He's doing great and he's for real. He's lost quite alot of weight, more than 25 pounds already. It's just not going as fast as some of his critics want but I think overall Henry seems satisfied with his progress. I say wait and see.
He's doing great and he's for real. He's lost quite alot of weight, more than 25 pounds already. It's just not going as fast as some of his critics want but I think overall Henry seems satisfied with his progress. I say wait and see.
Another week of no running, but the hip feels better and tested it for 5 minutes on the treadmill yesterday. Still a little tender so I didn't push it. However, the hip feels better today so perhaps the little bit of work helped it. Will try again this afternoon.
Whether Henry is or isn't serious, is not the point for me. I have found inspiration in his writings, have enjoyed speaking with him on the phone, and genuinely just wish him well. He has added to many people's efforts based upon the multitude of contributors to his thread.
All I can say is 'Go Henry'.
Greetings to all. Rather raw and windy today...as Pooh and Piglet would say, "a blustery day." Tweaked my knee coming off the curve of a 200. It just kinda went way. Luckily it's much better now, just a minor strain of the LCL. Rested it for 3 days, rarin' to go on Monday. I guess if I need to take a day off it's good to do it today. Go Colts!
I misplaced my result page, but I'm sure they will be posted soon on
. Alisa did win in a meet record time, but I think it was around 4:51 rather than 4:49. Marisa edged out Jess Webb (from Elmira) for 3rd.
In the 50+ elite race, Steve Chantry outdueled Jim Robinson, with both finishing in around 4:45. Tom Ryan ran a solid race to place 3rd. John Hinton was never pushed in the elite 40+ men's race, with a time in the low 4:20s. Anything more would involve too much guesswork, but suffice to say there were many exciting races and great cameraderie.
Scott
I started my speedwork last Saturday -- repeats -- but my right knee bothered me a bit afterwards. I ended up taking a few days off this week, and while it ached a little, it was OK when I ran.
So I decided to run the Manhattan half-marathon, 2+ counterclockwise around Central Park. It was cold, about 23, but not windy, and the course felt warmer once we got running. Salt, however, was spread near the water stops, which made for a bit of clicking as we went by.
My plan, because I didn't think I was in shape, was to go out easy and play it by ear, which is what I did. But I was discouraged early as I didn't seem to be going very quickly plus my calves were tightening, which can make for a long race. No warm-up; have to get in the start early, so the warm-up is in the first mile, which is not so bad for a half-marathon. But the tightening disappeared, and then I started to feel more comfortable, and starting picking up the pace. I began clocking 6 flat miles, which dropped to 5:55s for 3 of the last four.
As with my other half-marathons, it was a negative split, going with strength. So I was somewhat surprised when I say the clock saying 1:18:55 as I approached the finish. Although I started hurting a bit over the last 1/2 mile, I picked it up to get under in 1:18:59 (1:18:54 chip). I was hoping to get under 1:20, so this was a very pleasant surprise.
Very sunny, but kind of cool at 7 a.m. in northern Mexico in the state of Durango (I'm located at 25°30'N and 103°30' W). at 8:00 a.m the temperature raised up to 60°F. My long run (30 Km=18.6 miles) towards a marathon competition next march 4th, expecting to run below 3:00 hours. Today a very hilly course, I covered the route in 2h 24 min...
We'll see what happens...
adios
Master from Mexico
Henry is for real. I think it's great that he's set some goals and is not afraid of critics who doubt him. He is a very down to earth guy. I believe his trek is going to be very difficult as his body has changed in more ways than just added weight. But, more power to him to run and take his time to return to shape.
It would be amazing for him to accomplish what he is setting out to do but even if he fails, he's going to be better off for trying. Just attempting soemthing this aggressive is more than the vast majority of people would ever be willing to risk.
I say - good luck Henry! And keep posting.
Oh, believe me, you can run a lot and not lose weight.
HRE wrote:
Oh, believe me, you can run a lot and not lose weight.
yes, if you eat like a horse; no doubt.
but you can't argue with math: calories burned - calories consumed = result. (weight loss, weight gain, no loss/gain).
I used to gain weight or stay even, back in the day, when I was running 120 mpw....of course I was eating and drinking alot more than I would consciously admit to myself, too. I wish Henry luck; but he has to be honest with himself, too. (esp. if he's really running 1.5 to 2 hours a day).
And sometimes even if you don't eat like a horse.
A solid week of training. 50+ for the week. Cold and wintery weather here in the midwest. Capped off the weekend with an 1:45 minute run in the tundra. Hopefully the training is going well for all going to winter Nats.
OMBTS good luck with your legs coming back to life!
Why not leave that question for that thread ?
You can't argue with the math ... but you can argue with the way you pose the math problem. Your body's metabolism is quite capable of adjusting itself to maintain a weight it's come to cherish (usually an overweight weight!). It's not an add x calories per day working out and then subtract x + 500 calories per day in order to lose 1 pound per week. Many of us have to subtract more than 3500 calories (the amount that equals a pound of weight gain/loss) in order for our bodies to actually lose a pound. That said, I'll leave the manner of dieting to each person's own choosing.
Run'n On Empty, thanks for the good wishes.
Old Man by the Sea wrote:
Why not leave that question for that thread ?
why would he want to insults Henry like that? He is asking for the opinion of other Masters...don't worry, he's not stealing your thunder.
others opinions...esp masters. wrote:
Old Man by the Sea wrote:Why not leave that question for that thread ?
why would he want to insult Henry like that? He is asking for the opinion of other Masters...don't worry, he's not stealing your thunder.
I agree..it is an intriguing story...whether anything comes of it remains to be seen. It is worth 'us masters guys' considering.
juamarti wrote:
Very sunny, but kind of cool at 7 a.m. in northern Mexico in the state of Durango (I'm located at 25°30'N and 103°30' W). at 8:00 a.m the temperature raised up to 60°F. My long run (30 Km=18.6 miles) towards a marathon competition next march 4th, expecting to run below 3:00 hours. Today a very hilly course, I covered the route in 2h 24 min...
We'll see what happens...
adios
Master from Mexico
we're international, hola!
I'd take that advice with a bottle of pain killers! Or beter for me just send me the pain killers. As for my own running 2007 has been good. Got in 6 days with 1 workout. Put on a small XC race for those gearing for Boulder. It was cold snowy icy and tough. The cold played hell with my knees and now they hurt. A few days of inside running will help the old knees out. Anyone else get those stiff achy swollen knees from the cold?
Why insult him here ?
Another solid week for the new year's training program. Just over 50 mi. and the last of 3 Lydiard-type hill weeks. Now, hopefully, I can increase the mileage a little more and put a long-interval fartlek into the next couple of weeks. Then onto the shorter interval VO2 max stuff and a good Carlsbad 5k.