So, you know that I ran both Saturday and Sunday. Now it's Monday morning and since this is our week off from lifting (I will explain later), I decide to meet BC at B's place for the 5:15a run.
BC decide today will be a Canyon Ranch run (which, as KK later put it, means that Charlene was there and she got her way). Which means 4+ miles of hills and desert. But, that seems fine to me. Well.. it seemed fine until we got going. Ran the first mile which seemed hard, but is an uphill climb, so it is always a bit difficult. But, this seemed even harder today. Not to mention the fact that less than 100 yrds into it, I got a side stitch which was a little painful and incredibly annoying.
We stopped to walk and I just could not get comfortable. So, throughout the rest of the 4 mile loop we made a few more valiant attempts to run, but spent the majority of the time walking and talking. It worked out well for me. But I'm sure B and C were disappointed we didn't run more. It would appear, at least at this point, that three consecutive days of running is just too much for me. Tomorrow's swim will be a good change of pace.
As usual, coffee and bagels (and protein shakes) at Barb's house. So, even though I didn't run much, I still got to enjoy the spoils of the morning workout. I should be ashamed of myself... but, I'm not!
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saguaro East trails... again!
It's Sunday morning and I am back out in the Saguaro National Park East. Yesterday, I ran with BC, 5:30a at the end of speedway. Today, I am meeting Corey and Ced (NC) at 6:00a at the end of Broadway. The three of us did a similar trail run last weekend. Two weekends ago, Jag (NC) and Charlie (NC) showed up as well, but I haven't seen them for a while.... slackers.
As we did last week, we start our run on Douglas Springs Trail. The most difficult part of this trail run is the first three miles, which is ALL climb. Just as I hit the 3 mile mark, I take the right and start heading south (more southwest really) on Three Tank trail. Apparently, this trail is not a popular one because the overgrowth is amazing. In fact, at times, it's hard to determine where the trail is. By this time my legs are heavy and I am struggling a bit.
Just before I reach the steel tank, I see Corey and Ced stopped up ahead. Corey said the trail markers were kind of confusing so he came back to make sure Ced and I took the correct trail. (The reason this is so significant relates to two weeks ago when Jag was gone for more than an hour after everyone else was back. Jag's explanation for the whole incident is still highly suspect and of considerable debate. But, that is a story for another day).
At the steel tank, we exit Three Tank trail and pick up Carrillo. Carrillo takes us back around the backside of the small mountain range and up the back way to Garwood Dam. This is the second time in two days I have been to this dam. Finally I pick up Garwood Trail again and follow it north toward "home". After all is said and done, that loop was 7.07 miles. A whole lot of climbing and on more than one occasion I looked down at my Garmin to see my heart rate at 160+.
More than 13 miles in trails in a 48 hour period was quite the weekend. Finally it was time to head home. The wife is still out of town and the kids will be waking up soon.
As we did last week, we start our run on Douglas Springs Trail. The most difficult part of this trail run is the first three miles, which is ALL climb. Just as I hit the 3 mile mark, I take the right and start heading south (more southwest really) on Three Tank trail. Apparently, this trail is not a popular one because the overgrowth is amazing. In fact, at times, it's hard to determine where the trail is. By this time my legs are heavy and I am struggling a bit.
Just before I reach the steel tank, I see Corey and Ced stopped up ahead. Corey said the trail markers were kind of confusing so he came back to make sure Ced and I took the correct trail. (The reason this is so significant relates to two weeks ago when Jag was gone for more than an hour after everyone else was back. Jag's explanation for the whole incident is still highly suspect and of considerable debate. But, that is a story for another day).
At the steel tank, we exit Three Tank trail and pick up Carrillo. Carrillo takes us back around the backside of the small mountain range and up the back way to Garwood Dam. This is the second time in two days I have been to this dam. Finally I pick up Garwood Trail again and follow it north toward "home". After all is said and done, that loop was 7.07 miles. A whole lot of climbing and on more than one occasion I looked down at my Garmin to see my heart rate at 160+.
More than 13 miles in trails in a 48 hour period was quite the weekend. Finally it was time to head home. The wife is still out of town and the kids will be waking up soon.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
KK's first trail run
For those of you who have been following Loca Tri Vida for a while, you are familiar with BCJ. For those who are new, BCJ is Barb, Charlene and Jeannie. Three great ladies who I had the good fortune to meet and subsequently exercise with on a regular basis.
Well, while B and C are still part of many of my workouts during a typical week, J, that is Jeannie, is off running a very successful business in Fleet Feet of Tucson, and probably completing workouts which are well beyond my current capabilities. So, for a while, it was just kind of me and BC. Enter, stage left, KK (NC). KK is the newest member of our fitness circle. With her long black hair and smiling face, not to mention here gift for conversation, KK has added a little spice to our group. Hence forth, I think I will drop the J and add the K, and get BCK. So it is written.
While KK has been running and swimming with us for a while now, she had never been on a trail run. So, I decided today would be the day for her first.
I met B & K at the east end of Speedway, Saguaro National Park East, at 5:30a. After a little chit chat, or course, and applying some sunscreen, we were off. Since Garwood Dam was the destination, we started east on Shantz trail and took a right on Pink Hill trail. Followed Pink Hill to Squeeze Pin and again took a right and finally a left on Carrillo. Then, followed Carrillo all the way to Garwood Dam.
I felt pretty good and I think the ladies thought I was going a bit fast, but they had no problems keeping up. After resting a bit and appreciating the dam and a great view overlooking Tucson, we headed back down. We completed the 6 mile run in just over 90 minutes and everyone, including KK, seemed pleased with the experience. A finishing touch of coffee and pastries at Le Buzz, completed a great Saturday morning workout.
We will definitely need to revisit this trail run and coffee workout.
Well, while B and C are still part of many of my workouts during a typical week, J, that is Jeannie, is off running a very successful business in Fleet Feet of Tucson, and probably completing workouts which are well beyond my current capabilities. So, for a while, it was just kind of me and BC. Enter, stage left, KK (NC). KK is the newest member of our fitness circle. With her long black hair and smiling face, not to mention here gift for conversation, KK has added a little spice to our group. Hence forth, I think I will drop the J and add the K, and get BCK. So it is written.
While KK has been running and swimming with us for a while now, she had never been on a trail run. So, I decided today would be the day for her first.
I met B & K at the east end of Speedway, Saguaro National Park East, at 5:30a. After a little chit chat, or course, and applying some sunscreen, we were off. Since Garwood Dam was the destination, we started east on Shantz trail and took a right on Pink Hill trail. Followed Pink Hill to Squeeze Pin and again took a right and finally a left on Carrillo. Then, followed Carrillo all the way to Garwood Dam.
I felt pretty good and I think the ladies thought I was going a bit fast, but they had no problems keeping up. After resting a bit and appreciating the dam and a great view overlooking Tucson, we headed back down. We completed the 6 mile run in just over 90 minutes and everyone, including KK, seemed pleased with the experience. A finishing touch of coffee and pastries at Le Buzz, completed a great Saturday morning workout.
We will definitely need to revisit this trail run and coffee workout.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Kono's sighting
6 mile run along the beach in San Diego.
saw Kono's
Barb tell's me that I need to eat at Kono's
pace slower than I would have liked. But, still feeling the hamstring issue and not trying to push too hard. this was a bit of a rehab run.
saw Kono's
Barb tell's me that I need to eat at Kono's
pace slower than I would have liked. But, still feeling the hamstring issue and not trying to push too hard. this was a bit of a rehab run.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Sea World
Today Sea World is on the agenda...
a fast mile (under 9 minutes) to the park.
set up to do some 50's. probably about 10 or so.
second 50 pull up lame... right hamstring tightened up.
not pulled. but possibly strained and definitely a cramp.
tried to work it out, but don't want to push it. not feeling great.
decide to do some core work and see how it feels
hip crossovers
forearm to instep lunge
backwards lunge with twist
lateral lunge
jog/walk back to house. long day ahead of Sea World walking. Need to do best I can to be ready for that.
a fast mile (under 9 minutes) to the park.
set up to do some 50's. probably about 10 or so.
second 50 pull up lame... right hamstring tightened up.
not pulled. but possibly strained and definitely a cramp.
tried to work it out, but don't want to push it. not feeling great.
decide to do some core work and see how it feels
hip crossovers
forearm to instep lunge
backwards lunge with twist
lateral lunge
jog/walk back to house. long day ahead of Sea World walking. Need to do best I can to be ready for that.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
LegoLand
4.5 mile morning run.
South on Bayside down to end. Cross and come back up Oceanside.
stretch
calfs, groin, shoulders, quads, hamstrings
little ab work
South on Bayside down to end. Cross and come back up Oceanside.
stretch
calfs, groin, shoulders, quads, hamstrings
little ab work
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Treadmill run
If you have been following my posts you will know that not too long ago I made a resolution to run more. Well, today I followed through on that (at least in part).
Nothing real special about this morning, just another La Mariposa morning swim practice for my daughter and another morning workout for me. The Trap strain from yesterday is still an issue. My neck was stiff and sore when I work up this morning. Turning my head to the right was no problem. But, turning to the left, well that was a different story. So, the best thing for me to do today was to get a run in. And that is exactly what I did.
Treadmill
4.5 miles / 45 minutes
Bosu ball lunges - 2x6
Wide-Stance Medicine ball fig. 8's - 1x30
Had a good run. My neck didn't really bother me at all. My left knee on the other hand, was fine during the run, but now is a little sore. No real concerns though. Just trying to slowly get back to a place where I can handle the longer runs.
Side Note: I remembered to wear my HRM chest strap and the gym treadmills are supposed to pick up the chest strap signal automatically. The treadmill I was on never did register my heart rate though. So, I am a little disappointed that I don't know my HR range for today's run.
Nothing real special about this morning, just another La Mariposa morning swim practice for my daughter and another morning workout for me. The Trap strain from yesterday is still an issue. My neck was stiff and sore when I work up this morning. Turning my head to the right was no problem. But, turning to the left, well that was a different story. So, the best thing for me to do today was to get a run in. And that is exactly what I did.
Treadmill
4.5 miles / 45 minutes
- 1 mile @ 6.0 mph (10:00 min/mile)
- 2.5 miles @ 6.5 mph (9:13 min/mile)
- .5 mile @ 6.0 mph (10:00 min/mile)
- .5 mile @ 5.5 mph (10:49 min/mile)
Bosu ball lunges - 2x6
Wide-Stance Medicine ball fig. 8's - 1x30
Had a good run. My neck didn't really bother me at all. My left knee on the other hand, was fine during the run, but now is a little sore. No real concerns though. Just trying to slowly get back to a place where I can handle the longer runs.
Side Note: I remembered to wear my HRM chest strap and the gym treadmills are supposed to pick up the chest strap signal automatically. The treadmill I was on never did register my heart rate though. So, I am a little disappointed that I don't know my HR range for today's run.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
First run in a while
The plan for today was to go on the first run I have been on in at least two weeks. Albeit on a treadmill.
My eldest daughter swims on the La Mariposa swim team. And, now that school is out, swim practice is every morning from 6:45a - 8:00a. Since I am the one who takes her to swimming, I have decided to use that time to my advantage and get my workout in while she is in the pool.
Today was the first day of this new found decision and schedule. So, that made today a good day to run.
The La Mariposa workout room is actually a series of four rooms connected by a small doorway between each. The identical size and shape of each room makes it appear as though they used to be racquetball courts and were converted for weight training use. In this setup, rooms 1 and 2 contain free weights, room 3 is all cardio machines and room four is full of weight machines.
Since I was running today, I spent my time in room 3:
Treadmill - 3.4 miles, 37 minutes
Elliptical - 1.5 miles, 17 minutes
During my treadmill run, I felt good, for the most part. My left knee was a bit sore, but not enough to cause me to stop. After completing my run, I hopped onto the elliptical, almost as an extended cool down.
By 8 o'clock my workout was complete. Cyd was finishing up with her swim, and we were ready to head home. I realize that I have to do a better job of incorporating runs into my weekly training.
My eldest daughter swims on the La Mariposa swim team. And, now that school is out, swim practice is every morning from 6:45a - 8:00a. Since I am the one who takes her to swimming, I have decided to use that time to my advantage and get my workout in while she is in the pool.
Today was the first day of this new found decision and schedule. So, that made today a good day to run.
The La Mariposa workout room is actually a series of four rooms connected by a small doorway between each. The identical size and shape of each room makes it appear as though they used to be racquetball courts and were converted for weight training use. In this setup, rooms 1 and 2 contain free weights, room 3 is all cardio machines and room four is full of weight machines.
Since I was running today, I spent my time in room 3:
Treadmill - 3.4 miles, 37 minutes
Elliptical - 1.5 miles, 17 minutes
During my treadmill run, I felt good, for the most part. My left knee was a bit sore, but not enough to cause me to stop. After completing my run, I hopped onto the elliptical, almost as an extended cool down.
By 8 o'clock my workout was complete. Cyd was finishing up with her swim, and we were ready to head home. I realize that I have to do a better job of incorporating runs into my weekly training.
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