On track
I ran 5.5 miles this morning in a little over 44 minutes, a bit over an 8 min/mile pace. I started out around 6:50, before sunrise, conditions clear and cold, temperature about 35 degrees. Ran along the streets, over to the river, and then along the river bike trail for a little over 2 miles. My feet and legs felt great, which was gratifying, although my left hip continues to hurt a bit.
Weight this a.m.: 172.2, my new low for the year, and bodyfat 17.5%. My waist is just a notch thinner, too, measuring no more than 37 inches.
I continued with my new pushups regimen, doing sets of 32 and 37 this morning. Last week I tallied 137 pushups total, and this week I’ll do a lot more than that. I’m trying to push my ability while simultaneously trying to avoid hurting my rotator cuffs.
I’m pleased with progress so far. At the beginning of the year I was consistently weighing 176 to 178, and now it’s around 172.2 to 174. Reaching my goal by February 14 is starting to look doable, but I’m reaching the difficult point, and I have to stay on track. Looking in the mirror this morning, I noticed that the love handles are still there, and it will take a lot more weight loss to get rid of them, or at least to mostly get rid of them. I expect I will still have a bit of handles even if I get my bodyfat far below where it is now.
January 16, 2009 at 8:47 pm
As you say you are trught on track. There’s nothing better than a nice run, when it’s a little brisk out. I’m envious. I was set to run in 1/8th mile circles yesterday, but my wife said my knee was still too swollen. Maybe tomorrow. Keep doing what you are doing and you’ll reach your Febrruary goals and beyond. Keep moving forwards, and enjoying your journey.
January 21, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Awesome job still running like a fiend and getting that scale to budge!! You’ll look awesome for Hawaii, no sweat! Thanks for the motivation, my friend!