Bike: Potentially sorted

I met my mate Jack over the weekend for a few pints. It looks like I'll borrow his bike for the next 6 months to use for my two races.

I hadn't been able to find a good quality, but cheap alternative to buy. This gives me something light at least. And puts me sorted from the equipment side.

Head Cold

I've had nearly two weeks off from running due to a severe sinus infection. Hope to be back on course this week-end. And swimming for the first time, by the end of the month.

This was most likely a blessing in costume.

Swimming: sorted

There is a local community college down the road from us, and they have a pool. Reasonably priced also.

Bike and Swim

I have commited to finding a swim venue by the end of January. And finding a bike by the end of February.

Good thing my running mileage is up to scratch at this point (8 miles at an 8 minute/mile pace).

End of Year 2006 Goal

Well, I reached my end of year 2006 goal: I ran a half marathon distance.

Back in September, I told myself that I would run that distance by the end of the year, regardless of my entry status to the London Marathon. I did two laps of my Home course- a total of 14 miles. Didn't time myself, but I felt like I was doing 9 minute miles.

This will put me on a good base for the upcoming Triathlons for 2007.

London Marathon- NO!

I was declined for the 2007 London Marathon.

Really, didn't make through the lottery.

I still have the opportunity to run for a charity. May look into running on behalf of RBMIND.

End of Nov Mileage

This past Sunday I did three laps of my regular Wimbledon Common route. This should have equated to about 12 miles.

It was a rainy, sloppy day and the trail was half-covered in puddles.

Finishing felt good, but I had to really press myself to step through the last mile of mud.

Middle of Nov Mileage

I did 9 miles this past Saturday at a 8:30-9:00 pace. On schedule for an 11 mile long run by month end.

I'm averaging about 15-20 miles per week.

Endurance is...

This guy did 50 marathons in 50 days, finishing with the NYC Marathon.

Then decided to run home to SF...

Resting Heart Rate

Resting heart rate at work: 44

Similar to past readings.

EOY Schedule

I ran nine miles Sunday afternoon- longest so far.

It was a clear, warm day, and I did two laps of my regular Wimbledon Common route.

This puts me on schedule for 13 miles by the end of the year.

Marathon Tips

Brad Feld is attempting to run a marathon in each State before his 50th birthday, and is on schedule.

Here are some of his tips.

The Bug

I think this guy has captured the feeling of the marathon bug pretty well.

Distance Goal for EOY

I’ve set a distance goal for the end of this year.

By December 31st, I’ll cover 13 miles. This will give me a good distance base for the London Marathon in April, if I am selected.

As of today, my longest run has been a 7 mile lap of Richmond Park, with the Serpentine Running Group a few weeks back.

My mileage during the week has still been pretty consistent- 12 miles with a 5-6 mile run or hike (with C on my back) on the week-end.

Warm up Tri

I signed up on Friday for the Blenhiem Tri in June. I'll do the sprint distance as a warm-up for the Oly distance in Aug.

The First Race

Did the Run London Nike 10k this morning- a beautiful day. Took place in Hyde Park.

Goal was under 45 minutes. I did it in 43:53. So that is something like just over 7 minute miles.

Felt good.

The Blenheim Tri

The Blenheim Triathlon runs in June 2007. Although registration isn't open yet, I'll sign up as a warm up for London 2007.

It's a Sprint distance: 750m swim / 19.8km bike / 5.4km run. The average time for males in 2006 was 1 hour 38 minutes.

My goal will be to finish in the top half.

Weekly Mileage

I think I'll try to keep some rough count of the miles I do each week.

So, for the week ending Sunday the 1 of October, I did 19 miles. Sunday was my long run- the longest in recent time- 7 miles with the Serpentine Running Club at Richmond (in the rain no less).

Delving Deeper into the Stats

Here are some rough calculations for various fitness attributes using weight, height, and heart rate:

Max Heart Rate: 182
Training Heart Rate (Karvonen Method)-
50%: 112
80%: 154

Body Mass Index: 16.3

Body Fat Percentage: 11.74%

I think i'm in pretty good shape.

Current Basic Stats

Weight: 149

Resting Heart Rate: 42

Mileage: 15 miles per week average