tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22325226038568377942024-02-07T13:24:57.952-08:00FTW!I thought I knew what I was doing, but I was mistaken.Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-82183648531463312612010-07-05T11:29:00.000-07:002010-07-05T12:18:13.927-07:00I empathize with LanceI can't believe I have posted here since November. Well, my scale has been trying to tell me to get back out on the road but I've just managed to focus this week when I realized that the All Star 5K is next Sunday at Angel Stadium. I only run for the T-Shirt... ;^)<div><br /></div><div>So I did a short run on Saturday and felt pretty good. I decided to extend it today but I only reached a mile when I tried to jump up to the sidewalk from the road to avoid a car. I stumbled on the rough pavement and instead of slowing down, I continued to move at the same pace. That </div><div>is, my upper body continued to move and my feet slowed down. That caused me to fall face first into the curb. Bloody lip, knee and right pinkie finger. Blood in my mouth and just under my lower lip. It doesn't hurt that much but I'm sure it'll bother me later.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqb5-J2rrgrawdKFxzN5bFgkwgRG_JOQUcmtyQtTeM1PHiwr6oPOFCAa4JBNDEOB_8uOK5z97eSNSIZCP-w0qDZQsc9Ucd4HAj-4RVLqYJOrj_d1WfB3PDCAsPqgQxY9z6Wl1Kmkmznw/s200/103282682.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490494384327486354" /><div><br /></div><div>At least I don't look like Lance. He did a face-plant during the Tour of California and the road got the better of him. Today's stage in the Tour de France also brought some crashes. Early estimates claim that more than 50 riders crashed on a slippery descent, Lance being one of them. But professional bicyclists, being the gentlemen that they are, kept the peloton together while some of the favorites where able to catch up.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cancellara, wearing the yellow today, kept the group together at the finish even though he could have narrowed the gap between himself and the leader, Chavanel, who will wear the yellow tomorrow. <a href="http://www.steephill.tv/players/versus4/?title=tdf-2010-st2-highlights&id=5LIZml3t2Red1rCTDhY1UCdmqbkYhN3V/500/720/">You can see Cancellara at the finish line</a>, scolding an AG2R rider for straying out in front of the peloton.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBL7ZQx4yOoGnrel9MUCKGOQ6lqss3G9Dy2RWSv8gPjQEnuKDpycIlVwyzMm3SVBv-z4p4r5RzDu-cisUpriOPggutWTbO396wdq2t__MUS-iSLPsGl0WCeR27PsQTQcXJh0xm1_IDyTs/s1600/Fullscreen+capture+752010+111126+AM.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBL7ZQx4yOoGnrel9MUCKGOQ6lqss3G9Dy2RWSv8gPjQEnuKDpycIlVwyzMm3SVBv-z4p4r5RzDu-cisUpriOPggutWTbO396wdq2t__MUS-iSLPsGl0WCeR27PsQTQcXJh0xm1_IDyTs/s400/Fullscreen+capture+752010+111126+AM.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490498633571520978" /></a>You can see here, where I crashed. Just one mile into my run. Thank goodness I had my <a href="http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx">RoadID</a> on my shoe. If I were to have passed out, someone could have called the toll free number and found my medical and emergency contact information. But I didn't have to use it this time. I did decide to stop my run early, just in case I became dizzy later and crashed and burned.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfxqSFEUKdG8b9w6hYe0BVqmNMqRQcxIpTwks9pam3P0k7yHjPWnjOc8l_gU3wiDA-L1kmlaBr3NdYm1fjztzFRMdr_gNb1ismWphtgXK6NoRcOPoTiCJ1Ji8LQ59pGXS8zr74Hwkl-A/s1600/IMAG0235.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 199px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfxqSFEUKdG8b9w6hYe0BVqmNMqRQcxIpTwks9pam3P0k7yHjPWnjOc8l_gU3wiDA-L1kmlaBr3NdYm1fjztzFRMdr_gNb1ismWphtgXK6NoRcOPoTiCJ1Ji8LQ59pGXS8zr74Hwkl-A/s200/IMAG0235.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490503040867983970" /></a><div>I wonder if I need to find another route or simply stay on the sidewalk?</div><div>Oh, my new Navy technical shirt I bought at Great Lakes Navel Station is a bit roughed up in front. No holes but something to remind me about being careful. And now that I'm eating some salty food, my sensitive lip is reminding me in a rather painful way. Maybe I need some alcohol in my mouth to numb the pain?</div><div><br /></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-91198538469973901712009-11-29T14:28:00.000-08:002009-11-29T14:38:31.062-08:00Battle of Wounded KneeBut I survived! A couple of Aleves and I was good to go.<div><br /></div><div>Cell phone battery almost dead because I forgot to plug it in last night. It lasted longer than I did.</div><div><br /></div><div>My problem: Being fat and lazy for the past few months. It's bad... very bad. It feels like I'm starting over. All the progress seems wasted. You can't let it go. You must continue striving for more. Set goals and keep them. Ugh. I need to stretch!</div><div><br /></div><div>I discovered that I can guide my mouse over my run data at RoadRunnerGPS and see my speed and elevation over any part of my run. And I supposed I can use this all on a bike as well. Hmmmmm... Although the software has a rest number at the top. It doesn't seem to measure the rest. I wonder how I make that work? I stopped at the traffic signal and waited to cross. You can see the dip in the line but no rest data. Also, my free trial expires tomorrow so I guess I'll fork over $4.99 and continue using it.</div><div><br /></div><div>But it feels good to run and I did a short jaunt uphill. I hate hills! Gotta remember to bring an ID with me for the paramedics...</div><div><br /></div><div>Rest of the day: work, music, convo, discovery...</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-55682072711946428592009-11-22T12:08:00.000-08:002009-11-22T12:16:43.861-08:00Technology Redeems Itself<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcGS8ZoKLA35DWSeSpoNHGw6BPTXSXH3jSMVPKbSoRtGvSwC6JVd6o7QPPF0B-kJ4-BTzBv9WVklD6Rg4VPRHhx6MxGq0sX7RXgVvYl1LSBHDCG8LMzsgSgJJCKnjEEXUaUzjSr7FDzo/s1600/2009-11-20.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcGS8ZoKLA35DWSeSpoNHGw6BPTXSXH3jSMVPKbSoRtGvSwC6JVd6o7QPPF0B-kJ4-BTzBv9WVklD6Rg4VPRHhx6MxGq0sX7RXgVvYl1LSBHDCG8LMzsgSgJJCKnjEEXUaUzjSr7FDzo/s200/2009-11-20.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407024506659545026" /></a><br />A good run and a successful upload of data to the RoadRunnerGPS website. Rather than listening to Slacker radio during this run, I played media directly from the BlackBerry. I like the BlackBerry Desktop sync function that interfaces with my iTunes playlist. Who needs an iPhone!<div><br /></div><div>Increased my distance by 33% today and 100% since I started running again. I need to find a scale so I can track my BMI. </div><div><br /></div><div>Note to self: Either start earlier or wear light colored clothing. This is SoCal after all, it never cools down. Rain? What's that!</div><div><br /></div><div>Discovered that I couldn't tweet and run at the same time but I could perfect a fast-walk tweet technique. I would hate to think of the danger if I was tweeting while on my bike. #FAIL</div><div><br /></div><div>One more day of running tomorrow before my T-W-Th schedule dominates my life. Looking forward to Christmas break beginning on December 19. Or is it "Winter Break"? I'm not going to go there.</div><div><br /></div><div>T-minus 5 days and counting to Christmas season. Where is that USB HDD with all my Christmas CDs. I may have to upgrade to a TB this year!</div><div><br /></div><div>Off to Home Depot...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-76045325169303829392009-11-21T13:26:00.000-08:002009-11-21T13:38:47.129-08:00Technology is challenging<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBHpSDMjjJpndCXDIWQxuLn62bhmvC28_MSgVBgwgWGLtHL8msZfGObH6htMz8sVJpf20Tvv7O2gW9OVfuuPN1Ws_oRpErZZLhB7ErZEnIPvvnSwA3rlCHsTrGmPPADM71xKM9N8cXJs/s1600/RoadRunnerGPS.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 118px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBHpSDMjjJpndCXDIWQxuLn62bhmvC28_MSgVBgwgWGLtHL8msZfGObH6htMz8sVJpf20Tvv7O2gW9OVfuuPN1Ws_oRpErZZLhB7ErZEnIPvvnSwA3rlCHsTrGmPPADM71xKM9N8cXJs/s200/RoadRunnerGPS.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406674556177925714" /></a><br />I felt much better during my run today and was looking forward to posting my results. However, RoadRunnerGPS was not able to upload the data for my run today and it appears that the info is lost forever. Reminds me of the problems I've had with the Nike+. <div><br /></div><div>On a positive note, I sent an email to tech support and received a reply back within a couple of hours on Saturday. I suspect that the error was not caused by the RoadRunnerGPS app but probably by Verizon or the BlackBerry Storm crappy new OS upgrade! Man! What a piece of garbage! The new OS was supposed to be so much better but they've definitely taken a step back. Many steps back!</div><div><br /></div><div>Another positive note, I increased today's distance by 50% and eliminated the rest stops.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, if I could just find an app to do my laundry...</div><div><br /></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-84036144122015072492009-11-20T08:47:00.000-08:002009-11-20T08:57:41.489-08:00Technology is Inspiring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88WP1afWH77k2-KUyvy0H1GzzkMbjlgzSAFBDpB9ULHc0smRkFdiuDF2KVdCn3Zgd4w4rRcuX5nG3Aoh86T687Bm9aVOijy9-0J0F26M3lsFMFAcJDX59DtfnmHwbmRoxAGDLKfvO_mI/s1600/2009-11-20.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88WP1afWH77k2-KUyvy0H1GzzkMbjlgzSAFBDpB9ULHc0smRkFdiuDF2KVdCn3Zgd4w4rRcuX5nG3Aoh86T687Bm9aVOijy9-0J0F26M3lsFMFAcJDX59DtfnmHwbmRoxAGDLKfvO_mI/s320/2009-11-20.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406231034184214866" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">All my foot problems and most of my schedule issues are gone so it's time to start training again. I'm not going to make the Turkey Trot nest week but once I check my training schedule I'll find something that fits in late December or January.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to <a href="http://twitter.com/akaCowboyfan">@akaCowboyfan</a>. I found an app for my BlackBerry Storm that uses GPS to track my runs. <a href="http://www.roadrunnergps.com/">RoadRunnerGPS</a> is very simple but it works so far after one run. Hopefully they will add features without breaking it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've been eating waaaaaay too much since I last ran and now it's time to settle it down and eat better. Let's see how it goes...</div><div><br /></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-9570624465247616262009-06-13T16:17:00.001-07:002009-06-13T16:28:02.957-07:00Thanks, Tiger!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid67Owv-E2pxyz5M6quqI2t9VeZyFGzgR4nyYImEQj5-tZC-nJF7_HR0M7V539othhc2pvTfApfvPSZGe0XBv6T8nhkMJ0U1ax_-omrhIkU2Oa-9HcrS6h1CLK5TKGVDVskf4PVIxYoDg/s1600-h/20090613nikechart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid67Owv-E2pxyz5M6quqI2t9VeZyFGzgR4nyYImEQj5-tZC-nJF7_HR0M7V539othhc2pvTfApfvPSZGe0XBv6T8nhkMJ0U1ax_-omrhIkU2Oa-9HcrS6h1CLK5TKGVDVskf4PVIxYoDg/s200/20090613nikechart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346955471320344002" /></a>A very good run today. I felt great. Was it the coffee I had before the run? Maybe. My running coach says that many people feel energized after having a cup of coffee before a run.<div><br /></div><div>A mixed bag today...</div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to recalibrate my Nike+ because when I use it during a 5K race, it never gives me the same distance as the race tells me. I went to local high school to use the track. As I was navigating through the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">iPod</span> menu I discovered that the Nike+ wasn't calibrated. I guess it must of lost it's calibration when I had to reset the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">iPod</span> awhile back. So I calibrated it and decided not to finish my run on the track. How boring! But the track had a very nice surface.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I drove home and did my regular run and felt great. When I finished, Tiger Woods <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">congratulated</span> me on my fastest mile ever. What a great feature to have Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and other Nike <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">athletes</span> motivate you. Thanks, Tiger!</div><div><br /></div><div>So here's a screen shot of my latest run. The area a circled in blue is where I walked a bit to warm up. And I still had my best average mins/mile run to date. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hopefully I get my new shoes next week...</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-22463878974438543342009-06-13T09:24:00.000-07:002009-06-13T09:27:21.182-07:00Milestone!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIZG6LalZJwpVkTt7Yvge8P90bsilVdLAllaDArkGe375OwyHECCy3AebqCjB9CT8CZE_5Mh19Kbedy57aMQ0WCxiard3fekPUBZ8g-4ngObtJcsGseqJ8NUNRgfp3KXKrsqKkAPt3hU/s1600-h/20090613fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIZG6LalZJwpVkTt7Yvge8P90bsilVdLAllaDArkGe375OwyHECCy3AebqCjB9CT8CZE_5Mh19Kbedy57aMQ0WCxiard3fekPUBZ8g-4ngObtJcsGseqJ8NUNRgfp3KXKrsqKkAPt3hU/s200/20090613fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346849560385993810" /></a>Too steep? Maybe. But I ate a lot yesterday and haven't weighed in yet. Doing on a 3 mile run in a minute. That should help.<div><br /></div><div>I'm finally back on track to achieve "normal" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BMI</span>. Let's see if I can stick to it. Weekends are hell!</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-65526624254769169982009-06-10T14:01:00.000-07:002009-06-10T14:12:24.310-07:00Baby needs a new pair of shoes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtqdvoHZ8P4Xf4w3SLB7pgsuHDU14F2khp86-ZwZ-haY_J5_TepM8lustlab0RZPlhPSNFv8DLde8E-uAWBPwwdzqvNlWpl9sNxzSDwXX3ZXgNzpk38-nkFK5GxVoytg61S6Gq-aec1S4/s1600-h/20090610nikechart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 118px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtqdvoHZ8P4Xf4w3SLB7pgsuHDU14F2khp86-ZwZ-haY_J5_TepM8lustlab0RZPlhPSNFv8DLde8E-uAWBPwwdzqvNlWpl9sNxzSDwXX3ZXgNzpk38-nkFK5GxVoytg61S6Gq-aec1S4/s200/20090610nikechart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345807236490699762" /></a>That's an old line gamblers would use right before they threw the dice. But I really need a new pair of shoes. <div><br /></div><div>Wait! I just bought a new pair of shoes. <div><br /></div><div>Ouch! After 3 runs I discovered that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Saucony's</span></span> were cut a little high and they were making my right ankle a little tender. I felt okay until I put the shoes on and the right shoe would press against that tender spot. Ouch!</div><div><br /></div><div>But, luckily the Snail's Pace has a great 30 day return policy so I went in to exchange them for the Nike's that I almost purchased. Unfortunately, they are still out of stock so they ordered a pair for me. Size 13! I normally wear 11 1/2 in dress and street shoes but did you know your foot swells when you run? And the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nikes</span></span> are Nike+ compatible. Very nice but I have to wait a week for them. So I'm back to the old <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nikes</span></span> that are too small for my feet. I can't stop running. That will create havoc on my training. Hope I don't get black-toe.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've included a chart of some of my logged runs through my Nike+. Click on the image to see the full size chart. Not all my runs are on here because I've been having problems with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">iPod</span></span> or the Nike+ losing my runs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Grrrrrrr</span> And my pace is much better now. It's around 11 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mins</span>/mile. Not face but pretty good for an old guy who was never a runner.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope the beer and cigars I enjoy tonight don't screw up my training too much.... Cheers.</div></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-71425408743386499082009-06-10T13:48:00.001-07:002009-06-10T14:01:20.966-07:00Back on Track<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDAqiPupT4v6DXQYkx5tGiBTPDAyCUUYGpm3x_iCT6tlzvGYLAOcoMLHcI0iXH2_gn6JpPZC0p8CDvTYXGJv9SEo9uTEOyhsoBnS3Kzz_95ASfvIR9ejZwPm0DNTkyyRX4cK_Qy-IWIw/s1600-h/20090610fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDAqiPupT4v6DXQYkx5tGiBTPDAyCUUYGpm3x_iCT6tlzvGYLAOcoMLHcI0iXH2_gn6JpPZC0p8CDvTYXGJv9SEo9uTEOyhsoBnS3Kzz_95ASfvIR9ejZwPm0DNTkyyRX4cK_Qy-IWIw/s200/20090610fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345803851454805042" /></a>Well, I'm finally back on track. My chart shows my weight loss is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">consistent</span> this week. I'm just a couple of pounds away from my low point in March. I've done some modification to my statistical analysis of my weight loss and an now tracking 4 projections.<div><ul><li>7 day average</li><li>14 day average</li><li>30 day average</li><li>average from the beginning of my program in January</li></ul><div>If I look at the data as projected over the entire course of my weight loss program, October 3 is the date I'll reach my first goal of 24.9 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BMI</span>. The 30 day average projects July 19, 14 day projects July 4 and 7 day projects June 25. Why so different? Because I've been doing much better of late and if I stick to this pace, I'll reach that first goal quickly. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm eating lots of fruits and veggies and trying to stay away from steak and the other stuff I'm know to enjoy. My weekends allow me to enjoy a good meal but the week sees me being very watchful over what I consume.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once I reach the normal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BMI</span> range I'll reset my goal and shoot for a middle of the normal range number around 22.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you know your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BMI</span>? There is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">BMI</span> calculator at the bottom of <a href="http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm">this page</a>. Compare your number against the chart to find out if you're underweight, normal, overweight or obese.</div></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-44699755719042093772009-06-07T12:52:00.000-07:002009-06-07T13:17:37.390-07:00Running is Like a MartiniI meant to post this last week but I've been very busy. I can barely find the time to write this today. <div><br /></div><div>Last Saturday I finished my 1st week of training as I look forward to the Disneyland Half Marathon on September 6. Each week's training increases my distance by 0.5 to 1 mile. So on Sunday I ran a nice 4 miles. </div><div><br /></div><div>What? I've never run 4 miles at one time! The funny thing is, as I was beginning the last mile, I felt great. I mean, REALLY good. I'm pretty sure I set record time for me during that last mile. Unfortunately, my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">iPod</span> and my Nike+ device we not cooperating and I was unable to electronically log that run on the Nike+ website. So I have no idea of what my time was. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Grrrrr</span></div><div><br /></div><div>As I was running that last mile and feeling good, I thought back to the LA5K on Memorial Day and remembered how good I felt during the last 1/2 mile or so. And that got me to thinking...</div><div><br /></div><div>I remembered an old joke I had heard many years ago when I had my first martini. I drink my martinis like <a href="http://www.sinatra.com/style/approved-libation">Frank Sinatra drank his</a>, with gin, vermouth and olives. That's all. No <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sweetener</span>. No foo foo. I've you've ever had a gin martini, you know the jolt you experienced when you took your first sip of your first martini. </div><div><br /></div><div>But what is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">special</span> about a gin martini is the last drop/sip/gulp. That last slug from the bottom of the glass is always the best. So what do you do? You order another!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, as I experience that great feeling during my runs in the last mile or so, I want to run again. Just like the martini, I want another! </div><div><br /></div><div>I've reached the point where I can now consider myself a "runner." I never thought I'd say that in a million years. But here I am, still going strong.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, I just gotta cut down on the steaks, stogies and stiff drinks and I'll be on my way to a great 13.1 mile run through Disneyland Park on Labor Day weekend. (Notice that I wrote "cut down" rather than "give up")</div><div><br /></div><div>Significant events so far:</div><div><ul><li>I've now run four 5Ks and I have the t-shirts to prove it! (Plus, two medals!)</li><li>I signed up for the Orange County Fair 5Ks. Yes. Two 5Ks. One on opening day of the fair and another on closing day.</li><li>I purchased new custom fit running shoes that are not broken in yet. I have 30 days to decide. Maybe I should have purchased the Nikes over the Sauconys. Hmmmmm</li><li>I'd like to pick up a used GPS wrist watch. I wonder were I could get one for a great price?</li></ul><div>Back to work now....</div></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-15509534699856279042009-05-20T12:12:00.000-07:002009-05-20T12:27:27.408-07:00Dazed and Confused!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzH2eCLi8qVrpPJx_brOQgJrISwKr1JT-8X546b7tkoMUCqozPsLWO_xZhe-tANsmrY0CNTUkFNUInZHz_BsVkoyccKBfdpxBVJ96N49QTkZYOJEvUOS9fPT19f4Hdq8J8-NGpUasn2-E/s1600-h/20090520fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzH2eCLi8qVrpPJx_brOQgJrISwKr1JT-8X546b7tkoMUCqozPsLWO_xZhe-tANsmrY0CNTUkFNUInZHz_BsVkoyccKBfdpxBVJ96N49QTkZYOJEvUOS9fPT19f4Hdq8J8-NGpUasn2-E/s200/20090520fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337986418341486018" /></a>I didn't realize until today, that it's been over a month since I last ran. Why?<div><br /></div><div>Two things have simultaneously <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">scuttled</span> my plans to participate in my first triathlon in August.</div><div><br /></div><div><ol><li>My oldest son is getting remarried on August 21. I can't miss that!</li><li>The Iron Creek Triathlon that I was planning on doing on August 22, has been cancelled.</li></ol><div>So, now what?</div><div><br /></div><div>I spent a month wandering with no direction. It didn't help that I was busy with work and eating way too much good food. You can see the results in my chart. </div><div><br /></div><div>I ran 5k today and it didn't feel good. Maybe it was because I changed my route. I wasn't feeling too good during that run.</div><div><br /></div><div>What I am going to do? </div><div><ol><li>I signed up for a 5K that's part of the LA Marathon on Monday. I'm not sure I'll be able to get to the start line in time because of all the traffic I'll encounter. We'll see what happens. </li><li>I've already signed up for the Pasadena 5K in March of 2010. </li><li>I'm seriously thinking about running the Disneyland 1/2 marathon on Labor Day. Only 13.1 miles... I had gotten to the point during the last 5K that I ran, when my pace was perfect and I felt like I could run all day. Surely I could run 21 kilometers... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hmmmmm</span>.... Gotta find a training plan...</li><li>I still want to look for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tri</span> to run. Maybe I can find a club. I hate doing it alone.</li></ol><div>In the meantime I need to get my weight back down. I haven't lost sight of my goal. I just went off course for a bit...</div></div></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-58094959655335645702009-04-21T15:05:00.000-07:002009-04-21T15:16:29.543-07:00Hello again<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2MXUx544Q4UcZlR44JXIm85vJvYxm0hi1c4QMXAlx1CUi6mwK5HDjSsCpsxIoIejlQEYn4nb4CGMUch58yuvkhGGoYM7f-2PZ3hrerd3Sp2vpA6kd8TUUiulg4fJXG4JyngmmWAhtfo/s1600-h/0421009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2MXUx544Q4UcZlR44JXIm85vJvYxm0hi1c4QMXAlx1CUi6mwK5HDjSsCpsxIoIejlQEYn4nb4CGMUch58yuvkhGGoYM7f-2PZ3hrerd3Sp2vpA6kd8TUUiulg4fJXG4JyngmmWAhtfo/s200/0421009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327270274498435554" /></a>I guess it's been almost a month since I posted. I've been:<div><ol><li>Busy with work</li><li>Not running as much as I should</li><li>Eating more than I should</li></ol><div>So today I'm back to the grind. Watching what I eat and trying to get past the wall that I hit a few weeks ago.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since my last post, I have:</div><div><ol><li>Run the L.A. Kings 5K</li><li>Run the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Placentia</span> 5K</li></ol><div>My time is getting better. </div><div><br /></div><div>Things on my agenda:</div><div><ol><li>My next race is in late May. </li><li>In the mean time, next week I move from 5K training to Sprint Triathlon training. </li><li>I'll be getting on the bike starting next week. I can't wait! </li><li>Swim training starts in June.</li><li>I think I need to be properly fit for a pair of running shoes.</li><li>I'm going to use my phone to start tracking my training via GPS. Let's see if I can get some good data.</li></ol><div>That's all for now....</div></div></div></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-53015403216844537312009-03-22T18:15:00.000-07:002009-03-22T18:56:47.856-07:00No Chart TodayJust a summary of the days events...<div><br /></div><div>My 1st 5K today in <a href="http://www.pasadenamarathon.org/">Pasadena</a>. I don't think anyone expected the cold rainstorm that blew into Southern California from Alaska. It wasn't really that cold but a bit of snow fell on the mountains. </div><div><br /></div><div>Was up at 4:25 AM to drive to Pasadena so I could arrive before they closed the parking lots. A nice 20 minute walk in the rain from the Cal Tech parking lot to the start line on Colorado Boulevard in front of Pasadena City College. I was there in time to watch the marathon and 1/2 marathon start in the rain. LOTS of participants! </div><div><br /></div><div>After those 4,312 runners went by it was time for the 5K start. There were 771 runner/walkers who finished between 17:03 and 4:00:00. That's 17 minutes for 1st and 4 hours for 771st. I came in 448th or <a href="https://www.runraceresults.com/secure/raceresults.cfm?id=rcpa2009">11th</a> in my sex/age division, less than 5 minutes behind the 10th place guy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pretty good for my first race. If you know me, you know I've never been a runner. I'm anxious for the next race so I can see some improvement. I think I'll shoot for the LA Kings 5K run that goes around Staples Center in downtown LA. You get a free ticket to the hockey game that night. That's a great deal! It's on April 4th. Should be fun!</div><div><br /></div><div>After I finished the 5K, the rain came pouring down and I found a tent to wait out the storm, but not before I grabbed lots of free samples of drinks and energy bars and other cool stuff from the vendors. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then it was up to <a href="http://www.luckybaldwins.com">Lucky Baldwin's</a> in Sierra Madre for some fish & chips, <a href="http://www.maredsous-usa.com/index.php?mcat=1&scat=3">Maredsous 6 Blonde Ale</a> and a <a href="http://www.nubcigar.com/cameroon">Nub Cameroon</a> with my good friend <a href="http://www.twitter.com/stogieinfo">Danny</a> from <a href="http://dannyscigarblog.blogspot.com/">Stogie Info</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now I'm chillaxin' and wondering what to grill for dinner. Still need to write 2 syllabi tonight for classes that start tomorrow. Cheers!</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-59606200517665268622009-03-21T14:55:00.000-07:002009-03-21T14:58:26.075-07:00Pasadena 5K Tomorrow!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNDaRifPKVrYEJAdrEjh8_u3Ue6rf0m1Q1ftU8uc8vlkf6q2wzi_r78suIAoy6JKD8ji4gF0_VJd_gZ1RUXvB2gnLS0IHyGwS8yPis-TGP6u96ruVx8n3hvWyUEs778SyFGpZVMayc54/s1600-h/0321009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNDaRifPKVrYEJAdrEjh8_u3Ue6rf0m1Q1ftU8uc8vlkf6q2wzi_r78suIAoy6JKD8ji4gF0_VJd_gZ1RUXvB2gnLS0IHyGwS8yPis-TGP6u96ruVx8n3hvWyUEs778SyFGpZVMayc54/s200/0321009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315763168231416626" /></a>They may call it the Pasadena Marathon but I'm going there for the 5K. A great tune up as I emerge from winter. I've simplified the chart. My line is flattening out a bit but look fore steepness starting next week as I increase my running time. <div><br /></div><div>Let's hope it doesn't rain too early in the morning on Sunday. My start time is 6:50AM.</div><div><br /></div><div>Click on the chart for a bigger version.</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-8280549085853541182009-03-17T16:30:00.001-07:002009-03-17T16:34:15.435-07:00Milestone<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6j8SVXI5P8spDUL04sszOS7Rr0hK0gxtuGoSyCe1N0neSxxpfveE3x7Dvbymgwy7wEvHhvV3CSwM5Kl71wTc3XrJ9mRVJQFsOcr3CT-DMwKDp8ejGI_90Hydtrb1OZi00PL8Pr6BKPJI/s1600-h/0317009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6j8SVXI5P8spDUL04sszOS7Rr0hK0gxtuGoSyCe1N0neSxxpfveE3x7Dvbymgwy7wEvHhvV3CSwM5Kl71wTc3XrJ9mRVJQFsOcr3CT-DMwKDp8ejGI_90Hydtrb1OZi00PL8Pr6BKPJI/s200/0317009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314303199427833282" /></a>Lost 20 lbs as of today. Although my chart doesn't show that, I was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">actually</span> about 3 lbs heavier before I started recording my progress. Less than 10 lbs to go until my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BMI</span> is in the normal range. <div><br /></div><div>Ran 5 miles today. Too much heat. I need to schedule my runs at dusk or dawn. It's been rather cool lately. The heat snuck up on me. One more run before the race on Sunday. I think I'm ready.</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-38521562524425117912009-03-15T14:03:00.001-07:002009-03-15T14:15:53.584-07:00Milestones<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40J4l5SfJlJjwb-Dd2LKuBo95nUkYjBwVBz8wINwzu0LCPmvjKlt0J4pZzxvpEQUDDWaH4gLwur3hOy68Q97Ynmdp8oLGhJifnq386jj24wWkAIv25f3LQ-EBLlTgSw19w0tjQq7QkkI/s1600-h/0315009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40J4l5SfJlJjwb-Dd2LKuBo95nUkYjBwVBz8wINwzu0LCPmvjKlt0J4pZzxvpEQUDDWaH4gLwur3hOy68Q97Ynmdp8oLGhJifnq386jj24wWkAIv25f3LQ-EBLlTgSw19w0tjQq7QkkI/s200/0315009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313523301867867906" /></a>I've been busy so I haven't posted my progress for a few days. I generated a chart a few times but didn't get as far as blogging it. You'll see I changed it a bit to reflect my weight change and calories burned through fitness activities. Right now that consists of walking and running. Biking and swimming will come later.<div><br /></div><div>I use the Nike+ to track my distances and notice that the device tells me I burn more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">calories</span> for my weight than the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LiveStrong</span>.com website does. I need to do some additional analysis to see if I'm telling the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LiveStrong</span>.com website the right information. The Nike+ calculates automatically based up the calibration I did on the device. It knows how far I've run or walked and I simply need to enter my weight every day. Yesterday the Nike+ told me I burned 600 calories while <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LiveStrong</span>.com determined it was 553. On <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LiveStrong</span>.com I have to tell it how many mph I'm running or walking. Since I have my Nike+ set to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">kms</span>, my conversion may be inaccurate. Next run I'll switch to miles and break my run/walk sections into different sessions so I can get an accurate read.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've decided the Iron Creek Triathlon is too far off and I need to set some small goals along the way. Since my current training has me covering 5 - 6K each session, I figured I should try a 5K race. I signed up for a 5K in Pasadena. It's next Sunday so I have 3 more days of training runs before that happens. Since I run 5K on Sundays anyway, why not get a t-shirt to do it. Now I'm trying to decide what's the next goal to set, another 5K or should I go for a 10K. I've been looking for another run in late April. I'll let next Sunday's results decide on the 5 or 10K distance.</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-9872342091485131432009-03-09T14:10:00.001-07:002009-03-09T15:39:29.991-07:00Net loss!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNhfgppq_9P8XvYvrYZEWmCVch9ncytWMO_kxGk6cOyMDiARtwd_qsLdJsM0G2QGHcdzwZAw4NYTUQV3HPrKaU-L4h20rpUJx1ZFQsgfu_Vlm-qZnhvDMy7Vk2epf0l3_Y7njU7I1d0c/s1600-h/0309009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNhfgppq_9P8XvYvrYZEWmCVch9ncytWMO_kxGk6cOyMDiARtwd_qsLdJsM0G2QGHcdzwZAw4NYTUQV3HPrKaU-L4h20rpUJx1ZFQsgfu_Vlm-qZnhvDMy7Vk2epf0l3_Y7njU7I1d0c/s200/0309009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311298593903143538" /></a>Wow! An actual net loss over the weekend. That's a first! My first goal is now less than 10 lbs away. A good run yesterday. A personal best!<div><br /></div><div>Status:</div><div>Start: 209.2</div><div>Now: 193.6</div><div>Goal: 183.8</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-21125175026196724682009-03-06T16:13:00.001-08:002009-03-06T16:22:49.295-08:00Burn!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8_DKMGCALYkqmvIUsgXS15e8rOqzHVMi8pQiYmNeiJ7MaGZwWkqCV558QcED_vNJb-XU5CiQxcoqNJEAZIhPTQHEjZr-wHqC3_q4WxybfTGAv1m9jFfVL985IejWgCIAvu3Ic2YPgzQ/s1600-h/0306009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8_DKMGCALYkqmvIUsgXS15e8rOqzHVMi8pQiYmNeiJ7MaGZwWkqCV558QcED_vNJb-XU5CiQxcoqNJEAZIhPTQHEjZr-wHqC3_q4WxybfTGAv1m9jFfVL985IejWgCIAvu3Ic2YPgzQ/s200/0306009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310232401637267122" /></a>Click the chart to see a full size version<div><br /></div><div>Calves & thighs ached a bit today when I started the run but I forgot about it once I worked through my intervals. Can't wait til Sunday when I run again. On Tuesday I bump my run time up 3 minutes. Should be fun. Finished the first chapter of <a href="http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470383879.html">Triathlon Training for Dummies</a>. Great book with lots of information. It's answering all my questions. There's a lot to learn.<div><br /></div><div>Here's a list of the things I need to buy and do:</div><div><ul><li>Tune up bike</li><li>Evaluate water bottle cage capacity</li><li>Buy new helmet</li><li>Buy goggles</li><li>Buy triathlon suit</li><li>Buy new bike shoes and pedals</li><li>Buy bag to hold gear </li><li>Find cheapest way to ship bike to South Dakota</li><li>Figure out way to blog with text and photos during the race</li></ul><div>August 22 is not that far away!</div></div></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-5307626484227074202009-03-05T11:12:00.001-08:002009-03-05T11:26:08.391-08:00Slight Ache<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqp-lIXEpkTwjRpgxc7jZ0krUJsIFE4S4V5g_zF-1aLhlSqN3HjNghNN0fY901b3AI4xuMlWYKna0iOo6oPAQrqtbfM78LHDhXzZx5vtbYAFtDnSY67WMW-yzeR5qybHPo7LVWvYDyxs/s1600-h/0305009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqp-lIXEpkTwjRpgxc7jZ0krUJsIFE4S4V5g_zF-1aLhlSqN3HjNghNN0fY901b3AI4xuMlWYKna0iOo6oPAQrqtbfM78LHDhXzZx5vtbYAFtDnSY67WMW-yzeR5qybHPo7LVWvYDyxs/s200/0305009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309783778874421362" /></a>I'm feeling a little of the aftereffects of a few months of being a couch/desk/recliner potato. I little ache in my legs. I'm happy that I am following a plan that eases me into my training. Otherwise, I'd be running a 10K everyday and I'd surely hurt myself or have a heart attack.<div><br /></div><div>Now I have to adapt to my exercise and not try to make up the calories I'm burning by eating more. Eat the same and let the exercise get me to my goal which is just 15 days away.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Status</span> </div><div>Lost: 14.8 lbs. </div><div>Remaining: 10.6 lbs.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now that I'm running, I should have no problem reaching my goal in a reasonable amount of time.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, I changed my chart to reflect Net Calories burned and added Extra Calories burned to show the benefit of exercise.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now... off to lunch!</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-69224280701336077772009-03-04T13:55:00.001-08:002009-03-04T14:30:38.297-08:00Huge Dip & Tri Training<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJZ83TSlEHFi3XEg4Hq56GnEni-vm3KLayBMpiRMMEBDT86DKk6upKyXtgDO3Bd0HEnTciMjwsDEFeTWcJEMbq-mBrAKRR_hi-6gY5q0Lhc6VYG1BlPUwghzQGN2grzO8Ag9vBUXunhg/s1600-h/0304009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJZ83TSlEHFi3XEg4Hq56GnEni-vm3KLayBMpiRMMEBDT86DKk6upKyXtgDO3Bd0HEnTciMjwsDEFeTWcJEMbq-mBrAKRR_hi-6gY5q0Lhc6VYG1BlPUwghzQGN2grzO8Ag9vBUXunhg/s200/0304009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309454790959229746" /></a>It's been a good week. Once my body flushed itself of all the impurities of the crap I ate on the weekend, I find myself at my lowest recorded weight so far. This is the lowest I've been at least since July when I started the daily recording of my weight. <div><br /></div><div>My stomach is getting used to the smaller meals. Last night I made some stir fry veggies with light butter, no salt and no oil. Very low calories but I probably ate too much. I felt very full.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today I started my triathlon training. I'm actually doing a Couch-to-5K and then a beginner's sprint triathlon plan. I don't want to be too <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">aggressive</span> and end up with foot and knee problems again. It's been too long since I've been out for a run. It was very nice and I love that I burned almost 500 calories in about an hour. I'll be running 3 days a week for the next 8 weeks. I add cycling in late April and swimming in late May. The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">triathlon</span> is on August 22.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm discovering a lot about triathlons. Training techniques, gear for running, biking, swimming. How do I get my bike to South Dakota? Flights are cheap now at $298. Plus $80 to $175 each way to check the bike as baggage. Plus I'll need a bag or box to pack it in. Or I can use a service for around $200 round trip plus packing. That might be the route to go. I wonder how much insurance is? I'll find all that out as the weeks pass by.</div><div><br /></div><div>My Timex <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ironman</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Flix</span> watch is perfect for the interval training. It has 9 intervals and I used 7 so I'll be fine. I can even hear the beeping over the sound of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">iPod</span>. I couldn't find my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Nano</span> today so I could track my stats with my Nike+. I remembered when it was once I got home. It was not charged anyway so I charged it and we're all ready for Friday!</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-59270424066890247122009-03-04T00:39:00.000-08:002009-03-04T07:01:20.476-08:00Huge Bump<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_g44h5dRllUJG7FgowVY43OciHArpByBsOw-uiqI-5TCnJhwjRmE4Jt_pBeNDY6LUPxwrpJWHHb1ujPsvzGtBvO4UZqFiFJmSyCqhxGNRB9oDPriZT9ELQX9G0ypwQbKoinHPEB-WUM/s1600-h/0303009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_g44h5dRllUJG7FgowVY43OciHArpByBsOw-uiqI-5TCnJhwjRmE4Jt_pBeNDY6LUPxwrpJWHHb1ujPsvzGtBvO4UZqFiFJmSyCqhxGNRB9oDPriZT9ELQX9G0ypwQbKoinHPEB-WUM/s200/0303009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309249643127251554" /></a>After being prompted by <a href="http://www.beerbikesbutts.com/">BBB</a>, I realized that I haven't posted an update for a week. I was out of town last week without a scale. You can see the green line flattens out and jump a bit once I was able to weigh myself. I restrained myself fairly well and didn't eat too badly. I'm sure the bump would have been worse had I not been a good boy.<div><br /></div><div>After a couple of false starts, I officially start my triathlon training on Wednesday. Very mild at first but I might add a bit more to accelerate myself. Maybe I'll even try a 5 or 10K along the way to the <a href="http://www.icort.com/">Iron Creek </a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><a href="http://www.icort.com/">Xterra</a></span><a href="http://www.icort.com/"> Triathlon</a> on August 22 in South Dakota. Stay tuned.</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-74362352440733355112009-02-24T15:20:00.001-08:002009-02-24T16:36:15.103-08:00I'm back.... sort of<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRbNSdgeYsBpwpGN6_k_NGdD-fxr6SKmiTE0rjqNHWfjGMTMQll_WwIZJUeGVdFFyB6myL-cOBA-X9naF2zR6bpwqZjExziAQ9W3WEurg99xURm7T6UykQbvRAvhS75MTeIM1H8Lv3hXo/s1600-h/02242009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRbNSdgeYsBpwpGN6_k_NGdD-fxr6SKmiTE0rjqNHWfjGMTMQll_WwIZJUeGVdFFyB6myL-cOBA-X9naF2zR6bpwqZjExziAQ9W3WEurg99xURm7T6UykQbvRAvhS75MTeIM1H8Lv3hXo/s200/02242009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306508537264119538" /></a>I'm out of commission for a few days but I've been meaning to share that I've reached my lowest weight so far. It looks flat but that's because I don't have access to a scale. It may have changed though. Maybe I'll have to average it all once I weight again on Friday. We'll see what happens.<div><br /></div><div>I definitely ate too much yesterday and I'm paying for it. I won't share the junk with you but, I'm doing better now. Whew!</div><div><br /></div><div>I bought a new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Ironman-100-Lap-System-T5E231/dp/B00093CZV0">watch </a>online. I decided that I needed a waterproof, shockproof watch with intervals. That way I can use it for training and racing. My running training calls for running/walking intervals of 5 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mins</span>, 1 min, stretch, 5 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mins</span>, 5 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mins</span> and then a walk/run ratio that increases each outing. New training start date is Saturday. I can't wait. I'm going crazy!</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-80047170527068119062009-02-18T14:01:00.000-08:002009-02-18T14:41:36.812-08:00Hump Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjfOjtwxnybzq1bwmlE7uXz9bWHOvBMPEfF240Jbcr2gTseZ520yUThVp4J5XCeWSQm6dY5lpjUE1gOtGFsNw188eJWEay_LyS0jrcocs0RDXhNXhghHIxiYE3JRAH5nJLv-YfgOMZtE/s1600-h/02182009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjfOjtwxnybzq1bwmlE7uXz9bWHOvBMPEfF240Jbcr2gTseZ520yUThVp4J5XCeWSQm6dY5lpjUE1gOtGFsNw188eJWEay_LyS0jrcocs0RDXhNXhghHIxiYE3JRAH5nJLv-YfgOMZtE/s200/02182009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304261580893521490" /></a>If you look at the chart, click it to make it bigger, you'll see a tiny little hump on the green line. Let's hope it doesn't grow. <div><br /></div><div>I felt good this morning and was surprised that I had gone up 0.6 pounds. I won't go into the details of bodily functions that I believe attributed to this bounce. Suffice to say that after a delightful morning, I may be back down below 196 again. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bought a handy little scale the other day so I can weigh my food by grams and really see what I'm eating rather than something like "large naval orange". I buy jumbo naval oranges from the store and today I weighed one in at 275g. After calculated the calories from a "verified" entry on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Livestrong</span>.com, I discovered that I'm eating 150 per jumbo naval orange whereas the large naval orange I was using showed 100 calories.</div><div><br /></div><div>What I find is that most servings sizes that I see, like a cup of rice is a little over 100 calories, most fruit is 100 calories. So they key is to just eat 10 things per day and I'm set. Or, I'll just continue to use the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LiveStrong</span>.com software on my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">iPod</span> Touch and wait for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BlackBerry</span> Storm version to come out.</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-22633926661610004242009-02-17T11:49:00.000-08:002009-02-17T11:55:57.115-08:00I Like Tuesdays!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGySr5O7aPY0ZDr2wBtb10k6KXn9be5nGjS84Gm0NA_6mQcHXQLufyekCjh12VeQwqU1cc3PE8p23j-ZPHrBJK06FziRUn_q56ahOzESbDajPDOQCk3BVrjqhKTNoctLktwSVxqaW_w0E/s1600-h/02172009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGySr5O7aPY0ZDr2wBtb10k6KXn9be5nGjS84Gm0NA_6mQcHXQLufyekCjh12VeQwqU1cc3PE8p23j-ZPHrBJK06FziRUn_q56ahOzESbDajPDOQCk3BVrjqhKTNoctLktwSVxqaW_w0E/s200/02172009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303856411649350082" /></a>Ah ha! Damn water-weight! Look at that green line at it's lowest point yet and I feel good. New target date is March 6.<div><br /></div><div>I wish the rain would stop! I see blue sky to the west but who knows what's out in the ocean.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget you can click on the chart to see a larger version.</div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232522603856837794.post-10875755080717696122009-02-16T10:17:00.000-08:002009-02-16T10:32:35.599-08:00I love Mondays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIkMrBhm997oJz2Cw-mfgFAzTetnGyhZtBhWVeV4yQ2l5vrGfBcATL5ppUVplwg1my2GVo34wZAMm8PK3DKSQVX04RHOTtuTYafsmeJTeKREE4zT9j5k_7crFsUIxQ30WNpzNefM79TY/s1600-h/02162009fitnesschart.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIkMrBhm997oJz2Cw-mfgFAzTetnGyhZtBhWVeV4yQ2l5vrGfBcATL5ppUVplwg1my2GVo34wZAMm8PK3DKSQVX04RHOTtuTYafsmeJTeKREE4zT9j5k_7crFsUIxQ30WNpzNefM79TY/s200/02162009fitnesschart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303461757683367666" /></a>On Mondays I'm usually motivated because I made it through another weekend of temptation unscathed. Well, maybe not unscathed, but I survived. Let's keep it going!<div><br /></div><div>The Tour of California finally got things fixed and I'm watching the online live video feed. The problem really was the weather because cycling.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tv</span> had problems yesterday and their feed is back on today as well. Now, if we could just convince the Tour <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">de</span> France people to use this technology. Hopefully the GPS tracking of the riders will start working soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another interesting technology development is the live updates on Twitter. I'm following a number of news organizations, photographers, race teams, and riders with live texts from the course. Johan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bruyneel</span> was the first one to break the <a href="http://twitter.com/johanbruyneel/status/1213442842">news</a> yesterday that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">GC</span> leader had withdrawn from stage 2. You may have seen the news articles where Lance <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Armstrong's</span> one-of-a-kind bike was swiped. Lance first broke the news via a <a href="http://twitter.com/lancearmstrong/status/1212580498">tweet</a>. Lance is the most followed Tweeter with over 117,000 followers. Yesterday I saw it was at 108,000. A couple of weeks ago it was at 10,000. Needless to say, Twitter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">just</span> got another $35 million dollars of <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/health/ci_11701745">funding</a>. Watch out. If you're not on <a href="http://www.twitter.com">Twitter</a>, you should be! <a href="http://www.twitter.com/dale427">Follow me!</a></div>Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849486487344593390noreply@blogger.com0