( Yet another exercise post )

( I've met my latest goal. Any suggestions for a new one? )

A while back I mentioned having conflicting goals for running. I want to increase both the speed and the distance I am able to run. Today I heard what I believe is a solution!

( the solution? )

With a funeral for my grandfather and a vacation occurring almost back-to-back, it has been over two weeks since I last ran or did any of my normal exercises. I should have started exercising tonight. In the past two weeks though I was also on the Internet only once for about 15 minutes, so I spent most of this evening catching up ( Read more... )

( Just some more stuff about running )

A successful run this morning. Three miles in just under 28 minutes. Did it at a much steadier pace this time. Of course, the weather conditions were much better than when I do my evening runs--at least ten degrees cooler. Still need to follow warkitty's advice and find a program to follow.

Last Saturday I ran six miles. I didn't try to control my pace and I was thinking about stopping when I realized that I haven't been setting any goals lately. I've just been going out and running until tired and then quitting. So I decided right then I would go six miles ( Read more... )

According to the Wii Fit some friends of mine own, I have lost 8-9 lbs in the past six months. It also estimates that my BMI is in the "normal" range now. Did not really think of myself as being overweight until the Wii told me that I was. Still not sure how accurate it is. Several years ago I dropped down to about 185. On my next doctor visit, he ( Read more... )

While running I think about many things. The three main things I think about are my time, the weather and the reason I am out there. None of those were particularly encouraging thoughts this morning ( Read more... )

It wasn't intentional. Including the breakfast before driving there and the dinner when I returned, I ate five meals during the four days I was in NC. There were a few snacks and plenty of liquids, but I lost five pounds according the scales at work. I've been trying to lose a little weight, so I'm not complaining. I'll gain it right back unless I ( Read more... )