17 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Crossed the Finish Line in 31 Minutes!

Wow! I can hardly believe I'd be able to sustain a 10 minute per mile run and maintained the same pace all throughout the 5K race considering never had I ran that fast in the whole duration of my 16 weeks training and that's even before my leg injury. Well, truth to be told, I was numbed with Aleve (yes I popped 2 Aleve tablets before DH and I left the house at 6:30AM) plus the energy and enthusiasm of other runners are very communicable. I got carried away!!! But later at night when the pain reliever subsided, my injured shin was in so much pain again.

So for now, I am taking few weeks break from running to give my leg ample time to heal but hopefully, I'll be able to start yet another training for the Gate River Run which is slated early next year. And I also promised Geri to run with her in the Chicago Marathon late next year :-)

Here's the overall result of the Susan G. Komen 5K Race for Breast Cancer Cure 2009. I was misplaced, categorized with Men under 3 years old and it says I am only one year old. LOL (See my name in #58) If they put me in the category of Women age 40-44, I still would have been in the same place. Either way, I am really a loser! LOL Still I can't get over the fact that the 75 year old man beat me to the finish line by 8 seconds!!! The guy is so amazing that I couldn't even believe he could run that fast!!!

Anyway, I don't have that many pictures to post this time. I just realized that I can't really rely on DH when it comes to taking pictures :-(. He couldn't even find me in the mob of runners (estimated to be 5,000 runners/walkers participated in the race... well, how can he? The midget was in the middle of giant racers LOL so no photos of me while running; not even when I crossed the finish line because he didn't expect his injured wife can actually finish the race in just a matter of 31 minutes. (Darling, next time don't underestimate my short legs LOL) although unknowingly, he got me in the very last footage of his video while he's filming the first, second, third and fourth batches of finishers.

This is the only picture of me he took during and right after the race while I was still huffing and puffing.

(Click the photo  to see more pictures prior to the race)

Overall, my experience in joining this race for a great cause was awesome and at the same time very touching. I was deeply moved by the testimonies of some breast cancer survivors. I bawled my eyes out knowing that I and my generous sponsors are now part of the breast cancer cure.

To Gazel, Kuya D and Ate G, Ms. Winnie, Mr. Ron,  Dr. Stark, Dr Lewis, Karen,  Ms. Brenda,  Stuart,  Ate Perla,  Tony,  Erica, Del and Mom, in behalf of Susan G. Komen’s Foundation, I thank you from the button of my heart for your very generous donations and support. Know that you are all part of this great cause!
God bless!!!!

 

     16 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Cheer for Number 1467 !

 

Yes, that would be tomorrow morning at 9AM.  DH and I are going to be leaving the house as early as 6:30AM though. 

With the weather forecast being on high 71 °F and low 53 °F not really sure if I have to wear long sleeve or sleeveless.  Anyway, here's me dressing for my race :-D

(Click the photo  to see more pictures)

Too bad my mother-in-law is not able to see me run for her cause because she's in the hospital right now recovering from back surgery besides I don't think she is able to withstand the crowd and etc in downtown considering she's been having a lot of pain--hips and back pain that is but she said she's going to be looking for me on TV. 

That's it for today folks... and wish me luck :-)

1. Thanks a million
   to my very generous sponsors:

   1.   1. Gazel Hendricks $50
        2. Gildavid $50
        3. Winnifred Shrift $20
        4. Patty Megill $50
        5. Mark $25
        6. Dr. Michelle Lewis $25
        7. Karen S. $25
        8. Brenda Osborne $10
        9. Stuart $10
      10. Tony $25
      11. Perla Francisco $10
      12. Erica Post $10
      13. Anonymous $300
      14. Del Lim $50
      
      Total Amount Raised =  $660.00 Yaay!!!
       

 

     15 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

5.35 Miles Outdoor Walk, Jog & Run

Two days before my race and I was able to walk, jog and run for 5.35 miles this morning with a little pain.  Yaay!!!

               Oct 15, 2009                 
                               5.35 miles
                             5:49 AM Outdoor Walk

Duration            -->    1 hr 30 min 15 sec               
Speed                -->    16 min 51 sec per mile    
Calories Burned  -->     471 calories     

 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,906
Fat	77.8	689	36	%
Saturated	17.0	151	8	%
Polyunsaturated	14.5	127	7	%
Monounsaturated	16.5	143	7	%
Carbohydrate	192.9	760	40	%
Dietary Fiber	16.4
Protein	117.6	473	25	%
Breakdown
Fat  36%  Carbs 40% Protein 25%

What a pig!!! 

     14 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Rest

I am feeling a little better this morning despite the 3 miles walked, jogged and ran yesterday.  I went to see the doctor this afternoon and it looks like my shin is healing up ok but he suspected there's a pinch nerve or ligaments right below my calf muscles. He suggested I'll pop 2 Aleve tablets an hour before the race and that should take care of the pain then he told me to go slow and blah, blah, blah (which sounded like DH) and replied, "Yeah, I hear you too Doc... my husband said the same thing over and over again but I am stubborn ;-)

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,123
Fat	33.7	297	26	%
Saturated	5.1	45	4	%
Polyunsaturated	5.4	48	4	%
Monounsaturated	17.1	150	13	%
Carbohydrate	151.4	594	52	%
Dietary Fiber	30.6
Protein	66.2	262	23	%
Breakdown
Fat  26%  Carbs 52% Protein 23%

Doing great and I am down to 110.8 lbs this morning!  Yaay!! You noticed how I gained so quickly and lose so quickly too if I only eat nothing but healthy food on portion control but you know it's just hard sometimes to control the portion especially when we're dining out. Sigh

     13 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

3.14 Miles Outdoor Walk, Jog & Run

The countdown has started… 4 days before my race and I am glad my shin feels a little better this morning so I decided to do a short walk/jog/run just to see if I can actually do the 3 miles... well, still a little sore but the pain is bearable and I was able to walk, jog and run for  3.14 miles in 48 minutes this morning.  

          Oct 13, 2009                 
                               3.14 miles
                             5:11 AM Outdoor Walk, Jog, Run

Duration            -->    49 min 41 sec               
Speed                -->    15 min 48 sec per mile    
Calories Burned  -->     276 calories     

DH was really upset with me this morning when he saw me running again and he even refused to kiss me when we bumped into each other on the streeet.  I should have listened to him as he never fails to remind me every time I run to go slow and train with the pro but I am stubborn that way.... had I listened to him, maybe I would not have injured my shin.... but then I won't learn a lesson right?

We'll have to see how I feel tomorrow.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,171
Fat	21.1	184	15	%
Saturated	2.9	26	2	%
Polyunsaturated	5.4	48	4	%
Monounsaturated	9.7	84	7	%
Carbohydrate	175.5	698	58	%
Dietary Fiber	30.9
Protein	80.7	321	27	%
Breakdown
Fat  15%  Carbs 58% Protein 27%

Great! You've got to get back to healthy eating again.

 

     12 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

60 Minutes Bicycle Ride

I  took my bike again for a spin in our neighborhood this morning for an hour... no pain or anything just a little twinge in the shin area.  I will try to do a short run tomorrow and see how it feels.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,824
Fat	56.2	496	27	%
Saturated	14.4	128	7	%
Polyunsaturated	9.8	86	5	%
Monounsaturated	17.4	152	8	%
Carbohydrate	231.6	910	50	%
Dietary Fiber	25.9
Protein	99.6	413	23	%
Breakdown
Fat  27%  Carbs 50% Protein 23%

There are too many junk food at the office today because two of my officemates celebrated their birthdays at the same time.  Of course I have to partake again on the cake eating contest...right?  I had a serving of each cake flavor: chocolate, banana and Marble.. that's a total of 757 calories!  Oh well...

Got to get back to healthy eating again... been pigging out in the last three days and not running for nearly two weeks now; I have already gained  1.2 lbs as of this morning. Dammit!!!

     11 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Rest

Ouch! My body is sore from an hour and half of doing a total body circuit work-out yesterday so I am taking a day off.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,718
Fat	78.1	689	43	%
Saturated	7.9	69	4	%
Polyunsaturated	4.3	36	2	%
Monounsaturated	13.9	116	7	%
Carbohydrate	194.5	779	48	%
Dietary Fiber	17.2
Protein	38.4	150	9	%
Breakdown
Fat  43%  Carbs 48% Protein 9%

 

DH and I went to have lunch at Castillo de Mexico restaurant after church today and I thought I really did good by choosing Grilled Mahi-Mahi Tacos but I couldn't resist the Mango Key Lime Pie from Publix Supermarket when we did grocery shopping--that small piece was 520 calories but bit it was really good. Yum!
 

     10 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

75 Minutes Total Body Circuit Work-out

Seven days after injury, there's still twinge and tenderness in my shin and when I tried jogging this morning it still hurts… so instead I work out in our  mini-gym at home and posed for some new photos...this is me as of this morning (10-10-09) after I've lost 11.1 lbs however I don't have old picture of me to compare when I was 122.5 lbs five months ago.

I still have 3.6 lbs to lose to hit my goal!
 

This is the work-out I did today. I borrowed this DVD from the library yesterday and did the whole work-out for 75 minutes!

Yes, it was that long and the moves are very basic, straight forward and easy to follow but they are mix of abs, resistance exercises, interval cardio, weight training, body sculpting and stretching that relaxes the whole body afterward. I actually like the variations of exercises.

For sure I am going to be sore tomorrow because the moves are different from what I have been doing lately.

 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,229
Fat	34.0	300	23	%
Saturated	3.0	27	2	%
Polyunsaturated	2.5	21	2	%
Monounsaturated	6.9	58	5	%
Carbohydrate	180.6	711	55	%
Dietary Fiber	17.2
Protein	65.9	271	21	%
Breakdown
Fat  23%  Carbs 55% Protein 21%

I had to keep my calorie intake at bay because I ate too much yesterday!

     9 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

60 Minutes Bicycle Ride

I rode my bike this morning for an hour and it felt good... no pain except when I jog or run. 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,701
Fat	48.6	437	22	%
Saturated	4.5	40	2	%
Polyunsaturated	0.8	7	0	%
Monounsaturated	1.8	16	1	%
Carbohydrate	163.7	649	33	%
Dietary Fiber	10.8
Protein	218.1	871	45	%
Breakdown
Fat  22%  Carbs 33% Protein 45%

We went to Red Lobster for lunch today with my officemates to celebrate the boss birthday.  Red Lobster has a promotion going on:

Endless Shrimp®
Select two of your favorite shrimp preparations for $15.99 per person.
Choose from:
   -Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp Served over wild rice pilaf.
   -Cajun Shrimp Tossed with spicy Cajun butter sauce and served over wild rice pilaf.
   -Garlic Shrimp Scampi
   -Hand-Breaded Shrimp
   -Coconut Shrimp Bites
When you're ready for more, just let us know.

I ordered the Teriyaki - they are wood-grilled shrimp brushed with a tangy teriyaki glaze and oh boy they delish! My officemates were shocked to see me a chewed down 45 pieces of grilled teriyaki shrimps in less than 20 minutes. LOL  I reasoned out that's why eat a lot because I run regularly.  Little did they know I eat as much as I can to get my money's worth!  LOL.

 

     8 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

First Running Injury

OMG!! Why now?!?! It's been 4 days since the last time I ran but my left leg is still not healed yet. I have been feeling the tenderness or soreness along the inner part of my left lower leg just below the calf but the good thing is it doesn't show any swelling or anything like that. Why is this happening to me in just about a week before my race?  Am I stressing myself too much about this race or am I training too hard?  I didn't think so. I am excited but certainly not nervous or anything because I am not planning to complete at all.  I already had a mindset to run just for fun and not worry about being on top 10 finish.

According to DH, it sounds like I may have running-related injury called shin splints and he thought that's because of over training--he said I am  over training myself,  too hard, too fast and too long!

From Mayo Clinic website:  The term "shin splints" refers to pain along the shinbone (tibia) — the large bone in the front of your lower leg. The pain is caused by an overload on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to the bone.

Shin splints are caused by an overload on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to the bone. The overload is often caused by specific athletic activities, such as:

• Running downhill

• Running on a slanted or tilted surface

• Shin splints can also be caused by training too hard, too fast or for too long.

In most cases, you can treat shin splints with simple self-care steps:

Adequate rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort — but don't give up all physical activity. While you're healing, try low-impact exercises, such as swimming, bicycling or water running. If your shin pain causes you to limp, consider using crutches until you can walk normally without pain.

Ice the affected area. Apply ice packs to the affected shin for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, four to eight times a day for several days. To protect your skin, wrap the ice packs in a thin towel.

Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Try ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve), aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) to reduce pain.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,387
Fat	36.9	332	23	%
Saturated	3.5	32	2	%
Polyunsaturated	3.8	34	2	%
Monounsaturated	10.3	93	7	%
Carbohydrate	158.5	632	44	%
Dietary Fiber	18.0
Protein	109.6	462	32	%
Breakdown
Fat  23%  Carbs 44% Protein 32%

Oh well, I guess I'll ride a bike to burn off some of these calories I ate tonight. If there a little consolation, I didn't gain any weight despite eating rice for 5 days now. In fact, I even dropped 0.2 lbs last week so I am happy at any rate :-)

 

     7 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

2.04 Miles Outdoor Walk + 45 Minutes Strength Training

I tried running this morning but I couldn't even last a minute because it hurts-- it felt like there's a needle poking right below the calf of my left leg.  I brisk walked 2 miles without a problem but as soon as I started running again the pain becomes unbearable... hence I went home and did 45 minutes strength training workout instead.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,264
Fat	34.9	314	25	%
Saturated	7.5	67	5	%
Polyunsaturated	4.6	41	3	%
Monounsaturated	9.1	82	6	%
Carbohydrate	170.0	665	52	%
Dietary Fiber	13.0
Protein	72.1	296	23	%
Breakdown
Fat  25%  Carbs 52% Protein 23%

The carbs is high that's because of rice.  Rhebs, cut back on your carbs and eat a little bit more protein.  Get back on it tomorrow and pay close attention to everything you shove in your mouth ok?!?!

     6 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

60 Minutes Circuit Training
 The ABS Diet Workout 1

I didn't want to stress my legs even more today so I decided to just do the circuit training at home.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,238
Fat	29.9	269	20	%
Saturated	5.7	51	4	%
Polyunsaturated	1.1	10	1	%
Monounsaturated	3.3	29	2	%
Carbohydrate	158.1	630	48	%
Dietary Fiber	18.1
Protein	100.2	419	32	%
Breakdown
Fat  20%  Carbs 48% Protein 32%

The total calorie intake and ratio of Fat, Carbs and Protein is perfectly healthy.  Hopefully I won't gain any weight despite eating rice for the last 4 days...  OMG that's 4 days in a row!!!

     5 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Rest

I am still sore today although the right leg is a little better than my left leg.  So I guess I need to take another break from working out to give time the muscles enough time to recover. 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,175
Fat	32.0	288	24	%
Saturated	5.9	53	4	%
Polyunsaturated	4.3	39	3	%
Monounsaturated	14.1	127	11	%
Carbohydrate	131.4	507	42	%
Dietary Fiber	17.2
Protein	96.5	399	33	%
Breakdown
Fat  24%  Carbs 42% Protein 33%

Got to watch my calorie intake very closely since I will be having rice and fish for breakfast in the next few days. Oh yeah, I have to eat fish at home otherwise if I take it to work for my lunch, the fish is going stink up our break room and I pretty sure my colleagues would react to it unpleasantly.

     4 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Rest

My legs are sore from 13 miles ran yesterday.  It's probably just a muscles spasm from running two bridges back to back three weekends in a row.  Hopefully it will get better tomorrow or the next few days.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,591
Fat	51.7	466	29	%
Saturated	17.0	153	10	%
Polyunsaturated	3.9	35	2	%
Monounsaturated	6.6	60	4	%
Carbohydrate	176.4	681	43	%
Dietary Fiber	15.5
Protein	107.1	448	28	%
Breakdown
Fat  29%  Carbs 43% Protein 28%

Gosh I can't help but eat too much rice with fish. I know I am going to pay for this in the next few days.

 

     3 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

13.19 Miles Outdoor Run

I found a new route for my run: From Hodges --> Atlantic Blvd (passing Atlantic Inter-coastal Waterway Bridge on San Pablo River)  --> Jacksonville Beach  (passing Mayport Flyover) --> Mayport  and A1A and back.  

Approaching Atlantic Inter-coastal Waterway Bridge

Atlantic Inter-coastal Waterway Bridge on San Pablo River

Mayport Ramp/Flyover

These three photos are courtesy of Metro Jacksonville.com

Here's the comparison of  my latest Two OUTDOOR Ran.  My Sept 27 ran was a little slower due to heat and humidity on the highways as there is no shades at all.  Whereas today's ran is really nice because except on the bridges, there are shades from the tall tress along the highway... refreshing breeze and green sceneries made me feel so good. The view overlooking from the Atlantic Inter-coastal Waterway bride on San Pablo River is equally invigorating as well.

    Oct 03, 2009                                             Sept 27, 2009  
                               13.19 miles      VS         13.02 miles
                             6:21 AM Outdoor Run               6:36 AM Outdoor Run

Duration            -->    3 hr 19 mins 09 sec              3 hr 17 mins 09 sec          
Speed                -->    14 min 21 sec per mile        15 min 08 sec per mile
Calories Burned  -->     1,160 calories                     1,145 calories

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,720
Fat	38.0	336	19	%
Saturated	4.2	37	2	%
Polyunsaturated	4.2	36	2	%
Monounsaturated	10.2	88	5	%
Carbohydrate	223.5	895	51	%
Dietary Fiber	17.4
Protein	124.0	516	30	%
Breakdown
Fat  19%  Carbs 51% Protein 30%

At the end of my run, I asked DH to drive me to Mayport to buy some fresh fish... and for $34 I bought 1 whole milkfish; 2 lbs of jumbo shrimps and 1.5 lbs of butter fish. 

So I'll be having seafood for the next few days... thank heaven!  I had 2 cups of long grain rice and half of the grilled milkfish dipped in lemon and soy sauce for lunch and I couldn't ask for more;-) 

     2 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

360 Steps Up & Down on Stairways

Today is supposed to be a rest for me in preparation for my long run tomorrow morning but I decided to climb our office building stairways back and forth three times; that's a total of 360 steps on the way up and 360 going down for 15 minutes just so I can have some chocolates ;-)

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,335
Fat	52.3	457	34	%
Saturated	9.8	86	6	%
Polyunsaturated	8.4	73	5	%
Monounsaturated	25.3	219	16	%
Carbohydrate	125.9	498	37	%
Dietary Fiber	19.1
Protein	96.5	394	29	%
Breakdown
Fat  34%  Carbs 37% Protein 29%

The fat percentage is a little high but those are good fats from almond butter and heresy's dark chocolates. Yum!

 

     1 October 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

45 Minutes Strength Training

I lost another pound last week hence my weight dropped to 111.6 lbs this morning.  Yayy!!! I am so hoping to get down to 108 lbs on the day of my race so I can pig out the next day. LOL

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,411
Fat	51.5	449	31	%
Saturated	12.4	110	8	%
Polyunsaturated	6.7	57	4	%
Monounsaturated	18.4	157	11	%
Carbohydrate	135.0	532	37	%
Dietary Fiber	24.5
Protein	111.8	464	32	%
Breakdown
Fat  31%  Carbs 37% Protein 32%

That's a little more than what I should have but it's ok.

     30 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

5.02 Miles Outdoor Run

I tried running as fast as I can this morning but the fastest I could do was 9 minutes per mile and I couldn't even last longer than a mile on that pace. 

When I saw the pace of other runners; 5-7 minutes per mile, I feel like a loser already. Guess I am just going to do the run for fun and of course to get fit... not even thinking about competing to the 5K race anymore because I don't want to beat myself to it.

           Sept 30, 2009                   
                               5.02 miles
                             4:48 AM Outdoor Run

Duration            -->    1 hr 00 min 53 sec               
Speed                -->    12 min 07 sec per mile    
Calories Burned  -->     442 calories     

 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,362
Fat	41.2	371	26	%
Saturated	14.1	127	9	%
Polyunsaturated	2.9	26	2	%
Monounsaturated	8.2	74	5	%
Carbohydrate	147.7	576	41	%
Dietary Fiber	28.2
Protein	113.4	470	33	%
Breakdown
Fat  26%  Carbs 41% Protein 33%

 

     29 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

45 Minutes Pilates

I heart Jennifer Kries Pilates... Ooh I felt so good after the work-out. I wish I had enough time to do an hour and a half of it but I was running late for work this morning.. so I didn't finished the whole work-out.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,304
Fat	47.8	417	33	%
Saturated	7.7	68	5	%
Polyunsaturated	6.4	55	4	%
Monounsaturated	18.0	153	12	%
Carbohydrate	119.2	463	37	%
Dietary Fiber	18.4
Protein	91.6	379	30	%
Breakdown
Fat  33%  Carbs 37% Protein 30%

And my calories are just about right  ;-)  Oh yes, I am on the right track!!!

     28 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Rest

After that long ran yesterday I deserved a much needed rest today... just have to keep my calorie intake at bay.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,120
Fat	28.9	260	23	%
Saturated	6.7	60	5	%
Polyunsaturated	4.2	37	3	%
Monounsaturated	14.0	126	11	%
Carbohydrate	144.6	546	48	%
Dietary Fiber	20.1
Protein	80.3	321	28	%
Breakdown
Fat  23%  Carbs 48% Protein 28%

And I succeeded ;-)

     27 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

13.02 Miles Outdoor Run

When my mother-in-law emailed me the other day if I could come over to her house this weekend to install the new software to her PC, I thought that would be a good time to try to run from my house to hers.  Mapquest showed if I take the shortest distance which is going to Hodges to JTB to 9A and then exit to Baymeadows road, it would only be around 13 miles.  I want to try running bridges... and this flyover/loop between JTB and 9A is what gets me to do it.   

Well, I woke up late this morning (forgot to set my alarm clock darn it!) and it was already 6:36 AM when I left the house... So I thought I am just gonna run maybe 8-10 miles depending on how hot the temp is going to be at 8:30AM. However, as soon as I hit JTB, I was already almost half way to mom's house and I thought with the extra lane still on construction and there's not too many cars on the highway anyway because it's Sunday, I was even more motivated to do it.

My first time to run on a bridge...13 miles from Hodges to JTB to 9A to Baymeadows road... this flyover/loop between JTB and FL 9A...oh boy the ran on this loop wasn't easy as I thought it was... going up is very hard but I made it ;-)   The price?  I got scolded by DH & MIL because they said first, aside from it is illegal to run on an interstate highway, it is also very, very  dangerous  because there is no path for walkers/runners on those roads and cars are going 65-80 miles per hour.  Glad there's no cop around that area early in the morning otherwise I would have been in jail by now :-P

Anyway, here's my stat from my iPod Touch: To compare my latest two 13 miles run on outdoor and treadmill; the ran on a treadmill was little faster yet I feel like it's harder than the outdoor ran because on treadmill, I ran on a steady pace whereas when I run outdoor, I have to yield or stop at the traffic light and to anything and everything on the highway.  Over all though, I preferred running outdoor...but that's just me.

        Sept 27, 2009                                             Sept 22, 2009  
                               13.02 miles      VS         13.01 miles
                             6:36 AM Outdoor Run               5:09 PM Treadmill Run

Duration            -->    3 hr 17 mins 09 sec              2 hr 57 mins 21 sec          
Speed                -->    15 min 08 sec per mile        13 min 37 sec per mile
Calories Burned  -->     1,145 calories                     1,144 calories
 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,741
Fat	25.4	228	13	%
Saturated	8.5	76	4	%
Polyunsaturated	3.2	29	2	%
Monounsaturated	6.1	55	3	%
Carbohydrate	250.1	979	55	%
Dietary Fiber	19.8
Protein	137.0	561	32	%
Breakdown
Fat  13%  Carbs 55% Protein 32%

That's the total calories I am planning to eat until the end of the day today... we'll see if that changes tonight.

 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,951
Fat	50.8	454	23	%
Saturated	17.8	159	8	%
Polyunsaturated	7.8	69	4	%
Monounsaturated	16.0	143	7	%
Carbohydrate	231.4	910	47	%
Dietary Fiber	16.2
Protein	142.2	586	30	%
Breakdown
Fat  23%  Carbs 47% Protein 30%

Yup, it changes as soon I smelled DH's BBQ chicken... had 1 thigh and 2 wings with skin of course. Yum!

     26 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

5.10 Miles Outdoor Walk

I decided to just do leisure walk with 16 lbs of dumbbells this morning in preparation for another long run tomorrow morning.

Here's the stat from my iPod Touch:

            Sept 26, 2009                   
                               5.10 miles
                             7:21 AM Outdoor Walk

Duration            -->    1 hr 45 mins 16 sec               
Speed                -->    20 min 38 sec per mile    
Calories Burned  -->     448 calories     

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,614
Fat	39.9	352	22	%
Saturated	12.6	111	7	%
Polyunsaturated	3.3	29	2	%
Monounsaturated	11.6	101	6	%
Carbohydrate	194.0	764	49	%
Dietary Fiber	18.5
Protein	112.4	451	29	%
Breakdown
Fat  22%  Carbs 49% Protein 29%

My total calorie intake was a little high that's because I forgot to bring my own dinner to my part-time job last night so I ended up ordering a grilled chicken/grilled vegetable salad which comes with free loaf of bread from Long Horn Steakhouse... it was more convenient for me because LHS is just across the street from CompUSA... but at least I am making a healthy choice ;-)

 

     25 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Rest

No exercise today but I have to work in my part-time job tonight until 10PM... so I get to move around which helps.

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,268
Fat	30.3	273	21	%
Saturated	8.0	72	6	%
Polyunsaturated	3.4	31	2	%
Monounsaturated	9.2	83	7	%
Carbohydrate	134.2	525	41	%
Dietary Fiber	19.7
Protein	115.9	478	37	%
Breakdown
Fat  21%  Carbs 41% Protein 37%

I ate just about right today...I am happy ;-) 

 

     24 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

30 Minutes ABS workout & Stretching 

It's been a while since the last time I did abs work-out  so I figured it's about time to get back into the wagon and strengthen my core.  I have to integrate this abs workout into my weekly run because somebody is challenging me to wear 2 piece next summer:

Geri: I am also serious about that 2 piece challenge for you next summer. Maybe this will motivate me to do other workouts aside from running. Game? :)

Rhebs: To tell you the truth, I have never ever worn a 2-pc bathing suit out in public (beach) in my whole entire life… but you dare me to do it.. so YES!!! game na game ako!!! You really have a way of pushing the right button don’t you? So I am taking this challenge on to the next level (no towel or anything.. just 2 piece (bikini and bra only ;-)

Geri: Naku, ninerbiyos ako tuloy, sit-ups here I come! Let's pick a month and date. Yup, no towel :)

I am down to 112.6 lbs today.  I lost 1.6 lbs. last week so that brings my total weight loss to 9.9 pounds  in 13 weeks. Yaaay!   4 more pounds  to lose; a little over 3 more weeks to go before my race so I have to observe a very strict yet healthy and balanced diet until such time. 

 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,320
Fat	35.2	317	24	%
Saturated	11.3	102	8	%
Polyunsaturated	2.8	25	2	%
Monounsaturated	6.8	62	5	%
Carbohydrate	126.0	492	38	%
Dietary Fiber	19.7
Protein	120.9	502	38	%
Breakdown
Fat  24%  Carbs 38% Protein 38%

 

Doing great and eating good :-)

     23 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

Rest

I feel ok this morning; not even sore or anything except I had bout of insomnia last night. I was tossing and turning until midnight so I decided to move to the other bedroom so I won't disrupt DH sleep.  I didn't fall asleep until 1:30 or so in the morning and was up again at 5:30 this morning coz my body clock is used to getting up between 5:00 to 5:30 AM.  Glad I was able to snooze for an hour on my lunch break otherwise it would have been a struggle to work until 9:30 in my part time job tonight.

 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,228
Fat	24.1	217	18	%
Saturated	5.9	53	4	%
Polyunsaturated	2.3	20	2	%
Monounsaturated	4.4	40	3	%
Carbohydrate	135.7	520	43	%
Dietary Fiber	12.1
Protein	116.0	480	39	%
Breakdown
Fat  18%  Carbs 43% Protein 39%

Over all, my total calorie intake is just about right....keep it up, Rhebs!

     22 September 2009 -  Jacksonville, Florida USA        

                                

13.01 Miles on Treadmill Run

Wow, 13 weeks on training and I now can run a half marathon in a little less than 3 hours  but ouch, ouch, ouch...my legs are just dead tired. I even had a hard time doing some stretching afterward.  I don't think I can ever run for full marathon...just the thought of running 26 miles make me sick to my stomach.

Today, my Nike+ says I have reached the Green level by syncing 158.94 total miles

Anyway, here's my stat from my iPod tonight:

            Sept 22, 2009                   
                               13.01 miles
                             5:09 PM Treadmill Run

Duration            -->    2 hr 57 mins 21 sec               
Speed                -->    13 min 37 sec per mile    
Calories Burned  -->     1,144 calories     

 

	Grams	Calories	%-Cals
Calories		1,656
Fat	52.1	467	28	%
Saturated	11.3	102	6	%
Polyunsaturated	4.8	42	3	%
Monounsaturated	7.8	69	4	%
Carbohydrate	195.2	765	46	%
Dietary Fiber	27.8
Protein	106.0	424	26	%
Breakdown
Fat  28%  Carbs 46% Protein 26%

With the calories I burned tonight I could actually eat up to 2,200 calories but it was already 8:40Pm when I got home from the gym and I don't have any appetite to eat something solid anymore.. instead, DH made me a protein drink with a frozen strawberry and banana... plus he brought home some sweet potato pound cake form work and they were a perfect treat for  me. Thanks, Darling!

Over all, my total calorie intake is just right....hope to lose at least a pound or more this week...I have two days more to go before I weigh in.

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