemade mochi-blueberry bar, which tasted delicious
  
• Met Sam and his wife June
  
• Did not get a chance to go outside and see their beautiful garden, this year
  
• Overall, a well-organized event and a tribute to the hard work and dedicated volunteers who put on the Sacramento Japanese Film Festival

Glasses

Shopping for glasses at CostCo:

• República, 531870, 51/18/138, $60 (Denver, brown)
• Kenneth Cole Reaction, 528363, 52/18/140, $70 (Color 731)
• Geoffrey Beene, 334650, 52/19/140,  $? (Demeter, brown)
• Colours by Alexander Julian, 412532, 50/17/140, $60 (Panne, gunmetal)
• Bulova, 469373, 52/18/140, $60 (Tenby, brown)

Shopping for glasses is an exercise in patience. I find the pairs I like in-store, yet they cannot be found, on-line. No better, vice-versa.

Radio Song

Heard on KXJZ 90.9 out of Sacramento, CA:

• Melbourne, Australia-natives Royalchord's "Midnight Lines" from their online album "The Good Fight" on the Supply and Demand/Mistletone labels. Audio.

Running Journal, Saturday, 2011-03-19: Saturnine Skies, Swollen Waters, Near Gale-Force Winds

Running Journal, Saturday, 2011-03-19

Resting heart rate: ? bpm (forgot)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.381 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1.821 calories
Weather: overcast with rain showers; winds out of the SSE at 42.65 km/h (26.5 mi/h) with gusts up to 53.75 km/h (33.4 mi/h); 93-76% humidity; 101.38-100.80kPa (29.94-29.77 inches pressure)

Temp: 8-9 C (46.4-48.2 F)
Time: 11:31-5:21 p.m. (14:15 min/mi, average)

Terrain: flat; +/- 221.9 m (728 ft)

Comments: Well, in all my years of running in Sacramento, today is about as bad it gets, at least in terms of wind--the rains were light and intermittent. Today's long run coincided with a winter storm. I am still recovering from illness. The walk from Fair Oaks village to Bridge Street and across the American River was cold; the winds cut right through the long-sleeved technical shirt, technical jacket, racing shorts, and leggings I wore. Thankfully, I found my old pair of RaceReady gloves, which did not absorb any water from the rain. Once I started running, I warmed up considerably and felt mostly comfortable. I took six Hammer Nutrition gels, one more than the run three weeks ago. The American River today had swelled to heights I have not seen since the winter of 2006. All 18 spillways of the Nimbus Dam and five eight spillways of the Folsom Dam were open, today. The bike path was flooded, as it was in 2006, near mile marker 20.5, so I took the parallel horse trail as a detour for the first time in many months. The skies overhead were overcast and off-white and the light rains persisted throughout the run. The biggest challenge today was the wind. On the way out, the south-east winds blew into me. On the way back, somehow they blew into me again as I passed by the tall bluffs near Negro Bar State Park. According to the Beaufort Scale, the winds reached near gale-force bursts. The Parkway was mostly empty, though an occasional cyclist passed by with a wet streak up their back. A few runners passed by--one man without leggings or gloves! Most runners were female and better prepared. What a difference the overcast sky makes! Three weeks ago, the sunny day opened up the sky. I noticed further construction at the north end of the Hazel Avenue Bridge--a pedestrian bridge which will allow for an extended path and a reduced grade up to the deck of the roadway. I noticed many birds enjoying the winds. Small birds flew circles around me on the bike path and on Lake Natoma, catching breezes and flitting quickly to and fro. Larger birds--hawks, geese, ducks--also rode the shifting winds. Noticing a pair of geese struggling to control their flight as they approached a perch helped reassure me others also shared my battles. I also saw a female wild turkey, a number of jackrabbits, and a few squirrels feasting on pine nuts, discarding the sharp and pointed pine cone bits loudly onto the bike path as I passed. Most of the run, today, however, was a solitary journey in rain and wind. I confirmed the Willow Creek Launching Facility lacked a water fountain. One man in a truck with the word "Curtis" (Plumbing?) on a magnetic sign on his door pulled in as I was running around; he parked and watched the waters. Some flowers and bushes are flowering--purple and orange and red and white ones--I wish I knew their names.  Miles 26-south and 27-south represent my least favorite miles of the journey: they follow the telephone lines, with placer-mining rock deposits framing both sides, cutting off views. Or worse, three-story office buildings. Speaking of telephone lines--I solved a mystery, today. I have seen numbers spray-painted on the ground while on previous runs, in the format "4/2" or "2/3". It turns out these represent pole numbers, presumably with the first number the mile from the generation station, and the second number the pole in that mile. And they are zero-indexed--the first pole next to the Nimbus Dam is "0/1".  On two of these poles, I saw a sticker reading, "SIG SAUER / To-Hell-and-Back Reliability"--apparently a small arms manufacturer based out of New Hampshire. Comforting? Reached Beal's Point and mile 32--the end of the American River Bike Trail--for the first time! The campground seemed moderately full, surprisingly, despite the weather. As I passed one site, a group of 20-30 adults in rain gear were listening to someone talk, though I could not clearly tell what was being said. Many years ago, I attended a workplace celebration at Beal's Point, in weather a bit milder than today, but not by much. So today marked only the second time I have made it; finding the empty park and picnic tables where we had celebrated so many years ago, I felt a bit melancholy remembering all the people who have gone their separate ways. I did not stay long--the winds coming in off Folsom Lake were fierce and cold. The sign at Beal's Point claims 11.2 miles to Sunrise Bridge. The first few miles went great--they were all downhill! On the way back to Negro Bar, I caught a glimpse of Folsom State Prison. The fences along the bike path near Folsom Dam have razor wire; I noticed a number of holes under the fences have also been reinforced with moderately-sized boulders. However, there is one part of the fence just past the new Folsom Lake Crossing bridge with a raised grate, presumably to allow small animals passage. It is obviously large enough to allow a person to squeeze through, though! Not to mention, the razor fencing ends farther down the line, allowing anyone who dared to simply walk around the end of the fence! Running past Folsom Dam gorge is a sight to behold, though. Today, five of eight spillways were open, releasing waters which crashed and frothed with thunderous might, below. The remaining miles went less than optimal. I wish I had taken one more gel pack--my legs were struggling. I challenged myself, climbing up the sharp grade to the roadway of Hazel Avenue Bridge. I found my large upper leg muscle groups still responded, even after all those miles. This allowed me to finish the last few miles, but tired me considerably. The walk up Bridge Street to Fair Oaks village did not help. Overall, a very challenging run, compounded by mediocre health and crazy winds. Twice, the top of my left foot began hurting, so I stopped and loosened my shoelaces. I love the electricity of the weather. Soon, summer, constant sunshine, and higher temperatueres will return, so I want to experience it while it lasts.

Goal Time: n/a

Distance (running): ~39.0 km (~24.2 miles); http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4361691 ;

Weight (after run): 76.6 kg (169 lb)

Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: top of left foot is sore (loosened shoelaces, twice), moderate muscle aches
Foods eaten today: oatmeal + raisins + banana, banana x 2, Hammer Nutrition gels x 6, nuun U Natural Hydration Lemon Chai tablets x 4, hard-boiled egg x 2, protein powder drink

Running Journal, Wednesday, 2011-03-16: Sick

Running Journal, Wednesday, 2011-03-16

Resting heart rate: ? bpm (forgot)
Body Mass Index (BMI): ? (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): ? calories
Weather: 

Temp:
Time: 8:30-9:15 p.m.

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

Comments: Sick. Slept until 1:30 p.m., then spent the day mostly in bed. The run felt OK, tonight. The moon was out and perhaps 70% full, casting a white light on a wispy ring of clouds circling it. What does it feel like to run? At first, it feels strained, as though my msucles are waking up. After one-half mile, I sort of stretch out, fixing any issues with form, feeling out how my body is reacting to the current run. Tonight, I ate before  Iran, so I was a bit concerned about how my body would handle blood-flow to my stomach as well as to my muscles. It worked out OK. Depending on the weather, I might feel chilly from whipping winds, or I might feel warm from overdressing, or I might feel cozy, as I did this evening. My normal run takes me on streets with sidewalks, streets with bike lanes and no sidewalks, and through a park and a high school. I run against traffic, so I can see the cars approaching and take action as needed. Tonight, there was water in the ditches and streets from rains over the last day or two. The streets were dry. I run past homes, the same barking dogs behind fences, and buses. In Gibbons Park, I might stop for a drink at the water fountains, or attempt to listen for what song is playing in the community center as people dance. I watch the stars. Tonight, I felt my quads, both front and rear, quite distinctly, as though I could consciously control them precisely, sort of how one can precisely control the arm muscles. I watch my footing while stepping off curbs or running along places where I know seams in the sidewalks lay in wait for me. I watch for headlights of cars coming around corners, hoping they stay on their side of the white line. As I reached Kimberly Way, I saw a new, long-haired, grey cat lying just to the side of the sidewalk, mewing as I approached. I stopped, laid down, and petted it for a minute or two. As I reached Mira Loma High School, I smelled marijuana in the air. To my left, on a bench near the football and track field, a group of giggling people were sitting. Running across the high school parking lot, I enjoyed the view of parking space lines disappearing underneath me as I ran. As I completed my run, a small dog in the high school field ran up to me from the other side of the chain-link fence. A good run; hoping I feel better, tomorrow. 

Goal Time: n/a

Distance (running): ~6.18 km (~3.84 miles); http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/29804000

Weight (after run): ?

Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: lower back slightly sore
Foods eaten today: pomegranate waffles and maple syrup, orange juice, banana, hard boiled egg, gnocchi, berry pie (in honor of Pi day), carrot, strawberry sorbetto, grapefruit x 2, milk, tomato soup, cornbread

Running Journal, Monday, 2011-03-14: $358

Running Journal, Monday, 2011-03-14

Resting heart rate: ? bpm (forgot)

Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.5 (kilograms/(meters^2))

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,827 calories

Weather: partly sunny with intermittent misting rain; winds out of the E at 16.1 km/h (10.0 m/h) winds; 88% humidity; 102.26kPa (30.20 inches pressure)

Temp: 15 C (59 F)
Time: 5:50-6:35 p.m.

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

Comments: Daylight Saving Time went into effect on Sunday and I found myself with an opportunity to run a maintenance run in daylight. Overcast skies cast a blueish-gray light on the neighborhood, dulling everything into drab, muted colors. The temperature was comfortable, the light precipitation a nice contrast to drier evenings, and the petrichor was amazing--pines and earth, grass and leaves. I enjoy daylight running. I feel safer, more sure-footed, and running faster. As I ran toward Deterding Park, near 3100 Berkshire Way, I approached a parked vehicle on my right and two groups of people: (1) a person behind the wheel of the parked vehicle; and (2) a man and woman standing in the driveway. "$385! I paid it! Yeah, that's right!" yelled the man to the driver of the parked vehicle. The woman appeared to be attempting to de-escalate the situation, but the man on the sidewalk was having none of it. "Go on, get out of here. Drive off," he yelled. The man in the vehicle seemed to say, "Are you drunk enough, yet?" This set off the man outside the vehicle again. "Tell that to your punk ass bitch girlfriend, the one who has done all of Sacramento," he yelled. By this time, I was hearing things well after I had passed the vehicle, almost to Dom Way. "Come on, get out of the truck!" As I rounded the corner, I heard a few thumps of what sounded like the man kicking the vehicle. At this point, I was glad to be well past the still escalating situation. I do not get this much excitement, every night. The rest of the run was uneventful. I noticed in the daylight another water fountain. I re-ran the muddy trail in Jonas-Landspur Park, only hearing one frog. As I ran, a man and his girlfriend warned me, "It's wet ahead." "Is it passable?" I asked. "Yeah, stay to the side," he replied. I thanked him and kept going. As I ran north on Evelyn Avenue, a young man walked past me and hopped into a parked vehicle. The vehicle drove half a block, passing me, then dropped him off. Not sure what that was all about--a drug deal? Strange. Also on this block, a bumper sticker reading, "English doesn't borrow from other languages; English follows other languages down dark alleys, knocks them over, and sifts through their pockets for loose grammar." I felt really great, physically, after this evening run. I found a new way to push off with my feet which seemed more like gliding. I ended the run feeling just fine. Four miles, no problem. 

Goal Time: n/a

Distance (running): ~6.56 km (~4.08 miles); http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/29302358

Weight (after run): 76.4 kg (168.4 lbs); ??% body fat

Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: lower back sore

Foods eaten today: oatmeal + raisins + banana, walnuts, almonds, low sodium V-8, Kirkland Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake, Ito En matcha green tea with lemon juice x 2, Fuji apple, Clover organic strawberry yogurt, Clover organic vanilla bean yogurt, banana, Panda raspberry licorice nibs, Trader Joe's yaki onigiri, hard-boiled egg, orange juice, Trader Joe's Mac & Cheese, Amy's organic rice and bean burrito with salsa, fries, Mikawaya chocolate mochi, cornbread

Radio Songs

From 88.9 KXPR out of Sacramento, CA:

• Hämeenlinna, Finland-born Jean Sibelius' "Swan of Tuonela", performed by the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Sir Neville Marriner conducting, on the Philips label (# 412727). Audio.
  

• Saint-Germain-du-Val, France-born Léo Delibes' Sylvia Suite, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy conducting, on the Sony label (# 46550). Parts of this piece reminded me of the theme from Knight Rider. See 4:34 of this recording.

Running Journal, Wednesday, 2011-03-09: Lots to See

Running Journal, Wednesday, 2011-03-09

Resting heart rate: 69 bpm (60 second test, 60 minutes after exercise)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.73 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,846 calories
Weather: moon (waxing crescent @ 21%), partly clear; calm; 94% humidity; 102.22kPa (30.19 inches pressure)

Temp: 10 C (50 F)
Time: 8:30-9:15 p.m.

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

Comments: First time running in my local neighborhood in a number of nights. A late start; we ran a few errands this evening--picked up the CSA box, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond. Then meal prep, cleanup, and finally ready for running. Sort of. I lay back on the bed to put on shorts and it felt really good, almost too good to leave. Altocumulus clouds in the sky reflected moon light and city light in a mixture of white and orange. I turned in several circles while running to take it all in. There is, perhaps contrary to intuition, a lot to see while running at night. As I mentioned on Monday, illuminated colors contrast sharply with the shades of gray and black. The tops of trees appear as shadows against the night sky. Yards and streets in general are well illuminated. Animal activity is limited to the occasional stray cat or owner and dog. It is worth noting, at the risk of stating the obvious, that all the objects around in the daytime are still there and have not changed; they are just not illuminated by the sun, presently. I think what I am trying to get at is sharing a growing comfort with running at night. It is not as strange as I once thought. Every time I pass over a seam in the concrete where I tripped, I remember. I enjoy the cool air and the sense of having the entire city to myself. Tonight's run started off smooth until Gibbon's Park, when I began breathing a bit heavier. I slowed down. The rest of the run went slower but smoother. Someone, smarter than the rest, has posted laminated Lost Dog posters all around the area. The dog was a border collie and looked really cute; I hope they get it back. I wore leggings, racing shorts, a long-sleeved technical shirt, and cotton gloves, which was just about right for the temperature. It was fun to open up a bit at the beginning and run faster. My left lower back has felt a bit sore this week, so I am forcing myself to go a bit slower. I think sprinting at the end of my run on Monday aggravated it, a bit.

Goal Time: n/a

Distance (running): ~6.48 km (~4.03 miles); http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/29406640

Weight (after run): 77.8 kg (171.5 lbs), ?% body fat
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Left lower back a little sore
Foods eaten today: Oskri coconut bar with mango, oatmeal + raisins + banana, walnuts, almonds, low sodium V-8, Ito En matcha green tea with lemon juice x 2, Jazz apple, apple sauce, Trader Joe's Spicy Ranchero Egg White Salad on Jewish Rye bread, Tempt Mint Chip Ice Cream, orange juice, hard-boiled egg x 2, grilled cheese, Pacific Natural Foods organic roasted red pepper and tomato soup, Hav'A Corn chips with Trader Joe's Double Roasted Salsa, protein powder drink

Running Journal, Monday, 2011-03-07: Slippery Mud, Takeoff Lights in the Fog

Running Journal, Monday, 2011-03-07

Resting heart rate: 63 bpm (60 second test, 45 minutes after exercise)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.73 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,846 calories
Weather: moonless (waxing crescent), overcast; winds out of the SSW at 11.1 km/h (6.9 m/h) winds; 82% humidity; 101.95kPa (30.11 inches pressure)

Temp: 10 C (50 F)
Time: 7:30-8:15 p.m.

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

Comments: Did not want to go out tonight. Spent the first part of the evening caulking kitchen and bathroom to stop ants from coming in. Wore leggings, racing shorts, a long-sleeve technical shirt, and gloves, which was just about right for the temperature. The overcast sky reflected the city light, showing me a bit more of the darkened streets than the otherwise moonless night would. Tonight I noticed colors. The overcast skies illuminated the residential area in a mixture of dark grays, with doorways bathed in bright, contrasting oranges and whites. Two cats on Sebastian Way watched me warily as I passed. Above, aircraft takeoff lights occasionally shone through the overcast skies as they ascended. About half-way through, I started picking up the pace a bit. I had sped up and slowed down a few times, watching for the characteristic burn of lactic acid which would indicate I was going into anaerobic mode. I reached Crabtree Park and started going faster. I started getting what must be a runner's high--what felt like clarity of thought and a high level of awareness. I ran west on Churchill Road, south on Morse Avenue, west on Joseph Avenue, then north on Jonas Avenue to Jonas-Larkspur Park. After last Wednesday's run, I had spotted a trail on the south side of the park which seemed to go closer to the frogs' croaking. I decided to head into the park, even though I often hear voices. As I ran past the playground equipment, I passed about five or six teens smoking (ha!). I followed the trail south, leaving cement for slippery mud and hard-pack dirt. Then I was right there with them--thundering frogs everywhere. I ran in the dark through the south of the park, the noise deafening, then diminishing a bit as I approached Evelyn Lane. Exhilerating. I sprinted north to finish the run. 

Goal Time: n/a

Distance (running): ~6.56 km (~4.08 miles); http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/29302358

Weight (after run): 77.8 kg (171.5 lbs), ?% body fat
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Left lower back a little sore
Foods eaten today: oatmeal + raisins + banana, walnuts, almonds, See's Cafe Latte candy, low sodium V-8, Kirkland Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake, Ito En matcha green tea with lemon juice x 2, Fuji apple, Brown Cow Low-Fat Lemon Twist Yogurt, Trader Joe's Butternut Squash soup, Marie Callendar's cornbread, Tempt Mint Chip Ice Cream, orange juice, Trader Joe's Egg White Salad With Chives on Jewish Rye bread

Running Journal, Saturday, 2011-03-05: A Wisconsin Summer in Sacramento

Running Journal, Saturday, 2011-03-05
Resting heart rate: n/a (forgot)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.38 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,824 calories
Weather: partly sunny; winds from the SW at 5.6 km/h (3.5 mi/h); 40% humidity; 102.25kPa (30.2 inches pressure)
Temp: 21.1 C (70.0 F)
Time: 12:30-14:52 p.m. (2:22:00; 8:21 min/km (13:27 min/mi))
Terrain: flat; +/- 31 m (102 ft)
Comments: It felt like a Wisconsin summer's day, today. Trees have exploded with flowers and grasses are green and vibrant from winter rains. I passed a magnificent deep-purple tulip tree, today, at Alexon Way and Tono Way. Or it may be a magnolia tree--my neighbor suggests waiting until the fall to see if it has the magnolia's cones. A brief internet search seems to indicate, maybe, Magnolia soulangeana. On Park Road, a husband and wife seemed to be pulling up unwanted plants from the shoulder of the road near their driveway. I found two swans and one peacock (thankfully, alive) in the pond, today. A man was at Del Paso Park taking pictures of his two children. The 2001 Porsche Boxster Cabriolet convertible (navy blue) remains on the ASB Auto Wholesale lot at Myrtle Avenue and Auburn Boulevard--now only $9,950; I suspect something may be wrong with it? After 45 minutes, I consumed my first Hammer Nutrition gel (raspberry) as I reached Garfield Avenue.  As I wound my way toward Winding Way, I passed two men taking a rest from transporting an old wood stove on a dolly. One remarked to the other, "If you are not going to sell it, we probably could have just let it drop." Lots of people assisting with repairing a church along Winding Way; painting parking spot lines, sweeping of leaves and plant debris, painting, and landscaping, including cutting down and mulching a large tree. On Barrett Road, I downed the second Hammer Nutrition gel (chocolate). I run past a community called "Fallen Oaks Estates" on Lincoln Avenue, and I wonder at the strange name. The houses look new and well kept. At Gibbons Park, a men's tennis match briefly captured my interest while I refilled my water bottle. Someone on Facebook asked for feedback on what I think about while I run; in no particular order: curb cuts--watch my step; judgmental thoughts about people who abandon all manner of items along my path; is that a vehicle approaching me from behind?; how much water can I drink so I conserve enough to last me until the end of my run?; watch out for seams in the concrete; slow down and enjoy the run; someone is on the sidewalk--do I have enough room to allow them to pass?; if I purchase a large bottle of Hammer Nutrition gel, how will I package it for individual servings for use during a run?; that is an interesting house; vehicle approaching, head for the shoulder; wish I had a camera to capture that; how would I engineer a tool to efficiently clean trash?; I want to show Dawn this; I wonder if xyz will be there again this week?
Goal Time: n/a
Distance (running): ~16.99 km (~10.56 miles); http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/29168882 ; ~1,038 calories burned
Weight (after run): 76.6 kg (168.87 lbs); ?% body fat
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: none
Foods eaten today: toaster waffles x 6 + real maple syrup; milk; Tempt Mint Chip Ice Cream; 

Running Journal, Wednesday, 2011-03-02: Frogs

Running Journal, Wednesday, 2011-03-02
Resting heart rate: n/a (forgot)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.67 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,839 calories
Weather: partly clear, no moon; winds out of the SW at 2.25 km/h (1.4 mi/h); 98% humidity; 101.81kPa (30.07 inches pressure)
Temp: 11.5 C (52.7 F)
Time: 20:21-21:06 p.m.
Terrain: flat
Comments: Did not feel like running, tonight. Felt tired and resting on the bed and couch felt very cozy. However, I am committed to continue, so I put on leggings, racing shorts, underarmour core, technical jacket, and gloves, and drove to the Hurley area to drop off Dawn at the gym. The run tonight went fine. The air felt humid from the recent rains. I see people entering and exiting homes I pass, so it satisfies a bit of my curiosity to see who lives in each place. One family has left up a single string of blue LED holiday lights on a bush outside their home. The sounds: helicopters, small-engine airplanes, traffic, dogs barking. I smelled what may have been marijuana as I ran down Berkshire. Wood smoke from chimneys. I still admire the miniature Japanese garden outside the home on Sebastian. The frogs' croaking was a cacophony this evening. I ran to the dead-end near Jonas-Larkspur park to see where the source was, and it turns out there is a small wooded area at the south end of the park. Felt stronger, this evening, almost fully recovered from last Saturday's long run.
Goal Time: n/a
Distance (running): ~4.0 miles
Weight: 77.6 kg (170.1 lbs), ?% body fat
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: a few aches in my knees
Foods eaten today: oatmeal + raisins + banana, tomato juice, walnuts, almonds, green tea, chocolate peppermint, Mikawaya chocolate mochi, Straus Family Creamery Organic Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream, orange juice, organic nacho chips, Trader Joe's rice and bean burritos + double-roasted salsa, Thai green curry + brown rice + salad, chocolate meal replacement shake