The Three Mile Run 8-21-12

This morning we were able to get off work on time and had one new member of our after-work-run club. We did two consecutive of what we call the inner loop; the interior road of the college campus that is exactly 1.5 miles. I ran with Bob, and we finished in 27:55. Ten years ago, before I even knew what planar fasciitis is and before I started having IT band issues with my knee, my training pace for three miles was 27:00. Thus, I believe it is entirely reasonable to run like I did in my 30s.

One of my running partners was a serious track and field athlete. He is younger and possessed of much more natural talent and plans to start competing in area track meets against people ten years younger than he is. The other main runner in our, Bob,  group has quit smoking after twenty years of the habit and is the most dedicated of us all.

Exercising with a group has helped me remain consistent. Many times I would have skipped the workout, but they kept me honest. Now I need to exercise more on my days off from work and start eating better. Yesterday I had quite a relapse of my candy addiction. I ate two king sized Snickers candy bars on the way to work, a third after the squad meeting, and a king sized Reece’s Sticks later in the night. My dinner was green beans and a grilled chicken breast, but the candy really ruined my nutritional profile for the day. I think the sugar actually made me feel tired.

8/3/12 Yoga Today? (and in days to follow?)

Goal: Bob Harper's Yoga for the Warrior

I SAY SUPER FIT CAN BE DONE

For about two months I have been working out after work. For me and my co-workers, that is 0300 at best, but usually 0345 or 0400 to start. By the time I get home it is seriously late (early) and my projected sleep window is four hours or less. Yet we keep doing it.

There are several advantages. The temperature drops down into the 90s and there is very little traffic on the streets. We are also able to use our local college sports stadium, a benefit of being in law enforcement.

Fitness has always been important to me and is a big part of doing my job safely. I am somewhat out of shape, but not nearly as bad as many guys my age. Here is the reason for this blog. I want to be in the best shape of my life. This blog is going to be my workout journal.