poof its gone

Can you believe how quick this weekend went. I vote for a 3 day weekend from here on out. haha 2 days aren't enough!

I managed a whopping 2 days of running this last week.

>25 miles over the past 6 weeks to 9 miles this week. Work is killing my energy level! While at work this week all I could think about is me NOT logging miles. Is that addiction or what?! Do you guys feel bad when you miss runs or workouts or is it just me? Saturdays 3.5 miler did go well - my HR stayed low even though I kept a faster pace. Maybe my body needed the break? hmmmm... Today I was only able to get in a tad over 5 miles. This week, I'll have more opportunites to get out and run.

I'm loving my Ipod Touch! It does so many cool things. It has the ability to download apps that can make your life so much easier. Besides the Nike+ that is built in and the many games, the coolest features is the health and fitness apps that can be downloaded. Workout routines, running, swimming, biking routines, GPS'ing for your routes, calorie counting, food logging, weightlifting, BMI and weightloss logs and calculations. The list is endless. Do I sound like a commercial? haha
As far as the Nike+ goes it logs your miles, but not much more than that. It doesn't keep good track of pacing and the software lacks a ton. I'll still continue to use it to keep track of total miles. My Polar watch does 10x what the Nike+ does. I'm sure the Garmin does 10 x what my Polar does.. Don't we just love our gadgets! One of these days you are going to see me running down the road w/ an antenna on my head, a watch on each wrist, gadget on each arm and shoes w/ springs. haha
Hope everyone has a good week!

Streak is over

Phew, I haven't posted in a week. I work in the medical field and from November to March there is no rest for the weary. When does everyone get sick ? Now! When do you see your Dr? Usually now. So, it's survival time for me. 15 hour days are not fun.. Blah!! I'm lucky to see the bathroom once a day, and food ... sadly you just grab it when you can - not to good for watching your weight. Blah,blah,blah Dave.. get over it!
:)
My running streak ended yesterday. I was on my feet all day yesterday - actually all week and didn't have the energy to run/talk/walk so instead of needlessly pushing myself, I didn't. It was fun while it lasted. I ran 11 days straight which was over double my longest streak(5), so I am proud! My legs are strong, I am in good shape, and I never felt tired throughout the 11 days. The last 2 months have been a breakthrough in my running. I've built my self up to running over 10 miles and I feel proficient at running at any distances in between. I laugh now when I read this post!!!!! It gives me good hope for next year and my running. I know many have already set plans for races next year. When I get a free moment I will do the same. I am actually excited about it, especially since I have my new 2009 Runners World Calendar.

Of the 11 days - 8 days were easy, 1 tempo and 2 speed/interval sessions, so I was smart about not pushing myself. This weekend will be my first long run since my 15K race and I'm looking forward to it, now if the weather will cooperate? BTW, I still am shooting for 102 miles this month and I'm still on track for that.

Now it's time to play catch up on some blogs.

Stay cool!

Weigh In and work

Can you tell that I am back to 70 hour work weeks? Suckola!! Luckily I am off the weekend.
Went to Boomsday on Monday, I'll post a few pics this weekend. I've been way to tired to run after work, but I did manage 2.5 miles yesterday evening, ran out of light though. I feel like I am in a running deficit for the week- catch up this weekend?
One good thing about work is that I haven't thought about eating too much, too busy to. Weighed in and I'm down 6 lbs- yahoo!!! It's about what I expected, but something deep inside hoped to have lost more.