Muay Thai kicked my ass last night so I skipped running this morning, not to mention that it is snowing. I also kinda sorta did something to my lower back last night on the inversion bar. Almost got stuck on there. Was really painful to get off. Never felt any pain like that. Feels a bit better today.
Gonna go running or swimming at lunch today depending on how the weather holds up.
it looks to me like the 49 is water resistant to 30 meters (which is plenty) but doesnt have the ability to record split times.
The 89 is resistant to 100 meters, can have two times on the display at once, and does record split times.
I guess it depends on whether or not you want the extra feature of split times and the convenience of having two timers on the display at one time.
the 49 is sufficient, but the 89 is a little more convenient. I personally would get the 89 especially since its only another 10 bucks.
The 89 is resistant to 100 meters, can have two times on the display at once, and does record split times.
I guess it depends on whether or not you want the extra feature of split times and the convenience of having two timers on the display at one time.
the 49 is sufficient, but the 89 is a little more convenient. I personally would get the 89 especially since its only another 10 bucks.
Rest
Last night I had to take off to rest. My legs were really tight and I was getting cramping in my calves(definitely did not drink enough water). Went to bed around 10pm though, so that should be a good jump start for anything that goes on tonight.
Steve, do me a favor and see what you think.... I'm trying to decide between two watches.
Amazon.com -->
type in WR0084-004 ($39)
type in WR0049-004 ($29)
Not quite sure if the 49 model is water resistant to 100meters, but it looks much thinner than the other. Right now I'm leaning towards the 84 model. If you could, let me know what you think. I don't need any HRM stuff. Just laps and a backlight. Thanks.
Steve, do me a favor and see what you think.... I'm trying to decide between two watches.
Amazon.com -->
type in WR0084-004 ($39)
type in WR0049-004 ($29)
Not quite sure if the 49 model is water resistant to 100meters, but it looks much thinner than the other. Right now I'm leaning towards the 84 model. If you could, let me know what you think. I don't need any HRM stuff. Just laps and a backlight. Thanks.
breathing
ok, first let me say that I am certainly no expert and that i havent run competitively since HS. Jon probably knows alot more about this than I do, but here are some things I always think about when I'm running.
+ when i get tired, my arms and head start to come up. basically your head tilts back and your hands start to hover around your chest area (like a boxer). Try to focus on putting your chin back down (as Buckley used to say "Put your fucking head down!!!!!!!!!!!!!"). Not chin to your chest, but be level headed. The second you lift your head/chin you shift your weight and its harder to run fast and breathe. Youre just using up more energy for nothing. Put your hands around your stomach area.
This technique keeps your weight centered/forward and helps to make it easier when youre tired. It's tough to do at first, but just keep it in mind. Good form = easier running over long distances.
+ regulate hyper-ventilating. If i feel like im gasping for breathe, i just try to calm myself down and breathe in rhythm with every couple strides i take. for everyone or every situation its different, but basically i will breathe in for two steps and then exhale for two steps. Inhale (left, right) exhale (left, right). Sometimes three strides. It's just important to slow your heart rate down and relax. sort of like how pregnant women breathe to control the pain of popping out a kid, you can breathe to lower your heart rate and regulate cramps/pain.
those are the two things i focus on most. I don't know about jon, but I think the head/hand positioning is THE most critical beginner mistake. If you focus on that when youre tired, everything else will get easier.
+ when i get tired, my arms and head start to come up. basically your head tilts back and your hands start to hover around your chest area (like a boxer). Try to focus on putting your chin back down (as Buckley used to say "Put your fucking head down!!!!!!!!!!!!!"). Not chin to your chest, but be level headed. The second you lift your head/chin you shift your weight and its harder to run fast and breathe. Youre just using up more energy for nothing. Put your hands around your stomach area.
This technique keeps your weight centered/forward and helps to make it easier when youre tired. It's tough to do at first, but just keep it in mind. Good form = easier running over long distances.
+ regulate hyper-ventilating. If i feel like im gasping for breathe, i just try to calm myself down and breathe in rhythm with every couple strides i take. for everyone or every situation its different, but basically i will breathe in for two steps and then exhale for two steps. Inhale (left, right) exhale (left, right). Sometimes three strides. It's just important to slow your heart rate down and relax. sort of like how pregnant women breathe to control the pain of popping out a kid, you can breathe to lower your heart rate and regulate cramps/pain.
those are the two things i focus on most. I don't know about jon, but I think the head/hand positioning is THE most critical beginner mistake. If you focus on that when youre tired, everything else will get easier.
whoaaaa. im gonna be hurting tomorrow.
5.1 miles in 32 minutes.
hey, dude. go to nikeplus.com when you get a chance tomorrow. You can sign in under my name.... i want to show you this thing. very cool. it tracks your runs on google maps. sickkk.
also, post up your workouts so that I know what youre up to. I dont want to be too far behind you on race day, you crazy maniac. plus, im jealous of your watch. i want one.
5.1 miles in 32 minutes.
hey, dude. go to nikeplus.com when you get a chance tomorrow. You can sign in under my name.... i want to show you this thing. very cool. it tracks your runs on google maps. sickkk.
also, post up your workouts so that I know what youre up to. I dont want to be too far behind you on race day, you crazy maniac. plus, im jealous of your watch. i want one.
ok, the cooter area is starting to heal up. man, that shit sucks.
didnt get a chance to look at the results yet, it was a busy day at work.
but got a chance to put in a couple miles.
ran 3.51 miles in 28 minutes. just went for a huge loop around the neighborhood. just gotta keep on tacking on more miles. tomorrow im gonna try to go swimming after work. my goal is to do 3 lap warm up and 17 laps without stopping to catch my breath.
dude, what are you thinking in terms of bicycles?
didnt get a chance to look at the results yet, it was a busy day at work.
but got a chance to put in a couple miles.
ran 3.51 miles in 28 minutes. just went for a huge loop around the neighborhood. just gotta keep on tacking on more miles. tomorrow im gonna try to go swimming after work. my goal is to do 3 lap warm up and 17 laps without stopping to catch my breath.
dude, what are you thinking in terms of bicycles?
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