The Energizer

It is 30 minutes later but the energizer doesn't know the difference. Who is this energizer? It's dual exercise: swim 40 minutes and run 23 minutes; total time logged, 1 hour and three minutes. The energizer keeps going and going and going. Will I sleep tonight; tune in tomorrow.

Dual Training Day

This will be a dual training day for me since I missed my run yesterday. It should reset my VO2 max which averages about a 36. You may ask what does VO2 max mean and what the number 36 indicates. Rather than go into a long scientific explanation, here is a link you can go to that explains it simply http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/fitnessevalandassessment/a/VO2_Norms.htm?once=true&
Should you link to this article you may think that I just want to show off how athletic I am. But rather I would show you that body fat is a factor in my case. And yet I complain of a lack of body fat especially in my shoulder and collar areas! I recall sometime ago after reviewing my Body Composition Test results, the Professor remarked, "Wow, your fat levels are so low, are you athletic?" I replied, "I used to be...I need to get back into it." I had taken a Pilate's class prior to the test, yet I gained weight(1.5 lbs) which was desired. Then what can explain my "low body fat"? Is is linked to the specific foods I ate. Definitely. I will come back to this in another post, likely on my other blog jhtrainthegreedyappetite.

Time to Train!

Hills Thrills Chills

I am back from another 5K run. What an uphill battle! I hit the first hill at the 1st mile mark ran a quarter mile then reached the second hill. This was a rolling hill that lead to the 3rd and steepest of the inclines. Unbelievable nonstop uphill running! I turn the corner, run less than a block and head back. I have slowed my pace in this recovery phase. Moments later I hear a runner coming from behind. His pace is swift (about a 6-5 min mile pace). I keep my eye on him though he is well ahead of me on the 15 minute return trip. My right side burns, I slow down even more but it won't let up. The runner ahead of me has either detoured onto a different path or has reached the finished line. It's the finish line for me as well as the pain begins to cuts like a knife. To quite my screaming side, I walk for the next mile to my car. My side and whole body thanks me. I include a recovery stretch which seals the deal.