Diet/Exercise/Health/Wellness Support Thread

CJaneRead · September 7, 2012, 9:28pm

Great pics, Bromfield and interesteddad! Thanks for sharing.

interesteddad · September 7, 2012, 10:25pm

Awesome job on the 90 pounds. That is is something that very few people do… Standing ovation!

On the running: I’m in the same boat. A few minutes of running and I’m bent over panting like a dog. That’s OK. The only reason I run for a few minutes is that I want to drive my heart rate up.

MOWC is absolutely right. If I wanted to become a runner, I would need to slow it way down and train my body to exert less energy, keeping my heart rate down, breathing easier, etc. as I run longer distances. But, I don’t want to become a runner. Becoming more efficient at running longer distances while expending less energy would defeat my purpose – maximum “metabolic disturbance” (fancy word for bent over panting like a dog) with minimum risk of injury.

CJaneRead · September 7, 2012, 10:45pm

Another no exercise day. Just wringing out the last drops of summer and soaking them up pool side. “Swam” a bit, but mainly just relaxing.

Cals 1268
Fat 78 g
Carbs 42 g
Fiber 19 g
Protein 86 g
Sugars 12 g

Fat 58%
Protein 28%
Carbs 14%

CJaneRead · September 7, 2012, 10:48pm

IJD- I hear you on the feeling like you can walk faster than you are running. I often felt like that when I was running. My running coach had me do low heart rate run days and running slowly to keep my heart rate down was initially harder for meto do than running faster. It took more discipline.
Hang in there. I am now a real fan of the run/walk method-- especially since one of our resident running experts here gave it her stamp of approval, MOWC herself.

interesteddad · September 7, 2012, 11:02pm

Bromfield:

You are an animal walking 4 miles on New England beach sand! That’s a serious workout.

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Here are a couple more waterfall photos, including one with a human in it for scale

It was a serious climb to get to the top of the falls. At the top, two more substantial waterfalls come down two sides of the canyon, combining to form the pool that becomes the big falls. I got a lot of good practice scrambling up wet rocks today and even some balancing across tree “bridges”.

And, finally, here’s a photo of the parking lot at the bottom of the trail in Franconia Notch. This area is really pretty. Even driving through the notch is pretty.

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I’m guessing there were spaces for a couple hundred cars, although there were only a couple dozen parked there today.

Deborah_T · September 8, 2012, 6:32am

iDad, Bromfield, both such lovely spots though so very different! Thanks for sharing.

BC, I like to hear the sounds around me when I’m out running, too.

BCEagle91 · September 8, 2012, 11:31am

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Went out for a short run this morning (1.05 miles) before the US Open. 69% humidity, sunny, windy and about 79 degrees but it felt hotter than yesterday’s run which was around 86. Came back and found out that it’s pouring in Flushing, NY. There should be a break in the rain around noontime but the forecast is for on and off thundershowers this afternoon. I don’t know how you get fans into the place with that kind of forecast - nor how you dry the place off quickly.

The US Open venue really needs a movable roof on their main stadium like they have at Wimbledon and the Australian Open.

interesteddad · September 8, 2012, 12:59pm

The babbling brooks and falls yesterday made it hard to hear the iPod. I’ve learned to keep the iPod really low volume on these multi-hour hikes so I don’t come home deaf. But, it is great for plowing through big chunks of my playlist and hearing some real gems from deep in the vaults! I have my shuffle set up to play random songs from songs I’ve rated 5 stars that I haven’t heard in the longest time. Yesterday, for example, I got Keith Richards singing [sic] You Win Again from a Hank Williams tribute album. And, the Dead’s live Truckin’.

On last week’s hike, I got 40 minutes of the Allman Bros. Mountain Jam. How appropriate.

MomofWildChild · September 8, 2012, 1:37pm

And what do normal people do for fun? Running 18 miles on a humid, misty rainy day is stupid! Done! Daughter and I did the hilly 5.8 in the park with some add-ons so we were basically back at the cars at 8 miles for gel and drink. Headed out on gently rolling which felt like a lot of uphill and managed the 18. Heavier rain right at the end. Temp went from 70 down to 65, but we were OK. Wet, but OK. We DID do a minute of walking at every mile beep on the Garmin, which yielded an 11:05 pace, which is what I’m supposed to be doing the long runs at and always seem to be a little faster. It still felt quite difficult, but it will be interesting to see how I recover.

We went to breakfast and the place was crowded with slow service, which meant we sat longer than we wanted to. Both of us had trouble standing and walking after we ate! She feels very hardcore. I feel old! Wish the marathons were next week so we could stop this long stuff!

Outfit- NuuMuu, Brooks Flows (purple), cap for last 10 miles, handheld water for last 10 miles. Brilliant observation of the day- the handheld is much easier to carry after it is empty! :)

interesteddad · September 8, 2012, 5:34pm

MOWC:

That sounds like so much fun! I am definitely not worthy… It takes me more than one minute of walking to recover my heart rate from 2 minutes of running! Eighteen miles. I can’t imagine.

I hear ya on the water. I carried (and drank) over 4 liters of frozen water yesterday.

BCEagle91 · September 8, 2012, 6:06pm

The freezer is definitely your friend. I freeze water all the time for hot weather activities or even for just plain drinking. I have a glass of water on my desk right now that I just got out of the freezer (partially frozen).

18 miles? That’s a week of running for me on a good week these days.

Murray beat Berdych - the wind neutralized Berdych’s serve and he can’t beat the top guys without his best serve. The match was crazy. At one point, a chair, bag of tennis racquets and a bunch other stuff blew onto the court. I’ve played in swirling wind and you don’t play your best tennis but the precision, power player is at a disadvantage.

Deborah_T · September 8, 2012, 9:38pm

Quiet day here. I’m counterbalancing all the work MOWC did today. Our big outing was picking up the race packet* for tomorrow and checking out our local rec center’s fitness room to see what they have in the way of bikes, ellipticals, etc.

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CJaneRead · September 8, 2012, 10:31pm

Major sloth, especially compared to some of you all. Showed up at the new big box gym. Paperwork snafus, couldn’t process the membership, class times misprinted yadayadayada.
Didn’t feel like hassling with it all. So headed home for more pool time. The kb was looking at me, though with a questioning expression. So I did 50 16kg KB swings and 10 push ups.

Tomorrow morning they will be all ready for me at the gym, so they say. Still need to figure out what I will be doing, since none of the Sunday morning classes are appealing.

Bunless Kobe beef burger on the grill. Had to pass on the farm fresh corn – it looked good.

Cals 1483
Fat 112 g
Carbs 28 g
Fiber 15 g
Protein 78 g
Sugars 12 g

Fat 70%
Protein 22%
Carbs 8%

CJaneRead · September 8, 2012, 10:32pm

Good luck to Deborah tomorrow on her second 5K!

Deborah_T · September 8, 2012, 10:51pm

I’m listening to one of the Jerry Garcia tracks posted a while back right now. Some of the runs where I’ve been less energetic probably would have been easier/more enjoyable had I been listening to an iPod. Each time I run with a friend I’m amazed how quickly the time goes (no music, but additional jaw exercise). Running by myself, though, I do like to be aware of my surroundings. I add bookmarks to Youtube videos on the 'puter for general listening and at home workouts. Would be better to hear on the Cambridge Soundworks speakers, no doubt, but Youtube on 'puter is quick and easy.

CJaneRead · September 8, 2012, 10:52pm

BTW, you probably will not need the Hammer gel on your 5K. And you definitely do not want to be trying them for the first time during a race!

Deborah_T · September 8, 2012, 10:54pm

I don’t even know what Hammer Gel is actually for!

Dad_II · September 8, 2012, 11:27pm

resting one more day. Instead of running, we went shopping.

Found two pairs of 2011 Brooks, a pair of Glycerin 9 ($80) and a pair of Adrenaline GTS 11 ($60).

Both of them feel much “harder” than my Asics. The reviews seem to suggest Glycerin 9 is very similar to my cumulus 13.

Any Brooks experts here who could help me decide which pair to keep?

interesteddad · September 9, 2012, 12:32am

The Brooks Addiction is a “support” shoe, designed for people who tend to be a little heavier on their feet, rolling the foot inwards. Perfect for a lot of guys who could stand to lose a little weight. Generally, the less supportive shoes like the Glycerin are for gazelle type runners rather than those of use who pound into the pavement with every step. Good middle-of-the-road shoe that would work for a fairly wide range of people. If you don’t know what category of shoe you need, the Addiction would be a safe choice.

It’s the next Brooks shoe I buy.

interesteddad · September 9, 2012, 12:50am

I was a bad boy. I drank carbs. A Sam Adams before the concert. They are from the 12 pack assortment I bought last spring when my daughter visited. Shows what a boozer I am…

Cals 1918
Fat 124 g
Carbs 91 g
Fiber 22 g
Protein 100 g
Sugars 25 g

60% fat
21% protein
19% carbs

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