Switched to Motion Based

Since late July/Early August I now keep my stats over at Motionbased.com

Name: Nikochan5869

You can track stats there and is less time consuming than a blog at this time. Since I'm just a stat guy and not much of a storyteller, I believe you'll have better info there.

Week 7 of 18 Day 2

July 26th, 2007

5:30 PM

Distance; 5 miles
Weekly Distance: 8 Miles
Training Distance: 114 Miles
Time: 48 Min
Pace: 9:50
Average HR: 155

Ran 5 miles in the hot sun after a day of smoking and not doing much. I am getting in much better shape as the heat must be hell on my muscles. I am able to take it and push through.

Week 7 of 18 Day 1

July 24th, 2006

5:15 AM

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 3 Miles
Training Distance 109 Miles
Time 27:11
Pace: 9:03
Max HR : 164
Average HR : 150

Ran this in the hot 112 degree sun ! I felt like this was a great indication of running in the heat with a high heart rate. I need to add in a mid week long run to better prepare.

Week 6 of 18 Day 4

Week 6 of 18 day 4

July 23rd

Distance: 10 Miles
Weekly Distance: 19 Miles
Training Distance: 106 Miles
Time: 1 Hr 45 minitues
Pace: 10:30 per mile (much better)
Max HR: 173
Average HR: 150 !! Woo hoo

Good long run. My knee was very sore the next day, took a couple of ibprofen and felt fine later
Week 6 of 18 Day 3

July 21st

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 9 Miles
Training Distance: 96 Miles
Week 6 of 18 Day 2

July 19th

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 6
Training Distance: 93 Miles
Time: ?
Pace:?
Max HR: ?
Average HR: ?

Playing catchup. Just updating stats

Week 6 of 18 Day 1

July 17th, 2007

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 3 miles
Training Distance: 90 Miles
Time: 27:27
Pace: 9:09
Max HR 155
Average HR: 148

Very cool day and I took advantage of the weather and had a really good run. Nothing much else to report.

Week 5 of 18 Day 4

July 15th, 2007

8:00 am

Distance: 9 Miles
Weekly Distance: 18 Miles
Training Distance: 87 Miles
Time: 1 Hr 40 Minitues
Pace: 11:06
Max HR: 174
Average: 159

It was a hot, long, and weary run. I took 5 min rest after 30 min, 5 min rest after ever 20 min afterwards. I managed to finish the run after not doing a long run last week due to ankle soreness from running on the beach. The walking breaks really help along with energy gels to push me through. I feel as though I am back on track on my training.

Week 5 of 18 Day 3

July 14th, 2007

7:00 am

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 9 Miles
Training Distance: 78 Miles
Time: 28:43
Pace: 9: 18 per mile
Max HR: 155
Average HR: 148

Much better run after a couple of days rest. July sucks in Arizona to run in.

Week 5 of 18 Day 2

July 11th, 2007

4:00 PM

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 6 Miles
Training Distance: 75 Miles
Time: 35:30 OUCH
Pace: Who cares
Max HR: 174 !!
Average HR : 159

As you can see, running when the tempeture is 115 degrees outside brings you to your knees. I went through 1.5 liters of water, worked harder than I am used to and looked like I came in from the rain when I was done.

Week 5 of 18 Day 1

July 10th, 2007

5:15 AM

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 3 Miles
Training Distance: 72 Miles
Time: 28:52
Pace: 9:38
Max: HR 150
Average: 142

Nice run after my ankles have felt better. Not as swollen and feel much better. Will go for distance this week.

Week 4 of 18 Day 4

July 7th, 2007

8:00 AM

Distance: 3.5 Miles
Weekly Distance: 13 Miles
Training Distance: 69 Miles
Time: 30 Min
Pace: ?
Max HR: 175
Average: 152

Ran on the Mexican beach of Rocky point. I'll never run on a beach during training again. Going through the sand at an angle, and having to constantly look out for jelly fish was not my ideal running conditions. It was windy and hard to run. It would not be so bad, but the next morning my ankles were very raw and swollen. I did not run a long run to prevent injury and aggravation.

Week 4 of 18 Day 3

July 5th, 2007

5:30 AM

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly distance: 10 Miles
Training Distance: 66 Miles
Time: 27:20
Pace: 9:06 sec
Max HR: 162
Average: 152

Very tough run this morning as I ate mostly crap yesterday and smoked a half pack of cigarettes. I almost puked this morning and was coughing up phlem due to my lungs having a very hard time keeping up. My body is in better shape than my lungs. Need to quit to save my self the aggravation, plus it is less work for me.

Lesson to self, smoking sucks, addiction is a bitch.

Week 4 of 18 Day 2

July 4th, 2007

6:30 AM

Distance: 4 Miles
Weekly Distance: 7 Miles
Training Distance: 63 Miles
Time: 36:14 Sec
Pace: 9:03 Sec (New PR)
Max HR: 158
Average: 150

A better run this morning. Maybe because it's a holiday and got to sleep more. I felt good, but I need to quit smoking. The 4 cigarettes I had last night really stick to my lungs. My Marathon pace is 9:43 to get under the 4 hour 15 Minitue Mark, so I need to be able to keep this pace up for at least 6 miles or more. I am aiming to have a 9 Min mile for the 1st 10 miles. But we'll see

Week 4 of 18 Day 1

July 3rd, 2007

5:30 AM

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 3 Miles
Training Distance: 59 miles
Time: 27 Min 34 Sec
Pace: 9:11 Min/Mile (NEW PR)
Max HR: 174
Average HR: 148

Nice run this morning. Really pushed myself to go faster, and what do you know a new PR ! If I can get down to about 8:30 per mile for 5 miles. I think I'll do really well. What's really nice is that my HR stayed around 150 and I know I can keep it at a steady pace of 164 or so. I think I'll try to keep this same pace tommorow with my 4 mile run.

I always seem to daydream during my runs about stuff that is theoretically impossible. I usually daydream that I'm the shortest point guard in the NBA who shoots 80%. Am I the onlly one who does this ?

Week 3 of 18 Day 4

July 1st, 2007

7:30 Am

Distance: 8 Miles
Weekly Distance 18 Miles
Training Distance: 56 Miles
Time 1 Hr 25 min
Pace: 10:37 Per Mile
Average Speed 5.8 MPH
Max HR: 174
Average: 145

Weight: 152.5 Pounds

Well, my GPS broke and had to rely on conventional methods of running distance (google), so I can't say how accurate this one was. I am getting used to running in the heat and hope that the struggle is worth it when the cool weather comes along. I was only scheduled to go 6 miles, but I felt great and kept going. I took a few breaks, but nothing more than 2 minitues.

My training is going very well I might add, I feel thinner and my legs are responding very well.

Week 3 of 18 Day 3

June 30th, 2007

8:15AM

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 10 Miles
Training Distance: 48 Miles
Time 30:59
Pace: 10:19 Per Mile
Average Speed 5.8 MPH
Max HR: 170
Average HR: 150

Weight: ?

Took 2 days off in a row this week, as this week is a fallback week. Every 3 will either lower my milege or take an extra day off. I think I'll just stick to running less as I was lathargic and woke up late. The cigarettes I had last night did not help.

It's stupid hot outside in Phoenix. There is a HUGE difference running when the sun comes out

Week 3 of 18 Day 2

June 27th, 2007

5:20 AM

Distance: 4 Miles
Weekly Distance: 7 Miles
Training Distance: 45 Miles
Time 38:11 Sec
Pace: 9:32 Per Mile
Average Speed 6.2 MPH
Max HR: 155
Average HR: 147
Resting HR: 62 ! (New PR)
Weight 154 Pounds

Last night was my aniversary and I pigged out on stuff that I did not need. But I had a lot of energy to burn.

HR is going down and is a good indication of how far I've come to be in shape. First week, my HR was almost 160.

Week 3 of 18 Day 1

June 26th, 2007

5:20 am

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 3 Miles
Training Distance: 41 Miles
Time: 28:03 sec
Pace: 9:21 per Mile
Average Speed: 6.3 MPH
Average HR: ?
Max HR: ?
Resting HR : ?
Weight: 152.5 Pounds

My best time so far for a 3 mile run. The break-in period for my is over and now I am pushing myself to do better each day. I should get my heart monitor back today and am interested in the change this week.

Week 2 of 18 Day 5 (Long run day)

June 24th, 2007

7:30 am

Distance: 7 Miles
Weekly Distance: 20 Miles
Training distance: 38 Miles
Time: 1:17:27
Pace: 11:04 Sec
Average Speed: 5.4 Mph
Average HR: ?
Max HR: ?
Resting HR: ?
Weight 153.5 Pounds

I am getting used to running in the heat more and more. I did walk about .5 miles or so at about the halfway mark and that took my time and pace down. Run felt great and increased my weekly Mileage by 2. I will have my HR monitor this week and would like to see how I improved.

Week 2 of 18 Day 4

June 23rd, 2007

7:15 am

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 13 Miles
Training Distance: 31 Miles
Time: 28:54
Pace: 9:38
Average Speed: 6.1 MPH
Average HR: ?
Max HR : ?
Resting HR: ?
Weight: 153.5 Pounds

I did better in the heat this time as I am slowly getting in better shape. Pace is getting down to where I need it. Just remembering I have to keep a similar pace for 26.2 Miles. Not just 3.
Looking forward to the long run tommorow.

Week 2 of 18 Day 3

June 21st, 2007

5:15 am

Distance: 3.5 Miles
Weekly Distance: 10 Miles
Training Distance: 28 Miles
Time: 33:35
Pace: 9:35 per mile
Average Speed: 6.1 Mph
Average HR: ?
Max HR: ?
Resting HR: ?
Weight: 153 Pounds

I thought I was going to have a rough time this morning seeing that I ran just 12 hours earlier. But even though I was a little stiff, had a good time and ran very well. The temp makes a huge difference as it was 80 degrees and much better for running. Did not stop at all and am beginning to miss my HR monitor.

I am eating much better and have begun to show signs of losing weight.

Week 2 of 18 Day 2

June 20th, 2007

6:20 PM

Distance: 3.5 Miles
Weekly Distance: 6.5 Miles
Training Distance: 24.5 Miles
Time 39:20 Min
Pace: 11:14 per Mile
Average Speed: 5.2 ?
Average HR: ?
Max HR: ?
Resting HR: ?
Weight: 155 Pounds

Note to self: Do not run when the tempeture is 110 degrees outside and you had pizza for lunch. No energy, hot, uncomfortable, and tired after work. according to these stats, I really struggled. I can't imagine what my HR was as I got dizzy, tired, and just wanted to go home.

Week 2 of 18 Day 1

June 19th, 2007

5:20 AM

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance 3 Miles
Training Distance: 21 Miles
Time: 29:20 Min
Pace: 9:46 per Mine
Average Speed: 6.1 Mph
Average HR: ?
Max HR : ?
Resting HR: ?
Weight: 155 pounds

Left my heart monitor in Prescott, so I won't have stats for awhile in that category. As you can see, my stats jumped quite a bit from week 1 as I feel more comfortable and my lungs are opening up. I forsee getting the pace down below 8:30 within 6 weeks.

Week 1 of 18 Day 5 (Long run Day)

June 17th, 2006

7:15 am

Distance: 6 Miles
Weekly Distance: 18 Miles
Training Distance: 18 Miles
Time: 1:15 Minitues
Pace: 12:30 per mile
Average Speed: 5.2 Mph
Average HR: 141
Max HR: 172
Resting HR: ?
Weight: ?

Woke up early this morning for father's day in Prescott, Arizona. A very tough run seeing that the only thing I had for dinner was a hot dog. No carbs, or anything to keep me going. Also had to stop a few times to clear my throat and had a bathroom emergency that sidelined me for 15 minitues. I ran a few hills and had to on a constant incline, and that not only wore me down, but was very hard on me.

In Phoenix, I always run flat straight trails, but the hills really killed me. Not to mention that I had to stop in the middle for a pitstop.

Week 1 of 18 Day 4

June 16th, 2007

7:15 AM

Distance: 3 miles
Weekly Distance: 12 Miles
Training Distance: 12 Miles
Time: 32:03
Pace: 10:41
Average Speed: 5.6 Mph
Average HR: 148
HR Max: 172
Resting HR: 77
Weight: 155 Pounds

Had to take a break in the middle of the run as the temp rose to about 100 degrees, I got dizzy and stopped for about a quarter mile. I have to run earlier in order to take advantage of the lower temp, either that or keep running in the heat to condition myself. It is a lot tougher to run in the heat with at 20 degree difference.

Running in over 100 degree sucks, that's the only way to put it.

Numbers still not bad for stopping for a walk break. Tommorow is my long run of 6 miles, of which I'll do in Prescott where it is a little cooler.

Week 1 of 18 Day 3

June 14th, 2007

5:20 am

Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 9 miles
Training Distance: 9 Miles
Time: 30:57
Pace: 10:19
Average Speed: 5.6 Mph
Average HR: 157
HR Max: 167
Resting HR: 69 ? (I don't know why it dropped so low, I was very sleepy this morning)
Weight : 153 Pounds

Started off slow to avoid a spike in HR, and it slowly climbed a little higher as I was pushing myself today knowing I have a day of rest tommorow.

Beginning to spit up lots of phlemn from smoking. Last smoke I was more than 24 hours ago, my lungs are cleaning themselves out and getting ready for expansion. I had the same problem before.

Numbers a little better, we'll see how saturday goes.

Week 1 of 18 Day 2

June 13th, 2007

5:15 am
Distance: 3 Miles
Weekly Distance: 6 Miles
Training Distance: 6 Miles
Time: 31:25
Pace:10:26
Average Speed: 5.6 Mph
Average HR: 154
HR Max: 174 ( Ouch)
Resting HR : 81
Weight: 154 Pounds

HR Spiked to 174 on the outset, but swiftly returned to 144, no dizzyness and no breaks.
A little stiff from yesterday, but as we can see from the stats a very good upward move in numbers.

Week 1 of 18 Day 1

June 12th, 2007

5:15 am
Distance: 3 Miles
Time: 33 Min
Pace: 11 Min per mile
Average Speed: 5.4 MPH
HR Max: 171 (ouch)
Resting HR 78
Weight: 157 Pounds

Felt a little dizzy as my HR went up to 171, took a small break-drank some water-felt much better.

I took it easy as I am breaking in mode

Long Beach Marathon here I come !

This blog is to track all major statistics for my 2nd full marathon. If you are looking for good stories or an interesting spin, then you might not be satisfied. This is pure statistics and if there is a anything the audience may feel that I am missing that could help in my training, I would very much appreciate it.

Here is my current profile

34 Years old (will be 35 when Long Beach comes around)
5"6 inches
155 pounds
2 Years running
Marathons completed
2006 Arizona Rock and Roll Half Marathon in 2 hours 29 Min and 42 sec Pace of 10:26 sec
2007 Arizona Rock and Roll Full Marathon in 4 hours 48 min and 17 sec Pace of 11:00 min

I am on my 1st day of no smoking. I am a lite smoker (2-4 cigs per day, but is going to stop)
and need to will myself to quit. I also am coming from a period of non-running as I took a couple of months off, so needless to say I'll be hurting the next couple of weeks.


I'll be starting an 18 week training session with the following goals:



  • Marathon Completion time of 4:10 or less

  • Pace of 9 min 33 Seconds

  • Weight to 140 pounds

  • No injuries

Those of you reading this, encouragement helps and let me read your stories


The long beach marathon link is below as well as the course


http://www.runlongbeach.com/w.runlongbeach.com/