232.6
RHR = 40
The day started on a sad note: the news of the passing of Dennis Johnson, a former great (really good numbers but even better at doing all the little things and best, perhaps, at being a teamate) NBA player and champion. Dead of an apparent heart attack at 52. Sudden, shocking, and sad. And way too soon.
I had a perfect (for my current condition) row:
5K in 20:07.9 with total average HR = 117
1st K 4:08 Ave. HR = 96
2nd K 4:04 Ave. HR = 115
3rd K 4:03 Ave. HR = 119
4th K 4:00 Ave. HR = 125
5th K 3:52 Ave. HR =131
I hopped on the treadmill optimistically hoping that my HR monitor concerns were a thing of the past. My run did not go as I'd hoped. I struggled again with screwy monitor readings and then a bout of bad math.
4.6K in 27:09; Ave HR = 144
1st K in 6:02; Ave HR = 108
2nd K in 5:42; Ave HR = 115
3rd K in 5:29; Ave HR = 129 (issues here w/HR spiking above 200, I backed off the pace)
Last 9:55; Ave. HR = 191 (???). Here's also where the bad math kicked in--I'd been converting miles (the treadmill shows only mile fractions) to kilometers and I messed this one up. The HR reading on the treadmill, by the way was fairly normal with occasional brief spikes. I'm going to try again, this time with my Polar HR Monitor, on Sunday, but will continue to back off if the numbers are disconcerting despite the fact that I feel fine while running. I've also scheduled a doctor's appointment.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Beer makes a difference
Or maybe lack of beer:
231.8
RHR = 41
I'm off to run on tired legs. We'll see how that goes.
It went badly:
5K in 29:15; HR Ave = 136. HR erratic and periodically soaring throughout. I took splits at each mile:
Mile 1 = 9:50; HR = 135
Mile 2 = 9:14; HR = 136
Mile 3 = 8:57; HR = 137
Last .1 = 1:02; HR = 137
The averages themselves are unremarkable except that I ran very slowly and my perceived exertion was much lower than that indicated by this data. The spikes to above 200 range were concerning. At my last EKG (18 months ago), the doctor pointed out some benign (according to him) irregularity--like a hitch in the heart beat. I wonder if this is getting picked up? I guess I'll continue to monitor and get it checked out. It's funny that this doesn't happen with rowing or cycling.
231.8
RHR = 41
I'm off to run on tired legs. We'll see how that goes.
It went badly:
5K in 29:15; HR Ave = 136. HR erratic and periodically soaring throughout. I took splits at each mile:
Mile 1 = 9:50; HR = 135
Mile 2 = 9:14; HR = 136
Mile 3 = 8:57; HR = 137
Last .1 = 1:02; HR = 137
The averages themselves are unremarkable except that I ran very slowly and my perceived exertion was much lower than that indicated by this data. The spikes to above 200 range were concerning. At my last EKG (18 months ago), the doctor pointed out some benign (according to him) irregularity--like a hitch in the heart beat. I wonder if this is getting picked up? I guess I'll continue to monitor and get it checked out. It's funny that this doesn't happen with rowing or cycling.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Progress
234.2
RHR = 40
Erg 7.5K in 30:42.1; Ave HR = 118. Maybe the issue yesterday was my heart, not my monitor, it (both heart and monitor) worked fine today.
Because I have it (skip this part and get to the really interesting stuff below, readers):
1st K: 4:08; HR = 94
2nd K: 4:08; HR =111
3rd K: 4:06; HR = 119
4th K: 4:02; HR = 122
5th K: 4:07; HR = 122
6th K: 4:06; HR = 123
7th K: 4:09; HR = 125
Last 500m: 1:56; HR = 133
This is a big mid-week workout day, with my bonus workout, a 1.5 hour spinning session, scheduled for tonight. I need to get that one in, eat healthily and in moderation, then have a Thursday AM run that goes much better than my Tuesday AM run. Is that asking for too much?
It remains a bit of a challenge to fall asleep without my medicinal hops. I'm looking forward to Friday at 4:00. It seems like a perfect time to make my Uncle Billy's debut. Uncle Billy describes itself as a Rest-O-Bar. It's a 2K walk from my place, I'll stop along the way at the Front Room, the Snug, Shay's and/or the White Heart to make sure that I don't get parched during the walk.
PM Workout: The Spin. 1:34:00 Ave. HR = 102. I found this workout very difficult despite the relatively low HR reading. Quad and other leg pain (the kind of pain that comes from exertion, while exerting) throughout; back pain (the kind that comes from sitting on a bicycle seat for 1.5 hours) after 45 minutes or so.
RHR = 40
Erg 7.5K in 30:42.1; Ave HR = 118. Maybe the issue yesterday was my heart, not my monitor, it (both heart and monitor) worked fine today.
Because I have it (skip this part and get to the really interesting stuff below, readers):
1st K: 4:08; HR = 94
2nd K: 4:08; HR =111
3rd K: 4:06; HR = 119
4th K: 4:02; HR = 122
5th K: 4:07; HR = 122
6th K: 4:06; HR = 123
7th K: 4:09; HR = 125
Last 500m: 1:56; HR = 133
This is a big mid-week workout day, with my bonus workout, a 1.5 hour spinning session, scheduled for tonight. I need to get that one in, eat healthily and in moderation, then have a Thursday AM run that goes much better than my Tuesday AM run. Is that asking for too much?
It remains a bit of a challenge to fall asleep without my medicinal hops. I'm looking forward to Friday at 4:00. It seems like a perfect time to make my Uncle Billy's debut. Uncle Billy describes itself as a Rest-O-Bar. It's a 2K walk from my place, I'll stop along the way at the Front Room, the Snug, Shay's and/or the White Heart to make sure that I don't get parched during the walk.
PM Workout: The Spin. 1:34:00 Ave. HR = 102. I found this workout very difficult despite the relatively low HR reading. Quad and other leg pain (the kind of pain that comes from exertion, while exerting) throughout; back pain (the kind that comes from sitting on a bicycle seat for 1.5 hours) after 45 minutes or so.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
New Stuff
237.2
RHR =39
8K in 47:41; Ave. HR = 134. A terrible run, with HR erratic and at times soaring. I had to scale back to 10 minute miles. This may be the result of one of my new toys, a Nike HR monitor. I picked it up for $100, I needed a watch anyway. I'm concerned that the monitor is NFG though.
Last night was my foirst no booze night and it was not particularly challenging except that I couldn't fall asleep without my 4-6 medicinal brews. And why did my weight go up?
RHR =39
8K in 47:41; Ave. HR = 134. A terrible run, with HR erratic and at times soaring. I had to scale back to 10 minute miles. This may be the result of one of my new toys, a Nike HR monitor. I picked it up for $100, I needed a watch anyway. I'm concerned that the monitor is NFG though.
Last night was my foirst no booze night and it was not particularly challenging except that I couldn't fall asleep without my 4-6 medicinal brews. And why did my weight go up?
Monday, February 19, 2007
New Rules of Engagment....
......in the battle against slothdom. No booze between 4:00 PM Sunday and 4:00 PM Friday. Also, I will now post my morning heart rate.
236.8 (Did not meet goal)
RHR = 44
7.5K Erg in 30:59.7; Ave HR = 116; Max = 133
236.8 (Did not meet goal)
RHR = 44
7.5K Erg in 30:59.7; Ave HR = 116; Max = 133
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Blogging is dangerous
236.0 (both Saturday and Sunday)
Saturday = 2 hour spin session
Sunday = 12K running in 65:00; Ave. HR = 114.
For the week: A "C". 2 hours of spinning; 16K on the erg; and 25K of running.
Jeff and Meg came to visit me in my new place yesterday and brought a housewarming gift: a case of seltzer water. Jeff was going to bring beer but had read some drivel on my blog about my quiting drinking and therefore brought water. The seltzer water is great and is much appreciated. But my drinking statement has since been adjusted to a moderation technique which I will document and adhere to. Anyway, Jeff and Meg and I solved the no beer challenge by walking out to the Snug and quaffing pints of Guiness.
Saturday = 2 hour spin session
Sunday = 12K running in 65:00; Ave. HR = 114.
For the week: A "C". 2 hours of spinning; 16K on the erg; and 25K of running.
Jeff and Meg came to visit me in my new place yesterday and brought a housewarming gift: a case of seltzer water. Jeff was going to bring beer but had read some drivel on my blog about my quiting drinking and therefore brought water. The seltzer water is great and is much appreciated. But my drinking statement has since been adjusted to a moderation technique which I will document and adhere to. Anyway, Jeff and Meg and I solved the no beer challenge by walking out to the Snug and quaffing pints of Guiness.
Friday, February 16, 2007
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