training day number 8

it's sunday. that mean it's long run day. it is also spring but still cold. i slept in hoping for a warmer run. it got down in the 30's overnight. i waited until 8:30 am and it was still 37 degrees when i headed out. i wore shorts and long sleeves. once i stepped out on the porch, the sun was out and it felt warm so i left my hat and gloves on the porch. that was a good decision because i was sweating in mile one. (smile)

if you recall, i had a crazy run last sunday on easter. on later analysis, i was under an influence of drinking. the saturday before, i put down two bottles of bubbly. not with friends but by myself. add to that i did not eat anything. i had been enjoying the warm day being artistic drawing in the street and building mobiles. i should have eaten something. i woke up sunday determined to run and a sane person would have reevaluated the situation. but me, i would have run the 8 miles naked if it was not against the law.

under the circumstances, i was barely legal being jesus and running in the rain with just a loincloth. this week, i have been trying to evaluate what happened. i only know i made a good decision not to drive on saturday but i will never do the no eat thing again. clothes are still optional.

today's run was good. shit, i need to run 10 miles for the next race. i ran 10.96 miles today. i got water and gu at 8.44 mile. i can do this. i need to stay healthy and injury free for the next two weeks.

check the stats:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/294589620

training day number 7

this run was the fullsteam / bull city running company / run durham run. ben texted me that we should beat the 9:10 min/mile pace to 8:55 min/mile. i was surprised but up for the challenge especially since i missed my gym workout that day.

the run for me was hard at the beginning. the first mile is up hill with a lot of intersections. it feels real competitive at that point since there are so many runners trying to get in front. after things thinned out, i got a good stride and felt better.

we over achieved and hit a 8:44 average pace for 6.4 miles. what glory that was since it was a first for us both.

check the stats:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/293595390

training day number 6

this run was on tuesday at work during lunch. i ran the three miles around kit creek. the hills are amazingly steep and a good challenge for my chapel hill training. every time i run it, it amazes me how beautiful the course is and i hardly run into anyone on the trail. this time i saw two other people using the trail. compared to the thousands of people who work in this area. i am not complaining. it is nice to have a bit of solitude and focus on my run.

check the stats:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/292412596

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