11.27 miles
1:32:30 • 8:17 average
Octavia City Loop
75 degree, cloudy, humid, threatening rain
7:00 AM start
NB MT10
Garmin link http://connect.garmin.com/activity/325170419
Today was the longest I've run in months, since before Boston. I felt pretty good, relaxed, for the first 7 miles. Then, as I've experienced so many times in the past, my body knows, remembers, the exact distance of my most recent long run — 8.5-9 miles. That when the "just walk" radio station started to play in my mind. I could see the dark clouds coming at me out of the west as I headed uptown on the streetcar tracks from Lee Circle. I started a silent, internal chant for rain as I started to slow down, trying to resist the song in my head, "walk, dude, just walk..." Then right around Jackson Ave. I spotted a runner ahead of me, maybe 350 meters out, also heading uptown. So I shifted the internal chatter to "just try to reel her in." I assumed it was a woman. But had no way to really tell. Whoever it was they were statuesque, and not coming back to me very quickly. They could run, for sure. I managed a little bit of an increase in tempo and suffered for it. I hit Washington and I'd only made up about a block. Then Louisiana and another block closer to the figure in front of me. I was falling apart and not closing very fast. I wasn't going to catch her. (By now I could see for certain that it was a woman, a tall thin woman with a very smooth stride.) I pushed harder anyway trying to maintain form and my legs were turning to rubber then stone then rubber again. I was cooked. I did catch her, one block before my turn at Upperline just as the rain started. I was toast. I slowed as I turned for the half mile jog to my front porch. The rains came and it felt like I'd gone to heaven jogging easily in the rain. Waiting for me on the porch was a dry towel and a tall bottle of "red sauce," Endurox R4, that Kirsten had so lovingly left out for me — tasted like heaven. My first long run was a success. Life is good.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
6/8/13 Saturday
7.28 miles
57:05 • 7:56 average
Home to Audubon and back
2 laps on the bridal trail
82 degrees, sunny, humid
9:15 AM start
Merrell Trail Glove
Garmin link
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/324614051
I got a later start today than I'd hoped for. Yesterday was one of my close co-worker's last day and we had an afternoon party/send off at an interesting bar downtown called Barcadia. It's an cool concept, a combination bar with 50 or so beers on tap and lots af arcade type games, like air hockey, skeeball... that kind of stuff. So I had more than a few beers starting at around 4:00 PM and was sound asleep by 8:30. My head wasn't so great when I woke. And my legs are sore as hell from lifting this past Thursday.
Today I tried run a not-so-easy extended form drill. Despite my sore legs I tried to run just fast enough for it to tire me out early on, trying to maintain a steady pace while concentrating on keeping good form and not get sloppy. I also took along my iPod for entertainment and distraction. All in all I had a good run, pleasant (except for the soreness) and relatively successful as a form drill. Tomorrow comes my longest run in many months. My intention is to get up early, and NOT hungover, and run 12+. We shall see.
57:05 • 7:56 average
Home to Audubon and back
2 laps on the bridal trail
82 degrees, sunny, humid
9:15 AM start
Merrell Trail Glove
Garmin link
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/324614051
I got a later start today than I'd hoped for. Yesterday was one of my close co-worker's last day and we had an afternoon party/send off at an interesting bar downtown called Barcadia. It's an cool concept, a combination bar with 50 or so beers on tap and lots af arcade type games, like air hockey, skeeball... that kind of stuff. So I had more than a few beers starting at around 4:00 PM and was sound asleep by 8:30. My head wasn't so great when I woke. And my legs are sore as hell from lifting this past Thursday.
Today I tried run a not-so-easy extended form drill. Despite my sore legs I tried to run just fast enough for it to tire me out early on, trying to maintain a steady pace while concentrating on keeping good form and not get sloppy. I also took along my iPod for entertainment and distraction. All in all I had a good run, pleasant (except for the soreness) and relatively successful as a form drill. Tomorrow comes my longest run in many months. My intention is to get up early, and NOT hungover, and run 12+. We shall see.
Weeks from 4/24 - 6/7: Broad Overview
I've not posted in awhile. I'm not sure why. The easy explanation is that I just didn't feel like it. The more accurate explanation is a string of excuses: I was too busy; tired; not sleeping well... But we all know that those are really excuses.
I have been running though, and lifting. My legs are sore as hell from a long legs session following a set of 3's and 3's this past Thursday. I've run quite a few of my workouts without a watch. "Workout" is probably not the right word for those runs. Mostly they were deliberate attempts to get back to the real reason I run: I run because I like to run. More on that subject on my Smoked Fish blog.
So, here's the general Garmin link to those runs over the past month that I've worn the GPS gadget: http://connect.garmin.com/activities?cid=39805984
The gaps in the record don't necessarily represent days off. Most are runs without a watch. I've averaged 5-6 days a week for that time. And I'm just starting to feel like I'm actually running again, training, lifting, preparing myself for another Boston qualifier in Lehigh, PA. Then, if my aging body holds together, a full-scale marathon attempt at Boston '14. I have to go back.
I have been running though, and lifting. My legs are sore as hell from a long legs session following a set of 3's and 3's this past Thursday. I've run quite a few of my workouts without a watch. "Workout" is probably not the right word for those runs. Mostly they were deliberate attempts to get back to the real reason I run: I run because I like to run. More on that subject on my Smoked Fish blog.
So, here's the general Garmin link to those runs over the past month that I've worn the GPS gadget: http://connect.garmin.com/activities?cid=39805984
The gaps in the record don't necessarily represent days off. Most are runs without a watch. I've averaged 5-6 days a week for that time. And I'm just starting to feel like I'm actually running again, training, lifting, preparing myself for another Boston qualifier in Lehigh, PA. Then, if my aging body holds together, a full-scale marathon attempt at Boston '14. I have to go back.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
4/23/13 Tuesday
5.67 miles
46:35 • 8:13 average
Reily to Audubon
2 laps on the bridle trail
72 degrees, cloudy, humid, breezy
MB MR00
Garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/302232406
My legs were really dead today. I had no snap whatsoever. Almost two miles into this run I felt really crappy running at 8:30-40 and decided to try going a little faster to see if it felt any worse. So the middle, roughly two miles, portion of my practice session today was at approximately 7:30. It still felt like ass. But no worse than 9:00. The one good thing to report is that my buttock is loosening up. I'm still pretty tight deep in my hamstring. But my ass cheek didn't bother me today.
46:35 • 8:13 average
Reily to Audubon
2 laps on the bridle trail
72 degrees, cloudy, humid, breezy
MB MR00
Garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/302232406
My legs were really dead today. I had no snap whatsoever. Almost two miles into this run I felt really crappy running at 8:30-40 and decided to try going a little faster to see if it felt any worse. So the middle, roughly two miles, portion of my practice session today was at approximately 7:30. It still felt like ass. But no worse than 9:00. The one good thing to report is that my buttock is loosening up. I'm still pretty tight deep in my hamstring. But my ass cheek didn't bother me today.
Monday, April 22, 2013
4/22/13 Monday
AM
5.17 miles very easy
44:21 • 8:34 average
home to Audubon and back
1 lap on bridle trail
64 degrees, cloudy, humid
NB MT10 trail
Garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/301691542
I took it very easy this morning. I'm planning on running out to City Park this evening for a "Run For Boston" event. If I do run out there and do the event that will tack on another ~8.5 miles to my "easy" day. I'm not real sure I could have run any harder this morning anyway. My buttock is still a little tight. And I felt really tired. I think my body is still getting over the stress of the past week.
Speaking of last week: All last week, in the psychological aftermath of our Boston experience, I smelled bad, really bad. I don't normally get a severely funky smell. I do sweat with the best of them. And the only deodorant I use is one of those stones that's fragrance free. (That's actually why I use the stone.) I'm, hopefully, past the stinky stage and back to myself... in so many ways.
PM
4.67 miles
40:14 • 8:37 average
home to City Park
via Octavia/Jeff Davis
72 degrees, cloudy, breezy
Brooks Pure Connect
Garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/302146633
This run was hard for me. I jogged out to the NOLA Run For Boston at City Park. I knew I was tired and not quite normal yet. I knew it would taste like shit. I even contemplated riding my bike out there. But no, I felt like I had to run. I just had to run, even if it was unpleasant. And it was just that — unpleasant, physically and emotionally. But not horrible. I knew I had a goal. I knew the reason. And I knew I had to run. I knew I had to think.
5.17 miles very easy
44:21 • 8:34 average
home to Audubon and back
1 lap on bridle trail
64 degrees, cloudy, humid
NB MT10 trail
Garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/301691542
I took it very easy this morning. I'm planning on running out to City Park this evening for a "Run For Boston" event. If I do run out there and do the event that will tack on another ~8.5 miles to my "easy" day. I'm not real sure I could have run any harder this morning anyway. My buttock is still a little tight. And I felt really tired. I think my body is still getting over the stress of the past week.
Speaking of last week: All last week, in the psychological aftermath of our Boston experience, I smelled bad, really bad. I don't normally get a severely funky smell. I do sweat with the best of them. And the only deodorant I use is one of those stones that's fragrance free. (That's actually why I use the stone.) I'm, hopefully, past the stinky stage and back to myself... in so many ways.
PM
4.67 miles
40:14 • 8:37 average
home to City Park
via Octavia/Jeff Davis
72 degrees, cloudy, breezy
Brooks Pure Connect
Garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/302146633
This run was hard for me. I jogged out to the NOLA Run For Boston at City Park. I knew I was tired and not quite normal yet. I knew it would taste like shit. I even contemplated riding my bike out there. But no, I felt like I had to run. I just had to run, even if it was unpleasant. And it was just that — unpleasant, physically and emotionally. But not horrible. I knew I had a goal. I knew the reason. And I knew I had to run. I knew I had to think.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
4/21/13 Sunday
6.94 miles easy
56:32 • 8:09 average
home to Audubon and back
1 in/ 1 out
62 degrees and sunny
NB MT00
Garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/301069971
A beautiful Sunday morning and a nice easy head clearing run. My right buttock is still tight. I ran with music and my thoughts. Today is my first run on this year's training schedule. I've decided to post links to my Garmin uploads on this site so my running is out there for all to see. I've decided to post thoughts, some of them about running and while running, some not, on my Smoked Fish blog.
Peace!
Tim
56:32 • 8:09 average
home to Audubon and back
1 in/ 1 out
62 degrees and sunny
NB MT00
Garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/301069971
A beautiful Sunday morning and a nice easy head clearing run. My right buttock is still tight. I ran with music and my thoughts. Today is my first run on this year's training schedule. I've decided to post links to my Garmin uploads on this site so my running is out there for all to see. I've decided to post thoughts, some of them about running and while running, some not, on my Smoked Fish blog.
Peace!
Tim
Sunday, July 29, 2012
7/29/12 Sunday
9.5 miles easy
1:17:06 • approximately 8:06/mile
Home to Reily to Audubon Park
3 loops on the asphalt to Reily then home
9:45 AM start
88 sunny, high humidity
NB RT10
It was hot. I slept a little late and was moving slowly this morning. I ran 8 plus easy and felt pretty good except for the heat. I lifted legs and got on the stretching machines back at Reily. The run home was, shall I say, challenging.
1:17:06 • approximately 8:06/mile
Home to Reily to Audubon Park
3 loops on the asphalt to Reily then home
9:45 AM start
88 sunny, high humidity
NB RT10
It was hot. I slept a little late and was moving slowly this morning. I ran 8 plus easy and felt pretty good except for the heat. I lifted legs and got on the stretching machines back at Reily. The run home was, shall I say, challenging.
7/28/12 Saturday
4.92 miles steady
Home to AP single loop on asphalt
37:38 • average 7:33
4:00 PM start
85 overcast (post thunderstorm)
Typical high humidity
NB MT10 pink
I started with the intention of an easy shake out run. I had spent the the morning helping clean the house and purge for a later trip to Salvation Army. I spent the entire afternoon doing long overdue yard work — not just cutting the eight inch high, lushly overgrown, mildly flooded, mini-lawn out front. I had to run the weedwhacker first, followed by the old school, non-motorized push mower in order to get the grass all roughly the same level instead of looking like Sid Vicious' hairdo. Then came raking, sweeping, hosing, tree trimming, wooden fence repair, "vine tending," deck clearing, Round Up spraying, and my most favorite: moving and consolidating the small hill in our yard that we call "the compost pile." My shoulders are feeling all the shoveling this morning. The cherry on top is that for the middle hour or so I was working in a major, lightning loaded thunderstorm.
So, as I was saying: I started this run with intention of an easy shake out run. I just wanted to cruise a bit, get a workout in, then take a long, deliciously hot shower with a cold beer in my hand. But something a little different happened. I ended up feeling pretty darn good, kind of peppy. So I had one of those rare runs when I had to keep reminding myself to stay relaxed and just stride it out naturally and have fun. And that's exactly what I did. I had fun.
Home to AP single loop on asphalt
37:38 • average 7:33
4:00 PM start
85 overcast (post thunderstorm)
Typical high humidity
NB MT10 pink
I started with the intention of an easy shake out run. I had spent the the morning helping clean the house and purge for a later trip to Salvation Army. I spent the entire afternoon doing long overdue yard work — not just cutting the eight inch high, lushly overgrown, mildly flooded, mini-lawn out front. I had to run the weedwhacker first, followed by the old school, non-motorized push mower in order to get the grass all roughly the same level instead of looking like Sid Vicious' hairdo. Then came raking, sweeping, hosing, tree trimming, wooden fence repair, "vine tending," deck clearing, Round Up spraying, and my most favorite: moving and consolidating the small hill in our yard that we call "the compost pile." My shoulders are feeling all the shoveling this morning. The cherry on top is that for the middle hour or so I was working in a major, lightning loaded thunderstorm.
So, as I was saying: I started this run with intention of an easy shake out run. I just wanted to cruise a bit, get a workout in, then take a long, deliciously hot shower with a cold beer in my hand. But something a little different happened. I ended up feeling pretty darn good, kind of peppy. So I had one of those rare runs when I had to keep reminding myself to stay relaxed and just stride it out naturally and have fun. And that's exactly what I did. I had fun.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
4/20/11 Wednesday
It's kind of amusing, to me anyway, that I've decided to get back to my online running log on 4/20. The universe works in mysterious ways. So... here we go.
I just got back from Boston to watch Kirsten run in the Boston Marathon for the 12th freakin' time in a row. That girl is an animal. I'll touch on a race report, from my perspective as a spectator, on my other blog, "Smoked Fish," at some point soon.
I've been running fairly consistently for the past few months after a very lazy, sloppy winter where I gained 12-15 pounds. I'm now 51 years old since April 5th. (I'll also touch on my birthday workout – 51X400 – on "Smoked Fish as well) And I can confirm what I've always heard when I was younger: It is indeed far more difficult to regain fitness than it is to maintain fitness, especially once you get past 40 years of age, much less past 50. To borrow a line from the movie American Flyers, "Once you've got it up, keep it up." I've lost most of the weight. And I feel like I'm actually training again rather than suffering. I've signed up for a marathon in Allentown, PA this coming September, mainly because Kirsten needs another Boston qualifier before registration opens up again. She's anticipating Boston will fill very quickly again despite the measures that the BAA has taken to avoid the 8 hour closure they experienced this past year. What that means to both of us is that we will have to train for a marathon through the summer here in New Orleans. It's some dumb shit. I know. But I told her that if she really wanted (or really needed) to do it I'd do it too. I don't recommend training hard through hot summers. But here we go.
AM - 5.61 miles easy
45:04 • 8:02 average pace
Reily to AP • 2 laps on the dirt
8:30 start
78 degrees & very humid
Minimus
I felt pretty good. I was a little out of sync, probably from traveling, not sleeping in my own bed, the time change, being out of my normal rhythm, and from getting only about 6 hours of sleep last night. Despite the average m/mi pace most of the middle of the run was in the mid 7's. Today officially starts my summer marathon training. Yeah you right!
I'm really enjoying running in the NB Minumus. I'll do a full on review at some point on "Smoked Fish."
I just got back from Boston to watch Kirsten run in the Boston Marathon for the 12th freakin' time in a row. That girl is an animal. I'll touch on a race report, from my perspective as a spectator, on my other blog, "Smoked Fish," at some point soon.
I've been running fairly consistently for the past few months after a very lazy, sloppy winter where I gained 12-15 pounds. I'm now 51 years old since April 5th. (I'll also touch on my birthday workout – 51X400 – on "Smoked Fish as well) And I can confirm what I've always heard when I was younger: It is indeed far more difficult to regain fitness than it is to maintain fitness, especially once you get past 40 years of age, much less past 50. To borrow a line from the movie American Flyers, "Once you've got it up, keep it up." I've lost most of the weight. And I feel like I'm actually training again rather than suffering. I've signed up for a marathon in Allentown, PA this coming September, mainly because Kirsten needs another Boston qualifier before registration opens up again. She's anticipating Boston will fill very quickly again despite the measures that the BAA has taken to avoid the 8 hour closure they experienced this past year. What that means to both of us is that we will have to train for a marathon through the summer here in New Orleans. It's some dumb shit. I know. But I told her that if she really wanted (or really needed) to do it I'd do it too. I don't recommend training hard through hot summers. But here we go.
AM - 5.61 miles easy
45:04 • 8:02 average pace
Reily to AP • 2 laps on the dirt
8:30 start
78 degrees & very humid
Minimus
I felt pretty good. I was a little out of sync, probably from traveling, not sleeping in my own bed, the time change, being out of my normal rhythm, and from getting only about 6 hours of sleep last night. Despite the average m/mi pace most of the middle of the run was in the mid 7's. Today officially starts my summer marathon training. Yeah you right!
I'm really enjoying running in the NB Minumus. I'll do a full on review at some point on "Smoked Fish."
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
10/19/10 Tuesday
AM - 5.5 miles easy
45:08 • 8:12/mi average
Reily to AP
8:00 start
65 degrees, humid
Boston (yellow c)
A very un-fancy easy run. I felt pretty good. I was relaxed and smooth. I was sweating profusely considering the moderate temperatures and overall beautiful weather. We'll see how I feel for mile repeats this evening.
45:08 • 8:12/mi average
Reily to AP
8:00 start
65 degrees, humid
Boston (yellow c)
A very un-fancy easy run. I felt pretty good. I was relaxed and smooth. I was sweating profusely considering the moderate temperatures and overall beautiful weather. We'll see how I feel for mile repeats this evening.
10/18/10 Monday
5.37 miles easy
45:20 • 8:26/mi average
Reily to AP
8:15 AM start
67 degrees, humid
Boston (red A)
Good easy run. Nothing fancy. I'm still sore from the lunges last week and the concrete lifting/toting session for the slab of our new shed. OVerall a good run.
45:20 • 8:26/mi average
Reily to AP
8:15 AM start
67 degrees, humid
Boston (red A)
Good easy run. Nothing fancy. I'm still sore from the lunges last week and the concrete lifting/toting session for the slab of our new shed. OVerall a good run.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
8/24/10 Tuesday
8.72 miles
1:14:50
ladder pick ups — 15 min up • 1-5-1 mins on w/equal jog • 10:50 down
8:20 AM start
82 degrees, slightly drier than usual
Reily to Audubon
Aegis white
I ran the old favorite 1-5-1 min ladder workout. I felt really good. My pace progressively got faster on every repeat. I started at about 6:45 and cranked it down to 6:18 at the end. everything was hitting for me. Maybe it was because the humidity was slightly lower this morning than it's been. My ankles are good. My hamstring is loosening up each day. Overall this was a great workout, very successful.
1:14:50
ladder pick ups — 15 min up • 1-5-1 mins on w/equal jog • 10:50 down
8:20 AM start
82 degrees, slightly drier than usual
Reily to Audubon
Aegis white
I ran the old favorite 1-5-1 min ladder workout. I felt really good. My pace progressively got faster on every repeat. I started at about 6:45 and cranked it down to 6:18 at the end. everything was hitting for me. Maybe it was because the humidity was slightly lower this morning than it's been. My ankles are good. My hamstring is loosening up each day. Overall this was a great workout, very successful.
Monday, August 23, 2010
8/22/10 Sunday
9.91 miles easy
1:22:06 ~ 8:17 average
Home to Audubon
8:50 AM start
86 degrees, very humid
Wave Rider
My "long run." I started too late. It was beastly hot out there. I had a decent run despite the heat. I ran on the muddy trail for the first time in a few weeks after rolling both ankles. I was very deliberate with my pacing and generally pushed certain sections and sat up on others. My legs were a little dead from yesterday. But I managed to keep it quick enough to feel.
On the streetcar tracks on the final stretch home I shut it down and walked the last mile. I was done. And pushing myself in would not have advanced my plan in any way. I could feel my hips and calves. And my head was dealing with the 5 pounds of water I'd lost out there. I'm going to sleep well tonight.
1:22:06 ~ 8:17 average
Home to Audubon
8:50 AM start
86 degrees, very humid
Wave Rider
My "long run." I started too late. It was beastly hot out there. I had a decent run despite the heat. I ran on the muddy trail for the first time in a few weeks after rolling both ankles. I was very deliberate with my pacing and generally pushed certain sections and sat up on others. My legs were a little dead from yesterday. But I managed to keep it quick enough to feel.
On the streetcar tracks on the final stretch home I shut it down and walked the last mile. I was done. And pushing myself in would not have advanced my plan in any way. I could feel my hips and calves. And my head was dealing with the 5 pounds of water I'd lost out there. I'm going to sleep well tonight.
8/21/10 Saturday
4.53 miles
36:07 ~ 8:00 average
Southern Runner to Audubon
9:00 AM star
t85 degrees, very humid
Aegis black
I felt pretty good this morning. I had hoped to get out of the house and running earlier so I could get some quality mileage in before it got too hot. And because George would be at the store alone until I got there. But a dear friend was an overnight guest and I enjoyed the coffee chat until nearly 9::00.
I was comfortable and feeling in a groove so I ratcheted each mile up a little bit. Last mile @ 7:18 average. It all felt smooth.
36:07 ~ 8:00 average
Southern Runner to Audubon
9:00 AM star
t85 degrees, very humid
Aegis black
I felt pretty good this morning. I had hoped to get out of the house and running earlier so I could get some quality mileage in before it got too hot. And because George would be at the store alone until I got there. But a dear friend was an overnight guest and I enjoyed the coffee chat until nearly 9::00.
I was comfortable and feeling in a groove so I ratcheted each mile up a little bit. Last mile @ 7:18 average. It all felt smooth.
Friday, August 13, 2010
8/13/10 Friday
3.3 miles easy
26:17 ~ 7:58 average
Reily to AP
7:20 AM start
80 degrees, humid, threatening rain
Aegis black
I wasn't feeling very good this morning. I had rumbles in the tummy when I woke up, and it didn't get any better, or any worse, as the day went on. I had a slight case of diarrhea in the morning and right after lunch. I never did get into a good groove during the run. The weather was OK, cooler than usual. But I was hoping for the rain. I had intended to run about 7 miles, 3 loops on the smooth asphalt of the the park. But cut it short after one lap. I may try again this afternoon if I'm feeling any better.
26:17 ~ 7:58 average
Reily to AP
7:20 AM start
80 degrees, humid, threatening rain
Aegis black
I wasn't feeling very good this morning. I had rumbles in the tummy when I woke up, and it didn't get any better, or any worse, as the day went on. I had a slight case of diarrhea in the morning and right after lunch. I never did get into a good groove during the run. The weather was OK, cooler than usual. But I was hoping for the rain. I had intended to run about 7 miles, 3 loops on the smooth asphalt of the the park. But cut it short after one lap. I may try again this afternoon if I'm feeling any better.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
8/11/10 Wednesday
7.1 miles easy
no watch
Reily to AP
8:00 AM start
77 degrees, thunderstorms
Boston blue
I had a great run this morning. There's a tropical depression, Danielle, heading our way and the thunderstorms started this morning around 5:30. When I left Reily it was drizzling and breezy. By the time I got to the front of campus at St. Charles Ave. (.75 miles) I could see that it was pouring those big cold drops right across the avenue in Audubon Park. The lightning was crashing around everywhere. I got a major wet ass on the first lap, then it slacked off to light drizzle again for a lap and a half. One the third and last lap it started pouring again. It was beautiful. I saw a total of fewer than ten other people in the park.
I felt great at least in part due to the cooler temperature, the good breeze, and the cool downpour. My legs felt good. My ankles were solid and pain free. I was comfortable and relaxed. This was on of my better runs over the past two months.
no watch
Reily to AP
8:00 AM start
77 degrees, thunderstorms
Boston blue
I had a great run this morning. There's a tropical depression, Danielle, heading our way and the thunderstorms started this morning around 5:30. When I left Reily it was drizzling and breezy. By the time I got to the front of campus at St. Charles Ave. (.75 miles) I could see that it was pouring those big cold drops right across the avenue in Audubon Park. The lightning was crashing around everywhere. I got a major wet ass on the first lap, then it slacked off to light drizzle again for a lap and a half. One the third and last lap it started pouring again. It was beautiful. I saw a total of fewer than ten other people in the park.
I felt great at least in part due to the cooler temperature, the good breeze, and the cool downpour. My legs felt good. My ankles were solid and pain free. I was comfortable and relaxed. This was on of my better runs over the past two months.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
8/10/10 Tuesday
5.1 miles on & off AM
untimed
Reily to AP
8:30 AM start
~ 85 degrees, very high humidity
Aegis black
I did an ~1.5 mile warm-up, then 4 X 3's & 3's @ ~ 6:20 pace, then a 1 mile+ cool down. I felt pretty good considering that I haven't run very much at that pace in a long time. It was also very hot. I didn't get out to run until about an our later than I've been getting out there. I did get to sleep last night at 8:00 PM and got almost ten hours of good sleep.
untimed
Reily to AP
8:30 AM start
~ 85 degrees, very high humidity
Aegis black
I did an ~1.5 mile warm-up, then 4 X 3's & 3's @ ~ 6:20 pace, then a 1 mile+ cool down. I felt pretty good considering that I haven't run very much at that pace in a long time. It was also very hot. I didn't get out to run until about an our later than I've been getting out there. I did get to sleep last night at 8:00 PM and got almost ten hours of good sleep.
8/9/10 Monday
5.1 miles easy
no watch
Reily to AP
7:30 AM start
78 degrees, cloudy and breezy, high humidity, approaching t-storm
Aegis white
It seemed cooler this morning with the breeze shifting around ahead of a looming thunderstorm to the northwest. I felt good, took it easy. I was a little sluggish, obviously due to a fairly stiff bit of running yesterday. I got in the Social Pool right after running to do some "work" on the drains and sand build-up. No apparent ankle welling.
no watch
Reily to AP
7:30 AM start
78 degrees, cloudy and breezy, high humidity, approaching t-storm
Aegis white
It seemed cooler this morning with the breeze shifting around ahead of a looming thunderstorm to the northwest. I felt good, took it easy. I was a little sluggish, obviously due to a fairly stiff bit of running yesterday. I got in the Social Pool right after running to do some "work" on the drains and sand build-up. No apparent ankle welling.
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