Brat's Fall 2005 Commitment

[CF-OC_gal]

Originally Posted by pierini

Wait till you start doing speed work.

I just want to avoid doing a beginner class in October.

Thanks for the encouragement.

[ajarvis]

Good Job Sounds like you would be past a beginner class at the running room. If I remember correctly they start out doing 1and1s, and progress from there to 10and1s.

[CF-OC_gal]

Yup, They suggested I join them on their free nights and try to "catch-up". That is what I am doing. I started from a lengthy break from cardio so it has been a bit of a push for me.

[CF-OC_gal]

Sept 6

17 min walk

superset (15 reps each)
on the ball crunches/on the ball back extensions/pushups

(7) Tiger Moves - 6 reps each with 30 sec contraction at end of last rep

superset (15 reps each)
on the ball crunches/on the ball back extensions/pushups

[CF-OC_gal]

I'm having a little prioritizing problem at the moment. I thought it might be a motivation thing.

I decided to check my resting heart rate before getting out of bed to see how I've been doing. I think last time I checked it was around 62-65 bpm. This morning it was down to 56 bpm! That is a big deal for me.

[ajarvis]

Wow, that's a big improvement! Over what period of time did that change?

[CF-OC_gal]

I haven't checked for a long time, but I've only been doing running as a priority for the last what 2 or 3 weeks? I've had an active summer considering the changes in my daily work routine.

Keep it up and you'll soon be posting that it was 49 bpm - honest. I've been as low as 44 bpm although I haven't checked it lately. Generally, women HRs are higher than mens - that's because they are busybodies and trying to mind other people's businesss alright give it to me, I'll take it.

When you get some speed training under your belt, it will be interesting to see your recovery time. That's a big measure of HR fitness.

[CF-OC_gal]

Originally Posted by pierini

Generally, women HRs are higher than mens - that's because they are busybodies and trying to mind other people's businesss alright give it to me, I'll take it.

LOL, I couldn't do that! I'm too mellow from all this low blood pressure, slow heart rate thing going on. Now's a good time to take advantage of me (verbally).

(How come I'm not getting fat??)

My weight is still in the 128-130lb range.

You are not getting fat because when God was passing out genes, you got the skinny/thin person genes. Count your blessings. There are millions of people who would like to swap genes with you.

[Lady C]

Originally Posted by pierini

Generally, women HRs are higher than mens - that's because they are busybodies and trying to mind other people's businesss alright give it to me, I'll take it..

Oh, I thought it was because we worried about the stuff we can't change like the outside weather, the color of the sky, the motion of the waves, etc. Now that I have been corrected, I will try to get into your business more.

[CF-OC_gal]

I think I passed a milestone.

Another uninterrupted 3x5's and 2x2's runs with 1 minute walk breaks. I swear it's the mp3's that keep me going. Tonight it was Blues, Bluegrass, Bayou and Big Band that kept me going.

Heart rate range 137bpm - 163bpm

Total workout time 40 min.

[CF-OC_gal]

Sun. Sept 11/05

Uninterrupted 3x5.5's and 1x 3.5min. runs with 1 minute walk breaks. It's the mp3's for sure. Heart rate range 130 something bpm - 161bpm

Total workout time (including longish dog walk warmup) - 57 min.

There was a noticeable breeze (17km/h) when I changed directions. It's a good sign that I did not just say screw it and start walking.

[CF-OC_gal]

I finally got a decent new avatar posted. It's my 1984 precontest photo and a recent August/05 photo (during my break from formal workouts).

I'll share this hot and sweaty one from today. (It's not pretty!) I've got to say it takes a little getting used to this "look" but I'm getting a different kind of positive from it. Now when I get back to working in the gym along with the cardio I'll be set.

Sept.13 - Ran 10 x 2min./1 min.(walk) 4km+ (2.5+ mi)
TOD: 10:30am (82 degF with 59% humidity made me sweaty and flushed - yuck)

I shooked, rattled and huffed during it but my heart rate was super responsive (quick recovery in other words) Workout heart rate range 137-163 bpm.

Note to self: Next time you decide to run on a hot humid garbage pick-up day, do it AFTER the truck has been around!

Are you following a specific training plan? If so, are you able to post it. I'd like to understand the progession of that plan.

Any idea what your maximum HR is? How does 163 bpm feel to you?