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David posted an update: July 27- Ran most of 2 miles at Heidecke Lake today, it was beautiful out [...]

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:35:04 +0000

David posted an update: July 27- Ran most of 2 miles at Heidecke Lake today, it was beautiful out there. I was running a shorter distance so I
could go faster. I felt light, fast and full of energy. I've changed my focus on nutrition from weight-loss to performance.
I am eating closer to my actual run, like 40 minutes to 60 minutes before. My staple is Chia seeds, then whatever fruit I
have at the house and a bottle of water. It seems to be a winning combination for me.

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David posted an update: July 18- Ran for 30 minutes at Heidecke Lake, it was nice out on the [...]

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:22:17 +0000

David posted an update: July 18- Ran for 30 minutes at Heidecke Lake, it was nice out on the path. Did
sprints and pick-ups on the way back.

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David posted an update: July 8- Ran at Heidecke Lake today, it was humid and about ready to rain, [...]

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:16:15 +0000

David posted an update: July 8- Ran at Heidecke Lake today, it was humid and about ready to rain, then
felt an urge to go 10-200 and was lucky; at my turn-around point I found a
bathroom. I did a few gentle pick-ups on the way back and it felt great, but
couldn't sustain the pace. It didn't rain until I got home.

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David posted an update: July 4- Went for a 20 minute run on Heideke Lake area on a tangled [...]

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:08:03 +0000

David posted an update: July 4- Went for a 20 minute run on Heideke Lake area on a tangled path of crushed gravel. It was great, the sun was out
and the temp was 75 degrees and finished with couple of sprints and ran up a stair-case.

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David posted an update: July 2- Went for a mile run, needed to get out on the road. I [...]

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:38:03 +0000

David posted an update: July 2- Went for a mile run, needed to get out on the road. I was starting
to feel pathetic. I have been doing breathing exercises for a week now. I
have noticed dramatic improvements in a short time. I am abstaining from
red meat and hope it will improve health and drop weight.

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David posted an update: June 18- Warmed up with some light jogging, then did my normal sprint routine. Next [...]

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:32:07 +0000

David posted an update: June 18- Warmed up with some light jogging, then did my normal sprint routine. Next I put on my weighted vest and tried
to do the same thing again. It was a nice try and something for me to work at. I failed, but got in a great workout!

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David posted an update: June 16- Found a new running spot, it is a multi-looping system of trails at [...]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:28:51 +0000

David posted an update: June 16- Found a new running spot, it is a multi-looping system of trails at Heidecke Lake. I've always chosen to run on the road cause it was an easy 3 miler with limited traffic. Now fishing season is in full bloom and traffic is worse than ever. I love the area and decided to venture into the unknown. I didn't think the trail system would be long enough, I mean I didn't want to run a 1/4 mile loop 16 times to get 4 miles, but to my surprise the system was longer and view was great. It had one 2 mile loop, one 2.5 mile loop (that intersect) and a .5 mile loop that is perfect for sprints, repeats, intervals or speed-work.
Anyway, One mile warm-up followed by 16x100m sprints equal to 2 miles.

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David posted an update: Wow, it has been 10 days since I've done anything, not to mention I started [...]

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:51:31 +0000

David posted an update: Wow, it has been 10 days since I've done anything, not to mention I started smoking again 3 days ago and am struggling
with that now. I did pass my annual Stress fire (tactical shoot/move/use of cover) yesterday, but now need to get back
on track. I hate excuses so I won't log any; though the list would be long. Hope to get out on the road soon.

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David posted an update: June 5- Ran an easy mile then threw on the 20 LBS weighted vest and [...]

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:28:30 +0000

David posted an update: June 5- Ran an easy mile then threw on the 20 LBS weighted vest and mowed my lawn. I've been eating better these days, fresh fruits, lean meats, nuts, chia seeds and plenty of water. My Idea is working I think. Keeping my miles low, but boost the intensity. I do miss my 6 milers though.

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David posted an update: June 1- Ramped up the intensity by doing sprints in a park near work, the [...]

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:56:30 +0000

David posted an update: June 1- Ramped up the intensity by doing sprints in a park near work, the conservation officer seemed interested, but
didn't intervene.

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David posted an update: May 29- Ran in Braidwood, 11:00 mile and tried to do intervals. It didn't take [...]

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:52:34 +0000

David posted an update: May 29- Ran in Braidwood, 11:00 mile and tried to do intervals. It didn't take long for my energy to drain, before long
I was walking and running.

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David posted an update: May 24- Did a 1.5 mile warm up, then 1.5 mile worth of stride work. [...]

Wed, 26 May 2010 18:26:44 +0000

David posted an update: May 24- Did a 1.5 mile warm up, then 1.5 mile worth of stride work. Stride work it the name I gave the process of opening up my stride in order to adopt a faster, more intense pace. The only way I'm going to break out of the 10 minute mile pace is stride work. It is kind of like gentle pickups, except the intention is to maintain that pace for the duration of our runs. Problem is I'm not conditioned for it yet and it is very intense. I can only hold that pace for 2 city blocks then I lose it and have to walk. My mileage has dropped dramatically, but the intensity has gone sky-high.

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David posted an update: May 23- Wow has it really been 9 days since my last run?! That would [...]

Sun, 23 May 2010 21:37:09 +0000

David posted an update: May 23- Wow has it really been 9 days since my last run?! That would explain why I've performed so poorly today, I just sucked. Anyway 91 degrees, sunny with wind, was sweating like a stuck pig as my energy level spiraled down and my run turned into a walk. : (

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David posted an update: May 14- 1 mile warm-up followed be 20 or so Telephone sprints. I'm trying to [...]

Fri, 14 May 2010 19:58:29 +0000

David posted an update: May 14- 1 mile warm-up followed be 20 or so Telephone sprints. I'm trying to run faster and hopefully my body will become acclimated to this new pace. My fear has been that my miles would drop, but due to current weight and inconsistency I haven't been able to build much miles. I'm still trying to follow my original training module which was sprints, tempo/intervals and long runs. It isn't easy though. Todays run was great as I jacked up the intensity and it really felt great. Also, since May 27, I have been keeping record of what I eat. It is going well as it is forcing me to evaluate how much and of what foods I fuel my body with.

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David posted an update: May 10- Three mile run on White Ty Rd. I was running at a sub [...]

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:59:35 +0000

David posted an update: May 10- Three mile run on White Ty Rd. I was running at a sub 10 when I realized I didn't have a hit of Advair in a
few days and I should of taken one before that run. It resulted in a moderate asthma attack that left me walking like
a wounded animal with only one lung. Very cold and windy day.

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David posted an update: May 5- 4 mile run in Coal City. It was beautiful with cool temps and [...]

Thu, 06 May 2010 18:56:50 +0000

David posted an update: May 5- 4 mile run in Coal City. It was beautiful with cool temps and traffic-free roadways. After the two mile mark I had to walk a few times, but in all it was great to get out, open the lungs up and enjoy the splendor of creation.

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David posted an update: April 30- Short run on this day, wasn't feeling motivated. I had started smoking, I [...]

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:03:41 +0000

David posted an update: April 30- Short run on this day, wasn't feeling motivated. I had started smoking, I don't know why, but I quit again
and hope through the grace of GOD, I will never start again. It is a very addictive habit.

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David posted an update: Ok, since my last run on April 6 I've done JACK. I ran once out [...]

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:29:24 +0000

David posted an update: Ok, since my last run on April 6 I've done JACK. I ran once out here for 3 miles and once in Arizona with my brother
-in- law for an intense 2.5 miler with the sun directly overhead and not prepared for most of a p90x workout in the
middle of it. Brutal! Anyway, I've been on vaction for 2 weeks and haven't done much, but I'm back now and am ramping
it up to see how far I can go.

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