Starting to train in Singapore

Long story short, I am really really really out of shape. So I am going to try to devote myself to training for a half iron race in March/April with the hopes to finally move on to an iron man later in the year.

I am in Singapore for business at the moment and am thinking of joining up with a local group called MetaSport: http://www.metasport.com/

Tomorrow I have my initial practice with them at the Botanic Gardens, so that will be my next post.

Today I ran a 5k in just around 30mins... not good.

I have joined the barefoot revolution

I admit that I never put a lot of stock into the whole run barefoot, anti-shoe company, hippy speak surrounding barefoot running. But the book Born to Run really changed my viewpoint on the topic. I also like the mentality that the human foot is the product of millions of years of evolution and we should put a little more trust in it. Anyway, here is the pic of my new Vibram fivefingers Bikilas.

* I do still plan to run occasionally in my Newtons as well as compete in them for longer events.

So its been about 10 months

Looking back at this blog I realize its been about 10 months since I have posted anything here. I can explain that with one simple answer... new job with 80hr+ work weeks. But enough excuses. I recently have decided to pick up my game a little and start getting back into a rhythm. Now I dont have an Ironman as a target but hope to do a couple shorter events next spring.

Anyway, here is a run I did while home visiting my parents as a bit of a kick off to the new workout commitment.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3979147

Mill Creek Canyon

The first time I rode Mill Creek Canyon I wasnt able to share all the usual stats with you because I had forgotten my Garmin. Today, I woke up and went to watch the Steelers beat Favre and the Vikings. After eating far to many Nachos and having had pancakes for breakfast I thought it best to get out on my bike and repeat the Mill Creek Hill Climb from a month ago.

The start was pretty rough as my muscles were rejecting the idea of the hill climb, and it it definitely starting to get pretty cold in the canyon. The sun provided occasional relief as It poked into various parts of the canyon, but for the most part it was pretty cold. I broke out the gloves, arm warmers, and leggings for the first time this year on the bike.

The canyon goes up further than I ended up climbing but it was due to cold more than exhaustion. I made it to mile marker 6 which was the initial goal.

As Always, Garmin stats are below.

GE Surgery Healthymagination 5k

For those out there that don't already know, I work at GE Healthcare in their Information Management Leadership Program. My current role has take me to Salt Lake City where I work in the surgery business. Its a much smaller enviroment than back in Milwaukee where most of our GEHC businesses are located. However, we are still strong participants in many of the company initiatives. The largest and most important being Healthymagination. I am sure many people have seen the commercials, but copied below is a recent press release link on the initiative: HealthymaginationPress Release

This week has involved many healthy events around the office. Today at 7:30am we had the Healthymagination Surgery 5k run. It was a small event which most people walked to show support. However a few of us gave it our all. I came in 2nd place overall winning a wonderful $25 gift certificate which will be donated to our iCare charity auction as a part of a larger gift basket for people to bid on.

As always, below are the Garmin Stats: