According to Wikipedia, “Long slow distance (LSD) is a form of aerobic endurance training in running and cycling. Physiological adaptations to LSD training include improved cardiovascular function, improved thermoregulatory function, improved mitochondrial energy production, increased oxidative capacity of skeletal muscle, and increased utilization of fat for fuel. Ernst van Aaken, a German physician and coach, is generally recognized as the founder of the long slow distance method of endurance training.” The same article also mentions that “a typical 5k runner might consider 8 to 10 miles of LSD, while a marathoner might run 20 or more miles. LSD runs are typically done at an easy pace, 1–3 minutes per mile slower than a runner’s 10k pace.” I chose this topic because I have been running for a while now but haven’t actually realized how long should a run must be for it to be considered an LSD. I remembered last year when having breakfast with ultra runner friends (I mean running friends who are way stronger than me) when comments were made about some people bragging in social media that they just did a long 15k run. They said that they just don’t get it , because 15k isn’t really that long. In their opinion a long run should at least have a minimum distance of around 26 to 30km. I would like to think that distance is relative to one’s fitness level – some may consider 15k long , some people may consider it short. Whatever the distance maybe, as long as you are reasonably tired after it , then that maybe long enough for you.    We call this our “easy” loop – not because the terrain is easy (actually the terrain is more difficult) but because it is easier for...

Been awhile since I was able to run. This blog had been on and off with posts, but we try to update it from time to time. Started at the university and practicum in another city, there is almost no time to do anything. But running, and training…that is something one needs to make time for. Even if Bolt had taken quite a lengthy pause in training, he bought this Garmin gadget right here to use for running!       Above is the new Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS Sports Watch. I guess he is  back on track! More posts to come in soon about his runs with this gadget...

Sometimes during your runs .. you see things that you just want to hold on to forever. Well, this post is not about that. It is about pictures I have taken recently. Hehehe    Sunrise from the bay   I don`t know what is happening here .. but it seems that the tug boat is trying to pull the entire island of Luzon into the Spratlys. Oh by the way, recently I have been also trying to run without my Zensah leg compression sleeves. I have been using them ever since my shin was injured while training for last year’s edition of BDM 102.     I love them, but I guess I couldn’t be too dependent on them.  ...

I have noticed that lately, I have been so dependent on technology when I run- so I decided to train this morning without my GPS watch. At first, I felt uneasy not knowing what my actual pace was but after around 3 KMs – I didn’t mind at all. I finished  my easy 18km (yes, I know the distance because I have measured this route before) this morning in 2:31  – it was supposed to be my recovery run for yesterday’s 20km but I enjoyed the slow pace so much      My GPS watches : Garmin 405 and 305. My 305 suddenly died just 8 months after I purchased it. The thing about GPS watches is that they suddenly malfunction just when you have gotten used to training with them. So my advice is this : don’t be too dependent on technology....