Running notes
11/29/11 pre 173 post 100
Heed 26g x 2 servings
4.5 miles in 54:10 felt good except pain in right agin down to ankle
11/30/11
95 bench 12,12
50 reverse 12/12
15 curl 12/12
30 tri 12/12
7*2 twice -
40 min run, 30 shoes 10 no shoes about 3 miles total
Pre sugar 95, 4 glucose tablets 52 g heed, post sugar level 125
12/4/11 pre sugar 228 also ate one serving of oatmeal and 52 heed. Ran 8.9 miles and post glucose was 327. Ran took 1:49
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Weights and miles
I think I finally found a weight lifting plan that I enjoy and should also help me with seeing some improvements in overall conditioning. Abs are a pain in the ass, I need to find a regimen that works well there too.
U found a good, well lit path that will get me about four miles so I like that. I ran four one night last week, four on Saturday and eight today. I was pretty slow but guessing because I was focused on glasses and the snow was tricky a bit too. I really need to figure out contacts or leave my glasses at home!
U found a good, well lit path that will get me about four miles so I like that. I ran four one night last week, four on Saturday and eight today. I was pretty slow but guessing because I was focused on glasses and the snow was tricky a bit too. I really need to figure out contacts or leave my glasses at home!
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Monster Dash
Time for the Monster Dash was 2:45:23 pretty pleased with the time considering I didn't do much walking. With the Twin Cities Marathon being finished so recently it was nice to run another race but in the opposite direction and enjoy some down hill! I remember at the TCM seeing a lot of pavement and today keeping my head up and looking downhill at all the people in front of me, good times.
35E was a disaster exiting this morning, ended up getting out of the car on 35 just short of the exit and hauled ass to the starting line. Not much time to stretch, cold, but found my friend Juli that ran with me, kicked my ass too finishing in 2:20ish. I had my phone with me, man this gave me so much additional piece of mind while running because I knew my pace time as I was running. At the TCM I had to keep asking people and I was worried too much about the time, I am most pleased with my average time being so consistant between 12-13 minutes a mile. I do wonder how I could have done with another 13.1 behind but we'll wait for 6/16 to show me that. I signed up for the Ortho Series for 2012 so I'll have 5 runs to add to the Grandma's and TCM in Oct again. My goal is to just improve my time event over event and see how much better I can get.
So now for the race.....
Started at a good pace, the pace team for finishing in 3 hours was back and forth with me but they were way off on their time by 90 seconds at the beginning and 60 seconds at the finish its a no wonder none of the original runners were with him anymore and he was running alone, he just killed their effort. Felt great turning onto river road, most the run was down hill but there were also a few inclines. Two scary ones but I ran through it and passed some walkers, that was nice. Then we got to the half way point, felt so much better getting to the half way point and being on pace for the time I wanted to finish at! Then down to the ten mile maker, this is where I walked for the first time, I walked about 2 minutes and kept my head up and kept going. Its weird how watching people stop and walk makes me feel good as I pass them and how annoying the run/walkers are because it feels like they throw off my breathing routine.
Mile 10.5 felt good watching the ten mile people finish and knowing I was that much closer to the ending! I called Stacey to let her know where I was and then kept plugging away. I knew the next hill was coming but didn't realize how HUGE it was! Shepperd Road at about mile 11.5 was a LARGE intense up hill run, I kept telling myself "you can do this, don't walk, you can do this" but I made it a third of the way up and had to walk again. Half way up I started running again I knew I was close.
Saw the finish line and saw the 13 mile sign and I picked up the pace, saw Aaron and he got a shot of me coming down. Saw Stacey at the first beeper pad, she said people were hauling ass but stopping there not realizing there was another stopper, I mean come on it said finish line another 100 feet up you have to get to the finish line!
Next race is 1/1 for the polar dash! Hope to get my time down to 2:40 or so but it will be freezing and not sure how to run in the winter vs. summer so I'm preparing myself for the worst.
35E was a disaster exiting this morning, ended up getting out of the car on 35 just short of the exit and hauled ass to the starting line. Not much time to stretch, cold, but found my friend Juli that ran with me, kicked my ass too finishing in 2:20ish. I had my phone with me, man this gave me so much additional piece of mind while running because I knew my pace time as I was running. At the TCM I had to keep asking people and I was worried too much about the time, I am most pleased with my average time being so consistant between 12-13 minutes a mile. I do wonder how I could have done with another 13.1 behind but we'll wait for 6/16 to show me that. I signed up for the Ortho Series for 2012 so I'll have 5 runs to add to the Grandma's and TCM in Oct again. My goal is to just improve my time event over event and see how much better I can get.
So now for the race.....
Started at a good pace, the pace team for finishing in 3 hours was back and forth with me but they were way off on their time by 90 seconds at the beginning and 60 seconds at the finish its a no wonder none of the original runners were with him anymore and he was running alone, he just killed their effort. Felt great turning onto river road, most the run was down hill but there were also a few inclines. Two scary ones but I ran through it and passed some walkers, that was nice. Then we got to the half way point, felt so much better getting to the half way point and being on pace for the time I wanted to finish at! Then down to the ten mile maker, this is where I walked for the first time, I walked about 2 minutes and kept my head up and kept going. Its weird how watching people stop and walk makes me feel good as I pass them and how annoying the run/walkers are because it feels like they throw off my breathing routine.
Mile 10.5 felt good watching the ten mile people finish and knowing I was that much closer to the ending! I called Stacey to let her know where I was and then kept plugging away. I knew the next hill was coming but didn't realize how HUGE it was! Shepperd Road at about mile 11.5 was a LARGE intense up hill run, I kept telling myself "you can do this, don't walk, you can do this" but I made it a third of the way up and had to walk again. Half way up I started running again I knew I was close.
Saw the finish line and saw the 13 mile sign and I picked up the pace, saw Aaron and he got a shot of me coming down. Saw Stacey at the first beeper pad, she said people were hauling ass but stopping there not realizing there was another stopper, I mean come on it said finish line another 100 feet up you have to get to the finish line!
Next race is 1/1 for the polar dash! Hope to get my time down to 2:40 or so but it will be freezing and not sure how to run in the winter vs. summer so I'm preparing myself for the worst.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
10/25/11
Wow what a great workout tonight! Why did I wait so long to add in weights to the plan?
Had a weight loss bet that I lost a week ago, original weigh in back at beginning in February was 253 and today 225, I have to say I'm pleased with the 28 I'm down! Time to work harder though so I can be 199 or less by 2/6/12, if I can pull that off it will be 54 lbs in twelve months!
Had a weight loss bet that I lost a week ago, original weigh in back at beginning in February was 253 and today 225, I have to say I'm pleased with the 28 I'm down! Time to work harder though so I can be 199 or less by 2/6/12, if I can pull that off it will be 54 lbs in twelve months!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Good morning
Woke up to a new day, ready to improve my overall eating habits today. Should help lose weight and get the A1c to a more reasonable number. Last time it was 8.4, actually that is what it was the last two times. The dr. Tells me that us about a 190 avg. And I'd like to get my avg. Down to 125, this will not be easy but I can do it right?!
Have a great week!
Have a great week!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Mid October
This week I ran twice inside on the treadmill fir about three miles each and one day outside un the rain! The day outside was great and was a bit over six miles. I also ran nine at a pace of 11:57 per mile.
Not sure all my goals for this week, I want to add some weight training do I think I'll do lower body Monday and Thursday and then upper on Tuesday and Friday. I'll run at least three miles each day too and then saturday I'm doing 13.1 practice run with my new running buddy juli
Not sure all my goals for this week, I want to add some weight training do I think I'll do lower body Monday and Thursday and then upper on Tuesday and Friday. I'll run at least three miles each day too and then saturday I'm doing 13.1 practice run with my new running buddy juli
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Marathon weekend
A friend of mine wrote a short story on her marathon route, I think this is a good idea for me as well because it will help me reflect on the past expierance and help me see my growth going forward so here we are October 12, 2011 and about a week an a half from completing the marathon! The events I did to get me to this point I wanted to illistrate for myself and or others. We all know in february I didn't run at all so this is cool, results from my first event:
Get in gear 10k 1:19:42 avg mile 12:50
Mpls 25k 10k mile avg 13:07
Twin cities marathon avg mile 13:45
Overall i suppose they are close and not bad considering the extra length between the races.
So it's marathon morning, not quite sure things have soaked in yet that I'm doing this! Woke up with no issues and had breakfast(oatmeal mixed with banana) it was good! I showered and got dressed, I had everything laid out the night before.
Get in gear 10k 1:19:42 avg mile 12:50
Mpls 25k 10k mile avg 13:07
Twin cities marathon avg mile 13:45
Overall i suppose they are close and not bad considering the extra length between the races.
So it's marathon morning, not quite sure things have soaked in yet that I'm doing this! Woke up with no issues and had breakfast(oatmeal mixed with banana) it was good! I showered and got dressed, I had everything laid out the night before.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Week one in the books
Monday - Rest
Tuesday - Ran 3.01 Miles in 38:17Wednesday - Ran 4.03 Miles in 47:31
Thursday - Ran 3.24 Miles in 40:14
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Ran 8.27 Miles in 1:43:28
Sunday - Biked 15.81 Miles in 1:33:44
I'm pretty pleased with week one results. I thought to myself Friday night, "I'm scared out of my mind to run 8 miles" but then I made it! I was a little off course on the run and Stacey had to pick me up, she only had to get me because we had to go somewhere and I had to rush home, I could have finished at 11 miles that day.
This next week is a similar work out other than Saturday jumps up to 9. Looking forward to it!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Official Training
Holy Shit! Back in December/January I came up with this crazy idea to run the Twin Cities Marathon. I knew a gal from work Bree Williamson put together a 12 week training program that I stuck to fairly well for the first 6-8 weeks. I was pretty excited early on and enjoyed working out with my Bro Drew but that didn't work out for the long hall. Now its June 5th and the marathon is 119 days away!
I'm using Hal Higdon's Novice 2 plan. Hopefully I'll give you weekly updates, I was horrible at this previously so we'll see if I can do better now. I am going to look for a Half Marathon to do in week seven because I am scheduled for a 14 mile run that Saturday so why not just participate in a half? The favorite part of a run is the starting, I love the pattern of the feet pounding on the pavement.
I'm using Hal Higdon's Novice 2 plan. Hopefully I'll give you weekly updates, I was horrible at this previously so we'll see if I can do better now. I am going to look for a Half Marathon to do in week seven because I am scheduled for a 14 mile run that Saturday so why not just participate in a half? The favorite part of a run is the starting, I love the pattern of the feet pounding on the pavement.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Week 1
Week 1 is over! Today was a lot of fun surprisingly too! I did the scheduled workout and lasted 13.5 minutes, great idea to put the towel over the time, thanks Bree! Sunday is a rest day then next week is the same workout schedule as this week, goal for next week to beat this weeks times.
Dr. Appointment on Tuesday, will be fun to get the A1c, and other #'s and compare them again in 12 weeks. As far as sugar levels go, they've been a lot better this week, I'm anxious to schedule an appointment with a nurse and dietitian to see about eating the right foods and changing that lifestyle as well. I've been referred before but never really done any planning so I figure if I'm going to run this marathon and change my life I should change my eating habits too.
Still no time for weights, maybe when the sun is out more I'll have more motivation to do a run in the morning and life in the p.m. I really want to weigh myself but I'm going to hold out for end of week three so hopefully I see a bigger number and keep motivation rather than see a small number and get discouraged.
Dr. Appointment on Tuesday, will be fun to get the A1c, and other #'s and compare them again in 12 weeks. As far as sugar levels go, they've been a lot better this week, I'm anxious to schedule an appointment with a nurse and dietitian to see about eating the right foods and changing that lifestyle as well. I've been referred before but never really done any planning so I figure if I'm going to run this marathon and change my life I should change my eating habits too.
Still no time for weights, maybe when the sun is out more I'll have more motivation to do a run in the morning and life in the p.m. I really want to weigh myself but I'm going to hold out for end of week three so hopefully I see a bigger number and keep motivation rather than see a small number and get discouraged.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Week 1 almost over
I'd say the week was a success, I was supposed to run 4 minutes then walk 2 minutes. Why is it feel like the two minute walk goes so quick and the four minute run is FOREVER? So day one was 3 miles, I didn't track my time, I should have but didn't the only time I can remember is Wednesday and that was 4 miles in 56:00, that is a 14 minute mile. Today was 3 miles and I got done in 39 minutes so that was a 13 minute mile. Saturday is a run until you can't stop day so my trainer suggested that I put a towel over the time and run until I can't then I won't know how much time has gone by and it takes some of the phycology out of it.
Talk about great sugar levels this week too!
Next weeks routine is the same as this week, no time for weight training yet so the goal for next week will be to beat this weeks times and follow the 4/2 plan closer.
Have a great weekend!
Talk about great sugar levels this week too!
Next weeks routine is the same as this week, no time for weight training yet so the goal for next week will be to beat this weeks times and follow the 4/2 plan closer.
Have a great weekend!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
What did I get myself into?
$89.00 12 week weight loss challenge - paid starts tomorrow
$100.00 Entry to the Twin Cities Marathon - paid
$100.00 Brianna Williamson - personal trainer to develope training program to get into shape for 16 week marathon training
$140.00 - Shoes purchased on Saturday
I have an extra tool of motivation up my sleeve, stay tuned for that!
Week one schedule:
Good night people!
$100.00 Entry to the Twin Cities Marathon - paid
$100.00 Brianna Williamson - personal trainer to develope training program to get into shape for 16 week marathon training
$140.00 - Shoes purchased on Saturday
I have an extra tool of motivation up my sleeve, stay tuned for that!
Week one schedule:
| WEEK | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
| 1 | 2/7/2011 R4/W2 (3 miles) | 02/08/2011 R4/W2 (2 miles) | 02/09/2011 R4/W2 (4 miles) | 02/10/2011 Cross Train | 02/11/2011 R4/W2 (3 miles) | Run without walking | Rest |
Good night people!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Signed up for part one
So I went to the Eagan Community Center today and signed up for their weight loss challenge. The key goal for this is to have use to a indoor facility to start my training for the Twin Cities Marathon. It cost $89.00 and will allow me to run and build my endurance so that when the 16 week training is here my body will be able to handle the training needed.
So weighing in and taking the before picture was a bit more awkward than I thought it would be, a couple of women looked over, I believe it was three and based on their expressions they weren't thinking, "wow, look at that hottie" I imagine their thoughts were a mix between "omg, you look ridiculous" or "good for you, you can do it" or "good lucky buddy, I might check you out someday" sure I'm married but getting a lady to turn her head at me could be nice for self esteem, confidence, and who doesn't like being checked out?
Weighed in at 249.4, if I can get my hands on the before picture I'll post it. I am able to use the facility starting February 7th, all those that have been asking me how the running has been going, IT STARTS 2/7/11!
Registration for the marathon opens at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 2nd so that is an hour or so away and I plan to stay awake and register, once I register it is real and I am stuck running.
Futures post will be in a few weeks, either with week 1 results or after the week 3 weigh in, we'll see how it goes.
So weighing in and taking the before picture was a bit more awkward than I thought it would be, a couple of women looked over, I believe it was three and based on their expressions they weren't thinking, "wow, look at that hottie" I imagine their thoughts were a mix between "omg, you look ridiculous" or "good for you, you can do it" or "good lucky buddy, I might check you out someday" sure I'm married but getting a lady to turn her head at me could be nice for self esteem, confidence, and who doesn't like being checked out?
Weighed in at 249.4, if I can get my hands on the before picture I'll post it. I am able to use the facility starting February 7th, all those that have been asking me how the running has been going, IT STARTS 2/7/11!
Registration for the marathon opens at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 2nd so that is an hour or so away and I plan to stay awake and register, once I register it is real and I am stuck running.
Futures post will be in a few weeks, either with week 1 results or after the week 3 weigh in, we'll see how it goes.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Work out 2
So last week my glucose was 298 before going in and 224 coming out. I had breakfast and took some insulin to cover most of the breakfast but not quite all of it. Today going in I was 198 and I didn't eat breakfast nor did I take any insulin and I left at 268. I recall my Dr. saying that your body will take stored carbs and throw that into your system as your burning carbs, the problem is since I don't produce insulin it is a crap shoot and usually end up higher than going in. My goal next Sunday is to go in at 200 and leave at 100, breakfast and insulin will have to be part of that day.
Todays workout again was a walk/run routine until I hit four miles. Last week it took 64 minutes to accomplish that distance but today I got it done in 58 minutes. I think I'll continue with this routine until I can jog the entire four miles. Once my endurance hits that I may add some interval training as well as hit the weights. The weight loss challenge starts on February 8, I would like to be able to jog the 4 miles by the end of February, I think that is a fair goal considering I get winded when I run downstairs at work and take the elevator back up.
Thanks again Drew for the guest pass!
Until next Sunday, Salguodmai
Todays workout again was a walk/run routine until I hit four miles. Last week it took 64 minutes to accomplish that distance but today I got it done in 58 minutes. I think I'll continue with this routine until I can jog the entire four miles. Once my endurance hits that I may add some interval training as well as hit the weights. The weight loss challenge starts on February 8, I would like to be able to jog the 4 miles by the end of February, I think that is a fair goal considering I get winded when I run downstairs at work and take the elevator back up.
Thanks again Drew for the guest pass!
Until next Sunday, Salguodmai
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Thanks Andrew
My older brother Andrew texted me last night to see if I wanted to use one of his guest passes for the Eagan Community Center to do some working out, good thing he did this was my first work out in preparation for the marathon. Originally I was going to do the elliptical machine but was convinced to run/walk on the treadmill in order to start building up my tolerance. I walked most of the way but did increase the heart rate with an occasional minute run, in all I went 4 miles in 64 minutes so this just under a seven hour run for the marathon at that same pace, it is also a good point to say "look where I've started at, and look where I am now" later closer to race time.
I ate breakfast, had my blood sugar high because I usually burn quite a bit down during the activity, I was surprised when I tested at the end because I didn't burn like I thought I would but then again I also mostly walked. Going in I was 298, leaving 225, I'm sure after Subway for lunch I'll be back down to 125 or so.
On the way out of the gym I noticed a sign for a weight loss challenge that starts Feb 8th and runs 12 weeks. This would be perfect timing because right when that is over I'll need to be outside preparing for the marathon. It cost $89 and allows the use of the equipment so it is cheaper than a membership. First place for one male and one female is a free membership for a year, I could totally win that prize and be on my was to a successful marathon.
Thanks Drew for the motivation this morning!
I ate breakfast, had my blood sugar high because I usually burn quite a bit down during the activity, I was surprised when I tested at the end because I didn't burn like I thought I would but then again I also mostly walked. Going in I was 298, leaving 225, I'm sure after Subway for lunch I'll be back down to 125 or so.
On the way out of the gym I noticed a sign for a weight loss challenge that starts Feb 8th and runs 12 weeks. This would be perfect timing because right when that is over I'll need to be outside preparing for the marathon. It cost $89 and allows the use of the equipment so it is cheaper than a membership. First place for one male and one female is a free membership for a year, I could totally win that prize and be on my was to a successful marathon.
Thanks Drew for the motivation this morning!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Shoes
I went and looked at some shoes today, holy moly they are expensive! Expensive but felt like I was walking on air. I have some other shoes I can try out, the first few weeks are walk, light jog anyhow so I'll get a few weeks of general activities and then take the plunge to buy the shoes.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Need some help
So this question is for anyone that has already run a marathon or attempted one. I'm looking for a good six month training program to get me prepared for this. I'm going to schedule an appointment with my doctor for early February to learn more about how this will impact my diabetes. I'll probably meet with a nurse and dietitian quarterly and we have a nurse line I can take advantage of through work for additional medical assistance.
My biggest concern with this run is how I'll keep my glucose level high enough to not pass out. I was reading another article about a diabetic that started his run at 180, knew how often he needed to drink Gatorade for carb replenishment, and even had a back up to meet him half way through to test himself. At their halfway point he decided to just finish the race because he felt good and when he finished and tested he was at 103! Inspiring story, a lot to live up to(or die to).
So post a comment with links to sites or training plans, with your help I can make this come true!
My biggest concern with this run is how I'll keep my glucose level high enough to not pass out. I was reading another article about a diabetic that started his run at 180, knew how often he needed to drink Gatorade for carb replenishment, and even had a back up to meet him half way through to test himself. At their halfway point he decided to just finish the race because he felt good and when he finished and tested he was at 103! Inspiring story, a lot to live up to(or die to).
So post a comment with links to sites or training plans, with your help I can make this come true!
Blog creation
Created a blog, my hopes are this is an easy way to track progress or lack of. I will also post A1c, daily numbers for insulin intake, carbs eaten, and overall activity for the day.
Am I for real on this goal? Just like when I quit drinking, I'll take this one day at a time.
Am I for real on this goal? Just like when I quit drinking, I'll take this one day at a time.
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