Mark's personal blog

A very nice morning run with 3 coworkers. It started out slow but as we paced each other it got faster and faster. I think I will go back to run with them a couple of times a week if possible. Distance: 4.14 km Time: 20m:08s Average speed: 04:51 min/km Average heart rate: 178 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/7212955

I had originally decided to ride to Kalundborg and then turn towards Slagelse but the wind made me change my mind and I took some of the small roads in my usual area instead. I had lots of energy and felt I could have kept going but no point in hurting myself in the process of getting in better shape. Distance: 32.95 km Time: 01h:07m:33s Average speed: 29.3 km/h Average heart rate: 160 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/7133306 My Forerunner 405 said I used 1,228 calories. I doubt this is correct but who knows.

The rain was coming down and the wind was rough today so not the optimal setting for a good run but I had to go pick up the Monza so I decided to combine it with a run. I did my normal round plus the just over 2km to the train station where the car was located. I ran in my old running shoes and experienced no pains but towards the end I could feel that my muscles aren't used to running more than 5km. Distance: 7.50 km Time: 38m:31s Average speed: 05:08 min/km Average heart rate: 175 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/7038042 I do think this was a good test and proves that I can start increasing my distance. Next run will be a 5km though..... I think!

I had a very interesting ride today. I started out really well and had no real problems but after around 20km I started to get cramps in my right calf, this is not something I have experienced before. Maybe I didn't stretch or right after my run yesterday, who know but it sure was annoying. Distance: 26.39 km Time: 55:43s Average speed: 28.4 km/h Average heart rate: 163 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6852715 I really want to start increasing my distance both running and cycling but I also know I need to be able to do what I am doing without problems before I start worrying about distance.

A rainy and somewhat windy run. No problems though besides being a little slower than normal. Hope I can start increasing distance soon. Distance: 5.34 km Time: 26m:49s Average speed: 05:01 min/km Average heart rate: 175 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6791666 The GPS had lower accuracy during this run. I guess that was the weather's fault.

A good day if a little cool and with some wind. No technical difficulties but I could definitely feel last weekend in my legs. Energy level is still somewhat low but I also lost almost 3 kg. Distance: 26.85 km Time: 56m:26s Average speed: 28.5 km/h Average heart rate: 165 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6601928 Some oddities regarding my heart rate this trip. It was recorded up to 224 bpm which I doubt is even possible for me (last time I did a max heart rate test it said 198).

Being sick stinks..... literally. I've been down for the count for 3 days with a stomach bug. I hope it won't affect my training too much although I probably should take it easy for a week or so.

Same trip as most of my runs. It was hot and I didn't feel as strong when I started. My heart rate came up faster than normal and I struggled keeping it down. Distance: 5.32 km Time: 25m:48s Average speed: 4m:51s/km Average heart rate: 180 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6325161 This run gave me the idea to include average heart rate in the posts so I can track how high it has been from time to time.

I had a very nice ride even if it was hard at times because of the wind. I am still getting myself into bike shape so I am not trying to increase the distance too much. I started getting sore after 25-27km but had no real pain or anything. I tried a different route. I went down to Tissø but didn't realize until I rode into Ubby that it was very close to be the same route I have tried previously just in opposite direction. Distance: 35.23 km Time: 1h:10m:59s Average speed: 29.8 km/h Average heart rate: 161 bpm URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6257737 Did some readjusting on the saddle when I came home so looking forward to trying this change out.

Good ride with no real problems. It was really windy and at the end I was getting a little sore. Distance: 32km Time: 1h:10m:01s Average speed: 27.4km URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6178682 I spent an hour fiddling with the gears and stuff before this ride and got it all working well it seems.

I took a 5km run this morning to keep myself running and test my knee. I am recovering from a Runner's Knee injury and I need to be careful. It was a good run, no pain and no problems. I still think I need to go by the running store again and get myself tested to see if my shoes are right for me. Distance: 5.34km Time: 26m:00s Average speed: 4m:52s/km URL: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6120421

I rode my bike today but not for as long as I would have liked since I had some technical issues. distance: 24.09km time: 50m 28s link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6109373 Weather was awesome with very little wind. Technical issue consisted in first me being a clut and not getting in my pedal right after having stopped to cross Skovvejen. The misstep resulted in me sitting down on the tip of my saddle and forcing the tip down. Since I had no tools with me I couldn't fix it on the spot so I had to ride the rest of the way with my saddle tilted too far down. The good thing about this is that I realized I like riding with my saddle tilted down a little more than the original setting. Second problem came shortly after where the chain fell off when switching to the small chainring. The rest of the trip was without serious problems. I am still having some minor adjustment issues. When I am on the large chainring and smallest sprocket the chain rubs against the front derailleur. I am also having some minor issues with switching to the large chainring. I need to either figure this out or take it to the store where I bought it and make them fix it. I am still trying to get my bicycle vocabulary up to date. cranksets, chainrings, cassettes and all are still sort of a jumble of words to me.