Week 31: Day 5 - 31 July 2020

• morning run = 6.1 miles; time = 1:20:07; average pace @ 14:37
• warmup ride on rollers = 3.01 miles; time = 13:42; average speed @ 13.2mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• commute to work/home
• to work = 2.92 miles; time = 13:34; average speed @ 12.9mph
• to home = 3.38 miles; time = 14:49; average speed @ 13.7mph

My legs are feeling a bit sore for whatever reason like I'm doing too much. My rides to work/home are very short and flat. My runs are long-ish, but not that bad. 

Week 31: Day 3 - 29 July 2020

• morning run = 4.88 miles time = 1:08:51; average pace @ 14:07
• warm-up ride on rollers = 2 miles; time = 8:13; average speed @ 14.6 mph
• walked dogs = 2.7 miles total
• commute (bike) to work = 3.04 miles;  time = 13:45; average speed @ 13.3 mph
• commute (bike) to home = 2.94 miles; time = 13:13; average speed @ 13.4mph

I took my car to my mechanic yesterday for an oil change and a check engine light. When he called me later in the day (I was at work), he said that to fix whatever problem my car was having, would be $3k to $4. He didn't know the value of my car (it is a 15 years old...I had it for 14 years), but he thinks that the cost of repairs is more than the value of my car. (I went to work on my bike after dropping my car off because my mechanic wasn't that far from work...work was 5.6 miles from my mechanic...I live four miles from my mechanic and three miles from work...) He did the oil change, but took the car back with the problems (he said that I shouldn't drive it anymore as he considered it unsafe). When I showed up to work on my bike yesterday, my co-workers were freaking out. I thought their reaction was funny because they knew that I had a bike...they've seen me show up on my bike before (twice) and they've seen me show up with my bike in tow with my car (for an evening ride after work).

So I guess I will be riding my bike to work until I figure out my car situation.

Week 30: Day 7 - 26 July 2020

• morning run = 43.32 miles; time = 3:28:38; average speed @ 12.5mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

Running:
Total Weekly Mileage: 22.88
Total Monthly Mileage: 77.57
Total Yearly Mileage: 464.51
Total Shoe (Saucony) Mileage: 269.58
Total Shoe (Acics) Mileage: 54.48

Cycling:
Total Weekly Mileage: 58.31
Total Monthly Mileage: 240.95
Total Yearly Mileage: 1802.21
Total Bike Mileage: 1168.93

While my Garmin Vivosport (watch which is used to record my runs/hikes/walks) recharges fine, my computer can't recognize it when it's connected to my computer. So, I can't transfer my runs to Strava like I can with my rides (I use Garmin Edge 130 bike computer to record my rides). So I have to wait for Garmin to restore services before I can transfer my runs to Strava. I was going to wait for Garmin to restore services before transferring my rides to Strava, but I wanted to know how many PRs I got from riding today.

Week 30: Day 6 - 25 July 2020

• long run = 8.05 miles; time = 1:58:17; average pace @ 14:41
• warm up on rollers = 3 miles; time = 13:20; average speed @ 13.5mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

I'm finally able to ride my bike on rollers with a wall on one side and NOTHING on the other side and I haven't fallen off yet, although I've only done that with two rides (3 miles each). I haven't taken any photos or videos yet since both rides were in the dark because I had the rollers/bike set up in the backyard and I did a warm up on them before my runs...my runs generally start in the dark. I thought setting my bike and rollers outside would be better than indoors and thought that I wouldn't need any fans blowing at me for "fake" wind'. When I did warm up rides before my runs last week and earlier this week, I would finish my warmup really hot and sweaty, and then become very cold when I stepped outside to start running. I still need fans regardless of where the set up is because I am basically stationary. When I'm actually going somewhere, there is always a slight wind from actually moving forward. Although the temperature change isn't that drastic from when I finish my warm up and then start my run.

Week 30: Day 5 - 24 July 2020

• morning run = 5.92 miles; time = 1:24:32; average pace @ 14:18
• warmup on rollers = 3 miles; time = 12:04; average speed @15mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

I use a Garmin Edge "computer" for my bike rides and a Garmin vivosport watch for my runs/hikes/walks. Garmin had been having issues since yesterday. I don't know what is actually happening, but they are "experiencing an outage". What does this mean? They got hacked?

Week 30: Day 4 - 23 July 2020

• morning run = 3.86 miles; time = 58:48; average pace @ 15:15
• walked dogs = 2.7 miles total

Week 30: Day 3 - 22 July 2020

• morning run = 5.05 miles; time = 1:11:12; average pace @ 14:04
• warmup on rollers = 2 miles; time = 9:06; average speed @ 13.2mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

Week 30: Day 1 - 20 July 2020

• easy recovery ride on rollers = 7 miles; time = 32:57; average speed @ 12.7mph
• walked dogs = 2.7 miles total

Feeling a little sore this morning....

Week 29: Day 7 - 19 July 2020

• morning solo ride = 46.28 miles; time = 3:41:34; average speed @ 12.5mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

Running: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 21.03

Total Monthly Mileage: 54.69

Total Yearly Mileage: 441.63

Total Shoe (Sacauny) Mileage: 261.53

Total Shoe (Acics) Mileage: 39.65

Cycling: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 70.28

Total Monthly Mileage: 182.67

Total Yearly Mileage: 1743.9

Total Bike Mileage: 1110.62

If you know anything about strava (phone fitness app), you know that there are "segments" where you can PR (personal records or personal best) or "beat" other people whether you know those people or not. On one segment, I have a crown for being first place because I beat out a bunch of other people who did the same one. I received this crown in October, but I was sharing it with someone because we tied for the same time. Then I PR'd again in December on the same segment, so I didn't have to share my crown with anyone. Then on the same segment, I PR'd again today. After so many adjustments made for my left foot problem with my bike fit guy (unfortunately, I have to go back for another followup), I finally PR'd after many attempts because I wanted to keep on trying to PR.

Week 29: Day 6 - 18 July 2020

• long run = 7.3 miles; time = 1:38:38; average speed @ 13:30
• warmup ride on rollers = 3 miles; time = 13:16; average speed @ 13.6mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• indoor ride - roller training = 10 miles; time = 40:57; average speed @ 14.7mph

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Week 29: Day 5 - 17 July 2020

• morning run = 5/54 miles; time = 1:20:06; average pace @ 14:28
• warmup ride on rollers = 3 miles; time = 12:43; average speed @ 14.1mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• indoor ride - roller training = 8 miles; time = 31:54; average speed @ 15mph

Week 29: Day 4 - 16 July 2020

• morning run = 3.49 miles; time = 54:10; average pace @ 15:30
• walked dogs = 2.7 miles total

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Week 29: Day 2 - 14 July 2020

• morning run = 4.7 miles; time = 1:05:47; average pace @ 14:03
• warm up on rollers = 3 miles; time = 13:08; average speed @ 13.7mph
• walked dogs = 2.5 miles total

I was going to do a "regular" ride on rollers after work, but too tired.

Week 29: Day 1 - 13 July 2020

• indoor ride - roller training = 10 miles; time = 39:52; average speed @ 15.1mph
• walked dogs = 2.7 miles total

Did better riding on rollers this morning. At mile 3.1/2 miles, I lost my balance and almost fell off, but caught myself. I would have completely stopped and finished my ride if I did fall off.

Week 28: Day 7 - 12 July 2020

• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• indoor ride - roller training = 3.27 miles; time =13:28; average speed @ 14.6mph
• warm up = 3 miles; time = 12:16

Running: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 19.87

Total Monthly Mileage: 33.66

Total Yearly Mileage: 420.6

Total Shoe (Saucony) Mileage: 254.23

Total Shoe (Acics) Mileage: 25.92

Cycling: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 20.28

Total Monthly Mileage: 112.39

Total Yearly Mileage: 1673.62

Total Bike Mileage: 1040.34

I originally had planned to head out for a ride at 6am, but after I got all dressed up and ready, I fell back to sleep. Since it was too hot to ride later in the day, I did a ride on my rollers instead. Did a warm up followed by a "regular" ride, but had to cut it short before making myself more frustrated. I had my bike and rollers set up in the hallway, near the doorway. My left foot kept getting caught in the doorway, causing me to lose my balance. I moved my rollers and bike a little farther away from the wall and the doorway and a little more forward so I'd be more centered in the doorway for my next ride tomorrow.

Week 28: Day 6 - 11 July 2020

• morning run = 6.7 miles; time = 1:24:27; average pace @ 14:05
• warmup on rollers = 3 miles; time = 13:30; average speed @ 13.3mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

A few weeks ago, I signed up for "Run With The Dark Side: We Have Coffee" virtual 10k Run. I received the bib, medal and shirt in the mail earlier this week. I wore the shirt and bib today. First, last and only virtual run I will ever do in my life. I signed up and paid for this because I wanted the shirt.

Week 28: Day 5 - 10 July 2020

• morning run = 5.59 miles; time = 1:15:38; average pace @ 13:32
• warmup on rollers = 3 miles; time = 12:58; average speed @ 13.9mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• indoor ride - roller training = 8 miles; time = 30:33; average speed @ 15.7mph

There are a bunch of reasons why I have rollers...so I can do a warm-up on them before my runs. In general, I'm extremely lazy doing a warm-up before a run because I don't like doing it even though I know that it's important and I should do it. I also need another way to wake up during the 30 minutes before I head out for a run. I get dressed and then I always want to go back to sleep.

Week 28: Day 4 - 09 July 2020

• morning run = 3.03 miles; time = 44:27; average speed @ 14:36
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• indoor ride - roller training = 7 miles; time = 28:26; average speed @ 14.8 mph

Finally found some motivation to do a short ride on my rollers after work today. Now let's try to do this again tomorrow.

Week 28: Day 3 - 08 July 2020

• morning run = 4.55 miles; time = 1:04:21; average pace @ 14:09
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

Since I'm back to working full time hours (9am to 5:30pm...it was until 4pm as of last week), I'm having an awful time finding the motivation to do short bike rides (30-ish minutes) on my rollers after work.

Week 27: Day 7 - 05 July 2020

• morning ride = 74.11 miles; time = 4:39:58; average pace @ 15.9mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

Running: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 18.83

Total Monthly (June) Mileage: 58.7
Total Monthly (July) Mileage: 13.79

Total Yearly Mileage: 400.73

Total Shoe (Sacauny) Mileage: 59.74

Total Shoe (Acics) Mileage: 12.75

Cycling: 

Total Weekly Mileage: 95.11

Total Monthly (June) Mileage: 214.12

Total Monthly (July) Mileage: 92.11

Total Yearly Mileage: 1,653.34

Total Bike Mileage: 1,020.06

My ride from today was supposed to be closer to 71 miles. The extra three miles were from being on a trainer during my follow-up appointment with my bike fit guy. Since my bike needed to come with me for my appointment, I decided to ride in....basically, hitting two birds in one stone (get a ride/work out in and see my bike fit guy for an appointment). He took pictures of both sides of my body on my bike. He determined that my left foot was a little bit too far back in relation to my knee which was the cause of the pain in my left foot. Basically, my left foot was overcompensating and working harder than my right foot. The position of my right foot was fine. So he adjusted my seat so my left foot was more forward without compromising the position of my right foot. I think I may need to go back for another follow-up appointment because I had a little bit of foot pain on the ride back after the appointment, but I think I will do another road ride first? I don't know why the left side of my body is so different than my right side and giving me so much trouble/grief.

Week 27: Day 6 - 04 July 2020

• morning run = 6.08 miles; time = 1:23:24: average pace @ 13:43
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• yoga = 1 hour

I hope everyone is having fun and being safe this holiday weekend.

Week 27: Day 5 - 03 July 2020

• hilly morning run = 3.46 miles; time = 53:17; average pace @ 15:22
• walked dogs = 2.7 miles total
• indoor ride - roller training = 7 miles; time = 23:48; average speed @ 17.6mph
• warmup ride on rollers = 3 miles; time = 12:59; average speed @ 13.9mph

It was too hot outside so I did a ride on my rollers. I will be doing an outdoor ride on Sunday. I have a followup appointment with my bike fit guy and my bike needs to come with me anyway, so I plan to ride in to get in a work out ride. 70 miles round trip.

Week 27: Day 4 - 02 July 2020

• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• easy recovery ride on rollers = 5 miles; time = 21:43; average speed @ 13.8mph
• yoga = 1 hour

I have tomorrow off from work, so I plan to do a hilly run (3.9 miles) and an outdoor road ride. Starting on Monday next week, I go back to working full time 9am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, so I have to prioritize my workouts so I'm not spending more than an hour on an exercise after work because I'd like to be done by 7pm to start winding down for bed.

Week 27: Day 3 - 01 July 2020

• morning run = 4.25 miles; time = 1:03:34; average pace @ 14:56
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• yoga = 1 hour
• pre-yoga warm up on rollers = 3 miles; time = 14:18; average speed @ 12.6mph

Feeling a little sore this morning from using a harder gear riding on rollers yesterday.