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Day 101. Negative Splits

Up at 6:15am to get my nutrition down at least 45 minutes before my morning run. All that is needed is a banana and some type of hydration drink that is carb central.

Before drinking Herbalife24 Prepare. I would feel a tired — no weary better describes it. You know the feeling. It’s the feeling you get when you’ve had to skip breakfast and lunch is pushed back an hour, but the day-to-day stuff hasn’t stopped. Hands start feeling a little shaky. Thoughts start drifting.

After drinking Herbalife24 Prepare. I don’t experience the crash described above. This is important for endurance runs because once your body crashes, mentally it is hard to tell yourself, “keep going — don’t give up.”

Life lesson #101 — We wear seat belts to protect us from harm against a crash. Do the same with your nutrition.

Morning weight = 172.5. Post-run weight … forgot to measure.

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 — 8:45am

Meal 2 — 12:20pm

Meal 3 — 7:20pm

Various Meals (see below for times)

Snacks:

6:30am – Meal 0 (Pre-Run Nutrition). Banana and Herbalife24 Prepare (2 scoops), Niteworks (1 scoop)
3pm – Meal 2.1 Breakfast for snacks! Cereal Killer!

Meal 0 — 7:15am

Meal 2 12:20pm

Meal 2.1 3pm

Meal 3 – 7:20pm

Today’s Activities:

Hump Day, Run Day. MyRunkeeper says, “6 mile negative splits.” Start at 10:20/mile and drop 10 seconds each mile, finishing at 9:50/mile.
As you can see from the splits below, I don’t follow instructions very well. I ran the first “slow” mile at 9:26 and the next 4 miles “fast” at 8:19/mile and finished the final “slow” mile at 8:29/mile. I’m starting to really like this!

6 mile negative splits (09-18-2013)

Wednesday, 09-18-2013

Day 100. Milestone

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Day 100. 100 Days. No matter how you put it, give me a second to celebrate before we press on for the next almost-100 days. I’ve learned a lot about myself over this time. Some good, some needing improvement, but the bottom line is that I’m growing, learning, and running in the right direction.

Growing — A lot of small steps, consistently over time, will undoubtedly make a difference. The key word being consistent. To a lot of people, these are just words on a page so you want proof … let’s take a look at the numbers.

1st Training Run 8+ Miles (06-10-2013)

Most Recent 8+ Miles (09-22-2013)

Small step after small step which has morphed into long stride after long stride, I’ve shaved off 2 minutes and 50 seconds at this distance. And notably, I’m not running every day. Nearly 3 minutes per mile less and that was only my 24th training run.

Is it too early to imagine what the next 24 training runs can do? Could I possibly be a 6-minute-miler? I’ll answer my own question and say, Too Early! Never was one of my goals and it doesn’t mesh with my current and original goal of running my first marathon. But, don’t tell anybody, seeing these numbers, it is now a post-marathon goal.

Learning — Life lesson #100 — Freely celebrate your milestones, but don’t let your milestones become stumbling blocks. In other words, celebrate but don’t get lazy. This will make sense to anybody that has ever said, “Wow, I can’t believe I finished that (fill-in-the-blank), I deserve a break.” In my personal jog journey, I’ve caught myself a few times saying, “I just ran my personal best time at the required distance … it’s okay to take a few days off.” Be careful not to get too comfortable in your goals — some of the most successful people share this quality … celebrate rarely, but grind daily.

What I’ve Learned. Consistent, regular training is key, but if you don’t get the proper nutrition, you’ll burn out. 100 days in now, I can say that Herbalife24 Prolong and Herbalife24 Hydrate are certainly doing as advertised. I can go longer, or “Prolonger” because of the combination of my nutrition and exercise. I started adding Herbalife Niteworks about 2 weeks ago and my pre-run routine has stepped its game up. The key … whatever activity you do, your nutrition is just as important.

Morning weight = 171.5

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 — 8:15am

Meal 2 — 12:30pm

Meal 3 — 7:30pm

Snacktime – Meal 2.1, Ritter Sport 1:15pm. Meal 2.2, Homemade Banana Split Cupcake 2:50pm. Meal 2.3, Buttered Popcorn 4:30pm. It was a snack kind of day!

Meal 3 — 7:30pm

Today’s Activities:

Rest days are good days.

Tuesday, 09-17-2013

Day 99. 1 Down, 1 To Go

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Someone call Willard Scott … I’m almost 100! One-hundred days into my personal blog on what I eat, what I do, when I eat it, and when I do it. Say that fast 10 times.

All I ask is that in lieu of the Smucker’s Jam photo, slap my mug on the side of Herbalife24 Prepare and Herbalife Niteworks. I’m sure the Nobel Prize doctor doesn’t need my stamp of approval, but man, ever since I started including Niteworks into my pre-run drink, I feel like a kid running to catch the last swing on the playground. For those of you reading this that never had to do that because there are “Swing Apps” (there’s an App for that), for you I say I feel like Justin Bieber running away from the paparazzi in his white Ferrari.

I was hesitating on adding Niteworks to my program because the label indicates it is not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women. I’ve been accused of being child-like, but I’m more focused on the “pregnant” part of this as my wife and I are planning for children. If you’re concerned, I recommend asking your physician — my approach and belief, once we’re pregnant, we’ll stop. And notice how I say, “we’re” … I’m sure 100% of women laugh at that.

Any Results?

All the touchy-feely things I feel are great for me, but what about you? For you, I submit my blog posts for every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday … look at the average mile per minute, the decreasing splits, and the increasing distance. I feel great and the measurable stats are consistent with how I feel.

Is Herbalife24 Restore helping?

The morning after my runs, I don’t feel sore or have any ill effects from pavement pounding. I’m probably due a new pair of shoes, but that’s mechanical stuff. In regards to biological stuff, I feel really good. Yes, I feel good at 42-years old running nearly 80 miles per month. I can say that of all the Herbalife products I’m using to help me in this marathon prep, Restore is the one product that I am consistently taking daily.

Hint … Just put the bottle next to your bed. Put it on the nightstand. If you don’t have a nightstand, put it near your toothbrush. If you don’t have a toothbrush, well … you are probably running solo (but not by choice). It’s the easiest thing to take with water.

My new declaration … I am a lean, mean, running machine! Life lesson #99 — what you focus on is what you get. Biblically, Proverbs 27:7

Where the man goes, the man follows

Morning weight = 174. Post-run weight = 171.

Today’s Meals:

Training for a run with Herbalife24 Herbalife Strong Herbalife Run

Meal 1

Meal 2

Meal 3

Meals Snacks

MyFitnessPal 9-16-2013

Meal 2 1pm

Meal 2.1 — 3:30pm

Meal 3 — 7pm

Today’s Activities:

New week, new milestones to break. I find myself going out faster than RunKeeper allows. They allow for a 10-10:30 minute mile on their slow-paced runs. I’m going out between 9-9:30 minute miles for the first 2 miles and then I catch my rhythm and hit mid-8s. All I can say is this … YES! If I wanted to join the Marines, I could pass their PT Test with flying colors.

RunKeeper 4 miles + Strides

Monday, 09-16-2013

Day 98. Soak, Bake, Grill

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A day of rest. Not that I need it or anything, but yesterday I just finished my personal best distance. Oddly enough, or maybe not, I’m not sore at all in the places I would expect to be sore.

The Post-Run Body Checklist:

Left foot. Fine.
Right foot. Fine with a little outer edge something, but not enough to call the doctor. Probably enough to keep an eye on it because I might need a different type of doctor, a shoe doctor. A trip to Fleet Feet is probably on the horizon.
Both knees. Nothing more than usual, so fine.
Lower back. Nothing to mention

After church, we have lunch plans with our good friend at a local breakfast spot (they serve all day, but it’s a breakfast spot for sure). Their french toast has won BEST FRENCH TOAST in town probably 10 years in a row. I once asked how they prepare it and the guy literally lit up when he told me, “It’s a 3-step process. First they soak it overnight. Then they bake it. Then they grill it.” No wonder they win year-after-year. Why am I talking about this? Because after burning nearly 1,900 calories yesterday, I will enjoy every bite. Well, enjoy every shared bite with my wife, but that’s how we roll. And by the way, they use french bread versus that typical white slice loaf bread.

Besides, I eat an Herbalife Shake every morning which gives me plenty of calorie-leeway and an excuse to play with my food choices throughout the day. This morning was no different and I only wish I could have you try my morning smoothie. Tastes nothing like those sugary-icees they serve at Jamba Juice and other competitors. They use mostly juice and sorbets — I use mostly real fruit and real veggies.

Adding an extra scoop of Herbalife Protein Powder has made a difference in my energy level until my next meal. And duh, the instructions actually say 2 scoops and I was only doing one. At least I’m taking Herbalife24 Restore before I go to sleep as directed, at least I’m hoping I read that correctly.

Life lesson #98 — Instructions can instruct, but only if you read them.

Morning weight = 172.5

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 — 8:15am

Meal 2 — 2pm

Meal 3 — 7pm

Meal 1.1 (1:30pm) and Herbalife Restore

MyFitnessPal 9-15-2013 Results

Meal 1.1 — 1:30pm

Meal 2 — 2pm

Meal 3 — 7pm

Today’s Activities:

Great lunch with great people, but with the best french toast in the world, it would be a great lunch with not-so-great people.

Sunday, 09-15-2013

Day 97. 14 Down,12.2 to Go

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After a day of playing rockstar with a dear friend yesterday, it’s time to trade in the Strat for my Brooks. It’s long Saturday and as we near the California International Marathon start date, the longer the Saturday. Today is 13 miles.

So with RunKeeper App monitoring my progress and my music on random, off I go. Happy to report my App and iPhone crashed before I did. The music started playing at triple-speed. I had to continue to keep turning off Voice Command. But because of all of these focus grabbers, I ultimately ran an extra mile for a total of 14 or I like to call it “My personal best distance.” And the cherry on top, at a 9:19 per mile pace. Speaking of cherries on top, I want a sundae, but I ain’t hating the fact that I loaded up on Herbalife24 Prepare, Prolong, and Niteworks this morning before I left.

Let’s be honest … that’s a long run and water just won’t cut it and I’m the biggest water drinker you’ll find. Probably 100 ounces per day, but all that water isn’t going to replace what anybody needs to sustain on a 10-mile run let alone a marathon.

Morning weight = 172.5. Post-run weight = 170.

That is a head-scratcher … just burned 1,851 calories, but after using our standard 500 calorie deficit equals a 1 pound loss, the head gets less itchy. But, and I again say … BUT, how is that possible? I’ve run much shorter distances and lost the same amount at post-run.

Life lesson #97 – Even though we can’t understand something, doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 — 10:30am

Meal 2 — 1:30pm

Meal 3 — 7pm

Various Meal Snacks

MyFitnessPal Results — 09-12-2013

Meal 0 – Pre Run Nutrition

Excuse the blurry picture … But, to my defense, it is 6:30 in the morning. It’s a no light-zone because I have 2 betas and there’s no need for them to wake up on my account.

Meal 1

Meal 2

Meal 2.1

Meal 2.2

Meal 3

Today’s Activities:

14 miles. ‘Nuf said.

14 miles — 9:19/minute

Saturday, 09-14-2013

Day 96. Power Duo

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Once a month, at least that’s what we shoot for, we get together. We is the “band.” The Uncle Georges named after my slightly older brother that this blog is dedicated to. His insight is deeply missed and for those who didn’t know him, this conversation should give you a sense of his sensibility.

Me, “Dude, I signed up for a marathon.”

Him, “Why would you pay to run? That’s stupid. I can just go outside and run for free.”

Oh how I miss him. Dude was a genius and the best friend anybody could have. Notice how he didn’t focus on the miles … it was more of why pay for something you can do for free. That’s why he toted around a red, 4-person canoe with him everywhere he went and was always ready for an adventure, I guess as long as it was free.

So, today it was just me and TJ. Me on bass, guitar, and drums and then TJ on bass, guitar, and drums. We played some of the 80s rock we all grew up on, but eventually cranked up the 90s Grunge with Nirvana and Pop Punk with 90s and 00s Green Day. It was just the two of us and we are the most fond of this genre so there was no worrying about my wife wondering, “When will this end?” Oh yeah, notice how I just mention guitar, bass, drums — no vocal. That’s not our strong suit.

Life lesson #96 – Remembering a loved one is healthy for healing. Do it often and do it with others.

And to warm-up for holding a 20+ pound, 1970s Strat, I got 4.42 miles in at a 9:07 / mile clip. All ready to jam now!

Morning weight = 172.5. Post-run weight = 170.

Pre-Run Nutrition and Hydration:

Herbalife24 Prepare and a medium banana 30 minutes before my run. If you are one of those that think just water will do it, I dare you to try a preparation drink. All you need to know is that you will go longer … Period!

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 — 8:45am

Meal 2 — 1pm

Meal 3 — 7pm

Meal Snacks — 9:45pm

MyFitnessPal Results 09-13-2013

Meal 0, Pre-Run Nutrition — 6:30am

Meal 2 — 1pm

Meal 3 — 7pm

Today’s Activities:

RunKeeper Friday’s for the last 90 days (12-13 Friday’s) always call for an easy 4-mile run in anticipation and recovery for long Saturdays. Today was no different and I’m happy to report that 4-mile runs are literally a stroll in the park. Consistency pays off.

RunKeeper 09-13-2013 — 4 Mile Easy Pace

9-13-2013

Friday, September 13, 2013

Day 95. It’s a Two-Towel Day

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Been doing a lot of road miles, but no gym time. Calorie burning without mass building. I refuse to buy medium t-shirts! Guys, you know what I’m talking about here. No guy wants to be known as the incredible shrinking man, but that’s what is happening. All cardio and no weight lifting is definitely a great way to burn fat, but I also want to build muscle.

With physical therapy in the rear view mirror, it’s time to revisit my old friend Joe Weider and hit some weights.

In preparation for the gym, I approached it like a typical day of exercise and loaded up on my Herbalife24 Prepare, Herbalife Prolong, and Herbalife Niteworks. This should be on every nutritional bartenders “know-list” — tastes so good and oh yeah, helps sustain the necessary energy I need not just for a pure cardio burn, but also a bulk and define session.

Ended the day with a 4-ounce glass of water and Herbalife24 Restore.

Herbalife Sustain and Recovery Cocktail Recipe

The ingredients:

1/2 scoop of Herbalife24 Prepare
1/2 scoop of Herbalife24 Prolong
1/2 scoop of Herbalife Niteworks

The directions:

It’s easy to make … just drink about 2 ounces out of a 16 ounce water bottle. The regular old water bottles we all have and plan to recycle.
With a funnel (make sure the bottom of the funnel doesn’t get wet and touch the top of the water line — you’ll never be able to pour anything in there). Start to pour the ingredients.
Between each ingredient pour, you may need to shake to create more space for the next pour.

The results:

Energy. I feel energized and refreshed. Imagine the cool morning air of a Lake Tahoe morning. Smog-free and clean. That’s how I feel … smog-free.
Sustained Energy. No noticeable drop-off during the workout which is important to prevent injury. This is increasingly important for those of us that do not rest between sets — just move on to the next body part.
Recovery. Quick recovery post workout. Since I do supersets with no rest, I get to a 2-towel sweat. This cocktail helps me get my breathing back to normal and relaxed.

Life lesson #95 — Be the bartender of your life and mix up delicious and refreshing positive change.

Morning weight 171.5

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 — 8:15am

Meal 2 — 11:50am

Meal 3 — 7pm

Meal 2.1 — 3pm

MyFitnessPal 09-12-2013 Results

Today’s Activities:

Gym towel required today! My physical therapy got me this far for my left shoulder so it’s time to press a little more today.

Gym Time! — 10am

Thursday, 09-12-13

Day 94. Run Early. Run Often.

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Early rising means it’s darker and darker in the morning. Here’s a tip for a 7am run. I’ve been doing this for my last 5 runs and I can feel the difference in my endurance and it just feels better to have the remainder of the day to celebrate your early morning accomplishments.

6:15 – 6:20am – Wake up and immediately take a bite of a banana and drink a high carb drink. I’m using Herbalife24 Prepare. I’ve also started to add Herbalife Niteworks. It’s only been 2 runs with this new concoction, but I feel I’m breathing better, cleaner, and more efficient. But again, that could be the 60-degree weather. In any event, I really like the taste of this Pre-Run Cocktail.
By 6:45am – finish your 8 ounce carb cocktail and banana. I usually leave one bite for when I get home.
Off you go!

Life lesson #94 – Darker and colder means more discipline. Accept the change and make a plan. It’s amazing what just putting on a jacket of acceptance can do for your mentality.

Morning weight 172.5. Post-run weight — I forgot to measure.

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 – 8:45am

Meal 2 — 11:45am

Meal 3 — 5:30pm

MyFitnessPal 09-11-2013 Summary

Today’s Activities:

3 x 1.5 mile fast. Which in human terms, means 1 mile slow, 1.50 miles fast, 2 minutes slow and repeat. Then 1 mile slow. The good news … distances below 8 miles are nothing. Won’t go as far as a walk in the park because it takes effort, but I’m in the park vicinity at least. As long as the weather is cool, I am cool. The bad news … my iPhone is crashing. In fact, I didn’t know Mickey Mouse covered Nirvana and Green Day songs.
Googled “iPhone is playing too fast” and it offered some assistance. Here’s what happened. About mile 3, Voice Command activated. A few seconds later, Mickey Mouse was on my playlist and if you’ve never heard Mickey sing Very Ape (one of my favorite Nirvana tunes), you haven’t heard nothing. The new iPhone launch couldn’t have come at a better time! If you know how to fix this, I’m all ears (excuse the Mickey pun).

Runkeeper 09-11-2013

Finally, God bless these United States of America on this day and every day of acceptance and remembrance.

Wednesday, 09-11-2013

Day 93. Developing a Complex … a Core Complex

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Started taking Herbalife Core Complex on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Nice change from taking the handful of things I was previously taking. Now, it’s just 4 tablets in the morning that include Herbalifeline, CoQ10, and Neptune Krill Oil. I’m not even going to attempt to study up on Neptune Krill Oil, but I figure it sounds very official plus the box says endorsed by a Nobel Laureate. Who am I to question the research?

After two days, I can tell you this. Wait for it … I can’t feel anything. But am I surprised? Of course not. I am happy to go from a handful of morning supplements to a tiny hiccup of supplements. The Core Complex has two additional supplements you put aside for the evening which is going to help me save money on my Nature Made B12 I was purchasing separately. The two additional include my B vitamins.

CORE COMPLEX – THE Verdict:

It’s two (pun intended) early to say, but it does appear I will get my B vitamins most vegetarians lack and I no longer have a mouthful of morning sups to contend with.

Why I’m taking it? I jokingly said earlier I’m taking the product because of a fancy label. Truth is, my body is taking a pounding from the pavement. I don’t have swelling on my knees, but I do feel twinges and sharp pains on occasion. Plus, my road mileage is increasing so I want an insurance policy for my heart. All these items are designed for a happy, healthy heart and that is the goal. I know the strain I’m putting on my body and want to give it the proper nutrients to keep on going.

Life lesson #93 – Listen to you body. Minor aches and pains from normal activity is something. Recurring aches and pains from abnormal activity is something else.

Morning weight = 171.5

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 — 8:15am

Meal 2 — 11:45am

Meal 3 — 6:45pm

Meals 2.1 (2pm),2.2 (3pm) , and 3.1 (9:45pm)

MyFitnessPal Totals

Meal 2

Meal 2.1

Meal 2.2

Meal 3

Meal 3.1

Today’s Activities:

Rest day. I peeked ahead and the Saturday runs are getting longer and the mid week runs are getting quicker. Rest day seems just right.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Day 92. Don’t Be That Guy

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Are you “I Hate Monday” guy? If I can offer any advice, don’t be that guy. It’s not a characteristic that empowers you or a trait that shows gratitude. If you find yourself saying, “I Hate Mondays,” stop and find something you’re grateful for. Do this over and over until you develop a habit and trust me, it won’t take a 90-day plan to develop this attitude of gratitude.

Life lesson #92 – There is always someone that has it worse than you. If you hate Monday’s because you have to go back to the “grind” imagine the opposite emotion if you didn’t have that job. There are hundreds of thousands of people that wish they could be sitting in your place.

Chinese Proverb (unknown author) – I once met a guy who complained he had no shoes until he met a guy who had no feet. Perspective people!

Morning run = 174. Post-run weight = 171.

Today’s Meals:

Meal 1 — 8:45am

11:45am — Meal 2

7:30pm– Meal 3

Snacks

MyFitnessPal Results

Meal 2

Meal 2.1

Meal 2.2

7:30pm Meal 3

Today’s Activities:

4 miles miles + strides. Average pace per mile 9:15. Ran up-and-over ramp to increase the intensity since it wasn’t a long run.

4 miles + strides

Monday, 09-09-2013

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My first marathon training — what I eat, when I eat it, what I do, when I do it.

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Day 101. Negative Splits

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Day 100. Milestone

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Day 99. 1 Down, 1 To Go

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Day 98. Soak, Bake, Grill

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Day 97. 14 Down,12.2 to Go

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Day 96. Power Duo

Pre-Run Nutrition and Hydration:

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Day 95. It’s a Two-Towel Day

Herbalife Sustain and Recovery Cocktail Recipe

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Day 94. Run Early. Run Often.

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Day 93. Developing a Complex … a Core Complex

CORE COMPLEX – THE Verdict:

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Day 92. Don’t Be That Guy

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