The Neumen Show: February 2009

Weekly Summary

This week has not been normal due to travel. Early starts, late
returns to the hotel, and constantly moving from city to city has
limited my time to run.

Total miles for the week was ~12. I ran last night at 10:30 pm after
checking into the hotel. I ran about 2.5 miles before the gym closed.
I'm not sure what did when turning off my ipod, but I lost my
workout. Arrrrrggg!

No weight loss this week. I really didn't expect to lose any. My
goal is simply not to gain any weight on this trip. Once I return, I
will concentrate on diet again.

I have 4 more miles to log by Tuesday to hit my goal of 100 miles by March 3.

Have great week!

Brad

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Indonesia's National Monument

This is a picture of Indonesia's National Monument, located in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The flame at the top is layered with 360 kgs of gold.

That is equal to 793.6 lbs, or 12,699 ozs. With gold at $970 and oz., the value is ~$12,300,000

Sunrise in Indo

Today is going to be a beautiful day here in Central Java, Indonesia
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Living on Blackberry

Indonesia has really bad commication systems. Internet speeds are
slow or non-existent.

I'm glad I have my blackberry to stay connected to my world.

Brad

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Weekly Summary

Last week was a semi-rest week for me and this weeks travel will test
my new found commitment to running and fitness.

Total miles last week: 13
Weight: 211 lbs. No change

This week, I am on week 5 of the Couch to 5k training program. It
consists of a different running program each day as opposed th prior
weeks where each workout was the same.

Each day starts with a 5 minute brisk warm up walk.
Day 1) 3 x 5 min run / 3 min walk
Day 2) 2 x 8 min run / 5 min walk
Day 3) 1 long 20 min run, no waks
Cool down.

I am really looking forward to this weeks workout!

Brad

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On the road again...

I am on another business trip. This time the travel is better than Hickory, NC.

After 28 straight hours of travel, I am in Magelang, Central Java,
Indonesia. I am staying at the Losari Coffee Plantation because of
it's close proximity to where work is to be conducted. The is a
working coffee plantation that was made into a resort. It is traquil
and very beautiful. This is one of those rare finds as a business
traveler and one that I definately would like to share family and
friends.

www.losaricoffeeplantation.com

About an hour from here is Borobudur, the world's largest Buddist
temple. I have been here many times and haven't visited due to time
restrictions. My hope is to visit it on this trip.

It is 4:19 am and the morning prayers have started. They are
amplified over load speakers for the community to participate. My
first time here the prayers took my by surprise. Now I have come to
enjoy hearing them and use the time for my own quiet time.

It has been raining since I arrived. My hope is to get out for a run
this morning. I may have to get out and run regardless of the
weather. I have to ask myself, "what would Chris Russull do?"

I plan to post pics in the next day or two.

Have a Great week!

Brad

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5 mile workout this morning

I had a great 5 mile workout this morning.

Dist: 5.15 mi
Time: 1:00'22"
Pace: 11:42 mi/min.

I ran 1.25 miles without stopping! woohoo.

It seems that after about two miles that everything kind loosens up and starts really felling good. Not sure why that is. But I'll take it.

Have a great week! I will post Pics from the road.

Progress Update

This has been a little bit of a slow week for me. I may have been too agressive as I started my training. So, I am letting my left leg heal a bit. I should get in 13 miles this week by the end of tomorrow. That will put me at the 86 mile mark. I will need to get in 14 miles by 3/3 to reach my goal of 100 miles.

This shouldnt be a problem. However, I leave tomorrow for a 2 week trip to Asia. This will throw my schedule off a bit. But I think i can stay on track.

Runner's Round Table

Tonight I had the pleasure and honor to participate in the Runner's Round Table, West Coast Edition hosted by Stuart (Quadrathon), Barb (Kelownagurl), Erin (Erin337), and Christine (Solorunner). I really probably didnt belong with that group of experienced athletes; but hey, who would turn down that type of opportunity.

You can download and listen to the show from THIS LINK.

It was a great time and I hope to participate again sometime.

The Neumen Show #002

I don't belong here...

In this weeks short podcast you’ll hear about…

Workout progress for this week
Nike+ sensor was replacement
Podcast Recommendation - http://coverville.com/
Music by Greg Johnson - Save yourself
Tech Corner

Special thanks for inspiration to:

Originally posted January 31st, 2009. Reposted due to hosting changes.

The Neumen Show #001

A podcast for beginning runners, by a beginning runner.

This podcast is the tale of a guy in his late 40’s that is training to run.

This show is a real work in progress. I wanted to get it started to capture what I am experiencing.

Show Notes:

§ Intro to who I am and what I am doing

§ Couch to 5K - Robert Ullrey

§ Nike+ Sensor on the fritz

§ Floppy Feet, it get’s better

Originally posted January 28th, 2009. Reposted due to hosting service changes.

Twitter St Patricks Day 5k and 10k run

I have set up a challenge in Buckeyeoutdoors.com for a St Patricks day run. The challeges are titled:

Twitter St Patricks Day 5k Run

Twitter St Patricks Day 10k Run

Join the challenge and run 5k or 10k or both the weekend prior to St Patricks day and post your time.

Hope to see you on the boards,

Brad

Week 6 Summary

I really thought this week was going to turn out bad, but all in all, it went ok.

Dist: 13.09 miles for the week.

Ave Pace: 14'03"

Weight: 211 lbs. (-3 lbs)

I'll take it! While my pace was a little slower due to walking more, I did lose three pounds. I am looking forward to getting under 210 lbs. I haven't been there in years. Then on to 200!

This week I start week 4 of the Couch to 5k program. I am using the "Podcasts for Running" series created by Robert Ullery. This weeks workout consists of 2 repetitions of the following: jog for 3 minutes, walk for 90 seconds, then jog for 5 minutes, and recover with a 2 1/2 minute walk. The workout consists of jogging and walking for a total of about 18 minutes.

To make the workout longer, create a playlist in iTunes and add music in front or behind the workout. Or, double the workout!

I have run ~80 miles since I started working out. I hope to hit 100 by my 49th birthday is a few weeks.

I hope you all have a wonderful week,

Brad

The Neumen Show #004

Energy, Effort, and Will, OH My!

Or EEW! That's what it takes?

As live as a recorded podcast can get without you being here!

This week, live from beautiful Hickory, North Carolina.

On this weeks show we discuss:

Work out update - distance, diet, & weight (YIKES!)

Measuring the slope of the hill that is kicking my butt!

Energy, Effort, and Will

Music by the Adam Woodall Band - Runaway.

Trilogy Running - what's with the name when it's really just couples running?

Rss feed change in itunes. Double posting until I know the switch is made.

Podcasts worth listening to:

Where to find other running podcasts:

http://www.runningpodcasts.org/

General Information:

Email: neumenshow@gmail.com
Website: theneumenshow.blogspot.com
Nike+: neumen
Buckeye: Axiom

Some of the music provided tonight from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at 'music.podshow.com'

Hickory, North Carolina

In Hickory this week. I have kept up my running plan. Eatting is always a challenge when traveling. There is a lot of chicken and BBQ restraunts here. Not a lot of good healthy places to eat. Bisquits are big here. "Can I have a few bisquits with that gravy?"

The people are great here. Very friendly and hospitable.

Got my next podcast half complete. I need to listen to audio file. I think I yelled at Chris Russel...

Week 5 Summary

Last week was a good week for miles.

Dist: 17.11 miles
Ave Pace: 12'49"
Weight: 214 lbs.

I didnt lose any weight due to too much in take. I am traveling this week and will need to watch the diet in order to maintain or reduce weight.

Have a great week,

Brad

The Neumen Show #003

In this episode you’ll hear:

A little about California politics
Music from Black Lab – See the Sun
My struggle with diet, love that candy!
More ipod challenges.

Some of the music provided tonight from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at 'music.podshow.com'

Have a great week!

Marketing People, Sheesh!!!

So, I am in the market looking at the instant oatmeal. I usually buy the reduced sugar Quaker Oats. To my surprise, I noticed a new product from Quaker; Weight Control Oatmeal. So, like a good consumer, I check out the stats. The low sugar was 120 calories and the weight control had 160 calories. I guess that eating more will help control your weight, not lose it.

Great run this morning!

The hardest thing about running in the morning is getting out of bed. Alas, at 5:45 I finally rolled out of bed and strapped on my shoes for my run.

There was fog and chill in the outside air. The run felt great. I am working out the aches and pains of getting back into shape.

Dist: 3.00 miles
Time: 38'45"
Pace: 12:52

Race for the Cure - May 9, 2009

My first timed race will be the Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure in Sacramento, CA.

I will run it with my family and a friend. My goal is to do it in under 30 mintues.