5/22/09
I got up early and had the bright idea to run to work. So I packed up my super cool fanny pack and I was off. It was rather heavy, so the going was slower, (or perhaps it was the same pace as usual, but it sucked more...) A homeless gentleman scared the living you-know-what out of me as I neared the Lynnwood P&R. He was arranging his shopping cart behind some bushes and I'm not sure which one of us jumped higher! LOL I kicked into high gear and probably gave him a chuckle. It was a reminder though that I need to get my head out of the clouds and be more aware of my surroundings. To change the subject, showering at work is weird. I'll get over it. I doubt my co-workers would appreciate it if I didn't.As you probably guessed, I had to run home from work as well. It was beautiful out! What a warm and gorgeous day! Sadly, I was slightly dehydrated. I usually pound the water, but I was just "off" all day today. When I have a lot on my mind, my tummy doesn't feel good, so lugging the fanny was rather unpleasant. For the first mile I ran like hell, but then my stomach wasn't having it anymore, and I had to slow down. I tried pulling the fanny around to the front. No. I don't like that. I tried slinging it over my shoulder, but eventually settled on tucking it under my arm. I don't know if I'm ready to hang up the fanny though. I think I should just give it another chance when I am feeling a bit better.My left knee hurt while running today. Front, bottom of patella. Oh... I almost forgot. I think I pulled my right glute yesterday. /cry Total mileage today: 7.25mi.
5/21/09
Although I lacked any motivation at all this afternoon, I walked to the grocery store, bought two heavy bags of groceries, and then walked home. On the way back I used the bags as weights and got a good arm workout in. I was "feelin' the burn" by the time I got home! LOL After putting the groceries away, (with spent and trembling upper limbs) I informed the boys it was time to grab their bikes. Surprisingly, nobody started whining! It was interesting how fast my lack of motivation and listlessness disappeared. As soon as we left the driveway, I felt so much better. Stronger.My left knee, however... I had decided to put my brace on the left side today. Nope. Not a good idea! LOL About a mile and a half in, I told the boys to stop and I peeled the dumb thing off. I wrapped it onto Spencer's bike, and we were off again. I felt relief immediately. This gave me a new burst of energy. I ran over 2 miles more at a sub 9 pace. My lungs kicked ass! I wanted to go much much further, but the boys were getting tired. I don't want to push them too hard too fast. Better to have short successful rides with a gradual increase, rather than freak them out right off the bat. These family "ride-runs" are a great way to help get the mileage in that I need.
5/20/09
I pushed myself hard today. I ran 5.38 miles. I was focused. When I run like this, everything fades away behind me. The only thing on my mind is my breathing and the sound of my feet hitting the pavement. I like it in that place.
5/19/09
Ran home from work... I was carrying my fanny pack full of my crap. It was heavy. My legs, especially my calves felt like lead. Although it was a miserable 3.6 miles on the Interurban, (in the rain, I might add) it still took my mind where only running seems to take it. Away.
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