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Another 11k today

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
I had a very rough solo run. I was really struggling with feeling dehydrate even though I had a lot to drink before the run. It was a very nice day with some wind and the temperature was a little higher than I usually prefer. Next time I do a run like this I will bring something to drink. Distance: 11.00 km Time: 1h:00m:14s Average speed: 05:28 min/km Average heart rate: 176 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/11832618

Work run with Ole

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
A coworker and I did a good little run. Pace was very acceptable for a morning run and we both had energy for a high pace/speed finale at the end. No complaints on this run. I like running with Ole since he is a better and more experienced runner than myself and he can really push me. Distance: 6.39 km Time: 32m:38s Average speed: 05:06 min/km Average heart rate: 174 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/11558820 Friday I am doing another run with Ole and then I will try to get in a 10-11k run during the weekend.

After vacation bike ride

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
It was a very windy day and I could really feel how I eat too much crap like candy, ice cream and fatty foods during my vacation. Energy level was low and I struggled more than normal. Sadly the bike season is coming to an end sooner than later and I have not nearly gotten the distance in on the bike that I wanted. I got to work on that next year. I hope I can get my old mountain bike in acceptable condition for me to ride it some during the winter. Distance: 34.85 km Time: 01h:17m:00s Average speed: 27.2 km/h Average heart rate: 154 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/11558816

Second vacation run

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
My second run during my little vacation was much better. I decided to do most of it on paved roads and just do a little part in the middle on the beach. This worked out really well and I got in a good run. I also learned that running right at the waters edge is a really good idea since the sand i much firmer there. I do think that if I wanted to do more runs like these on the beach a pair of lighter running shoes than the ones I have would be a really good idea since I probably don't need that much support and impact absorption. Distance: 7.38 km Time: 40m:06s Average speed: 05:26 min/km Average heart rate: 174 bpm URL:http://connect.garmin.com/activity/11558809 Funny how I during two runs had a lower average heart rate than normal when I considered them pretty hard.

Beach/dune run

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
During my vacation in Jylland I did two runs. The first one was rather hard. It was my first run on a beach and I kept running in the soft sand so it was really hard. When I turned around I ran up in the dunes instead since there was a little trail and I therefore expected it to be easier. Man was I wrong about that. The dune trail was soft like the beach but just kept going up and down up and down so I was completely spent after less than 5k. Distance: 4.76 km Time: 29m:01s Average speed: 06:05 min/km Average heart rate: 172 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/11558797

Finally broke 10k again

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
After a good month with some longer runs I finally decided to do a 10k run. I looked at my options and tried to roughly plan the route using I Form's Ruteplanner. It was a good run where I maintained a high cadence. I had no problems whatsoever and I enjoyed it a lot. Distance: 11.08 km Time: 58m:24s Average speed: 05:16 min/km Average heart rate: 176 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/10502547

Windy bike ride

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
Today's ride started out with good speed and what seemed like lots of energy, but it was only the wind helping me out. Once I got the wind against me I started having to work a lot hard but it was overall a good ride. Distance: 32.88 km Time: 01h:07m:25s Average speed: 29.3 km/h Average heart rate: 153 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/10393367 Side note, I finally figured out how to correctly adjust the gears on my bike. The one that had caused me the most headache was the rear derailleur. I really think a bike like that should come with an instruction manual but I guess the bike shops wouldn't make as much money if people could do all the maintenance themselves.

Solo run at work

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
I showed up early at work to run with my coworkers just to learn that they went running Thursday instead so I had to run alone. No problem, I had a good relaxing run which suited me well. Distance: 5.87 km Time: 31m:44s Average speed: 11.1km/h = 5:24 min/km Average heart rate: 177 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/10361031 I forgot to switch my watch to running mode which is why Garmin Connect say I burned too many calories.

Back in the saddle on a very windy day

Posted by Mark Nyqvist Hjarding on
It has been a while since I late to my bike out. I need to get some rain weather tires for it so I can actually take it out on days where it has been raining. I did have a very good ride today, it was hard because of the wind but I am not complaining. Distance: 34.94 km Time: 01h:14m:24s Average speed: 28.2 km/h Average heart rate: 160 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/9804489