A PAINFUL RUN

Just came back from FZ. That was ONE very painful run. Like I am meant not to run ever again. Though I managed to run non-stop for one hour 15 minutes but the distance covered was only 8.5K. And after the run my right knee was killing me..... and I have to drag my right leg to walk to the car...... Is this IT? The END? Well lets see.... I will run again this afternoon and from there I will decide whether I should continue running or not......

RUNNING AGAIN

I stopped running many months ago due to spine injury. Currently I am bored with cycling... so just this morning I went to FZ and started to run again... Not a good run but at least good enough after not doing it for many months... In a way cycling helps to improve my stamina and because of this I was able to run non-stop for one hour 10 minutes and with this duration of time I was able to cover a distance of 8K.... (Just for my record: I used to cover a distance of 12 to 13K with the same duration).... NICE TO BE BACK.... Hopefully no injury what so ever will hinder my passion for running......

PS:
For those who keep on reminding me about my weight.... Thank you but its annoying you know... You think I am not aware about it...... Please put it to a STOP.... As if I need to be reminded... At least I am doing something about it though improvement is not shown yet....

INTENSE CARDIO

Went to Fitness Zone twice today. In the morning session, I did a 10K run at a time of 50 minutes and 55 seconds. In the afternoon session, I did one hour exercise using the elliptical machine and after that I joined the cycling class for one hour. The cycling class is awesome and so addictive...

6K PLUS OTHERS

Today's workouts:

• 30 minutes exercise on the elliptical machine
  
• 6K run
• 30 minutes brisk walking

The following chart speaks:

100TH RUN

This morning's run was the 100th run recorded by my Nike+ipod. Well..... actually there were other non-recorded runs when the gadget chose not to COOPERATE with me. The following chart speaks:


The fasting month is in less than one week time. This is usually the month when I gain weight drastically. I think it is because my body's dependence on working out. So, for this year's fasting month I am thinking of doing some light workouts one hour before the break of the fast. Hopefully I can do it............

FIRST RUN FOR SEPTEMBER

The chart speaks:

LAST WORKOUT FOR AUGUST

This morning was my last workout for August consisting of a 6K run and a 4K brisk walking. The following charts speak:

6K run

4K walk

The following chart shows an update of my running statistics since using Nike+ipod.

Note: Workout plan during fasting month: BRISK WALKING!!!

10K: BETTER PACE BUT TIRING

It was a hectic day yesterday and I was very tired and actually still was this morning. But I owe it to myself because I ate a lot yesterday. Hence today's run, I can consider as an OBLIGATORY (god knows, if this term is of existence) run. The chart speaks:

10K : 53 MINUTES 36 SECONDS

On other matter, HAPPY 7TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY to a fellow running blogger, Rezafaizal. May god bless you and your family. Happy always.

12K: SLOWER PACE BUT COMFY

The following chart speaks:

TIME: 65 MINUTES 17 SECONDS

TIRING 6K RUN

Went to the gym despite of the tiredness. Just got to run no matter what. The chart speaks:

SECOND BEST 12K

The chart speaks:

TIME: 63 MINUTES 10 SECONDS

10K AFTER A LONG REST

The last time I ran was last Sunday, four days ago. It does make a difference giving myself a rest from running. As a result, today's run was a comfortable one with only a slight pain on my back. The chart speaks:

SECOND 13K RUN

Today I ensured myself to do lots of stretching before doing my run. And it does work wonder in alleviating my back pain. After the stretching, I did a comfortable 13K run. Initially the intention was to do a 10K run but since by 10K I was still energetic, I ran three more kilometers than my target. By the way, the time was not as good as my first 13K run which I did on the 16th of July. The following chart speaks:

Today's 13K

TIME: 68 MINUTES 54 SECONDS

My First 13K Run

TIME: 68 MINUTES 05 SECONDS

COMFORTABLE 10K

I should give myself a rest today but being a running freak that I am, I forced myself to run no matter what. I came early this morning and with the help of Tony, I did an extensive stretching which in a way helps to alleviate my back pain. Hence, the comfortable 10K run. The chart speaks:

ANOTHER PAINFUL RUN

Initially it was comfortable but after the 4K mark I started to feel the pain along my spine especially at the lower part of my back. I forced myself to run with the pain but to no avail, I have to stop at the 5K mark. After giving myself a rest, I continued my workout on the Reebok Body Trec Elliptical Machine for 35 minutes.

Hopefully I can do a long run tomorrow.

SIMPLY ELLIPTICAL

My back pain affects my runs lately. For example today, I went to the gym with the intension on doing a long run but I had to stop at 5K because I could not bear the pain. So to compensate the journey to the gym, I did some exercises using the elliptical machine. Here's the summary of today's workout:

• Technogym Elliptical Machine for 20 minutes (Resistance = 18 to 20/25; Distance = 12K).

• 5K run. The following chart speaks:

• Three 20 minutes Reebok Body Trec Elliptical machine (First 20 minutes, Course = Himalayan Trek; Second 20 minutes, Course = Steady Climb; Third 20 minutes, Course = Himalayan Trek). Note: Resistance for each session = 8

ANOTHER 12K RUN

Slower than my Friday run but much more comfortable. The chart speaks:

12K = 65 minutes 10 seconds

YET ANOTHER PERSONAL BEST FOR 12K

This morning I managed to renew my 12K record. On the 20th of July it was 64 minutes 40 seconds and now it is far better. I think I should aim for under 60 minutes for this distance. The following chart speaks:

NEW RECORD = 62 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WOHOO!!!!!

FIRST AUGUST RUN

Today, the first of August, I did the following workout:

• 20 minutes Technogym Elliptical Machine (Distance = 12K, Resistance = 20/25).

• 5K run (left knee hurts). The following chart speaks:

• 30 minutes Reebok Body Trec Elliptical Machine (Resistance = 10, Course = Himalayan Trek).

RUNNING STATISTICS

I had gained weight. I knew it despite not weighing myself. I don't want to weigh myself. Because of this, the urge to do some workout was very high today. So went I was, to the gym to shed some unwanted "burden". The following summarize today's workout.

• 40 minutes Technogym Elliptical Machine (Distance covered = 25K, Resistance = 20/25).

• 5K run. The following chart speaks.

• 30 minutes Reebok Body Trec Elliptical Machine (Course = Himalayan Trek, Resistance = 8).

• 15 minutes Bike covering a distance of 8K.

The following chart shows my running statistics since using Nike+plus ipod.