23.8.20
Loony Challenge Training: Week 1
A couple notes here:
There's no "race weekend" this year, and so no "this many weeks until race day" posts.
I'm thinking to do the 10K the first or second week in October, and the 10 mile run the week after that.
The 5K will be done with Olive at her chosen route and pace.
This is a different kind of training plan than I've ever done before. Much more focus on activities besides running, with the goal of staying balanced, active, and strong.
Sunday:
Planned: Run 1 mile; walk or bike
Actual:1.85 miles running. 1.81 miles walking. 7.13 miles on the bike along the parkway. The walk and the bike ride were mostly a tour of all the trees that came down in the tornado last Friday.
Monday:
Planned: Run 1 mile; weights; Zumba or walk
Actual: Weights: 40 mins youtube video before work. Run 2.33 miles, mostly at MAF, nice low heart rate. Walk 1.77 miles after work. I thought about Zumba but then Captain Smiley cooked me a steak. So, priorities.
Tuesday:
Planned: Run 3-5 miles
Actual: 4.2 miles run, partially along the river. This was a really solid run. I was able to keep my heart rate nice and low, which hasn't happened in a while.
Wednesday:
Planned: Long run; Zumba
Actual: 6.01 miles running with Olive along the Rush Creek Trail. 0.6 miles walking cool down and checking out the Coon Rapids Dam. Long runs with Olive continue to be a highlight of my week.
I did not do Zumba because 7pm is hard sometimes and I was already at 15,000 steps for the evening.
Thursday:
Planned: Run 1 mile; weights; bike ride
Actual: I ran 1.7 miles and that is all. I thought about weights or riding my bike, and then, did not. I'm okay with it. I'm tired from an earlier than normal meeting and yesterday's long run.
Friday:
Planned: Run 3 to 5 miles; walk to start the weekend?
Actual: Ran 2.71 miles; I was not feeling it so I walked 0.75 miles to get home and I was okay with that. It was just so hot out.
Saturday:
Planned: Run 3 to 5 miles; Zumba
Actual: 5 miles run is completed. I zumba'd for about 10 minutes. It was hot on this run and I am pooped.
From the first week I learned I don't always love biking as much as I think I will. Usually I'd rather just go on a walk.
There's no "race weekend" this year, and so no "this many weeks until race day" posts.
I'm thinking to do the 10K the first or second week in October, and the 10 mile run the week after that.
The 5K will be done with Olive at her chosen route and pace.
This is a different kind of training plan than I've ever done before. Much more focus on activities besides running, with the goal of staying balanced, active, and strong.
Sunday:
Planned: Run 1 mile; walk or bike
Actual:1.85 miles running. 1.81 miles walking. 7.13 miles on the bike along the parkway. The walk and the bike ride were mostly a tour of all the trees that came down in the tornado last Friday.
Monday:
Planned: Run 1 mile; weights; Zumba or walk
Actual: Weights: 40 mins youtube video before work. Run 2.33 miles, mostly at MAF, nice low heart rate. Walk 1.77 miles after work. I thought about Zumba but then Captain Smiley cooked me a steak. So, priorities.
Tuesday:
Planned: Run 3-5 miles
Actual: 4.2 miles run, partially along the river. This was a really solid run. I was able to keep my heart rate nice and low, which hasn't happened in a while.
Wednesday:
Planned: Long run; Zumba
Actual: 6.01 miles running with Olive along the Rush Creek Trail. 0.6 miles walking cool down and checking out the Coon Rapids Dam. Long runs with Olive continue to be a highlight of my week.
I did not do Zumba because 7pm is hard sometimes and I was already at 15,000 steps for the evening.
Thursday:
Planned: Run 1 mile; weights; bike ride
Actual: I ran 1.7 miles and that is all. I thought about weights or riding my bike, and then, did not. I'm okay with it. I'm tired from an earlier than normal meeting and yesterday's long run.
Friday:
Planned: Run 3 to 5 miles; walk to start the weekend?
Actual: Ran 2.71 miles; I was not feeling it so I walked 0.75 miles to get home and I was okay with that. It was just so hot out.
Saturday:
Planned: Run 3 to 5 miles; Zumba
Actual: 5 miles run is completed. I zumba'd for about 10 minutes. It was hot on this run and I am pooped.
From the first week I learned I don't always love biking as much as I think I will. Usually I'd rather just go on a walk.
19.8.20
18.8.20
COVID Diaries: The world is crazy Linkfest
Among the headlines I thought were from The Onion but aren't:
Former First Lady Obama's Speech Gets Rave Reviews on Fox News. I mean...
Susan B Anthony is now pardoned by the only moron on the planet who can't understand the importance of her crimes, and is currently pandering to suburban women. I hope they've all heard the term microaggression.
Lebron and The Lakers have taken over the MAGA Hat Look though they are putting that effort to good use.
There's a problem with earth's magnetic field. Because fire tornadoes, oil spills, and killer hornets just weren't enough.
Plague is now in California along with Colorado, interior China, and the DRC. Wowsers.
And in Australia, the Magpies will put your eye out this year. And apparently they'll do it to everyone. They can't tell us apart when we wear masks.
Former First Lady Obama's Speech Gets Rave Reviews on Fox News. I mean...
Susan B Anthony is now pardoned by the only moron on the planet who can't understand the importance of her crimes, and is currently pandering to suburban women. I hope they've all heard the term microaggression.
Lebron and The Lakers have taken over the MAGA Hat Look though they are putting that effort to good use.
There's a problem with earth's magnetic field. Because fire tornadoes, oil spills, and killer hornets just weren't enough.
Plague is now in California along with Colorado, interior China, and the DRC. Wowsers.
And in Australia, the Magpies will put your eye out this year. And apparently they'll do it to everyone. They can't tell us apart when we wear masks.
16.8.20
Loony Challenge: Training Plan
I finally got my act together and created a Loony Training plan. I'm finally over the trauma that was the Great Run Across Minnesota. I'm ready to think about running different distances on different days, lifting weights, zumba, and riding a bike. I drew up a long run schedule. It's more manageable than I realized. I'll plan to do my long runs with Olive.
15.8.20
COVID Diaries - Aug 15
I've been practicing a lot with different apps on my work 2 in 1/surface/drawing playground.
Also, I got a visit from some people I sorely missed.
So, best part of the day. Pretty sure it's this. more here.
Also, I got a visit from some people I sorely missed.
So, best part of the day. Pretty sure it's this. more here.
14.8.20
COVID Diaires - Aug 11 to 14
Tuesday Aug 11
Running: I ran one mile-ish. Because I have a race tomorrow.
Work: I had two in person visits today. That doubles the number of in person visits I've done since March 17, which we're calling the "drop dead" date in Minnesota. Though perhaps I should find another word for it?. It was a busy day but nice. It felt quite productive.
After work: Straight up do not remember. It's Friday y'all.
Wednesday Aug 12
Running: Olive was going to help me run the TC 1 Mile Race. We got cursed out by a runner on the trail. Olive and I had significantly disparate reactions. I looked at crazy runner like she was in fact, crazy. That seemed to upset her more. I'd like to tell you that made me sad for her but it really made me feel powerful. Sigh. Now you know what kind of person I really am.
Despite that, it was actually a very sweet morning and I continue to be grateful for my weekly Olive bike/run sessions.
Work: Apparently this is when COVID Fatigue hit and I sent off a couple strongly worded emails that didn't really need to be sent, but not strongly worded enough to get me fired. I still love my job y'all.
After work: I did the Zumba. It made my day.
Thursday Aug 13
Running: I hit up a kind of longer run today, 5 miles on my loop route. I ran some, walked some, listened to my book.
Work: I worked less because I am "over productive" for this pay period. Which really meant I didn't do anything that counts for "points" and learned about Microsoft teams which was also probably a good use of my time.
After work: I played on my computer, drawing and stuff. Maybe I need a new device?
Friday Aug 14
Running: I hit up 3 miles today. It was one of those runs that started out as a 1 mile running goal, and got longer and longer. Which, let's be real, is a good thing.
Work: Again, I was "over productive" which means I played around a crazy amount on Teams. I taught another colleague how to send me GIFs. And I do continue to enjoy my job/work.
After work: We had a tornado warning. Sirens. Everything. It actually went through very quickly. I got to gauge several people's reactions. My neighbor called to make sure I was okay. (Seriously, I hit the neighbor Jackpot.) After the storm, I checked the things. I moved one gutter/drain that got blown by the wind. Even the garbage cans were okay.
Running: I ran one mile-ish. Because I have a race tomorrow.
Work: I had two in person visits today. That doubles the number of in person visits I've done since March 17, which we're calling the "drop dead" date in Minnesota. Though perhaps I should find another word for it?. It was a busy day but nice. It felt quite productive.
After work: Straight up do not remember. It's Friday y'all.
Wednesday Aug 12
Running: Olive was going to help me run the TC 1 Mile Race. We got cursed out by a runner on the trail. Olive and I had significantly disparate reactions. I looked at crazy runner like she was in fact, crazy. That seemed to upset her more. I'd like to tell you that made me sad for her but it really made me feel powerful. Sigh. Now you know what kind of person I really am.
Despite that, it was actually a very sweet morning and I continue to be grateful for my weekly Olive bike/run sessions.
Work: Apparently this is when COVID Fatigue hit and I sent off a couple strongly worded emails that didn't really need to be sent, but not strongly worded enough to get me fired. I still love my job y'all.
After work: I did the Zumba. It made my day.
Thursday Aug 13
Running: I hit up a kind of longer run today, 5 miles on my loop route. I ran some, walked some, listened to my book.
Work: I worked less because I am "over productive" for this pay period. Which really meant I didn't do anything that counts for "points" and learned about Microsoft teams which was also probably a good use of my time.
After work: I played on my computer, drawing and stuff. Maybe I need a new device?
Friday Aug 14
Running: I hit up 3 miles today. It was one of those runs that started out as a 1 mile running goal, and got longer and longer. Which, let's be real, is a good thing.
Work: Again, I was "over productive" which means I played around a crazy amount on Teams. I taught another colleague how to send me GIFs. And I do continue to enjoy my job/work.
After work: We had a tornado warning. Sirens. Everything. It actually went through very quickly. I got to gauge several people's reactions. My neighbor called to make sure I was okay. (Seriously, I hit the neighbor Jackpot.) After the storm, I checked the things. I moved one gutter/drain that got blown by the wind. Even the garbage cans were okay.
10.8.20
COVID Diaries Aug 9 and 10
Sunday:
I continue to be slow to wake up. Every day. I lounged in about most of the morning. Mid afternoon I went for a run. I was picturing 1 mile but it turned into three. That's OK.
Next up I did some cooking including chicken chili Verde and chimichurri sauce. Parentheses I am super impressed that the dictation could get that right and parentheses. How the hell does my dictation know chimichurri sauce but not parentheses?
Once I got done cooking I headed out for a 3 mile walk and to listen to my audiobook. I finally got to the point where I could picture myself using the new technology that'sdisgusting as fuck. What the hell. . *ahem* discussed in this book.
I talked to mom and dad for a bit. They're doing OK. I think they have had a better stride than I have with all this quarantine nonsense.
10 sentences in and I'm already discovering why nobody likes dictation.
Monday:
I am finally done with my stupid run across Minnesota. So instead of going for a run and a walk I went for a bike ride and then ran my mile. On my bike I am practicing bunny hops or jumping on the curves. This is not a skill I've had before. For supper I cooked the chicken from yesterday for captain :-) and myself. I fried up some potatoes and cook some black beans to go along with it. I'm glad Captain :-) likes black beans more than me.
COVID Update:
Dictation sucks. This is a newer computer; how did they somehow make it worse?
I mean, here, look at these maps of the COVID 19 spread. US, Minnesota, and Ohio.
I continue to be slow to wake up. Every day. I lounged in about most of the morning. Mid afternoon I went for a run. I was picturing 1 mile but it turned into three. That's OK.
Next up I did some cooking including chicken chili Verde and chimichurri sauce. Parentheses I am super impressed that the dictation could get that right and parentheses. How the hell does my dictation know chimichurri sauce but not parentheses?
Once I got done cooking I headed out for a 3 mile walk and to listen to my audiobook. I finally got to the point where I could picture myself using the new technology that's
I talked to mom and dad for a bit. They're doing OK. I think they have had a better stride than I have with all this quarantine nonsense.
10 sentences in and I'm already discovering why nobody likes dictation.
Monday:
I am finally done with my stupid run across Minnesota. So instead of going for a run and a walk I went for a bike ride and then ran my mile. On my bike I am practicing bunny hops or jumping on the curves. This is not a skill I've had before. For supper I cooked the chicken from yesterday for captain :-) and myself. I fried up some potatoes and cook some black beans to go along with it. I'm glad Captain :-) likes black beans more than me.
COVID Update:
Dictation sucks. This is a newer computer; how did they somehow make it worse?
I mean, here, look at these maps of the COVID 19 spread. US, Minnesota, and Ohio.
8.8.20
COVID Diarires - August 6,7, and 8
Thursday I worked during the day and ran in the evening. It's kind of a blur. Well, everything's a blur today.
Friday I thought I'd hit up a mile mile run before work, which turned into 3.5 miles. Work was fine but busy. No wildness like last weeks Full Moon Friday so that was a plus. The humidity was around 10,000% so I did not walk after work.
Saturday, I woke up around 10am. It's fine; it's the weekend. I went out and did make it five miles on my "run" (run/walk). And then I came back and napped half the day. I want to be clear: I haven't seen the sunshine in several days and it's confusing me at this point. (Thus, I am sleepy and all is a blur.)
COVID 19 updates:
I have two in person visits scheduled on Tuesday. The total number of in person visits I've done since lock down: also two. So, maybe we'll double that next week?
The national coin shortage continues to be a thing. I predict this is one of those things some people will forget pretty quickly and others will remember vividly. I do not require quarters to do my laundry, but I remember the days of shared machines and I can only imagine.
Shopping: I am now bagging all of the things myself. Hy Vee has made all aisles self check out. (Or I don't know if it's really all of them, but the ones I saw were self check out. I'm sure they've got a worker or two somewhere bagging groceries for people who need help.) I went to the liquor store next door; same deal. It's fine, but certainly a new experience.
The park board is allowing homeless encampments in some places. None of them are in North Minneapolis. That is not a judgement statement one way or another; just an observation.
I personally continue to find surprising new hobbies. Right now I've started to grow a lemon tree, two potato plants, and I'm working on a grapefruit tree and onions. I installed additional lighting onto my plant shelves, so I can now have two layers of plants. So much fun. To be clear, my potential lemon tree is like 1cm tall so let's not get too excited.
Friday I thought I'd hit up a mile mile run before work, which turned into 3.5 miles. Work was fine but busy. No wildness like last weeks Full Moon Friday so that was a plus. The humidity was around 10,000% so I did not walk after work.
Saturday, I woke up around 10am. It's fine; it's the weekend. I went out and did make it five miles on my "run" (run/walk). And then I came back and napped half the day. I want to be clear: I haven't seen the sunshine in several days and it's confusing me at this point. (Thus, I am sleepy and all is a blur.)
COVID 19 updates:
I have two in person visits scheduled on Tuesday. The total number of in person visits I've done since lock down: also two. So, maybe we'll double that next week?
The national coin shortage continues to be a thing. I predict this is one of those things some people will forget pretty quickly and others will remember vividly. I do not require quarters to do my laundry, but I remember the days of shared machines and I can only imagine.
Shopping: I am now bagging all of the things myself. Hy Vee has made all aisles self check out. (Or I don't know if it's really all of them, but the ones I saw were self check out. I'm sure they've got a worker or two somewhere bagging groceries for people who need help.) I went to the liquor store next door; same deal. It's fine, but certainly a new experience.
The park board is allowing homeless encampments in some places. None of them are in North Minneapolis. That is not a judgement statement one way or another; just an observation.
I personally continue to find surprising new hobbies. Right now I've started to grow a lemon tree, two potato plants, and I'm working on a grapefruit tree and onions. I installed additional lighting onto my plant shelves, so I can now have two layers of plants. So much fun. To be clear, my potential lemon tree is like 1cm tall so let's not get too excited.
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