iThink: Kutless, "Somewhere In The Sky"
WX at 1900: 57 (14) DP 23 (-5) BP 30.15 (1021) WSW 6 haze RH 23
Odometer 1: 158.7mi
Z3 high.
For not running in two days, this wasn't so bad. My knees hurt, which is a possible indicator that my shoes are more dead than their mileage would imply.
My GPS was off distance, which underscores that perhaps I made the wrong choice in watches. In reality, I don't use the GPS that much, so maybe I don't really need it.
After two days in Kabul, maybe I felt more froggy than I thought since I got back almost 1000 feet of altitude from there.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
7.78 66:50 66:50 08:35 08:35 7.78
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
7.8mi, 66:54, 26 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink: None, actually...
WX at 1730: 50 (10) DP 14 (-10) BP 30.15 (1021) SW 5 RH 23
Odometer 1: 150.9mi
Z3 high.
I didn't think I was going to run the entire airfield, but as it turns out, I was running with two others and one felt good enough to get all froggy - and in turn, run as far as he could take it. No worries.
I was sucking at first, but after about 30 minutes (the usual), I had fully warmed up and I was actually doing okay.
Actually, running wasn't so bad as it at least is getting me used to the environment here - and is helping burn off some of the lard that I inevitably pick up while being sedentary.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
1.00 08:26 08:26 08:26 08:26 1.00
2.00 25:25 16:59 08:29 08:28 3.00
1.00 34:07 08:42 08:42 08:32 4.00
1.00 42:51 08:44 08:44 08:34 5.00
2.78 66:54 24:03 08:39 08:36 7.78
WX at 1730: 50 (10) DP 14 (-10) BP 30.15 (1021) SW 5 RH 23
Odometer 1: 150.9mi
Z3 high.
I didn't think I was going to run the entire airfield, but as it turns out, I was running with two others and one felt good enough to get all froggy - and in turn, run as far as he could take it. No worries.
I was sucking at first, but after about 30 minutes (the usual), I had fully warmed up and I was actually doing okay.
Actually, running wasn't so bad as it at least is getting me used to the environment here - and is helping burn off some of the lard that I inevitably pick up while being sedentary.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
1.00 08:26 08:26 08:26 08:26 1.00
2.00 25:25 16:59 08:29 08:28 3.00
1.00 34:07 08:42 08:42 08:32 4.00
1.00 42:51 08:44 08:44 08:34 5.00
2.78 66:54 24:03 08:39 08:36 7.78
Sunday, February 24, 2008
5.15mi, 43:13, 24 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink: For Against, "Fate"
WX at 1900: 39 (4) DP 14 (-10) BP 30.09 (1019) W 5 RH 35
Odometer 1: 143.1mi
Z3.
I was pleasantly surprised at being able to hang at about 8:30/mi pace after only two weeks in theater. Aside from the dust, today was a great running day. Seriously. Aside from slam-dunking a briefing this morning, all in all, not a half bad day...for being in a combat zone.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
1.01 08:25 08:25 08:21 08:21 1.01
1.00 16:41 08:16 08:15 08:18 2.01
0.51 21:00 04:19 08:24 08:19 2.52
0.48 25:29 04:29 09:18 08:29 3.01
1.00 34:28 08:59 09:00 08:37 4.00
1.00 42:16 07:48 07:48 08:27 5.00
0.15 43:13 00:57 06:33 08:24 5.15
WX at 1900: 39 (4) DP 14 (-10) BP 30.09 (1019) W 5 RH 35
Odometer 1: 143.1mi
Z3.
I was pleasantly surprised at being able to hang at about 8:30/mi pace after only two weeks in theater. Aside from the dust, today was a great running day. Seriously. Aside from slam-dunking a briefing this morning, all in all, not a half bad day...for being in a combat zone.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
1.01 08:25 08:25 08:21 08:21 1.01
1.00 16:41 08:16 08:15 08:18 2.01
0.51 21:00 04:19 08:24 08:19 2.52
0.48 25:29 04:29 09:18 08:29 3.01
1.00 34:28 08:59 09:00 08:37 4.00
1.00 42:16 07:48 07:48 08:27 5.00
0.15 43:13 00:57 06:33 08:24 5.15
Friday, February 22, 2008
30min on ellipical, 23 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink: Kutless, "Somewhere in the Sky"
WX at 0800: 33 (1) DP 17 (-8) BP 30.15 (1021) NNW 8 haze RH 50
Odometer 1: 138mi equivalent
Z3.
I decided to stay indoors, not for any particularly reason, but I just didn't feel that industrious.
I did do some lifting, so there's some bicep curls, shoulder presses, and isolat rows that ended up there.
Some of this is an attempt to address my basic frustrations at learning a new environment, so all that remains to be seen over the next few months...or something.
WX at 0800: 33 (1) DP 17 (-8) BP 30.15 (1021) NNW 8 haze RH 50
Odometer 1: 138mi equivalent
Z3.
I decided to stay indoors, not for any particularly reason, but I just didn't feel that industrious.
I did do some lifting, so there's some bicep curls, shoulder presses, and isolat rows that ended up there.
Some of this is an attempt to address my basic frustrations at learning a new environment, so all that remains to be seen over the next few months...or something.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
~4.5mi, time indeterminate, 21 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink: None.
WX at 2200: 33 (1) DP 32 (0) BP 30.09 (1019) Calm light rain; mist RH 93
Odometer 1: 135.0mi
Z3.
I hashed for the first time in a combat zone and was actually well entertained.
I do admit it's kind of weird when there's no real beer, and the hash is a little restrained compared to what I normally do, but it's something to do, and that's better than nothing at all.
I still think seeing people in shorts is weird, especially given the conditions. It was wet, so my clothes got righteously muddy.
I'll see if I can find a photo of the event since I have yet to get a photo of myself now that I'm actually in Afghanistan.
WX at 2200: 33 (1) DP 32 (0) BP 30.09 (1019) Calm light rain; mist RH 93
Odometer 1: 135.0mi
Z3.
I hashed for the first time in a combat zone and was actually well entertained.
I do admit it's kind of weird when there's no real beer, and the hash is a little restrained compared to what I normally do, but it's something to do, and that's better than nothing at all.
I still think seeing people in shorts is weird, especially given the conditions. It was wet, so my clothes got righteously muddy.
I'll see if I can find a photo of the event since I have yet to get a photo of myself now that I'm actually in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
~3.5mi, 29:52, 20 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink: "Girl from Ipanema"
WX at 0800: 30 (-1) DP 23 (-5) BP 30.18 (1022) NW 5 RH 75
Odometer 1: 130.5mi
Z3.
Even on a relatively easy run, I still felt pretty bad. There were two contributing factors - one, lack of sleep, and two, altitude. Also somewhat disturbing is the fact that it can be 30 degrees out and I'm still wearing shorts. Awwright!
I'm not sure how far I went, but I'll venture to guess about 3.5 miles or so.
No splits.
WX at 0800: 30 (-1) DP 23 (-5) BP 30.18 (1022) NW 5 RH 75
Odometer 1: 130.5mi
Z3.
Even on a relatively easy run, I still felt pretty bad. There were two contributing factors - one, lack of sleep, and two, altitude. Also somewhat disturbing is the fact that it can be 30 degrees out and I'm still wearing shorts. Awwright!
I'm not sure how far I went, but I'll venture to guess about 3.5 miles or so.
No splits.
Monday, February 18, 2008
7.8mi, 67:59, 18 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink: Kutless, "Somewhere In The Sky"
WX at 1730: 48 (9) DP 10 (-12) BP 30.18 (1022) W 6 RH 21
Odometer 1: 126.7mi
Z4 high.
One of my coworkers decided on going all the way around our installation. Against my better judgment I decided to go with him and experienced tunnel vision, working well above lactate threshold, and just in general a hard workout because of the relative difficulty in running at altitude with no acclimatization.
I'm glad I did this run, but I don't deny that it was a slow, painful experience. The people I ran with gave me a surprisingly disciplined session because I was expending so much energy trying to keep up with them.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
7.80 67:59 67:59 08:43 08:43 7.80
WX at 1730: 48 (9) DP 10 (-12) BP 30.18 (1022) W 6 RH 21
Odometer 1: 126.7mi
Z4 high.
One of my coworkers decided on going all the way around our installation. Against my better judgment I decided to go with him and experienced tunnel vision, working well above lactate threshold, and just in general a hard workout because of the relative difficulty in running at altitude with no acclimatization.
I'm glad I did this run, but I don't deny that it was a slow, painful experience. The people I ran with gave me a surprisingly disciplined session because I was expending so much energy trying to keep up with them.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
7.80 67:59 67:59 08:43 08:43 7.80
Sunday, February 17, 2008
4.1mi, 34:49, 17 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink: Aly & AJ, "Something More"
WX at 1700: 50 (10) DP 15 (-9) BP 30.15 (1021) SSW 9 dust RH 24
Odometer 1: 119.1mi
Z4 high.
Four miles. I don't think I've worked so hard to run this pace on level ground. Of course, yesterday's suckathon might have had something to do with it.
It could also be dust and altitude, too. It's been a while since I've felt burn like what I felt in my chest. Needless to say this would have been a zone 3 run - except I was probably well beyond lactate threshold judging how hard I was breathing. I don't normally work that hard except when doing intervals.
This is the price of the road to recovery...
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
2.04 17:12 17:12 08:26 08:26 2.04
2.04 34:49 17:37 08:38 08:32 4.08
WX at 1700: 50 (10) DP 15 (-9) BP 30.15 (1021) SSW 9 dust RH 24
Odometer 1: 119.1mi
Z4 high.
Four miles. I don't think I've worked so hard to run this pace on level ground. Of course, yesterday's suckathon might have had something to do with it.
It could also be dust and altitude, too. It's been a while since I've felt burn like what I felt in my chest. Needless to say this would have been a zone 3 run - except I was probably well beyond lactate threshold judging how hard I was breathing. I don't normally work that hard except when doing intervals.
This is the price of the road to recovery...
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
2.04 17:12 17:12 08:26 08:26 2.04
2.04 34:49 17:37 08:38 08:32 4.08
Saturday, February 16, 2008
7.4mi, 72:22, 16 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink:
Hybrid and BT, "Running Down the Way Up"
Silverstein, "Defend You"
WX at 0800: 32 DP 28 BP 30.24 NW 3kts dust mist
Odometer 1: 115.0mi aggregate
Z3.
First real run since arrival, and it hurt. Altitude was probably a factor, but so was general lack of being in shape. I wouldn't say I was wogging, but I sure wasn't going very hard.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
7.40 72:22 72:22 09:47 09:47 7.40
Hybrid and BT, "Running Down the Way Up"
Silverstein, "Defend You"
WX at 0800: 32 DP 28 BP 30.24 NW 3kts dust mist
Odometer 1: 115.0mi aggregate
Z3.
First real run since arrival, and it hurt. Altitude was probably a factor, but so was general lack of being in shape. I wouldn't say I was wogging, but I sure wasn't going very hard.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
7.40 72:22 72:22 09:47 09:47 7.40
Friday, February 15, 2008
30 min on elliptical + lifting, 15 FEB 08, Bagram, Afghanistan
iThink:
Apollo 440 remix of Blue Oyster Cult, "Don't Fear the Reaper"
BT and Hybrid, "Running Down the Way Up"
WX at 1800: 6 DP -6 Overcast
Temperature: 6 DP -6 BP 1023.4 11@240 RH 45 WC 3
Z3.
First time I've gone out and done PT since arriving in Afghanistan. The jet lag has been fun, as it always is, but I realized I was starting to get a gut. So, it was time to start whittling away at the gut, especially since I haven't done much but eat in the last three weeks.
Thirty minutes on the elliptical followed by some lifting (7x7x7 bicep curls and tricep pulldowns and shoulder presses today. Nothing particularly ambitious.
It's been snow slushy lately so I haven't gone out to run...don't feel that froggy in this weather.
Apollo 440 remix of Blue Oyster Cult, "Don't Fear the Reaper"
BT and Hybrid, "Running Down the Way Up"
WX at 1800: 6 DP -6 Overcast
Temperature: 6 DP -6 BP 1023.4 11@240 RH 45 WC 3
Z3.
First time I've gone out and done PT since arriving in Afghanistan. The jet lag has been fun, as it always is, but I realized I was starting to get a gut. So, it was time to start whittling away at the gut, especially since I haven't done much but eat in the last three weeks.
Thirty minutes on the elliptical followed by some lifting (7x7x7 bicep curls and tricep pulldowns and shoulder presses today. Nothing particularly ambitious.
It's been snow slushy lately so I haven't gone out to run...don't feel that froggy in this weather.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
40min on elliptical, 5 FEB 08, Clarksville TN
iThink: Game Theory, "Last Day That We're Young"
WX at 0800: 66.9 (19.4) 61.0 (16.1) 29.93 (1013) S 10 RH 81
Odometer 3: 388mi equivalent.
Z3.
Average heart rate = 141
I didn't feel like running, so I decided to spin instead, in the event I needed to go to the little boy's room. I didn't, but got in 40 minutes of relatively worthwhile work in.
I suspect this is still some recovery from this past weekend, though.
The unexpected Game Theory song was a reasoned attempt to ignore VH1 on the TV in the exercise room. It's the first time I've thought about "Last Day That We're Young" in a long while...but then again, I'm not young any more. I did think about that song at my graduations from high school and college, as I thought it was very appropriate to the occasion...but I have, after all, become old.
WX at 0800: 66.9 (19.4) 61.0 (16.1) 29.93 (1013) S 10 RH 81
Odometer 3: 388mi equivalent.
Z3.
Average heart rate = 141
I didn't feel like running, so I decided to spin instead, in the event I needed to go to the little boy's room. I didn't, but got in 40 minutes of relatively worthwhile work in.
I suspect this is still some recovery from this past weekend, though.
The unexpected Game Theory song was a reasoned attempt to ignore VH1 on the TV in the exercise room. It's the first time I've thought about "Last Day That We're Young" in a long while...but then again, I'm not young any more. I did think about that song at my graduations from high school and college, as I thought it was very appropriate to the occasion...but I have, after all, become old.
Monday, February 04, 2008
4.9mi, time indeterminate, 3 FEB 08, Nashville TN
iThink: nothing in particular
WX at 1200: 53 DP 46 BP 30.08 (1018.6) SW 12G22
Odometer 1: 105.4mi
Z3.
It's been a while since I've done two hashes on consecutive days, but it was the case. I was very nearly the FRB, surprisingly after all the suck I ate up the day prior laying my trail. This trail was over quite possibly one of the sportiest places I've ever been in Nashville. To say this place looked rough was really, really a major understatement.
This'll be my last one until I get to Afghanistan, though. It was a good one.
I also blew my annual quota of football since I actually watched most of the Super Bowl, which I didn't really intend to do, but did for want of anything better to do.
WX at 1200: 53 DP 46 BP 30.08 (1018.6) SW 12G22
Odometer 1: 105.4mi
Z3.
It's been a while since I've done two hashes on consecutive days, but it was the case. I was very nearly the FRB, surprisingly after all the suck I ate up the day prior laying my trail. This trail was over quite possibly one of the sportiest places I've ever been in Nashville. To say this place looked rough was really, really a major understatement.
This'll be my last one until I get to Afghanistan, though. It was a good one.
I also blew my annual quota of football since I actually watched most of the Super Bowl, which I didn't really intend to do, but did for want of anything better to do.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
14.7mi, time indeterminate, 2 FEB 08, Clarksville TN
iThink: nothing in particular
WX at 1200: 51 DP 33 BP 30.12 (1020.3) SW 12G20
Odometer 1: 100.5mi
Z3.
This is what I get for noncontiguously laying a dead hare trail. What I should have done is at least run parts of the trail, although I ended up autolaying some of the trail that was on pavement. I then walked the actual true trail, which was about 5.6mi.
This came a day after a bad bout with food poisoning, so I guess if I can slug out almost 15 miles, I'm not as out of shape as I thought.
The trail was relatively speaking a success. I like to punish Front Running Bastards, so I built in a Checkback 21 in my trail, as is my custom...ha, ha, ha.
WX at 1200: 51 DP 33 BP 30.12 (1020.3) SW 12G20
Odometer 1: 100.5mi
Z3.
This is what I get for noncontiguously laying a dead hare trail. What I should have done is at least run parts of the trail, although I ended up autolaying some of the trail that was on pavement. I then walked the actual true trail, which was about 5.6mi.
This came a day after a bad bout with food poisoning, so I guess if I can slug out almost 15 miles, I'm not as out of shape as I thought.
The trail was relatively speaking a success. I like to punish Front Running Bastards, so I built in a Checkback 21 in my trail, as is my custom...ha, ha, ha.
Friday, February 01, 2008
5.6mi, 60:24, 1 FEB 08, Clarksville TN
iThink:
Corrosion of Conformity, "What(?)"
The All-American Rejects, "Move Along"
Jane Siberry "The Walking (And Constantly)"
WX at 0800: 33.1 (0.6) DP 27.0 (-2.8) BP 29.94 (1013) WSW 18 light freezing rain; mist RH 77 WC 21 (-6)
Odometer 1: 85.8mi
Z2-3.
Scouting trail and coincidentally my first run in a week and a half, perhaps...
I'm ont sure where I got the Jane Siberry kick...although I did listen to a lot of her music when I was dating Household6 before we got married. There is a very specific context to "The Walking (And Constantly)" that is peculiar to our courtship, although I don't think she knows it.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
5.60 60:24 00:24 10:47 10:47 5.60
Corrosion of Conformity, "What(?)"
The All-American Rejects, "Move Along"
Jane Siberry "The Walking (And Constantly)"
WX at 0800: 33.1 (0.6) DP 27.0 (-2.8) BP 29.94 (1013) WSW 18 light freezing rain; mist RH 77 WC 21 (-6)
Odometer 1: 85.8mi
Z2-3.
Scouting trail and coincidentally my first run in a week and a half, perhaps...
I'm ont sure where I got the Jane Siberry kick...although I did listen to a lot of her music when I was dating Household6 before we got married. There is a very specific context to "The Walking (And Constantly)" that is peculiar to our courtship, although I don't think she knows it.
Splits
SGMT AGGRG SEGMT PERMI AVGPC DIST
5.60 60:24 00:24 10:47 10:47 5.60
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