10/28/07: 9 Mile Run: Brownell-Shades Creek

I met Judy at 7:30 am; yes, she's back. I used the new Nike Triax C8 heart rate monitor and I am extremely pleased. I especially like the fact that it can remember more than 1 run and that I have a custom display while running. I had been at Judy's house the evening before when she noted that if we could start at 7:30 instead of 6:30, she could probably make it. She did. She ran with the iPod Nano including the pedometer thingy. She liked it. Interestingly, I thought it measured the distance short. But, if not this was a great run! I wasn't wearing the GPS, so I don't have any disconfirming (is that a word?) evidence. Next week, 13 Miles.

Data

Distance:	9 Miles
Time:	1:17:05
Heart Rate:	151
Pace:	8:33
Weather:	Clear Temperature-48° Humidity-93%
Route:	The usual 8.5 Miler + .5 Mile add on

10/27/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I put the iPod on shuffle to let the music run and headed out. I had to estimate the time and lost the heart rate as the Polar heart rate monitor I have been using for several years totally reset all of its values when I hit the stop button. OK, this was its last straw. It has been replaced thanks to a gift card from 6 of my friends for Academy Sports. I now have a Nike, Triax C8. I will find out today if I like it. I do like that I was able to create a custom, "My View" for the watch when I am running. Data Distance: 3 Miles Time: 27:30 (estimate) Pace: 9:09 Weather: Clear Temperature-44° Humidity-89%

10/26/07: 5 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I listened to Phedippidations during this morning run. Steve, host of Phedippidations, just broke his marathon PR with a time of 4:12:55. That is a great accomplishment. I hope I see similar results at the Mercedes in February. I had to estimate the time and lost the heart rate as the Polar heart rate monitor I have been using for several years did not respect my push of the stop button.

Data

Distance:	5 Miles
Time:	47:30 (estimate)
Pace:	9:30
Weather:	Overcast Temperature-52° Humidity-88%

10/24/07: 8 Mile Run: Neighborhood

This was another evening run in a light rain. I listened to the Daily Source Code during which Adam Curry interviewed Ron Paul (republican candidate for president). It was a interesting interview. Ron sure seems like a straight forward and honest person. I don't think I am won over as far as thinking he should be president, but he definitely seems removed from the usual smooth and seemingly rehearsed, less than genuine politician we so often see. His positions were well reasoned and articulately stated. Although, I think he views our position in the world in a more isolationist mode than I. But, we do need to be much less of the world's police and support infrastructure than we are today. So, I am not endorsing Ron, per se. But, I thoroughly enjoyed the interview and Adam is endorsing him.

Data

Distance:	8 Miles
Time:	1:11:50
Pace:	8:58
Weather:	Clear Temperature-52° Humidity-92%

10/23/07: 5 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I ran in the evening instead of the morning. I listened to the Daily Source Code for the first part of the run and finished off with Adam and The Ants "Dirk Wears White Socks" which I ripped from vinyl.

Data

Distance:	5 Miles
Time:	46:08
Pace:	9:13
Weather:	Light rain Temperature-60° Humidity-83%

10/21/07: 11 Mile Run: Brownell-Shades Creek Greenway

Still no Judy; I guess she has better things on her mind. I went to see Alice Cooper last night and didn't get to bed until late, but that didn't stop me from getting out there this morning. I was only about 15 minutes late. Despite running 8 miles yesterday, I still had a strong run. I listened to Phedippidations. Most of the show was just good ol' congratulations and running stories from the Worldwide Half Marathon, but Steve closed the show with a passionate rant about the Chicago Marathon's reported water shortages. I don't know enough to say one way or the other, but it does sound as if Steve has some good points and they are made with feeling.

Data

Distance:	11 Miles
Time:	1:42:36
Heart Rate:	148
Pace:	9:19
Weather:	Clear Temperature-50° Humidity-80%
Route:	10.5 Mile Loop + .5 Mile Add-On

10/20/07: 8 Miles: Neighborhood

I missed my planned run on Friday. I overslept and thought I would crank it in before I started driving home from Columbia, SC. About 1:00 pm, my manager came by the cube I was using and asked what I was doing there instead of hitting the road and doing my meetings on the cell phone. I contemplated it for 45 seconds and decided he was right. So, I skipped the run, shutdown the computer, and hit the road.

So, I combined yesterday's planned 5 miles with today's 3 miles and ran 8. It was a good run, but I overslept again and missed my muscle works class. I am glad I am flexible. I decided running was more important than the muscle works class and hit the pavement. I put the iPod on shuffle and enjoyed the tunes. The weather was perfect. I do so wish, the temperature could stay like this all the time. I forgot to note in my last entry that I noticed a completely different smell in the air than I normally notice while running. It smelled like fall. Could it be that I was noticing the increased CO2 in the air as the leaves continue dieing and falling. Or, maybe it is the decay of the leaves themselves. Anyway, it was interesting and kind of relaxing.

Data

Distance:	8 Miles
Time:	1:11:50
Pace:	8:58
Weather:	Clear Temperature-52° Humidity-92%

10/18/07: 7 Mile Run: Blythewood, SC

I ran in the evening while listening to the Daily Source Code. It was a good run, but it seemed to go on forever. I failed to get up early this morning and just couldn't let the day go by without getting in my run.

Data

Distance:	7 Miles
Time:	1:06:53
Pace:	9:33
Weather:	Clear Temperature-83° Humidity-54%

10/16/07: 6 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I ran in the late morning after failing to hydrate enough. And, I could tell. But, I hung in there and finished. I did run 1 more lap than I had planned because I lost count. I m glad I got the run in today though instead of delaying until tomorrow like I originally thought I would. Listened to Adam Curry praise Ron Paul on the Daily Source Code. Amongst other reasons, Adam likes Ron's bias towards returning to a more pure and conservative approach to government. In general, I agree with the approach, but I believe we have to accept that times have changed. One of the best things the founding fathers did was design a legislating system that embracing change. Unlike Adam I don't think the 2nd Amendment could serve its original purpose any more. Well, unless I can afford some stealth bombers, tanks, bazookas, and other ordinance. Otherwise, we common citizens would be able to little more than be nuisances to the government.

Data

Distance:	6 Miles
Time:	56:29
Heart Rate:	157
Pace:	9:24
Weather:	Overcast Temperature-75° Humidity-73%

10/14/07: 13.1 Miles: Phedippidations Worldwide 1/2 marathon -2, Bob-50

I ran the 2^nd Annual Phedippidations World-Wide Half Marathon Challenge. You couldn't have asked for a better day. The weather was perfect for running. I love running in temperatures in the low 50's. OK, I copied that from last year's entry, but it was true today too. I did run faster that last year's time of 2:11:41. And, since this was my fiftieth birthday, I am especially pleased. I saw lots of other runners but ran alone. I did listen to the the Cheers from the World episode of Pheppidations. Thanks Steve and the other organizers for making this happen!

I started the run listening to the Daily Source Code and completed it finishing up the latest Accident Hash. I had a great lunch with Edd, Kaye, Tim, Faye, Danny, Judy, Byrd, John (Rish), Dave, Lisa, Hannah, John (Evans), and Betsy. I got a lot of very cool gifts (especially this 24 inch flat screen monitor! Between this weekend and last, I am reminded about just how blessed I am to have such good friends and family. I love them all. They my 1/2 century celebration wonderful.

I get the feeling listening to Steve indicate what all we should log after a run and I feel a bit inadequate. I think a lot while I run, but seem to run out of words when it comes time to log. I didn't get all philosophical, but I did think about work a fair amount. I also thought about how much I appreciate my friends. For a brief moment, I thought how appropriate it was that on my 50th birthday, I started the day doing something rewarding and difficult all by myself. I came, I saw, I ran.

Data

Distance:	13.1 Miles
Time:	2:02:59
Heart Rate:	146
Pace:	9:23
Weather:	Clear Temperature-55° Humidity-77%
Route	Brownell-Montclair Loop

10/02-10/13:Still Running and Life is Still Nuts

OK, Life is still NUTS. I am glad that I got all of my runs in, but blogging just ain't been happening. I did make it to Fripp Island for our yearly celebration with friends which includes celebrating my birthday. Early, true, but fun none the less. I took first place in the 5K. That's right, first place in the race. I didn't know how to break the tape (it was thick plastic; it was not going to break). I didn't know what I was supposed to do. Should I run hard through it, put on just a little pressure, and fly through. I ended up simply stopping after the race directors said "stop you are going to hurt yourself".

The rest of the weekend continued to be a blast and it was incredible fun to be with friends while they provided festivities and best wishes for my 50th year on the planet. They sang to me during the Trolley Pub Crawl. Other people passed on the word and groups just started songs too. One friendly fellow made me drink a shot of Jack Daniels from his bottle. It was lots of fun. I stayed in control and still managed to get my 10.5 mile run in the the next day.

I have listened several Daily Source Codes, Accident Hashes, and Phedippidations. They are still my favorite podcasts and keep me company during my runs. Tomorrow is the Phedippidations Worldwide Half-Marathon and I will be running it. Judy will not be joining me. She is still pacing around the southeast with her new boyfriend. I am so pleased for her despite missing her companionship during my Sunday long runs. I hope I can get control of my schedule to do a better job of logging my runs and thoughts daily. It is too difficult to cover so much time in one burst and really do any justice to what's in my head, not that I am that verbose in general anyway.

Data

10/02/07: Neighborhood

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	27:49
Heart Rate:	148
Pace:	9:16
Weather:	Clear Temperature-63° Humidity-70%

10/04/07: Neighborhood

Distance:	5 Miles
Time:	47:15
Heart Rate:	150
Pace:	9:26
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-73° Humidity-90%

10/05/07: Lake Wateree, SC

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	26:41
Heart Rate:	148
Pace:	8:53
Weather:	Overcast Temperature-73° Humidity-90%

10/06/07: Fripp Island, SC

Distance:	3.1 Miles
Time:	24:05
Pace:	7:46
Weather:	Overcast Temperature-73° Humidity-100%

10/07/07: Fripp Island, SC

Distance:	10.43 Miles
Time:	1:39:58
Pace:	9:35
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-73° Humidity-100%

10/09/07: Neighborhood

Distance:	5 Miles
Time:	48:37
Pace:	9:32
Heart Rate:	144
Weather:	Clear Temperature-71° Humidity-87%

10/10/07: Neighborhood

Distance:	7.017 Miles
Time:	1:07:39
Pace:	9:38
Weather:	Clear Temperature-58° Humidity-93%

10/12/07: Neighborhood

Distance:	4.5 Miles (estimated, ran last part with Prince)
Time:	42:25
Heart Rate:	146
Pace:	9:25
Weather:	Clear Temperature-51° Humidity-74%

10/13/07: Neighborhood

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	27:35
Heart Rate:	145
Pace:	9:11
Weather:	Clear Temperature-50° Humidity-83%