Detailed metrics for a mitral valve repair weekend very semi athlete

[tommy]

Don't be discouraged.
You might try cutting the next workout back and rebuilding from there.
It shouldn't take long.
The point is to continue enjoy.

I try to run like my body wants me to, but I sometimes don't listen as I should.
So I use the monitor as enforcement.

 

[MitralMan]

Well, I looked at where I was just 6 weeks ago, and then I feel better...

Well, I looked at where I was just 6 weeks ago, and then I feel better...

I also think I've worn out my current pair of running shoes. New pair should arrive tomorrow.

 

[MitralMan]

What a difference new shoes make!

What a difference new shoes make!

'course, it could also be the fact that I ran on a treadmill today, but I think the shoes were the big variable.

NO heaviness in my legs. Shoes were NOTICEABLY cushier (these were New Balance 1010's replacing my older NB 1122's -- I don't think the shoes are radically different, I think I just went too long on the 1122's).

I decided to push it a bit, but go easy, too. So:

3.0 miles
38:34
avg pace 12:50
avg HR 115 (69% of max)
max HR 142 (79% of max)

mile 1: steady state jog 11:36 avg HR 116 max HR 129
mile 2: steady state walk 14:59 avg HR 107 max HR 128
mile 3: intervals by .1 miles 11:56 avg HR 126 max HR 142

I'll cross-train on the elliptical tomorrow.

I'm also going to get an armband for my iPod. Must have my music for this weekend!!

While 12:50 is well off 12:09, I'm really pleased at the corresponding drop in my HR.

 

[runningscared]

Hi,

I hope you don't mind my cutting in on your post. I just have to tell you it is so encouraging to see that you all are running again after having OHS.

I have not had to have it as of yet, but I predict I will in the not too distant future and it just makes me feel good to see that I will be able to continue my running after having OHS.

Mary, 46yr old female, (ha, guess the name "Mary" kind of gives that away)
Moderate AV leakage, 1st discovered 3 yrs ago. Yearly monitoring is what my Cardiologists suggests at this time.

 

[MitralMan]

Mary, welcome to the party!

Mary, welcome to the party!

Mark was running 12:00 miles post-surgery not too long ago, and now he's down in the 8's! It can be done. But what's great about all of this is that I think we're blazing new territory in being so precise about how our recoveries are going.

To get your post and to see that we're helping in even the smallest way is EXACTLY what this thread and others like are about!!

MM

 

[sylviayasgur]

you guys are such an inspiration

you guys are such an inspiration

hi all,
i just want you to know that i have the utmost respect for your efforts, discipline and just plain will to accomplish these incredible feats.

you are such an inspiration to all, heart patients and healthy ones.

keep up the great work and achievements and please keep posting them for us all to see and marvel at.

stay well all,
sylvia

 

[MitralMan]

OK, here are the stats as I go into the marathon relay weekend:

OK, here are the stats as I go into the marathon relay weekend:

Weight 201.2
Body fat: 25.6%
Morning resting heart rate: 59pbm
Oxygen saturation: 97%
Blood pressure: 109/70

Likely race pace: 12:40 (still not sure if I should run/walk 7mph/3.5mph or do the steady plog (plod+jog) at an average 4.7mph)

Where I was 18 months ago, immediately after surgery:

Weight: 211
Body fat: I'd stopped caring
MRHR: 105 bpm
Oxygen saturation: I didn't know what it was
Blood pressure: I thought it was low, but I didn't know
How high I could raise my arms: just below my shoulders
How far I could run: you've got to be kidding

Where I was 20 months ago, when I realized something was wrong:

5 mile race
elapsed time 1:04:43
pace: 12:57


Some things are priceless. For everything else, there's...

Mastercard. Visa. American Express. Discover. Travelers' checks. Cash. Barter. Wampum. Denial.

ENJOY this Memorial Day Weekend everyone!

 

[sylviayasgur]

you could actually do their commercial!!!!

you could actually do their commercial!!!!

please let us know how you do in the race.
hope you have fun doing it!
feel good,
sylvia

 

[MitralMan]

What a wonderful weekend!

What a wonderful weekend!

...and thanks, Sylvia, for your words of encouragement!

What a lovely group of people who came together at Paul & Michele's...

I'll post in the marathon relay thread tomorrow, but just to finish off my own personal metrics through today's marathon relay:

I ran the first, short leg (3.1 mi). This is when I learned that my Polar Speed+Distance pod needed to be recalibrated, since at the 2 mile mark, my monitor read 2.25!

So: according to my miscalibrated monitor, I set a new PB with an 11:09 pace. In reality, I ran a 12:45 pace.

BUT THE POINT IS: I ran a full minute faster per mile than my best time up until today. Maybe it was the rush of the crowd; the encouragement of the team; wonderfully cool temperature (the rest of the team wasn't so lucky as the sun began to heat things up); or...fear!

distance (corrected): 3.1 miles
average HR: 137
max HR: 158
average pace (uncorrected): 11:09
average pace (corrected): 12:45
max pace (uncorrected): 7:33

I felt great, never pushed too hard. I'm really encouraged.

Mitral Man, aka Turtle Man

 

[msiwik]

It was an honor Mitralman

It was an honor Mitralman

Hugh: Had to post to tell you that it was such an awesome feeling watching you come in to the first stall and make the handoff to Paul for the first leg of the marathon relay team. And then to look down the street and see our daughters up on the roof (ok the roof of a tatoo parlor)! I think you are ready for 3 to 4 regular 3 mile runs a week, with 2-3 in your 60 to 75% heart rate and one a little faster. We will talk soon! Mark

 

[MitralMan]

Mark, I thought everyone of us was awesome! We pushed ourselves...

Mark, I thought everyone of us was awesome! We pushed ourselves...

...and had a great time doing it! I think you pushed hardest of all.

I AM going to step up the training. I feel great today. How about you?

By the way, here are my uncorrected splits:

mile 1 11:56
mile 2 11:14
mile 3 10:41

I believe my actual times were 14% slower.