Just Keep Runnin'

am:  7.0 55:55.1 155 - Around Diamond Head, before sunrise...

8:46.3 139

7:56.5 157

7:43.4 149

4:49.6 161

13:10.1 160 

11:48.9 161 

1:40.2 157 

pm: 2.9 30:42.7 137 - to Safeway with my wife! 

9.0 1:11:09 151/178

9:16.9 131 

8:28.1 146

3:41.7 140 

7:59.6 148

22:44.0 153 

5:53.7 154

1.0 6:53.8 167 - waited for traffic light

1.0 6:27.1 174  - waited for traffic light

9.0 1:09:52 155/183 Same route as Saturday - different splits.  Definitely warmer today...

1.0 8:57.9 137

8:23.8 150 

3:20.2 152 

9:51.2 155 

11.16.6 153 

9:10.9 154 

5:52 155 

1.0 6:36.6 172 - last two fast..er

1.0 6:22.7 180 

9.0 1:12:23 150/160 - Diamond Head, easy

1.0 8:28.1 134

8:09.8 152

3:17.4 152 

1.0 8:01.3 154 

13:41.4 152

8:46.8 154

5:28.3 150 

1.0 8:13.5 154 

1.0 8:16.8 151 

9.0 1:09:12 161/187 Same Route, except I ran from Hawaii Marathon Marker 9 to 8, back to 9, then back to 8 plus another 1/10 at MP...

1.0 9:02.5

8:39.9 149 

3:37.0 147

1.0 6:41.5 170 

1.0 6:39.1 178

1.0 6:30.6 182 

0.1 0:40.5 185 - 3.1 in 20:31.7

12:30.6 167 

9:13.7 161 

5:37.2 155 

7.83 - no watch, easy.  The rocks and brick lined sidewalks of Waikiki were taking a toll on my knees and ankles, so I changed routes and ran around Kapiolani Park 3 times...

11.86 1:33:00 153/193  Last 2.7 miles in 17:28.4 (6:28 pace)  

This was supposed to be a 13.4 mile run, but mapmyrun had some funky starting place that I didn't notice 'til I got back.  I had left the run on my computer so my wife would know where to find me if she worried...  When I hit my turn around point way too early, I knew something was wrong, so I ran some strange paths that I thought I could remember.  When I check mapmyrun after getting home, I noticed that my start point was 0.11 miles from the 2 mile marker - strange.  There was a miscellaneous start point with no route between it and my run that accounted for 1.89 miles X 2...  Oh well - it was fun anyway...

Hawaii trip travel and expense log:

30 Thursday - Went jogging then to Walmart for cough drops (didn't use), earphones for JD, Dramamine for JD, and a headlamp.  Jerry took us to the Airport.  On the flight from Phoenix to Honolulu we watched Ironman 2 and Adam (a guy with aspburgers disease).  Rented a Ford Focus from Thrifty with only 5 miles (something they were very excited about.)  Drove to the condo to check it out.  Walked to the beach (it's 3-4 blocks unless you walk through the 'International Market Place' - then it's barely 2!) and ate at Wolfgang Pucks Express!  We had the 4 cheese Pesto Pizza, which had sun dried tomatoes, basil, etc., a dallop of goat cheese on a slice of tomato on each slice!  Then we went to Walmart to stock up (eggs, milk, buttermilk, and sour cream for the buttermilk pancakes, 2 loaves of bread, Hershey's Syrup - Dark Chocolate, yogurt, cottage cheese, 1 can of Pringles, 2 things of cran-something juice, cheese, turkey, and Miracle Whip. 

$11 - Wolfgang Pucks

$63 - Walmart

 1 Friday - We went back to Walmart to get some mosquito repellant.  Ended up also getting me a swimming suit, paper towels, and turtle stickers.  Then we drove to Lyon Arboletum to hike Manoa Falls - a 1.6 mile roundtrip hike through the jungle ending at a waterfall!  We almost drove up the east coast instead to count the waterfalls after a rainstorm, since it was raining, but we decided that the rain wasn't that big of a deal - it was great!  Next, we went to Snorkel Bob's to rent equipment, then walked to the beach, and walked, and walked to right below Diamond Head, where I snorkeled for a bit and JD laughed and watched.  Then we walked back in a rainstorm (another stormed had already drenched Waikiki), showered and went back out.  at the Farmers' Market and got some rambutan (fruit of heaver?), bananas, and fresh pineapple.  We ate a Turkey Melt with fries (that had marjoram) at Wolfgangs.

$30 - Walmart 

$90 - Snorkel Bobs 

$17 - Farmers' Market

$11 - Wolfgang Puck

 2 Saturday - Drive to Laie to pick up Mary to go to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, which was closing for some strange reason - they were rushing people out of there almost like there was a bomb threat.  So we went to hike Diamond Head.  Near it was another outdoor market that was also closing, but we walked through it - mostly food.  Diamond Head was interesting - you're supposed allow 1.5 to 2 hours for the activity.  We spent plenty of time at the top and had quite a bit of fun coming down, but it took 1 hour and 0 minutes...  Then we came back to the condo, where Mary seemed to suddenly get a little ill, to drop off the car and then went to the Cheesecake Factory.  I had a Green Chili Burger, JD had the Artichoke Soup and Salad, and we shared a slice of Caramel Reese's Cheesecake.  Then we went bodyboarding (Mary stayed to take a shower, then went to meet some kids from college), showered, went back to the beach for a hula!  Then we walked the beach in the dark collecting tubes and a flipper!

$5 - Diamond Head

$60 - CheeseCake Factory (including Mary's) 

3 Sunday - Woke up 7 minutes before sunrise, which was about 10 minutes late, but we hurried out the door anyway.  Saw the sun just after it rose!  Then we had buttermilk pancakes (3rd day in a row) with Coconut Syrup!  We drove to the North Shore, Halewia (where Matsumodo's is), went to Wiamea Bay, Sharks Cove to snorkel, and Turtle Bay where we saw a seal on the beach and a turtle in the water.  Hung out at the temple answering 30 questions about each other to see who knows who...until the rain set in - then we ran for cover and finished the 30 questions.  Went to get our keys back from Mary and took her to the store to get some medicine.

$14 - Medicine 

4 Monday - Haunama Bay!  Windy, choppy, cloudy, but fun - though JD got 'seasick' but the tide was high, so we were able to go right over most of the coral easily and see a lot of fish, many different types.  Unfortunately, the 'toilet bowl' was closed, probably because the tide was high at the time.  Then we drove for an hour to the west point of the island to Kaena Point, where we hiked past two inactive blowholes (since the tide had dropped) and made it out to where the monk seals are supposed to be.  While we were the treasure hunting, 2 seals came by!  There was a ton of choral washed up at the point along with puka(?) shells - mostly broken, but JD found one good big one, and we found 4 little ones!  It was just the type of outing you would want anywhere - time alone, together, on a treasure hunt to please our kids and some wildlife!

$16 - Haunama Bay 

5 Tuesday - Walmart (milk, cereal, cookies, M&Ms, ear plugs and ear drying drops, and cran-blackcherry juice) , then North Shore, Waiamea bay, Turtle Beach where there were a bunch of turtles, Ted's Bakery for lunch (haupia pie? and pineapple cheese cake, a plate lunch and a hamburger), PCC (Mission Home - Haugens, Samoa, Tonga, Aerotora - New Zealand, Buffet and Ha - Breath of Life).

$32 - Walmart 

$33 - Gas

$20 - Ted's Bakery

$54 - Polynesian Culture Center 

6 Wednesday - Dee Lite Bakery for breakfast, then to the swap meet where we bought a swim suit for JD, a hat for me, 8 t-shirts, 7 necklaces, and stickers.  Sandwiches and cereal for lunch.  Then we hiked to Makapu'u Light house, then stopped at Halona Blow Hole.  We went to the beach to body board, but there weren't many good waves so we swam across Waikiki.  Then we hit Wolfgang Pucks for 4 Cheese Ravioli and Coldstone for some ice cream.

$9 - Dee Lite Bakery

$67 - Swap Meet

$13 - Wolfgang Pucks

$7 - Coldstone 

7 Thursday - We drove to Turtle Beach, where there were plenty of turtles in to play!  I snorkeled with them - they were quite interesting and huge.  Sometimes I would adjust my snorkel or mask then drop back into the water to find one right behind me - sometimes touching my leg with their fins!  So I would try swimming away but they would stay right on my tail.  Then I would try changing directions (to get out of their way since it is illegal to approach them, touch them, or aggravate them) and then look back to the left, then right and think that I had lost them, only to look right below me as they swam right under me and their back would rub my stomach.  Some were small, about the size of an SUV wheel and tire, others seemed as large as a dining table for 6!  It was amazing.  Then one swam up onto the beach!  We went to Sunset Beach where we found a coconut waiting to be cracked open - unfortunately it was rotten inside.  Then on to Ted's Bakery to get a Custard Danish for dessert for lunch that we were going to Kua 'Ainu for - a pineapple burger and fries.  We had decided that splitting a single meal and dessert is better than each getting our own meal, eating too much, and not having dessert.  Each time we've gone to Wolfgangs, we've shared and that has been great!  Then we came back to the condo and crashed (JD slept for about 2.5 hours, I slept for about 1)...

$3 - Ted's Bakery

$11 - Kua 'Ainu 

8 Friday - We drove around looking for a good place to use our fins one last time bodyboarding before we had to take them back.  No waves :(  One last trip to Walmart - we forgot eggs (for buttermilk pancakes) - we also got a few last things for the plain ride (bread for sandwiches, some guava jam, and somd snacks.  We then went to the Cheesecake Factory where we shared 4 Cheese Pasta and a piece of Craig's Crazy Carrot Cake Cheesecake.  We walked down the beach, people watching, where we caught a bus to Halo Hatties (it's supposed to be the official Hawaii store, but was pretty lame - even though they were having a tent sale).  On the way back, we stopped at the Army Museum - actually pretty cool, even though I am not a history aficionado.  We walked the rest of the way back along the beach.  We saw a few more sea turtles!  We hadn't ever seen turtles at Waikiki, but there were at least 3, maybe even 5!  Went to check for some wave action - still none...  Hit the Farmer's Market for some more rambutan, then headed back to the condo for some pineapple and cottage cheese.  Then we went back out to see the sunset and some crazy people!

$20 - Walmart

$25 - Cheesecake Factory

$4 - Farmer's Market 

9 Saturday - We went back to Kaena Point to do some more treasure hunting!  It's a bit of a drive, but we enjoyed the time.  We found a few more shells, saw 2 more monk seals and really had a good time talking about everything (mostly each other and our relationship).  We also went to Waikiki Beach to try some more body boarding.  Again, the waves were a little small, but we had fun anyway.  We hit Wolfgang Puck for a Margarita Pizza and The Cheesecake Factory for a piece of Carmel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake.  Like every other day, it was wonderful!

$11 - Wofgang Puck

$8 - Cheesecake Factory 

10 Sunday - Church then chillin' at Turtle Beach where 3 turtles were taking a nap on the beach!

Total $2587 (maybe - still waiting for a sure number on the condo)

$634 - Everything above

$780.40 - Tickets (336.40 plus tax per person)

$48 - luggage fees 

$275.41 - Thrifty Car Rental

$850 - 10 nights in Condo 

6.25 52:17.6 146 - Track, Easy

1.875 16:17.1 135

0.25 2:07.1 141

1.0 7:46.5 152

1.0 7:50.3 155

2.125 18:16.5 148

7.5 1:00:34 150/173 - Moab, Easy

? 16:05.6 1359

? 17:16.8 153 - slight uphill, turn around

? 14:14.1 153 - slight downhill

? 12:58.1 159 

9.0 1:12:18 152 - Up the canyon 2 miles and back, repeat, and 1 more mile.  It was too dark do check my watch anywhere except an occasional street lamp. I guess that means it was a fairly even perceived effort the whole time.

All times are for 1 mile

9:09.0 139

8:36.9 152 - turn around

7:11.3 157

7:23.9 154 - turn back

8:24.6 157

8:41.2 157 - turn around

7:28.5 152

7:27.2 152 - turn back

7:56.1 153 

9.0 1:12:25 149 Up the canyon and back, repeat + 1 - same as yesterday

All times for 1 mile

9:22.7 138

9:05.0 144 - turn around

7:20.5 148

7:16.0 150 - turn back

8:30.1 149

8:32.0 155 - turn around

7:19.9 151

7:17.7 152 - turn back

7:41.6 157 

5.0 40:36.1 147  Easy up the Canyon (2+2+1).  I didn't run yesterday because Tuesday during my run, about halfway through, I had a sudden onset of runner's knee (or something of the sort).  My right knee, on the inside, lower edge of my patella was sore and stiff all day.  When my alarm sounded Wednesday, I checked it and decided that it wouldn't be a good idea to run.  I stopped taking glucosamine (which I started taking the second or third week of August when my knee started to feel a bit of pain as I ramped up my miles) the day after the marathon - 'cause I ran out.  I bought some cheap stuff at Walmart Tuesday.  I also realized that I have dropped my water intake significantly and wonder what made the most difference - the lack of glucosamine, or the lack of water.  I've had some good weeks since the marathon, and I guess I can remember a bit of pain in the past couple weeks (water or glucosamine?), but it sure came on strong Tuesday.  Maybe I'll nurse it back, then alternate between a reduction of my water consumption and reduction of glucosamine in monthly cycles to see what make the most difference...

All times are for 1 mile

9:24.2 136

8:52.2 148

7:30.0 148

7:22.6 151

7:27.8 153 

So, short story.  We inadvertently followed a patten with the naming of our children.  The first daughters name was chosen before we were even married (I had a first name for a girl that was the middle name of my MTC companion.  My wife had the middle name that was the first name of her best friend).  The second was a name that my wife heard while teaching...  The third I pieced together from a word I really like.  When it came time to name the 4th, our first had recognized a pattern.  Every name had 6 letters, 'i' as the second letter, and a double letter.  So we came up with a name four our 4th daughter that fit the pattern.  Then the oldest daughter found something else - they all have an 'e'.

So, we are currently in need of another name - whether it be a boy or girl, we're not sure.  It's still 7-8 months out, but we may need that long to find a suitable name.  Any help would be appreciated...

Examples that fit the mold (not that we would consider all these...):

Billie, Lizzey, Winnie, Tigger, Birdee, Kitten, Dillen.  

5.0 40:50.7 153 Logan River Trail.  My right knee is feeling quite good.  I drank as much water (at work) as I was during 50-60 mile weeks.  I'm not going to take glucosamine for a while to see if the water is what works, not the 4 servings of glucosamine in 3 days (though these pills have 500 mg per serving, compared to 1500 mg per serving in the pills what I was taking in August and September.  These pills also have MSM for inflammation...)

All times are for 1 mile 

9:11.1 139

8:47.6 153

8:20.9 153 (turn around at 4:27.2)

7:18.1 156

7:13.0 158 

2.0 16:21.1 147 - Warm-up and POP stop, then...

11.25 1:33:57 153 - Easy up the canyon on the Logan River Trail to SHCG

Splits

1.0 8:55.9 142 - turn around

1.0 7:25.2 155 - race back, POP, turn around

1.0 8:30.3 156

0.76 6:51.8 158

1.04 9:47.6 157

1.25 11:35.0 153 - apparently it took me a while calm down and ease up...

0.95 7:34.5 149

0.625 6:16.1 148 - turn around

0.625 5:40.3 146

0.95 7:48.5 151

1.25 9:36.2 146

1.04 7:29.1 151

0.76 5:38.0 157

1.0 7:09.9 160 (picked up a bit at the end!) 

6.5 49.53.6 154/183 - Canyon 2 and back plus 1.25 and back.

1.0 9:16.6 137

1.0 8:38.9 143 - turn around (into a headwind? going down the canyon???)

1.0 7:53.2 151

1.0 7:22.0 150 - POP stop, turn around and then faster!

1.0 7:01.4 165 

0.5 3:30.9 175 - turn around halfway through

1.0 6:10.6 178 

5.6 45:05.0 151 - Easy, Logan River Trail (It's quite dark between 6 and 7 a.m.).  It snowed very lightly for a minute or two in the second to last mile, but for the most part it was nice and dry.

1.0 9:04.1 139 

1.0 8:17.8 148

0.8 7:14.0 155 - turn around

0.8 5:56.5 151

1.0 7:23.6 155

1.0 7:09.0 157 

38°F and dry, mild wind (though backward this week - it's flowing up the canyon) = two tech shirts (one long sleeve, one short), tights (long johns), running shorts, under armour beanie, gloves, and dri-fit socks.  Shoes as well.

6.5 53:49.8 149 Easy at the track, where most of the time was spent trying not to slip.

1.875 16:13.1 142 - to track - removed sweatshirt, way too hot (sweaty) for less than 2 slow miles

0.25 1:58.1 150

1.0 8:06.0 151

1.0 8:10.9 151

0.25 2:00.5 152

0.25 2:00.9 152 - tied sleeves of sweatshirt in a knot and hung it around my neck to keep my chest warm

1.875 15:20.2 153

30°F - weather.com said it would feel like 25°F, so a added I sweatshirt (a thick one) to yesterdays attire, but it definitely was too much.  I just needed something to keep the moving air off of my chest.  Since I started sweating before I removed it, I probably cooled off too much after...  I'll figure this out!

Also - the pain in my right knee might be back.  I'll drink extra water and give it another day and see how that goes before taking more glucosamine.

10.135 1:24:30 148

1.0 9:41.9 138 - cold headwind coming out of the canyon

0.9 7:34.7 147 - head wind (1/4 mile) 'til I turned up the hill

1.0 8:03.4 139 - tail wind, a little up, flat, some down

0.2 1:42.8 131 - down.

1.0 8:13.8 143 - gentle down

0.66 5:26.9 149 - flat 

1.0 8:20.8 148 - LH Track 

1.0 8:10.6 151 - LH Track

1.0 8:01.5 153 - LH Track

0.5 4:02.2 153 - LH Track

1.875 15:11.9 157 - home 

25°F - Same as yesterday.  The sweatshirt was really nice running into the canyon wind, but maybe a little too much otherwise.  But I'm not sure I want to allow my chest to get any cooler.  I've gotten pleurisy the two years that I've run outside in the mornings in November... 

7.25 59:01.8 149 - LH Track

1.875 16:10.6 133

0.25 2:03.6 141

1.0 7:49.5 153

1.0 7:49.9 157 

1.0 7:59.4 158

0.25 1:59.2 158

1.875 15:09.5 156

26°F - Same as yesterday except no sweatshirt.  I'm thinking it was about right, but I'm going to need something to break the wind, besides a couple of tech shirts...

12.1 1:47:32 157 LRT to Bridger Lookoff.  The weather was AWESOME!

1.0 8:48.5 147 - pretty fast start, but it was 10:00am

1.0 8:55.2 157 - HR is unusually high, I must be sicker than I thought - trail begins after this mile

0.8 7:34.9 156

1.25 10:57.5 160 - I feel like my pace is good, but  HR is still 7-8 beats high

0.4 3:03.1 166

0.8 8:43.1 163 - never  been up this one (Spring Hollow Junction 0.8 the sign said) 

0.8 11:33.6 166 - some steep, muddy spots and SNOW! I walked some to get my HR below 160 for a minute...Bridger Lookoff - turnaround (59:36)

0.8 6:56.2 147

0.8 6:28.3 152

0.4 3:15.5 163

1.25 9:39.5 157

0.8 5:59.9 157

1.0 7:46.2 161

1.0 7:50.6 161 - I considered (in the last two miles) running 1.1 miles past my house, or even just 0.5 miles so I could get 13-14 miles, but I realized I was out of gas and my heart was done...