Yet another week gone by. The folks that evaluated me for life insurance say my heart rate is too low and my EKG abnormal. The price more than doubled and I am off to the doctor. I am not the least worried about the low heart rate, but I have to admit "abnormal EKG" is concerning. I am hoping the doctor says "typical pattern for a runner" just not normal for someone who sits on the butt eating a hamburger while the watch TV. But, alas, maybe I have a problem. If so, better to know I reckon. I visit the doctor tomorrow with EKG in hand. I may get a stress test out of this which is something I have long wanted just to see how I stack up.
A good week for exercise. I swam 600 yards at 14:55 which is fastest yet. I also rode 40 miles with a bunch of folks that I met as a result of John Gregg of Keep Moving Kate (& J.). It was fun and I got to meet a few folks. I backed off a few miles on the Sunday run given this longer ride.
John has started Karate. Here's a few pictures I posted on Flickr from his first official lesson. I say "official" because he has attended a few guest lessons.
These guys rock. I found this on Fixed Gear Blog while checking out one of twitter follower's posts.
Podcast Listening
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Exercise Data
 August 30, 2009: Birmingham, ALNeighborhood Running | |
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| Distance: | 10.05 Miles |
| Time: | 1:37:52 |
| Heart Rate: | 142 |
| Pace: | 9:09 |
| Weather: | Overcast Temperature-72° Humidity-91% |
 August 29, 2009: Birmingham, ALBrownell - Highway 78 - Return Cycling | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 40.48 Miles |
| Time: | 2:24:08 |
| Heart Rate: | 128 |
| Speed: | 19.9 mph |
| Weather: | Clear (dense fog at 1 point) Temperature-68° Humidity-93% |
| Route Rode with what seemed to be about 30-40 riders. I was lucky enough to befriend one named, Laura, that helped make sure I knew the way. I had a flat on the front tire near the 1/2 way point. It was a good ride and it was nice to meet some people too. | |
| August 28, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 6.2 Miles |
| Time: | 1:01:03 |
| Heart Rate: | 142 |
| Pace: | 9:50 |
| Weather: | Mostly cloudy Temperature-71° Humidity-90% |
 YMCA, Birmingham, ALSwim | |
| Distance: | 1000 Yards |
| Workout: | 4 X 50 yards even laps-sprint odd laps-smooth, work on stroke 200 yards kick, with or without board 200 yards free, easy! 4 X 50 yards even laps-work on arms, odd laps-work on legs 100 yards sprint 100 yards easy |
| August 27, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 6.2 Miles |
| Time: | 1:01:42 |
| Heart Rate: | 144 |
| Pace: | 9:57 |
| Weather: | Scattered clouds Temperature-74° Humidity-76% |
| August 25, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 29:24 |
| Heart Rate: | 130 |
| Pace: | 9:47 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-66° Humidity-93% |
| YMCA, Birmingham, AL Swim | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 14:55 (fastest ever) |
| August 24, 2009: Birmingham, AL YMCA Swim | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 1000 Yards |
| Workout | 4 X 50 yards even laps-sprint odd laps-smooth, work on stroke 200 yards kick, with or without board 200 yards free, easy! 4 X 50 yards even laps-work on arms, odd laps-work on legs 100 yards sprint 100 yards easy |
1 comment:
Glad you could make it to the ride yesterday. Its a good group.
Hope the server stuff at work went smoothly.
Don't worry to much about the life insurance. I think everyone's EKG comes back abnormal. I got turned down for life insurance last year. I only wanted a 10 year term. To think that some actuary wouldn't bet that I'd make to to 37.
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