Its been a while since I have blogged.
Its not been though that its been a while since I have jogged.
Depends on what you consider as a while though!
Have not been able to jog since Sunday.
Mom was in town and I was busy. Unfortunately, it meant that I had to eat into the jogging time.
But, the jogs have been decently regular.
There is this weird sense of adrenaline rush which makes me want to do it!
Its an urge! A strong urge!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Friday, January 19, 2007
Pedometers
I was looking for devices that I can use to measure the distance that was covered, the time taken, steps taken and maybe even the calories burnt in the process.
While I have no idea as to how they work, my guess is that this is a standard jogging equipment and hence can be relied upon as a device. Heard a lot about it. So decided to google for more details!
First of all, i found out that the device is called a pedometer! It was a good start!
Then I came across is really amazing website (or so I believe...) called Pedometer USA. I guess that I could go through the options at least.
Looking through the items, there were a few that caught my eye.
* AccuSplit Eagle AE170
* DMC03 MultiFunction
The DMC03 MultiFunction is looking interesting.
I guess that I will do some more research on this and come up with a pedometer that will suit my requirements and my budget!
While I have no idea as to how they work, my guess is that this is a standard jogging equipment and hence can be relied upon as a device. Heard a lot about it. So decided to google for more details!
First of all, i found out that the device is called a pedometer! It was a good start!
Then I came across is really amazing website (or so I believe...) called Pedometer USA. I guess that I could go through the options at least.
Looking through the items, there were a few that caught my eye.
* AccuSplit Eagle AE170
* DMC03 MultiFunction
The DMC03 MultiFunction is looking interesting.
I guess that I will do some more research on this and come up with a pedometer that will suit my requirements and my budget!
New Turf
I had to leave office early today (that has come to be 1830 offlate!) as I had to take care of some errands. I thought that I would have time to myself! So must have all those who got stuck in a horrendous traffic jam! Luckily, the bike helped me traverse through and some smart selection meant that all was not lost! I started at 2024 IST today! Not as early as i wanted to! But I did try as much as I could...
Today I tried a new turf! Jogged in what is a small joggers park in the complex. The problem is that it is crowded as it is frequented by a lot of people. Also, the comparitively shorter distance of the lap means that it gets slightly monotonous after a while. Nevertheless, the beauty around (pun intended) more than makes up for it! :)
Today was another record of sorts as it was even longer than the last time. But the distance was probably not as much as half the track has a gradient which slows me down. Not to mention that it tires me like hell!
It was a good experience...wondering whether I should switch to the regular route that I generally take. Also, my feet were hurting today. I think that it may have something to do with the surface of the jogging track. I think that I prefer the pavement...
Stats
Time: 77 minutes
Estimated Distance: 9 Kms
Laps: 18
Start Time: 2024 IST
End Time: 2141 IST
Prior Food: Rajawadi Sev from NJ
Water: 1 litre
Companions: Lots of people, no Dogs
Phone Calls: None (Damn! Nobody seems to want to talk these days!)
Music: Go FM (FM channels need to do something about their quality)
Love Birds: None (Guess it was too public a place and it was also slightly early)
Staring Weirdos: 12
Dogs: 0 (Enclosed place)
Incidents: Hit on a few girls! :D
: Caught up with a jogger.
This jogger wanted to know the kind of distance that I do. When I said, 18 laps, there was an audible gasp! I told her that I was on LSD. That was followed by a louder gasp! That was before I told her that LSD = Low Speed Distance running. She was visibly impressed.
I started a conversation about the Mumbai Marathonand how I was practising for it. I could see the awe in her face...The devil that I am, I told her about the Marathon last year as well.
Guess that I will be meeting her Monday! :)
Today I tried a new turf! Jogged in what is a small joggers park in the complex. The problem is that it is crowded as it is frequented by a lot of people. Also, the comparitively shorter distance of the lap means that it gets slightly monotonous after a while. Nevertheless, the beauty around (pun intended) more than makes up for it! :)
Today was another record of sorts as it was even longer than the last time. But the distance was probably not as much as half the track has a gradient which slows me down. Not to mention that it tires me like hell!
It was a good experience...wondering whether I should switch to the regular route that I generally take. Also, my feet were hurting today. I think that it may have something to do with the surface of the jogging track. I think that I prefer the pavement...
Stats
Time: 77 minutes
Estimated Distance: 9 Kms
Laps: 18
Start Time: 2024 IST
End Time: 2141 IST
Prior Food: Rajawadi Sev from NJ
Water: 1 litre
Companions: Lots of people, no Dogs
Phone Calls: None (Damn! Nobody seems to want to talk these days!)
Music: Go FM (FM channels need to do something about their quality)
Love Birds: None (Guess it was too public a place and it was also slightly early)
Staring Weirdos: 12
Dogs: 0 (Enclosed place)
Incidents: Hit on a few girls! :D
: Caught up with a jogger.
This jogger wanted to know the kind of distance that I do. When I said, 18 laps, there was an audible gasp! I told her that I was on LSD. That was followed by a louder gasp! That was before I told her that LSD = Low Speed Distance running. She was visibly impressed.
I started a conversation about the Mumbai Marathonand how I was practising for it. I could see the awe in her face...The devil that I am, I told her about the Marathon last year as well.
Guess that I will be meeting her Monday! :)
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Mumbai Marathon I
I am running for the Mumbai Marathon.
This is the second year that I will be running. Currently, I am preparing for it in whatever way that I can. That means jogging at weird hours of the day (night???) such as 2239 IST to 0006 IST!!!
But, you have to do what you have to do!
My legs ache! I should have started practicing much earlier! I hope that I do not bite more than I can chew.
This is the second year that I will be running. Currently, I am preparing for it in whatever way that I can. That means jogging at weird hours of the day (night???) such as 2239 IST to 0006 IST!!!
But, you have to do what you have to do!
My legs ache! I should have started practicing much earlier! I hope that I do not bite more than I can chew.
The Start
I ran today! Ran life I have never run before!
I know that the time wasn't the best time to run! 2030 out of office, straight to meet a couple of dear friends whom I have not been able to meet since New Year's eve!While I didn't have dinner, I gave them company with some soup!
By the time I was out to the jogging track, it was 2239 IST! The track shuts at 2230 IST. I decided to jog on the pavement instead!
I jogged, jogged and jogged more. I do not think that I have EVER jogged so much! I went on for slightly more than an hour! I stopped at 2346 IST. Had a few minutes of cooling down walks as well. I ended only at 0006 IST. It may sound like a weird time...but i really had no option today! The Mumbai Marathon is coming up and I need to be in shape for the run!
Stats
Time: 67 minutes
Estimated Distance: 12 Kms
Start Time: 2239 IST
End Time: 0006 IST
Prior Food: Chicken Lemon Soup
Water: 1 litre
Companions: Few Dogs
Phone Calls: None
Music: Red FM
Love Birds: 4 couples
Staring Weirdos: 17
Dogs: 11
Incidents: Almost run over by a rick!
Bumped into Loveen Jain
I know that the time wasn't the best time to run! 2030 out of office, straight to meet a couple of dear friends whom I have not been able to meet since New Year's eve!While I didn't have dinner, I gave them company with some soup!
By the time I was out to the jogging track, it was 2239 IST! The track shuts at 2230 IST. I decided to jog on the pavement instead!
I jogged, jogged and jogged more. I do not think that I have EVER jogged so much! I went on for slightly more than an hour! I stopped at 2346 IST. Had a few minutes of cooling down walks as well. I ended only at 0006 IST. It may sound like a weird time...but i really had no option today! The Mumbai Marathon is coming up and I need to be in shape for the run!
Stats
Time: 67 minutes
Estimated Distance: 12 Kms
Start Time: 2239 IST
End Time: 0006 IST
Prior Food: Chicken Lemon Soup
Water: 1 litre
Companions: Few Dogs
Phone Calls: None
Music: Red FM
Love Birds: 4 couples
Staring Weirdos: 17
Dogs: 11
Incidents: Almost run over by a rick!
Bumped into Loveen Jain
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