HA! So apparently one can have a good run when running over 30. Of course I didn't time myself, I didn't track too much and it was a mid-week maintenance run, but I'll take what I can get. There was definitely muscle soreness and some joint pains (knee and one ankle towards the end) but I ran through both and both went away quickly. This definitely felt like a "getting the kinks out" run. Let's hope the rest of the day can go this well.
Apparently other people run at 0600 in Corpus Christi. And apparently, for safety, those people run with flashing red lights on their heads. Today I did not wear a reflector because I thought the sun would be up 5 minutes into the run, and it wasn't I should have worn a reflector for safety. Now I shall wear reflectors when it is dark, and not be embarrassed. I could be running with a flashing red light on my head. Who knows, maybe they were jogging cops.
Maybe I need a flashing red light hat in my stocking this year at Christmas! Super cool!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
On the Road Again
Yesterday I did my first long run in a long time. 8 miles. 8 long arduous miles. Started off feeling strong with a good pace but I think mile 6 was my first walk break. About 3-4 walk breaks total. BUT, I finished. With the walk breaks the time ended up being about 9 minute miles, making me think that initial pace was OK. Bad news: definitely lost steam. Good news: no joint pain.
That is until today. Muscle soreness, stiff back. Slight pain during movement in my right hip. Not fun. I'm trying to decide between stretches, pain killers or a combination of the two. Hoping it is muscle pain and not anything with the back or joints, but time will tell. Need to do 10 or 12 next week and keep pushing it if I'm going to make the 26.2. The heat is the biggest enemy and yesterday it was not a problem. I'm glad I went yesterday and not today because it is ridiculously hot and humid.
To prep for next week I think I'll need some gels, and next week I take water with me.
For the week, I need to press and get a few early morning runs in. There's officers meeting at 0530 on base, but I'm not sure I can get up at 0500 just yet. I guess we'll see on Tuesday.
Also: I'm trying to figure out the mystery of my fluctuating weight. ON Thursday, I weighed 150. Immediately after the run, I weighed 140. Before bed last night, 145. How does one fluctuate 10 pounds in 24-48 hours?
That is until today. Muscle soreness, stiff back. Slight pain during movement in my right hip. Not fun. I'm trying to decide between stretches, pain killers or a combination of the two. Hoping it is muscle pain and not anything with the back or joints, but time will tell. Need to do 10 or 12 next week and keep pushing it if I'm going to make the 26.2. The heat is the biggest enemy and yesterday it was not a problem. I'm glad I went yesterday and not today because it is ridiculously hot and humid.
To prep for next week I think I'll need some gels, and next week I take water with me.
For the week, I need to press and get a few early morning runs in. There's officers meeting at 0530 on base, but I'm not sure I can get up at 0500 just yet. I guess we'll see on Tuesday.
Also: I'm trying to figure out the mystery of my fluctuating weight. ON Thursday, I weighed 150. Immediately after the run, I weighed 140. Before bed last night, 145. How does one fluctuate 10 pounds in 24-48 hours?
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Just missed one day.
Yesterday could not get up. Charlie woke up at 4am and then Eileen could not get to sleep again thinking about our.... wait for it... Wills. Yes, last will and testament. I've lost sleep over things I find silly. Work, whether I packed everything for a trip. But we made a change to our wills since we had Charlie and basically that decision, thoroughly discussed, was what was keeping her up. Maybe it's a good reason but hey- IT'S GETTING IN THE WAY OF MY RUNNING! And obviously, running is to keep me a live to not need a will until I have grandchildren.
ANYWHO.... Today. I felt better than the other day. Texas is still hot but I didn't feel too dehydrated. I did however seem to get attacked by flies or mosquitoes or something. I was swatting them away for about 1/4-1/2 a mile. I hope this was an aberration.
In any case, this week wasn't a total comeback, but also not a total failure. I am thinking I will run my ten miler on my own this weekend. Or maybe not. I should probably try to get with Corpus Christi Road Runners. After I get past 14 miles I need to work speed workouts in too because I am VERY slow right now. I may take pooch for a quick 1.5-2 miler tomorrow. Except- OH yeah! Some dude was running with a PACK of dogs. Like 5 friggin labs or hunting dogs. Seriously? This is why you need to run with a handgun in Texas. To shoot crazy people and their packs of dogs.
ANYWHO.... Today. I felt better than the other day. Texas is still hot but I didn't feel too dehydrated. I did however seem to get attacked by flies or mosquitoes or something. I was swatting them away for about 1/4-1/2 a mile. I hope this was an aberration.
In any case, this week wasn't a total comeback, but also not a total failure. I am thinking I will run my ten miler on my own this weekend. Or maybe not. I should probably try to get with Corpus Christi Road Runners. After I get past 14 miles I need to work speed workouts in too because I am VERY slow right now. I may take pooch for a quick 1.5-2 miler tomorrow. Except- OH yeah! Some dude was running with a PACK of dogs. Like 5 friggin labs or hunting dogs. Seriously? This is why you need to run with a handgun in Texas. To shoot crazy people and their packs of dogs.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The runner returns.... slowly.
So it has been about 3 weeks since the last entry, and the last run. This morning was PAINFUL. Not literally. I mean a little stiffness/ soreness. But I dragged ass out of bed, sweat like a pig, and it felt like I was sweating out Crisco. Need to get back on the bal and focus on daily hydration and ACTUALLY running!
This would not be the first time that I have fallen off the wagon or lost a marathon fee. However, I feel like at my age I'm at a turning point where I have to get into an active habit now, or I'll end up like the lard-asses I see around Corpus Christi. More importantly, that my health will be affected and I'll miss out on something with my son.
In any case, let's hope I'm back tomorrow and I can get a few runs in while we're in NY next week.
This would not be the first time that I have fallen off the wagon or lost a marathon fee. However, I feel like at my age I'm at a turning point where I have to get into an active habit now, or I'll end up like the lard-asses I see around Corpus Christi. More importantly, that my health will be affected and I'll miss out on something with my son.
In any case, let's hope I'm back tomorrow and I can get a few runs in while we're in NY next week.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Day 3- Need to Number 2
So today's run was not so good because about 1/2 a mile into it I had to take a duece. I pressed so I ran 3 miles, rather than the scheduled 4, but that was not that productive. The parts I did run were not that quick. I'm not sure if it was the abundance of Thai food yesterday, or the home brew beer I drank last night (2 pints since they have to brew in big bottles) but I will have to look out for that.
On the way back into the house to... ahem... take care of business, I stepped on the dog. She has no idea how close she came to getting shat on.
Need to look up ways to prevent needing to shit during, or immediately following a run. What a pleasant blog I am writing.
On the way back into the house to... ahem... take care of business, I stepped on the dog. She has no idea how close she came to getting shat on.
Need to look up ways to prevent needing to shit during, or immediately following a run. What a pleasant blog I am writing.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Day 2
Getting up today wasn't as bad as yesterday but second day soreness was an issue. Legs were really stiff and sore starting off today. I need to try to stretch at work today. Cloudier too so it stayed dark. No one cheered me on this morning. I have been seeing other runners out the last two days as well, telling me that maybe not everyone is fat in Corpus Christi.
Need to stretch and stay flexible. Hopefully soreness won't be an issue tomorrow.
Need to stretch and stay flexible. Hopefully soreness won't be an issue tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
First Day, First Run
I have been extremely dilenquent over the past year or more at starting a regular running program. So of course I signed myself up for Marathon number 3, the San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon. Now I am trying to take training seriously.
When I ran past marathons, I was in running groups where I had regular appointments I HAD to keep. Now, I cannot find a good group to go running with. I am supposed to start running with Corpus Christi Road Runners this coming weekend, but I need to check.
This morning's run was good. Felt good after the initial half mile or so and felt strong at the end. What I need to remember tomorrow is how energized I felt today as opposed to other days and make my lazy ass get out of bed. The sunrise was beautiful over the cornfields. Yes. I run by cornfields. Oy gewalt.
I have a calendar printed, a stolen basic plan from Runner's World and a spot in the San Antonio marathon. With the Texas heat never really ending, I need to stay hydrated. My weekday runs are short and easy, with weekend LSD. I also need to get a good amount of speedwork in if I am going to improve my time from the last marathon.
This morning a retarded man cheered for me from his busstop. I ran faster. Maybe I was encouraged by the cheer, maybe I wanted to avoid a retarded guy. In any case I can now say I've run faster due to coyotes and a retarded man. Here's to Texas running.
When I ran past marathons, I was in running groups where I had regular appointments I HAD to keep. Now, I cannot find a good group to go running with. I am supposed to start running with Corpus Christi Road Runners this coming weekend, but I need to check.
This morning's run was good. Felt good after the initial half mile or so and felt strong at the end. What I need to remember tomorrow is how energized I felt today as opposed to other days and make my lazy ass get out of bed. The sunrise was beautiful over the cornfields. Yes. I run by cornfields. Oy gewalt.
I have a calendar printed, a stolen basic plan from Runner's World and a spot in the San Antonio marathon. With the Texas heat never really ending, I need to stay hydrated. My weekday runs are short and easy, with weekend LSD. I also need to get a good amount of speedwork in if I am going to improve my time from the last marathon.
This morning a retarded man cheered for me from his busstop. I ran faster. Maybe I was encouraged by the cheer, maybe I wanted to avoid a retarded guy. In any case I can now say I've run faster due to coyotes and a retarded man. Here's to Texas running.
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