this is confusing

This was a bit of a slower run, but I'm recovering from being sore (that happens when you've been lazy and decide to step it up a notch), and Carol was recovering from being sick. So, we just did what we did and didn't worry a bit. We ran before yoga on our normal (boring) 3-mile loop. We got a lot of talking in. OK. She talked. I complained. I love that she is such a good friend. I'm really frustrated right now, and she lets me just go off. She never says the wrong (meaning right) thing. She always says the right (meaning right) thing in a way that doesn't seem condescending or abusive towards anyone. That didn't make sense. That doesn't matter. She's just awesome. Stats: 3.1 miles in 35:56 for an 11:36mpm pace

wonderful temps

50*! Yes. Fifty glorius degrees! My hands were actually cold for the first mile of my run! I LOVE FALL! It was another solo run, and after lamenting about my pathetic miles of late, I decided that I should do something semi-long. I know for a fact that I wouldn't have been able to slog out a 10-miler, so 7 seemed the next logical thing. (OK - I could have done a 10, but I would have been miserable and it would have taken me too long to get back to work.) Anyway, I did the East High loop. I did not run up 8th; I chose to run down it instead. I definitely didn't have the gas in me to get UP it. I've been tired all week, and my knees kinda hurt. Nothing to be concerned about, but I just looked at the mileage on my shoes, and it's 567. Another 100 miles on these, maximum. I'm sure that's why I'm feeling some aches and pains. Anyway, the weather was beautiful; the run was decent; my shoes need to be replaced. Stats: 7.39 miles in 1:15:42 for a 10:15mpm pace

lazy

My running life has been a series of 3-ish mile runs punctuated by a 5-miler once in a while. That's not good. I was supposed to run a marathon this weekend. I'm not. Primarily because I can't afford to enter one. Otherwise, I would have been ready. I had an awesome training plan. Anyway, since deciding that I couldn't do a 'thon, I have lost all focus. I could crank out a 10-miler if I needed to (but it wouldn't be pretty). So, I've been lazy as all hell. After yesterday's 5.5 miler with hills and weight class today, my measley 3-miler today was tough... Pathetic. Stats: 3.26 miles in 33:26 for a 10:16mpm pace

stuffed

After Carol's 1/2 marathon on Saturday (3000' downhill - ouch on the quads - but she took 2nd in her division!), she was looking for another day of rest, so I ran Sugarhouse on my own. It was a decent run - partly because I carb loaded all weekend long! You see, we spent the weekend with friends who served vegetables once the entire weekend - and that was in a mayo soaked coleslaw. OK. Fine. There was mayo heavy potato salad and butter heavy mashed potatoes. Other than that, it was pasta, pasta, meat, meat, and some fruit. Bub and I were SO bloated by the time we got home. (No, the beers didn't help...) I had planned to get up and run in their neighborhood, but that didn't work out well as Peanut woke every time I so much as scratched my nose. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the carrot sticks and beans that I brought for lunch today, and I think that nice salad will hit the spot tonight! Oh, and about the run, it was humid (43%) and not particularly exciting, but I got the miles in and I'm ready for the rest of the day. Stats: 5.5 miles in 57:30 for a 10:28mpm pace

running with cars

I've missed a few weight workouts lately, so today's really kicked my ass. I don't think that I've done walking lunges for a week, and when I started running, my legs were very noodley. Another solo run today because Carol's race is tomorrow. It all went well, but I did get honked at while crossing State Street. Yes. I was jay-walking, and yes, there was traffinc coming. What of it? I sprinted! Stats: 3.1 miles in 32:37 for a 10:29mpm pace

just off

This run was just off. Carol didn't go because she twisted her knee yesterday, and she needs it to recover before her 1/2 Mary on Saturday. (Mount Nebo! It's going to be beautiful. Jealous!) So, after yoga, I went out for a quickie. I had to run into the sun for part of it, and I almost fell on my face while crossing State Street due to an uneven road which I couldn't see because I was running into the sun. Then, I was watching a guy on a bike and wondering why he wasn't crossing the street. When the light finally changed for him to go, he started and so did I - in different directions. Needless to say, he was following traffic instructions, and I almost got ran over. I felt more tired than my time shows. It was just off. All of it. Stats: 3.1 miles in 31:51 for a 10:17mpm pace

struggling

This run wasn't stellar, but it wasn't horrific either. Carol and I are both struggling this fall. Struggling to get the miles in, struggling to find motivation, struggling to give two shakes about our running. I don't know about her, but I'm struggling with some depression and some stress and some weight concerns, and even though I know that running would make those things better, it's hard to find the umph to DO it. Don't mind me - just whining here. Stats: 5.46 miles in 1:02:28 for an 11:29mpm pace