Just starting

[EdgarHF]

Did some light weight training today. I concentrated on my upper body. I want fresh legs for tomorrow's run. I signed up for my 5K race today. Its on Aug 7th, so I have about 7 weeks to get ready. I have already run 5K on my own so the distance is not a problem, but I want to do it in a decent time.

[feelin-great]

I signed up for my 5K race today.

Woo Hoo!

[ldematto]

Good for you Edgar - I may have to get on that band wagon!

[EdgarHF]

Hey! I just saw your progress pics post! You are SO AWESOME! Just thought I'd drop a note in here, too! I know you mentioned that you were diagnosed with type 2 in '08, is that improving since you have changed your lifestyle? Hope you don't mind my asking (:

My meds were lowered back in April. I go to the doctor for my next blood work in October. I was told if I do the same on that next blood work I will be taken of meds. My doctor may be in for a surprise next time he sees me because I weighed a couple more pounds than I do now last time he saw me in April.

[EdgarHF]

That is so awesome! You have no idea what your journey means to me (: My dad is at risk all things cardiovascular ): He's "too old to change" and comments every day that he's going to "die on these damn drugs". I love seeing people make the complete 180 and get off the drugs. Have you noticed anything else since you started? I know that you are running and doing your 5k (congratulations on the sign up, btw!) But do you find you have more energy? Do you feel better, in general? More positive attitude, fewer aches and pains and just general 'blahhh' kind of days?

I am so full of questions!

I really don't know how to answer these questions. As you may know diabetes affects the immune system. If someone got a cold that would last a couple days I would get a cold that would last a couple weeks. I would be able to count on one hand the days I would not feel sick in a given month. I have been lucky in that I never had high blood pressure or any known heart problems. But, I think it may only have been a matter of time before I those problems would have set in. I started trying to get healthy because I was tired of being sick. I work with computers so I work with alot of young people and I didn't like being the old sick guy everyone felt sorry for.

When I first started trying to get fit it was very hard and I really don't know how I got through the first part. It is not like me. Now, it has become a habit and I have found that I enjoy the workouts, especially the running. I have the aches and pains that any runner gets, but I'm not sick all the time anymore. Most of all my mental state is better than it was been for years.

[EdgarHF]

I want to put a few of my goals in writing. I am using goals to keep me in the mental state to keep myself going on this fitness quest. I have short time goals to mentally give myself some immediate gratification. I have some mid timelength goals to give myself some milestones that are not too distant, and I have some long term goals. The long term goals are to make help make this journey a lifetime one. Whenever I make a any goal I am going to replace it with a new one. So here goes..

Short term.

Run 30 minutes without walking while posting a sub 14 minute to the mile time.

Get my weight below 244 lbs. This was a mid length goal and a milestone. But, I think I will reach this weight within the next 30 days. 244lbs means I passed the halfway point to my total weight loss goal. (190)

mid timelength goals

Run a 5K race in under 38 minutes -- I want to eventually replace this with run a 10K

reach a total weight of 190 lbs. In the beginning this was my major goal. It is indeed a big milestone, but it no longer THE BIG ONE.

long term

maintain a weight of 190 and keep working out for two years -- remember when I reach one goal I must replace with a new one. (change it to five years then)

THE BIG ONE -- I have been thinking about this one for awhile now. It is also one of those bucket list items and I am reluctant to put it in writing. But, I know what it is

Run 30 minutes without walking while posting a sub 14 minute to the mile time. --- CHECK

I guess I will replace that with a 13 and 1/2 minute to the mile time for 30 minutes.

Summary
Overall
Time: 00:30:05
Distance: 2.22 mi
Elevation Gain: 13 ft
Calories: 343 C

Timing
Time: 00:30:05
Moving Time: 00:29:36
Elapsed Time: 00:30:05
Avg Speed: 4.4 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 4.5 mph
Max Speed: 6.1 mph
Avg Pace: 13:33 min/mi
Avg Moving Pace: 13:19 min/mi
Best Pace: 09:54 min/mi
SpeedPaceElevation
Elevation Gain: 13 ft
Elevation Loss: 23 ft
Min Elevation: 579 ft
Max Elevation: 594 ft

Heart Rate
Avg HR: 150 bpm
Max HR: 168 bpm
Avg HR: 81 % of Max
Max HR: 91 % of Max
Avg HR: 4.1 z
Max HR: 5.1 z
Zones% of MaxbpmLaps 3
View Splits SplitSplit Hour:Minute:SecondTime MilesDistance Minutes per MileAvg Pace
Summary 00:30:05 2.22 13:33
1 00:13:06 1.00 13:06
2 00:13:57 1.00 13:57
3 00:03:01 0.22 13:46

[Bonnie]

Ok, I seriously haven't a clue what all that is above, but I'm glad to see your are progressing

[Boss Man]

That's an important thing mental state. If people cannot find a symbiotic relationship, between the mental and emotional and physical aspects of their attempted progression, they may very often fail.

If you can attribute and keep attributing positive feelings to your efforts and continue to accept them as positive, you will more than likely continue to succeed.

[EdgarHF]

I did a 2 mile run with the running group today. I am really too tired to post anything more tonight. I see some AWOL regulars have returned

[musculargirl]

Congratulations on signing up for the 5k Edgar. You have plenty of time to train and finish in a time you like!

[fitoverforty]

I signed up for my 5K race today. Its on Aug 7th, so I have about 7 weeks to get ready. I have already run 5K on my own so the distance is not a problem, but I want to do it in a decent time.

Hi Edgar...I'm just getting caught up on your journal. congrats on taking the plunge and committing to a 5K!! yay!! Like you said, you already have the distance down, now you can focus more on improving your times. Have you done any interval training? Sprints? Running slow for 1 min, then running as fast as you can for like 20 to 30 secs? It will help build speed. I try to do at least 1 to 2 interval workouts in the week, and one long run (longer than your race distance) to build endurance.
I am so excited to see the changes in you and your progress. Great stuff.

I want fresh legs for tomorrow's run.

I love "runner talk".

[EdgarHF]

Its a rest day. Sorry, I really can't do much posting today. I am sick from a nasty sunburn.

[Boss Man]

I see some AWOL regulars have returned

Yes, some members who become errant, end up like lapsed catholics. They just wander back to their "church" every now and again, to get in touch with their old selves .

[Bonnie]

Sunburn is not good.. Get well soon

[EdgarHF]

Yesterday I weighed in at 245, so 4 less pounds for the week. One more pound and I will pass the halfway point to my goal of 190. I am starting to wonder if I am dropping too fast now. I can't post yeaterday's run data and I will refrain from going on a rant about my expensive gps watch with a mind of its own. I did strength training this morning.

I drove of to Western IL yesterday to visit my sister. I took my nieces out to dinner. My two nieces say they are going to drive out to see me run that first 5K in August.

Have you done any interval training? Sprints? Running slow for 1 min, then running as fast as you can for like 20 to 30 secs? It will help build speed

I am going to give this a try tomorrow.