Thursday, July 31, 2008

July Runs

Activities/Actions:
Start my training schedule... Weather is good but getting a little bit hot...

Note and reflections:

This month, Yu-Hsiang joined my run twice (22nd and 29th), and Yi-Xiao joined us once (22nd). Pei-ling biked along with me once (28th). Anita and Cindy have not run for awhile; Anita said she gave up! How come??

On the 12th, I did a hike with Arnold, Guo-yan and his girlfriend. The hike was great and the music festival at Fulong was awesome too! [see detail at An Adventure on Formosa].

Finally, we got 11 people in our team for Nike+ Human Race on the 31st of August!--dubbed as "TEAM ELEVEN." Wayne and other three of his friends registered in the team as well.


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July Log detail

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COMMUTE BIKING

Usually, take around 10-15 mins per trip.

Road Cycling / Mountain Biking > Commute: Commuter Bike

Date: 07/11/2008
Start Time: 09:23:00
End Time: 09:36:00
Route: Bike HO
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 05:31 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 10.85 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 2.35 mi.
Burned: 83 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.



Road Cycling / Mountain Biking > Commute: Commuter Bike

Date: 07/12/2008
Start Time: 00:18:00
End Time: 00:49:00
Route: Bike OH
Laps: 2
Pace: 00:00 / 06:34 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 9.1 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 4.70 mi.
Laps: 2
Burned: 132 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.

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Run > Regular Run: 3m Run

Date: 07/07/2008
Start Time: 18:43:00
End Time: 19:10:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 08:28 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.07 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.18 mi.
Burned: 358 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Regular Run: Regular Run

Date: 07/08/2008
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 07:52 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.63 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.18 mi.
Burned: 358 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Tempo Run: 35 mins Tempo

Date: 07/09/2008
Route: 07/10/2008 35 Min Tempo
HR: 160 / 175 / 185
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 07:34 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.9 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 4.74 mi.
Burned: 516 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Regular Run: 3m Run + Strength

Date: 07/10/2008
Start Time: 19:28:00
End Time: 19:45:00
Route: Sinica Track
HR: 0 / 175 / 0
Laps: 25
Pace: 00:00 / 05:40 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 10.59 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.00 mi.
Laps: 25
Burned: 325 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Hike > Hills - Medium Pack: Hiking

Date: 07/12/2008
Start Time: 09:30:00
End Time: 14:00:00
Route: Caoling trail
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 38:58 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 1.54 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 6.93 mi.
Burned: 2,293 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Easy Run / Jog: 4m run

Date: 07/13/2008
Start Time: 19:17:00
End Time: 19:44:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 08:28 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.07 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.18 mi.
Burned: 358 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Easy Run / Jog: 4m run

Date: 07/13/2008
Start Time: 19:17:00
End Time: 19:44:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 08:28 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.07 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.18 mi.
Burned: 358 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Easy Run / Jog: 3.5m Run + Strength

Date: 07/15/2008
Start Time: 18:24:00
End Time: 19:10:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 12:34 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 4.77 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.66 mi.
Burned: 317 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Speed Work: 8 x 400m

Date: 07/16/2008
Start Time: 20:45:00
End Time: 21:05:00
Route: Sinica Track
Laps: 25
Pace: 00:00 / 06:40 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 9 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.00 mi.
Laps: 25
Burned: 318 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 133.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)


Run > Regular Run: 4m run + Strength

Date: 07/17/2008
Start Time: 19:15:00
End Time: 19:38:00
Route: Sinica Track
Laps: 32
Pace: 00:00 / 05:58 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 10.02 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.84 mi.
Laps: 32
Burned: 440 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Road Cycling / Mountain Biking > Commute: NPM Ride

Date: 07/19/2008
Start Time: 17:32:00
End Time: 18:41:00
Route: Sinica to NPM
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 05:10 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 11.54 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 13.27 mi.
Burned: 448 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Road Cycling / Mountain Biking > Commute: NPM Ride

Date: 07/19/2008
Start Time: 20:40:00
End Time: 21:43:00
Route: NPM to Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 04:57 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 12.1 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 12.71 mi.
Burned: 546 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.

Run > Long Run: 5m

Date: 07/20/2008
Start Time: 21:03:00
End Time: 21:33:00
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 06:49 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 8.8 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 4.40 mi.
Burned: 487 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Regular Run: 3m Run + Strength

Date: 07/21/2008
Start Time: 19:24:00
End Time: 19:49:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 07:52 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.63 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.18 mi.
Burned: 366 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Regular Run: 4m run

Date: 07/22/2008
Start Time: 18:18:00
End Time: 18:51:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 08:10 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.34 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 4.04 mi.
Burned: 447 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Tempo Run: 40 min tempo

Date: 07/23/2008
Start Time: 19:17:00
End Time: 20:00:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 2
Pace: 00:00 / 08:10 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.32 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 5.18 mi.
Laps: 2
Burned: 575 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Regular Run: 3m Run + Strength

Date: 07/24/2008
Start Time: 20:11:00
End Time: 20:36:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 07:52 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.63 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.18 mi.
Burned: 366 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Long Run: 6m Run

Date: 07/27/2008
Start Time: 19:07:00
End Time: 19:52:00
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 07:34 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.91 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 6.03 mi.
Burned: 669 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Regular Run: 3m Run

Date: 07/28/2008
Start Time: 20:45:00
End Time: 21:18:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 10:22 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 5.78 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.18 mi.
Burned: 357 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Easy Run / Jog: 3.5m Run

Date: 07/29/2008
Start Time: 18:45:00
End Time: 19:20:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 09:28 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 6.32 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.69 mi.
Burned: 417 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Speed Work: 9 x 400

Date: 07/30/2008
Start Time: 19:51:00
End Time: 20:15:00
Route: Sinica Track
Laps: 32
Pace: 00:00 / 06:15 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 9.6 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 3.84 mi.
Laps: 32
Burned: 416 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

Run > Regular Run: 4m run + Strength

Date: 07/31/2008
Start Time: 22:27:00
End Time: 23:00:00
Route: 3M-Regular Sinica
Laps: 1
Pace: 00:00 / 07:52 / 00:00
Speed: 0 (mi/hr) / 7.6 (mi/hr) / 0 (mi/hr)
Total Distance: 4.18 mi.
Burned: 483 (kcal)
Workout Weight: 138.0 lbs.


Gear Summary

Shoes: New Balance - 476 (total: 477.90 mi.)

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Bike Breaks and Wheel frame

Activities/Actions:

My breaks were worn off and eat my wheel frame. I had to change the front wheel frame and rubber break set. I spent 1300NT.

I met a group of Thai friends who worked at Nangang Station coming back from their biking trip. They gave me suggestion on how to change the wheel and break. They also suggested me to change my tires because they were all worn off. I will do this next time before going for a trip with them.

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Sunday, June 29, 2008

June Runs

Activities/Actions:

First half of June, I was in Spain, mostly Barcelona, for a conference. In Barcelona I did a lot of walking around the city; in Cadaqués, Meng-shin and I did hike and walk a lot too. I did a morning run in both Barcelona and Cadaqués.

Back to Taipei, I ran regularly and try to get my pace back to normal. Gym is also my everyday routine.

Nike+ Human Race 10K
Yu-Hsiang gets us to join this race at the end of August. This is great! I am excited for the race.
http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?locale=zh_tw

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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Sennheiser PMX 70 Sport

Activities/Actions:

Biked to SOGO Zhongxiao Fuxing to try to find a new set of headphone after the current one broken (well, it has been with no sound in the left side for a long time). I finally spent a part of my Wei-ya gift certificate ($2700; this is pricey!!) to get Sennheiser PMX 70 Sport. This is the only one I found here to fit my need even though I do not like the earbud type that much. But this one seems to fit well with my ears.


Sennheiser PMX 70 Sport



* Manufacturer:Sennheiser Electronics Corp.
* Part Number:PMX 70

General

* Product Type Headphones
* Weight 0.6 oz
* Additional Features Water resistant

Headphones

* Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
* Headphones Form Factor Behind-the-neck
* Headphones Technology Dynamic
* Connectivity Technology Wired
* Sound Output Mode Stereo
* Response Bandwidth 19 - 20000 Hz
* Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.1 %
* Sensitivity 121 dB
* Impedance 64 Ohm
* Magnet Material Neodymium

Remote Control

* Type None

Connections

* Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )

Miscellaneous

* Cables Included 1 x Headphones cable - Integrated - 4 ft
* Included Accessories Cord clip

Power

* Power Device None
* Battery None

Manufacturer Warranty

* Service & Support 2 years warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years

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Friday, May 30, 2008

May Runs

Activities/Actions:

Runs and Bike... Because there are more sunny days per week. :)
(Commuting by bike for 5 miles a day)

Note and reflections:

I have been keeping up with my routine--running and lifting--almost everyday. Cindy and Anita joined me once in awhile. They have been doing dancing. I have been in a Stretching class with Nick at Gym--every Wednesday. The stretching class really helped me to release my tensed muscle. Even though I do not understand most of what Nick said (the class is conducted in Chinese), I can follow him easily. Most of the students are old ladies (the total number of students is ~15). :)

Long Bike Rides
Besides biking to public library and not too far places around the city, I often do weekend long biking. Recent ones are trips to (1) Pali, (2) Xindian, and (3) Muzha and back to Wanhua. These bike trails are pretty good. However, there are some sections of the trail under construction or not-yet-constructed.

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Monday, April 28, 2008

April Runs

Activities/Actions:

Ran outside more often and kept up with the pace. Anita, Cindy, and Yu-Hsiang joined me for couple runs. YH has agreed to go to run Taroko Marathon this year. So, we started training. Anita and Cindy have also pled to keep up with running. They are good runners!

Te-Ching joined Yu-Hsaing and I for a run one evening (the 22nd). We ran along my 3-mile route and continued to Taipei Public Military Cemetary, where we ran up hill and coming down by steps. We counted the total number of steps to be 650!

Puli Visit
For a weekend of April 4-6, I went to Sun Moon Lake area with P' David and his friends. We stayed at a guesshouse of National Chi Nan University (國立暨南國際大學) [read more on An Adventure on Formosa]. I went for a run around campus both two mornings of the stay. The runs were wonderful because the weather is very nice, cool and quiet. A friend asked. "why do you run every morning? Training for some races?" My answer was "I run for my health."

Bike to everywhere in Taipei
I still keep up with my biking. Biking in Taipei is not that bad after all... After the weather gets nicer, biking seems to be fun and fun... I biked to Songkran festival near Taipei 101, to National Palace Museum, and etc. My recent weekend long bike is to DanSui (淡水鎮) on the 19th. The total of more than 60 kilometers. It was a great bike [read more on An Adventure on Formosa].

Hike Tiger Mountain
On the 26th, Peiling and Robert, her friend, organized a hiking trip up to Tiger Moutain starting from HoShanPi MRT station. Tunghung came up from Xinchu to join the hike. It was a great hike with the friends! [read more on An Adventure on Formosa].

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Monday, March 31, 2008

March Runs

Activities/Actions:

Bike back and forth home<->office every day...

After the first time running outside, the weather has been nicer and raining fewer, leaving more hours of dryness. I have been running outside and trying to get in shape. JJ ran with me once so far.

The 3-mile route along the river seems to be my only best track at the moment.

Joined Frank for a run on TaiDa Track once (the 23rd).

Bike Show and Tour de Taiwan (stage 7)

Yu-Hsiang and I went to an International Bike Show () at Nangang Exhibition Hall on March 15th. The entrance to the show was possible because of DaKwa, Yu-Hsiang's friend, who worked for a bike company in Tai-Chung. Before the show, we watched "Tour de Taiwan" Stage 7 in front of the exhibition hall. There was an accident just before the race was finishing up. A biker from Hong Kong won this stage race. The exhibition was very interesting with various new high-end-technology-equipped bikes. Thanks to DaKwa and Yu-Hsiang for taking me there.

Hike DaTun Mountain with Yoyo and Li-Ching
The next day Li-Ching took me to a tour of Yang-Ming Shan with Yoyo.. We did hike and various activities.. Check it out here. The hike to Da-Tun was very nice; no sunshine at all.. :) Yo-yo was on our shoulders for most of the time. He is very strong and a good hiker!

Course map of Tour de Taiwan

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Thursday, March 06, 2008

First time running outside

Activities/Actions:
This is the first day of my running outside..

Stat:

Course condition:
The weather is nice in the evening after a light rain. Smell of wet floor and dirt make the run worth while. The course is about 3 mile run along the river behind Sinica.

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