training day number 5

today's run was in the rain; what a training day? i took it a step forward and ran without a shirt and the skimpiest shorts i have. i was able to run in the road since i took off at 5:30 am. add to it that it was easter and that had the added surprise once i got near the chapel. there was some traffic around the chapel of folks going in for a sunrise prayer. i guess i was a surprise for them as the bells rang out for jesus.

it was glorious and i was focused and ran well; very pleased.

check the stats:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/291205239

training day number 4

thinking and doing are very different. i had thought about hiking from the country house to the city house but it kept being pushed back. today i can say, it has happened. the urban hike was great. i got to see my city in a way i see rarely, but love. the best part is is i did it. it was a wonderful "in the moment" experience that fuels a life. i want to do more.

check the stats:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/291205266

training day number 3

today's run was during lunchtime at work. so far this week, lunch workouts have been met. monday, tuesday and wednesday, i took a cycle spinning class. then afterwards i did 120 crunches each day. for today, i ran 3.77 miles in the sunny, windy cold and then 120 crunches afterwards. it's all good.

the course is a paved trail but the hills are awesome. the 10-mile race i am training for is known for kick-ass hills. hopefully, i will be able to stay strong through the training and keep a good pace to remain injury free.

today, i noticed i kept wanting to run fast. i am sure because it was cold. i took a couple of downhills fast because they are so steep. i could roll faster than i want run down these hills. it is a bit intimidating and i would never run this route in the rain. anyway, the hills are good training for the race in 3 weeks.

run!

check the stats:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/289955751

total miles for the week: 11.41

next run: sunday - 8 miles

training day number 2

today's run was the fullsteam pub run. i like this day as it means a good run, then beer and pizza. all good stuff for me. :)

there are three distances a 3 mile, a 4 mile and a 6 mile. i usually run the 6 mile with some friends but they could not run today. most folks run the 4 mile. i ran the 4 mile today so i could run with other folks; the whole purpose of the pub run.

i ran a good pace and that is all that matters for this run. good stuff.

the beer at fullsteam was tasty and the pizza from pie pushers i brought home for dinner with my boo. now we eat.

cheers

check the stats:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/289681650

training day number 1

today i venture on another few weeks of training for another race. this will be my third race. i have completed a marathon. then i ran a half marathon. now i am training fo a 10 mile race.

i know, i have things backwards but that is how i roll.

i will log some of the crazy things that happen along the way. this will be the shortest blog yet. race day is april 20th.

for this race, i only have the opportunity to have long runs on 3 sundays. i will run an 8 mile, then a 10 mile and another 10 mile. take the next sunday off and run the race on saturday.

run!

i trained today. i did a cycle class at the gym for 45 minutes. then abs at 120 reps and shoulder stands. then i came home and ran 3 miles. not bad for an old man.

here are the run stats:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/289305960

i am scheduled to run tomorrow but i may have to work late. fingers crossed for a run.