Comments on: More Milestones

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:42:14 +0000

I am not able to run anymore because of knee surgery. Running is great for calorie burning. In my 31 year running career, I estimate that I have run about 30,000 miles. Which is more than one trip around the world at the equator.

Now I walk 4 miles and enjoy it. I like the pace, I like the ability to take in the surroundings. There is always some type of cardio to appreciate.

Nice job on the V-Day run.
.-= FrankÂ´s last blog ..The ValentineÂ’s Dog Â– DonÂ’t Be One! =-.

By: macdaddy

macdaddy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:08:05 +0000

Brandon–You’ll be able to do anything you want to do. If you want to run 16 miles, then start slowly and do it…as soon as the snow melts (though there are lots of people who run in the snow).

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:57:04 +0000

Great work Mac! I can only hope to be able to run 16 miles one day. I really want to get into running, but I'm a little weary to "learn" to run while there's still a lot of snow and ice out. In another month or so when the roads are clear, I plan on starting the couch to 5k program, and hopefully continuing to build up my distance from there. .-= BrandonÂ´s last blog ..DonÂ’t allow yourself to get derailed =-.

By: macdaddy

macdaddy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:02:33 +0000

John–I’ll write a post on how I taught myself how to run. Look for it late this week, or early next week. If you are in a rush, we can chat about it via email before then. Thanks for the comment

By: John

John — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:56:16 +0000

Congrats on the 16 miles, Mac. I’m struggling at 3 (on a treadmill) right now, and 16 seems impossible.

Also, I’m looking back through some of the archives trying to find articles about your early running days, how you started, how you pushed through, how you began to time yourself, etc., but can’t seem to find any. Pointers?

Fitness update: Long (slow) run yesterday – 35:00 (2.75 miles), increasing pace every ten minutes (from 12:00/mi.; 10:54/mi; 10:00/mi. and going back down to 10:54 for the last five minutes). Some pain in left shin, but otherwise a good solid run.
Today: Upper Body (chest, shoulders, back, triceps, biceps), following the Body-For-Life workout plan. Still working into it, so weights are fairly light.
Eating: Still tough to get a grip on. Eating way too much sugar and carbs still, but have reduced my portion intake. Eating consciously and noticing when I feel full, and when I feel full, I stop eating (but I still feel like I have to clean my plate).

By: fit36.com

fit36.com — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:45:35 +0000

I can't even begin to imagine running 16 miles. Very impressive. And great progress on the weight front, too. .-= fit36.comÂ´s last blog ..Timed vs. Distance Workouts =-.

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:17:06 +0000

I think it sounds pretty good to be honest! 16 miles is a good long distance. You seem to be running strong and I'm sure you are going to rock that marathon. .-= AndrewEÂ´s last blog ..Weigh in post #7 2010: Hear the Tiger roar! =-.