It was delicious! Tina’s world famous Tater Tot Hotdish.
I know you all are jealous.
If not, there’s something seriously wrong with you. I’d get it checked out, if I was you. Really. Your brain is broke or something.
What’s for Supper!
Author: Guy Hall
Today’s Run
I’m happy. I was able to keep my heart rate going at a good clip without over exerting myself. I did hit a maximum heart rate of 164, but only for about 1 minute and 50 seconds, which isn’t that big a deal. I certainly didn’t feel any negative effects from red lining for that long. And I managed a 4 minute and 30 second half mile – up hill!
So, yes, I am content.
Moving On
Two applications submitted.
Treadmill & Heart Rate
Good morning one and all. Well, probably more like one. As in one reader. Anyway, I did a treadmill run. But instead of pace and distance I did heart rate training. I started out at 7 mph until I hit a heart rate of 159. I then dropped my speed down to 2.5 mph and waited until my heart rate dropped below 113. And then I sped back up. As you can see I did this for 30 minutes and still managed to run for 2 miles. The breakdown of my heart rate zones is as follows: 38% (11:28) in no zone, 16% (4:49) in easy, 13% (3:49) in fat burning, 18% (5:22) in Aerobic, and 15% (4:24) in Anaerobic. My maximum heart rate hit 163.
I believe the next time I do a heart rate run I’ll up my lower end to 119 instead of 113. I would like to even out all the zones. I also adjusted the incline a bit. I might also employ that more. I only did it a few times, and only up to 4 inches. But that’s something to work in more seriously down the line.
Testing Runtastic
It turns out I can’t save the graphs of my heart rate or other information, but at least I can post a map of my run with basic information. It’s better than nothing.
It’s Starting To Hit
I managed to get some reading out of the way and one assignment completed and turned in. But I’m getting exhausted. Yesterday’s bombshell is hitting me. It’s not fully hit, but it’s getting there. I am going to go take a nap.
Poof
And just like that I am unemployed. All due to a ‘zero tolerance’ policy of reported boundary violations during a probationary period. When I asked what I did, they would not tell me. I have to get that from HR.
Now I know what it’s like to be voted off the island.
Yuggg
I’ve had numbness that is radiating out from my left ear. It started last Wednesday morning after I ran and it progressively spread until the left side of my tongue and chin were tingly numb. Not cool. It was at it’s worst last Friday when I finally went to urgent care. I was afraid it was an inner ear infection. However, that’s not the case. I’m thankful for that, because inner ear infections hurt like hell.
So, what is the problem? Well, the doctor, who came into the exam room wearing a face mask (yeah, very disconcerting) said the ear looks fine, but that there was some fluid behind the eardrum. Not sure how that qualifies as fine, but whatever. He also couldn’t explain the numbness that was radiating out from my ear. Basically he gave me the message I was getting old and these things happen. That attitude is not acceptable. Actually, it’s pretty crappy bedside manner.
Anyway, the extreme tingling and numbness has subsided. My tongue and chin are back to normal. However, there is still pressure and an itch occurring at my left ear. And at the base of the left side of my tongue in my throat there is a bit of discomfort. And I am feeling more fatigued than normal.
Unfortunately I have no insurance as of yet. This being due to once again starting a new job. So, while I wait for my insurance to kick in – not that it matter, the deductible sucks – I am taking a break from running. I just don’t have it in me at the moment. Once my insurance is active I’ll go to my primary and see what she has to say about things.
Further Reports on the Incremental Marathon
Okay, I finished my run. Actually, I finished it over an hour ago. When I got back I ended up helping Tina finish up the Chili that turned into Goulash. She forgot to get the spices for making Chili, so I recommended Goulash. Now we have Goulash with beans instead of macaroni. Well, the macaroni will be added when we actually eat it. She made enough to feed a family of 10. Most of it will be frozen for later consumption.
Anyway, about the run. I managed 4.2 miles in 47 minutes. I kept my heart rate mostly in the Aerobic range, with 2:22 minutes in the Anaerobic range. I took it easy and still did a good pace. Back when I first started running a 15 minute per mile pace would put my heart rate into the danger zone. Well, for my age anyway.
Morning Run
Okay, I’ve almost finished my second cup of coffee. I’m now working up the motivation to get dressed for my 4th run of the week. it’s 47 minutes long (as discussed earlier I’m doing interval running for weight loss so I don’t run by distance but by time). Today’s run has 4 parts – two are running, one 10 minutes long, the other 35 minutes long. The other two parts are one minute walks.
See you on the other side.