50-50-50
I just got back from the Movie premier of Dean Karnazes' "Ultra Marathon Man" movie.
I was so excited to see this movie as I have been waiting a while to see it.
It covers Dean's impressive 50 Marathon's, 50 States, 50 days.
Dean is an Ultra runner, Motivational Speaker, and Author.
I've never met Dean, but I think he would be such a cool guy to hang out with as he seems to be such a down to earth, and inspiring person.
I remember when my good friend Laura bought me his book for Christmas a few years back.
I took the book home and read nearly the entire thing that night, and finished the last few chapters at work the following day. I could not put it down. I've since then, re-read the book at least 5 times.
The movie took us through all of the marathons Dean set out to run. Some of the marathons were scheduled events, and others were ran on the course where that city's marathon would have taken place.
I don't want to go into great detail about the movie, but I wanted to say how much I enjoyed it, and how inspiring it was to see Dean finish another amazing feat.
I would have to end this entry with the best quote of the movie was made by Dean's daughter Alexandria:
"It's not how many times you fall down, it's how many times you get up"
Isn't that the truth. Simply stated: Never Give Up.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Went out for a 15k as prescribed by Crossfit, and totally wasn't feeling it nearly a mile into the run. I pressed on regardless. My HR was high right off the bat.
I tried to slow down and it seemed that if I slowed down any more I would be walking.
In fact, when I started off the run, I decided to walk the first 1/4 mile. My HR got up to about 120 BPM. Kind of weird since I am not that out of freaking shape, and I was only walking.
Anyway, I turned around when my legs felt dead to the word, and decided to walk back
Taking a few days off. Probably be back to running on Sunday.
Totals: 6 miles
I tried to slow down and it seemed that if I slowed down any more I would be walking.
In fact, when I started off the run, I decided to walk the first 1/4 mile. My HR got up to about 120 BPM. Kind of weird since I am not that out of freaking shape, and I was only walking.
Anyway, I turned around when my legs felt dead to the word, and decided to walk back
Taking a few days off. Probably be back to running on Sunday.
Totals: 6 miles
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Modified Helen
Today is Helen's day in Crossfit World.
3 rounds for time:
400 meter run
21 Kettlebell swings
12 pullups
I substituted the 400m run with a 5 mile run instead.
I used a 15lb kettlebell which was the right weight needed fr these swings.
Over all, Helen proved herself to be a bad ass among all the other crossfit workouts.
Totals: 5 Miles...48:41
Helen: 5:57
Today is Helen's day in Crossfit World.
3 rounds for time:
400 meter run
21 Kettlebell swings
12 pullups
Modified: 5 mile run
21 kettlebell Swimgs
12 Jumping pullups
I substituted the 400m run with a 5 mile run instead.
I used a 15lb kettlebell which was the right weight needed fr these swings.
Over all, Helen proved herself to be a bad ass among all the other crossfit workouts.
Totals: 5 Miles...48:41
Helen: 5:57
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Sunday Sunday Sunday
Today was a good day. Everything started off the way it should. I got good sleep, good breakfast, good everything.
The temps starting off were ideal running. I believe it was in the low to mid 60's, and by the time I finished, it was about 69 degrees.
I have been trying my hardest to dial in my hydration and attempt to keep my heart rate under control. I decided to start the run off very very slow.
It seemed to help a lot. I need to just slow down and hold back even though I feel like I can run a little harder. When I would come to a hill, I would run until my heart rate got up there a little, then I would back off and walk until the HR was back in control.
As far as hydration and supplementation, I took 3- S! Caps with 5 ounces of water before the run, and 3 more Caps with about 20 ounces of Succeed! Ultra about an hour into it, another 20 ounces in the remaining miles, and then a final 3 Caps with another 20 ounces when I was done.
Total fluid intake: 65 ounces before, during, and after the run.
My HR seemed to stay stable, and I never felt fatigued to where I had to stop and walk.
We'll see if this experiment hold true on future outings.
The only thing interesting on my run was I stopped at the Kerr Indian Mound that I have passed a few times while running/cycling. I've lived in this town for over 7 years and never stopped there to see it.
It was kind of weird to see an Adena Indian Mound and then houses built so close to it. Actually, there are Indian Mounds all over Ohio. Kinda cool.
Today was a good day. Everything started off the way it should. I got good sleep, good breakfast, good everything.
The temps starting off were ideal running. I believe it was in the low to mid 60's, and by the time I finished, it was about 69 degrees.
I have been trying my hardest to dial in my hydration and attempt to keep my heart rate under control. I decided to start the run off very very slow.
It seemed to help a lot. I need to just slow down and hold back even though I feel like I can run a little harder. When I would come to a hill, I would run until my heart rate got up there a little, then I would back off and walk until the HR was back in control.
As far as hydration and supplementation, I took 3- S! Caps with 5 ounces of water before the run, and 3 more Caps with about 20 ounces of Succeed! Ultra about an hour into it, another 20 ounces in the remaining miles, and then a final 3 Caps with another 20 ounces when I was done.
Total fluid intake: 65 ounces before, during, and after the run.
My HR seemed to stay stable, and I never felt fatigued to where I had to stop and walk.
We'll see if this experiment hold true on future outings.
The only thing interesting on my run was I stopped at the Kerr Indian Mound that I have passed a few times while running/cycling. I've lived in this town for over 7 years and never stopped there to see it.
It was kind of weird to see an Adena Indian Mound and then houses built so close to it. Actually, there are Indian Mounds all over Ohio. Kinda cool.
Totals: 9.15 miles....Time: Too slow to register on this Blog
Saturday, July 26, 2008
No WOD planned
I wanted to do the Crossfit WOD: "Michael", but have decided to save myself for my long run tomorrow.
I am walking around like a duck today because of my past couple of Crossfit sessions have left me so sore.
If you push yourself hard enough on these workouts, you will see results for sure.
I wanted to do the Crossfit WOD: "Michael", but have decided to save myself for my long run tomorrow.
I am walking around like a duck today because of my past couple of Crossfit sessions have left me so sore.
If you push yourself hard enough on these workouts, you will see results for sure.
The Quadrathon; It’s Worth the Weight Challenge!
Okay, I have accepted the challenge, that is if SLB doesn't have a lot of people already waiting.
The challenge starts August 3rd, and runs until September 7th.
Why do I want to lose weight? Because carrying around extra weight sucks.
And I want a pair of those Dirty Girl Gaiters ! and possibly any other stuff. I am near willing to do anything to win something in my life.
Anyway, my starting weight is: 211.4 lbs. -I think it was all that sand I had in my shorts from the beach the other day.
What weight do I want to get down to? -Not sure yet.
The challenge for me is when I am on vacation at the end of August. All that North Carolina Fried Seafood: Shrimp, Scallops, Fish, Hush Puppies. Maybe I'll just eat once a day. Or, if I eat all day and don't stop, does that count as once a day?
Now, don't get me wrong. I typically don't eat this type of food as I am fairly conscience of what I eat. But man, the last time I had North Carolina Seafood was about 8 years ago. -Hold me back.
Talking Smack:
Now, hear this. I will still go to North Carolina, eat all the seafood I want, and still win or place in this challenge.
I am incredibly motivated right now.
I will update daily on this challenge to inform others that they are being smoked.
Now, if I were you, I wouldn't check this Blog everyday, I wouldn't want to discourage anyone.
Okay, I have accepted the challenge, that is if SLB doesn't have a lot of people already waiting.
The challenge starts August 3rd, and runs until September 7th.
Why do I want to lose weight? Because carrying around extra weight sucks.
And I want a pair of those Dirty Girl Gaiters ! and possibly any other stuff. I am near willing to do anything to win something in my life.
Anyway, my starting weight is: 211.4 lbs. -I think it was all that sand I had in my shorts from the beach the other day.
What weight do I want to get down to? -Not sure yet.
The challenge for me is when I am on vacation at the end of August. All that North Carolina Fried Seafood: Shrimp, Scallops, Fish, Hush Puppies. Maybe I'll just eat once a day. Or, if I eat all day and don't stop, does that count as once a day?
Now, don't get me wrong. I typically don't eat this type of food as I am fairly conscience of what I eat. But man, the last time I had North Carolina Seafood was about 8 years ago. -Hold me back.
Talking Smack:
Now, hear this. I will still go to North Carolina, eat all the seafood I want, and still win or place in this challenge.
I am incredibly motivated right now.
I will update daily on this challenge to inform others that they are being smoked.
Now, if I were you, I wouldn't check this Blog everyday, I wouldn't want to discourage anyone.
Friday, July 25, 2008
50 minute run and WOD: "Jeremy"
I decided tonight was going to be a really relaxing run, and it turned out to be such a nice one.
This run in particular got me to think back when I was training for my second marathon.
It would take me about a 1/2 mile to get into my "Zone".
The Zone for me was never achieved if I started out too fast. Tonight, I started out super slow and stayed that way until I felt that familiar "Zone" I believe that didn't come until about 1 1/2 miles into my run. My heart rate didn't climb much until the end of my run. I think it maxed out at 172. -I'll take that. Toward the end of the run, I felt good enough to go another 10 minutes, but decided to save myself for my WOD.
After my run, I took a minute to re-hydrate, and off to my garage for another round of sweat and near-tears.
The WOD was modified "Jeremy" :
Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
45 pound Overhead squats
Burpees ----Burpees suck ass by the way.
I kept the intensity up on this workout, and thought I was going to die and/or power puke.
The Filthy 50 I did the other day took me actually a lot longer than I originally stated. -Okay, I busted myself out. I stopped the clock every time I took a water break or a near-puke break.
Totals:
50 minute run at easy pace
WOD: "Jeremy" time: 9:57 (no stopping the clock)
This run in particular got me to think back when I was training for my second marathon.
It would take me about a 1/2 mile to get into my "Zone".
The Zone for me was never achieved if I started out too fast. Tonight, I started out super slow and stayed that way until I felt that familiar "Zone" I believe that didn't come until about 1 1/2 miles into my run. My heart rate didn't climb much until the end of my run. I think it maxed out at 172. -I'll take that. Toward the end of the run, I felt good enough to go another 10 minutes, but decided to save myself for my WOD.
After my run, I took a minute to re-hydrate, and off to my garage for another round of sweat and near-tears.
The WOD was modified "Jeremy" :
Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
45 pound Overhead squats
Burpees ----Burpees suck ass by the way.
I kept the intensity up on this workout, and thought I was going to die and/or power puke.
The Filthy 50 I did the other day took me actually a lot longer than I originally stated. -Okay, I busted myself out. I stopped the clock every time I took a water break or a near-puke break.
Totals:
50 minute run at easy pace
WOD: "Jeremy" time: 9:57 (no stopping the clock)
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