The day dawned early-3:45 am. It was still incredibly dark outside. Prior to following asleep last night Jesi decided that she wanted to come to the race. In our 7 years together, with the exception of two races (that occurred while she was still living in MA) she has not missed a race. She, like … Continue reading Race Day-Annapolis 10 Miler
Five miles and an expo
Technically, it was five and a half miles though the half mile was a warm up with some slight cross training (for lack of a better phrase). Mom mentioned wanting to walk together so I met her at her house before my run. Before we left for our walk I carried some concrete stepping stones … Continue reading Five miles and an expo
Another spontaneous race
I made another slightly spontaneous decision to run a race this weekend. Yesterday while running Regina had mentioned that a few of the people that would be running in the Annapolis 10 Miler pushing John had bailed. She didn't specify who or what reason, other than to say that she would be pushing John by … Continue reading Another spontaneous race
Finally able to run, but a little bummed
I was finally able to run. Did four miles. It felt great. I had no pain in my back, my legs felt ready to go. I was so ready for this run. I was excited to run with Becky and Regina since it had been a couple weeks. But the vibe of the run just … Continue reading Finally able to run, but a little bummed
No running just some walking
My back is feeling better today. There is only a slight twinge, but thankfully I could put on shoes without issue or swearing. I was going to run this morning when my alarm went off but I decided against it because ironically my back felt better. Since it felt better I didn't want to rush … Continue reading No running just some walking
No miles today
Tuesday, typically a day of three miles. But today it was a day of no miles, not even walking at lunch time miles. The pain in my back is better! I'm relieved about that but it's not better enough. And by better enough I mean I still grunt/groan/quietly swear when I have to put on … Continue reading No miles today
Monday morning back pain
It would seem that the tumble I took yesterday might have done a bit more damage than initial thought indicated. I have been struggling with some lower back pain the last week. The onset is the result of last Tuesday morning, I felt a twinge when I pushed my mile time a little bit in … Continue reading Monday morning back pain
My first ever trail run
My first ever trail run. It was pretty fantastical. It wasn't particularly fast but I would call it a success. I was feeling a little tired in the morning after yesterdays miles, but physically my body felt ok. I got up and stretched a little before heading to Regina's house. Regina was kindly taking me … Continue reading My first ever trail run
Making up the miles
I did something I have never done before, I made up my week day missed miles the day before doing my weekly long run. Between the falling asleep while stretching incident and flat out missing miles, I needed to make up 6.8 miles to get my weekly mileage back up to what my training schedule … Continue reading Making up the miles
Sometimes you need to sleep
I got up! I was going to run. I truly was. But I ended up deciding that running three this morning and four tomorrow and then 10+ on Sunday might not be the best use of training time. I hemmed and hawed. Fighting with myself for almost ten minutes while standing at the end of … Continue reading Sometimes you need to sleep
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