Running Totals for 13 Nov 09

Happy Friday the 13th! And what has it did the whole day you ask? Rain. Rain, rain, rain! That is all that it has did for the past month. I don't remember it being like this last year but they definitely need the rain here in Okinawa. It was a pretty dry summer as far as tropical islands go. Today at FBC we did step aerobics and that stuff takes coordination. Plus it confirms what Heather always tells me, I don't listen! There was times that I would get lost in the instructors routine because I would start thinking about other things and realize I was off. Anyways, it worked up a pretty good sweat and that was the main goal. And later that night when we put the girls down for bed, I hit the streets and got in my run. I ran for 6.6 miles, burned 988 calories, and I went for 64 minutes. I guess I have to get in a few more minutes if I want to break into that 1,000 calorie range. Also thanks to the rain and my shirt selection I got the bloody nipples! Man, I hate when that happens. You really feel it afterwards. Anyways, that's the life of a runner I guess. Happy Running! Until next time...

Running Totals for 12 Nov 09

Well today was a pretty good day. On Veteran's Day I worked a 12 hour shift so pretty much the day after I am catching up on sleep. Once I got up and got going thanks to my little Evie alarm clock, I hung out with the family until FBC. Today at FBC it was Total Body Composition which mean strength, resistance, and a little cardio training. It was a good workout and the nice thing is we went out on the track by the gym to do the training. It is always nicer to be outside while you work out then cramped in a small, stinky, hot gym. After FBC I came home, changed and we went to the NCO Club for a little dinner. We got home and put the girls to bed and Heather and I sat around and talked for a little while before she started her run and I headed out on my run. I am very happy that Heather is starting to run once again. She hates it but I think it will be good for her. As for my run, tonight I ran 6.36 miles, burned 988 calories, and I went for 64 minutes. It was a lot better run than yesterday. I wish my legs felt as good for my long run yesterday. Oh well, so goes the race! Until next time...

Running Totals for 11 Nov 09

Well today was supposed to be my long run day but about 7 miles into it I just wasn't feeling it. For the first time in a long time I didn't want to run anymore SO I flipped around and headed back to the house. The FBC is really screwing with my running. My calves and quads are so sore from doing their stupid exercises that it is really effecting my running and it pisses me off! I mean I barely got in 11 miles in a time that I would normally be over the half marathon point. *sigh* Heather thinks that maybe I shouldn't run the marathon in a couple of weeks because she is worried I will hurt myself. I am not ready to give up on the marathon yet. If I can get my legs back at optimum health I should still be fine. But running around the track with that medicine ball yesterday killed my shoulders and neck by the time I made it back to the house today. I guess we will have to wait and see how I feel towards the end of the month. I still think I should feel fine to do the race. Anyways, today I ran 11.12 miles, burned 1,743 calories, and it took me a whopping 2 hours and 23 minutes. Still a lot of work to do, until next time...

Running Totals for 10 Nov 09

Today I decided that I would run from the house over to FBC. I should do this more often but sometimes I need to get in a longer run than I would get from running over to the gym and running home. On the "cardio" days it is a good idea because most of our workout is cardio based. The cardio days seem to be Tues, Wed, and Fri. I think I will keep running over there on those days and combine MY cardio with FBC cardio, two birds with one stone so to speak. Today's workout was pretty killer. Our Sasquatch instructor (he is covered with hair from head to toe) had us running the track with medicine balls. My ball of "choice" was a 13.2 pounder and I had no idea how bad it would suck to lug one of those things around a track. One reason is sucked was because it is difficult to run without using your arms, at least for me it is. It totally kills your momentum. Two, that stupid thing is heavy and awkward! Anyways, I powered through it and when everything was said and done we did 3 miles with it in arms. Did I mention and we are to run bleachers with it! Today I got in 7.90 miles, burned 1,485 calories (amazing that yesterday I did 8.1 miles and only burned 900 something calories but today's workout was crazy intense and I burned so much more. I love my Forerunner 405), and my workout took me 1 hour and 44 minutes. It was a good workout. I am hoping that my legs don't hurt too much when I wake up so I can go for a long run before I knock out another 12 hour shift. Happy Running!! Until next time...

Logic Explained

I was reading through some e-mails the other night while I was at work and I came across a pointless email but a very entertaining one nonetheless. This one actually makes sense and explains a lot when it comes to playing the timeless classic Rock, Paper, Scissors. The comment was posted on Dig.com (I think that is how it is spelled). Enjoy!

"I understand that Scissors can beat Paper, and I get how Rock can beat Scissors, but there's no ***** way Paper can beat Rock. Paper is supposed to magically wrap around Rock leaving it immobile? Why the hell can't paper do this to scissors? Screw scissors, why can't paper do this to people? Why isn't notebook paper constantly suffocating students while they take notes in class? I'll tell you why: because paper can't beat anybody; a rock would tear that ***** up in 2 seconds. When I play rock/paper/scissors, I always choose rock. Then when somebody claims to beat me with their paper, I can punch them in the face with my already clenched fist and say, "Oh *****, I'm sorry. I thought paper would protect you, you *****!" ".

Until next time...

Running Totals for 06 Nov & 09 Nov 09

I didn't get around to posting on Friday. The day was crazy and it just seemed to slip through my fingers. Anyways I got in a run for 4.5 miles over at the track at the Risner Fitness Center. It was slow cardio day for my Fat Boy Class which I will refer to as FBC from here on out. I didn't get in another run that night but I guess I shouldn't feel bad about that run. I didn't get in any runs over the weekend. It is hard to run after working 12 hour shifts. When I thought about it though during the week I got in 8 workouts. Four at the FBC and four runs so I shouldn't be too hard on myself. Today (Monday), at FBC we did Interval training and I made it pretty intense. Interval training is only what you put into it and I really pushed myself. I wish I could say the same for 90% of the other people in the FBC, but I have to worry about me. Tonight I went for a mid distance, slow run/ walk. I ran/ walked 8.10 miles, burned 913 calories, and I was out and about for 1 hr. and 54 minutes. I left my headphones at home tonight and enjoyed the peace and quite around base housing. It was a very pleasing and enjoyable workout. It really gave me some time to contemplate where I would like to take my life from this point on as far as military wise and what I plan to do after military life. You never know what is going to happen but it is good to have plans and shoot for something you would be passionate about. Anyways, enough rambling, until next time...

Running Totals for 05 Nov 09

Well another day in the books, along with another "Fat Boy" class, and a pretty good run. Today was supposed to be my long run day but waking up in the morning very sore from yesterday's Fat Boy workout, it just wasn't in the cards. I finally got my PT test scheduled for the 30th of November. So the countdown is on! I need to pick it up these last 25 days and watch what I eat and the exercise is taking care of itself now that it's mandatory. The instructors for the Fat Boy classes are no joke!! They work you to death so you get the most out of it. I am just glad that I am not totally out of shape. The running doesn't bother me at all (except for the sprints and running bleachers). The resistance training on the other hand kicks my derriere pretty good, but I am enjoying it. I am hoping to be back in the 230's before I PT test at the end of the month. My run tonight was a bit tough to get into but once I did it felt really good and I had some good speed towards the end. I ran 6.65 miles, burned 1,097 calories, and I ran for 67 minutes. It was a really good day. Until next time...