Polo Fields

Both runs today were fair. I did 2 miles on the treadmill before the Strider run, not much to say... real slow, slight left knee soreness from yesterdays night run.
This evening I ran 5.8 miles with the Striders. During today's run I was both lost and lonely. Not many people showed up and consequently there wasn't anyone who runs at my pace. I jogged the first 3/4 mile with Jessica. I really enjoyed the conversation, but I knew I was holding her back, so I slowed down to my regular pace and let her proceed. I was excited about the 9 minute mile I ran with her, but I knew I couldn't hold that pace. We were running to the Polo Fields and back. I had no idea where these fields were located before tonight's run. I usually could look far enough ahead to spot someone I knew. After I went over the railroad tracks I was on my own. I made a few wrong turns, but eventually found the other runners. I was excited to see they were waiting for me to arrive. After a short water break we headed back to our starting location. I ran most of this alone as well. Matt Wright was one of the first to finish the run and he was kind enough to come back and finish the last 1/2 mile with me. I was thankful for his gesture. I HATE running mileage alone. Initially, I was fustrated because I figure I could run "alone" at home and save myself a hour worth of driving. Later I came to my senses and realized that I had a good workout. Here are a few of the benefits from today's run:

• My time was good (well above average)
• Now I know where the Polo Fields are located
• I learned that members may not be with you physically, but they are always with you in spirit
• No one ever makes me feel like a slow runner

Something has to change! In preparation, I ate a light snack before my evening run. I even managed to fend of Steve's after run snacks with little effort. The problem was at home. I was so hungry when I got home I had to eat (I wasn't feeling well). I had a given amount of calories left for the day, but not quite enough for a full meal. The food(s) I chose acted as a trigger and as you can see I went over my dailey calories by a solid 1000! For a man of my size, 3500 calories is not bad, but I want this weight OFF and eating 3500 calories a day is just prolonging the pain. This tells me it is time to see the nutritionist again.

Activity: Run (long)
Mileage: 5.8 miles
Time: 55:09 minutes
Location: Memorial Park
How I felt (1-10): physical 9, mental 7

Activity: Run (easy)
Mileage: 2.0 miles
Time: 26:00 minutes
Location: Home - Treadmill
How I felt: 8

Weight: 210.5 pounds
Body Fat: 24.2%
Fat Mass Weight: 51 pounds*
*Same body weight as last Wednesday, but three pounds fat loss.

Calories: 3504 (yuck)
Fat: 70 grams
Carbs: 627 grams
Protein: 202 grams

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure - Colin Powell