In case you haven't heard, wicked winter storms have been rolling through the Midwest and Northeast this past week. We got hit good Thursday. It was above freezing this weekend and raining last night before temperatures plummeted and the snow machine started up again. It's supposed to be bad this week. But at least I tallied my first run of the year.
Sunday's afternoon romp was both shorter and longer than intended. It was just shy of three miles and a couple minutes over a half hour. But, remember, we're not talking about goals in terms of time and distance, but rather racking up the participation points like a good beginner.
Right now, I'm just setting my watch timer for a 30-minute run, which tells you there was no negative split yesterday, and there probably won't be one for quite awhile. Unless I can find a local route that doesn't end on an uphill.
Despite fading near the end, it felt great to get back out there. My legs are only minimally sore today. It felt good to record those first numbers in this year's running log.
This week's goal: two runs. That may be tough with will chill warnings and negative temperatures forecast for the beginning of the week. I'll have to backload my miles to make it happen without suffering frostbite. Cheers!
Showing posts with label returning to running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label returning to running. Show all posts
Monday, January 6, 2014
Monday, April 11, 2011
Born Again Runner
Sunday marked my determined return to running. After logging only a single run per week for the last four weeks, my mind was made up to get back on the mileage wagon. I'm sick of this increasingly saggy bag of bones and climbing weight limit.
Last night, as I had to wait until it cooled down to run, I hit the road for an agonizingly slow four miles around the neighborhood, removing my Vibram FiveFingers for the last half-mile or so for my first barefootery of the year. I followed that up with some self-flagellation, which consisted of quick sets of 10 push-ups and 50 bicycle sit-ups.
My body is a bit miffed at me this morning, but just wait until I pull into the Hampton Hills parking lot for another three miles of trails after work. I've brought my running clothes to the office so I don't lose motivation upon getting home this evening.
Last night, as I had to wait until it cooled down to run, I hit the road for an agonizingly slow four miles around the neighborhood, removing my Vibram FiveFingers for the last half-mile or so for my first barefootery of the year. I followed that up with some self-flagellation, which consisted of quick sets of 10 push-ups and 50 bicycle sit-ups.
My body is a bit miffed at me this morning, but just wait until I pull into the Hampton Hills parking lot for another three miles of trails after work. I've brought my running clothes to the office so I don't lose motivation upon getting home this evening.
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