I am on week three of the ragnar training. it isn't much different from week 1 and 2 except you need to do a saturday run as well. 15 min doesn't seem like a long time, but you tend to push hard when you are only running that long. this next week i am going to rebel from the ragnar training and run 20 min a day. good luck to everyone who is running in the raspberry days 5k. it will be a tough one.

still running ...

I can say that running every-other-day and P90 have helped me with my weight loss goal.
I can feel that my clothes are loose around my waist and stomache area. Will need to step on the scale soon.
I have been reading about weight loss and learned that a small snack, such as, a small serving of almonds between breakfast and lunch will help your metabolism burn stored up energy (fat deposits)in your system. I have started to eat a small snacks between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner and it appears to be working.
I ran a 5k last Saturday. I finished at 36:50. Not bad but not great. I'm starting to think I'm built for long distances and not speed. LOL.
I'm looking forward to running in Ragnar with Kyle D.
Hope to shave some time off my next 5k. This year, I have met my goal of running three 5ks.
Would like to drop down to 230 lbs by the end of September. Fingers crossed.
-Eddie B.

Update July

I have been running for 15 minutes every other day according to the Ragnar training schedule.
I have been tempted to take off running for 40 minutes or more, but I have been faithful to the Ragnar training schedule.
I have also been workingout with the Power 90 (P90) dvd.
Basically it's cardio, 100 ab workouts, and strength training. The P90 workouts kick my butt.
This July 22nd, Saturday, I am running a 5k.
Hope to keep my time around 30 minutes.
Well, no matter where you are in the pursuit to good health (and weight loss), keep at it.
Hope to see you all in August for the Rasberry Day's 5k. Eddie B.

Running Tips : How to Control Breathing While Running

I found when I run and I keep my torso straight (like he describes) I breathe better and run faster.
Anyone have this experience?

Eddie

Ultra Marathon Running Movie - Indulgence

Okay, this guy can run.
100 miles!
Trail running looks like fun.
Any takers?

Eddie

lost 10 lbs

Well, I lost a total of 10 lbs since we started the blog.
I fell off the wagon and began drinking soda and making poor food choices, but I kept working out.
The running and stationary bike helped me not to gain weight. It was almost a wash.
So, if I would have made better food choices, I would have lost more weight by now.
I stepping it up and will begin running in earnest and utilizing P90X for muscle strength.
I challenge everyone to lose 5 lbs in 4 weeks from now!
I'll see you lily-livers at Rasberry Days at Bear Lake. Argh!



Eddie

http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/wasatchback/begin

here is the link to train for the ragnar wasatch back race. it is pretty easy to begin, but gets much more intense.

What a beautiful morning

Huntsville, UT time results

Awesome running in Huntsville, Utah.
Keep up the good work.

MEN'S 5K

107. 1501 Addison Alley 24 Provo UT 26. Men 22-30 31:02.2

118. 1846 James Pivonka 37 Plain City UT 15. Men 31-40 34:07.8


128. 1603 Edward Bujans 42 UT 27. Men 41-55 36:37.4

134. 1912 Kyle Daybell 35 19. Men 31-40 39:55.


WOMEN'S 5K

38. 1845 Holly Hartman Pivonka 35 Plain City UT 158. 52:03.0

39. 1914 Amanda Daybell 32 163. 52:43.8

Rasberry Days 5k in Laketown (Bear Lake)

Just registered for the Rasberry Days 5k in Bear Lake. August 6th, Saturday, 2011.
Kyle and Tyler will be running the 5k.
The 5k will be a lovely scenic run, folks.
Below is the link to register on Runnercard.
Registration online is $20.00.
The plan is to crash at my house on Friday and drive to Bear Lake Saturday morning.
After the 5k, we can go swimming and get rasberry shakes.
Keep up the good work everyone. Eddie B.


http://www.runnercard.com/e/runner.Main?meet=3372