Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Workout # 1: Run
Weather: Clear, Cold, Breezy
Route: Home to Golf Course and Catholic
Distance: 5.5 miles
Time: 55 min
Max HR: 178
Avg HR: 153
Calories: 723 - 35% fat

Slept really bad last night. I guess I was nervous about my first early morning run of the season. Woke up at like 2 AM thinking it was time to go. Ended up missing the 5 AM planned run, but did go later that morning. The weather was very cold and windy. I was surprised that my heart rate was so high given the pace I was travelling. However, much of this loop is gradually up hill and I might have pushed it a littel too much. I just felt very tired the whole time running. Towards the end my knees were very sore as well. I think the drinking from New Years Eve might still have it's grip on me. It was great wine though! Looking forward to the swim this evening.

Workout # 2: Swim
Distance: 1,900 yds
Time: 59 min
Max HR: 174
Avg HR: 139
Calories: 653 - 45% fat

Swim workout was very good. Did 500 yd warm up and stayed below 149 bpm. Then I did 2 x 100 yd kick drill, 2 x 100 yd freestyle, 2 x 100 yd paddle swim, 2 x 100 yd freestyle, 200 yd pull drill and a 400 yd cool down.