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Tempo? Taper? The Fat Kid Picks Tempo!

Posted August 31, 2007 * Comments(6)

Today I went for a short 6 mile run. I just love the idea that I can say short 6 mile run. My family still thinks I’m crazy for doing what I do… they remember me as the smart fat kid.

I remember in 8th grade I joined the “track” team with my buddy Dave so we could get a “letter” for our Jr. High School. That was the only team that accepted as many people who would sign up. But of course Dave and I weren’t fast or strong so we each picked the events that we thought we would be the least embarrassed to compete in.

I figured I could run 880 yards without killing myself… and I wouldn’t need to be as fast as the sprinters. Hah… I would be running around the track and just be just coming around the first turn of the second lap when the winners were crossing the finish line. Wow! I was slow.

Now I’m not exactly super fast today. Not like Keith or Kip fast… but I will admit, I am amazed that I can do what I apparently can do. Where does this come from?

Let’s look at today’s run for example…

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Logbook Activity

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 08/31/2007
  • Time: 21:16:30
  • Total Time: 00:42:06.00
  • Average Heart rate: 170
  • Max Heart rate: 185
  • Calories: 688
  • Distance: 6.03 miles
  • Average Pace: 6:59.09/mile
  • Max Pace: 6:36.04/mile

Short Mellow Ride

Posted August 30, 2007 * Comments(2)

Keeping things mellow… keeping things loose. Not much to say really.

Logbook Activity

  • Type: Cycle
  • Date: 08/30/2007
  • Time: 22:37:47
  • Total Time: 1:10:46.00
  • Average Heart rate: 141
  • Max Heart rate: 169
  • Distance: 21.71 miles
  • Average Speed: 18.41 mph
  • Max Speed: 30.2 mph
  • Ascent: 712 ft
  • Descent: 732 ft

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