I utilized my best buddy tonight in getting some speed work in. I have been holding off taking him on any runs with me until I got the green light from the surgeon that he can go full blast.
Every time I put my shoes on, he would look at me anxious to go.
He knew as soon as I opened the door and said: "Let's go" that we were off on a run.
We took off full blast down my road for about 200 yards, until....we hit the first tree with a scent.
I slowed down a little and a few seconds later off again hard and fast.
This pattern kept like this nearly the entire time. Good way to get a fartlek in and allow the dog to come along with me.
Some storms had past over a little while earlier and two giant rainbows appeared side by side.
I was bummed I didn't have my camera with me.
After we got back home, I hopped on the treadmill for a 1 mile warm up at 9:22 pace, and then ran some sprints at a 6:49 pace followed by a cool down.
I think in all I ended up with about 3.5 or 4 miles total.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Blacklick Woods
I decided to go run at Blacklick Woods today. I have not been there this year at all. This park is about 10 minutes from my house and I never utilize it enough.
When I got there, the rain was well on it's way, and pretty much poured the entire 4 miles. I did not complain as this seemed to drive people away, and I pretty much had the trail to myself.
The rain was more welcome than the heat.
Although the main loop has no elevation, except one tiny hill, I still walked a little after I ran hard up the hill.
I ran the first mile in 9:16, and slowed down after that.
Total: 4 Miles
When I got there, the rain was well on it's way, and pretty much poured the entire 4 miles. I did not complain as this seemed to drive people away, and I pretty much had the trail to myself.
The rain was more welcome than the heat.
Although the main loop has no elevation, except one tiny hill, I still walked a little after I ran hard up the hill.
I ran the first mile in 9:16, and slowed down after that.
Total: 4 Miles
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Tagged
Okay, I have taken this from SLB's blog regarding an Open Tag. Read it! You just might be put to sleep.
How would you describe your running 10 years ago?
Hmmm, maybe "Run for the Border" -Think Taco Bell. Seems it's always been "wishful thinking" for me when it comes to fitness. I am a lazy runner by the way. At the time, I was 2 years into my marriage and working a 3rd shift job like I am now. I was working out in a gym, but my brain seemed to repel any thoughts of running.
What is your best and worst run/race experience?
Worst: The past two and only Ultras I did. Something went awry with my stomach before the races. Never did really figure it out. I think it had to do with hydration. My body seemed to shut down and stopped absorbing nutrients. I was told by Ultra Marathon Nutrition GURU: Karl King that I was drinking way too much water in the days leading up to the races.
I have a somewhat addictive but lazy personality. It's great that I never picked up drugs or alcohol as my addiction, but running seems to do it for me. I just don't feel right unless I have those endorphins and other feel good natural drugs flowing through my body for days at a time.
I run to stay in shape mentally and physically which is difficult to do anymore.
Actually, I am a glutton for punishment.
What is the best or worst piece of advice you've been given about running?
That I should not run during the week, but just do a 20 miler every Sunday. (This was when I was running strictly pavement). Yeah, this is what started all my injuries in 2005. Smooth Move!
The Best peice of advice I have ever been given has been from myself: Don't try and emulate a damn thing other people are doing. Do your own thing and be original. AND...Don't try and "Keep Up" with someone. Their actions may fit them, but most of the time will not fit me or my mechanics.
Tell us something surprising about yourself that not many people would know.
I was shot by a 12 gauge shot gun point blank when I was 13. TRUE! I have the scars to prove it.
I have had a lot of people call me an idiot and what not since it was me who was holding the gun. It was a hunting accident that I had no control over. It's not like I did it on purpose or was "playing" with the gun. I typically never tell anyone since peoples reactions are just that. They react that way since they don't understand. That is human nature. We make fun of what we don't understand. It still affects me to this day mentally and physically. But, for the most part, you would never know it.
Apparently if you’ve just read through this and have a blog and haven’t partaken consider yourself tagged. Do it and let me know you've done it so I can read it.
How would you describe your running 10 years ago?
Hmmm, maybe "Run for the Border" -Think Taco Bell. Seems it's always been "wishful thinking" for me when it comes to fitness. I am a lazy runner by the way. At the time, I was 2 years into my marriage and working a 3rd shift job like I am now. I was working out in a gym, but my brain seemed to repel any thoughts of running.
What is your best and worst run/race experience?
Worst: The past two and only Ultras I did. Something went awry with my stomach before the races. Never did really figure it out. I think it had to do with hydration. My body seemed to shut down and stopped absorbing nutrients. I was told by Ultra Marathon Nutrition GURU: Karl King that I was drinking way too much water in the days leading up to the races.
Best: Chicago Marathon.....until Mile 17.
Damn, I need a good race experience.
Why do you run?I have a somewhat addictive but lazy personality. It's great that I never picked up drugs or alcohol as my addiction, but running seems to do it for me. I just don't feel right unless I have those endorphins and other feel good natural drugs flowing through my body for days at a time.
I run to stay in shape mentally and physically which is difficult to do anymore.
Actually, I am a glutton for punishment.
What is the best or worst piece of advice you've been given about running?
That I should not run during the week, but just do a 20 miler every Sunday. (This was when I was running strictly pavement). Yeah, this is what started all my injuries in 2005. Smooth Move!
The Best peice of advice I have ever been given has been from myself: Don't try and emulate a damn thing other people are doing. Do your own thing and be original. AND...Don't try and "Keep Up" with someone. Their actions may fit them, but most of the time will not fit me or my mechanics.
Tell us something surprising about yourself that not many people would know.
I was shot by a 12 gauge shot gun point blank when I was 13. TRUE! I have the scars to prove it.
I have had a lot of people call me an idiot and what not since it was me who was holding the gun. It was a hunting accident that I had no control over. It's not like I did it on purpose or was "playing" with the gun. I typically never tell anyone since peoples reactions are just that. They react that way since they don't understand. That is human nature. We make fun of what we don't understand. It still affects me to this day mentally and physically. But, for the most part, you would never know it.
Apparently if you’ve just read through this and have a blog and haven’t partaken consider yourself tagged. Do it and let me know you've done it so I can read it.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tonight's run was a hot muggy run in my garage on the treadmill. I had to stop a few times and catch my breath as the giant fan I have was just blowing hot air.
Why run in my garage? I mainly do it so my dog can sit outside in the grass, and I can just keep an eye on him from there.
30 minute run
3 rounds of box jumps
Ab-work.
Why run in my garage? I mainly do it so my dog can sit outside in the grass, and I can just keep an eye on him from there.
30 minute run
3 rounds of box jumps
Ab-work.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Alright, Where have I been?
I know, I know.
First, and blunt: I have had to take time off due to some lingering issues. I had to address these before I could feel like I could somewhat move on.
Running as you all know puts a strain on everything.
There were many projects around my house that never got done, and would never get done had I not taken some time off.
Am I done with everything? –No!
I have had to take a step back and see what needed to be prioritized and resolved.
Here re some critical steps I have learned.
First step: Eliminate the clutter. –If it is trash, throw it out.
Second step: Eliminate “The Whine Shop”. –No, I haven’t been hittin the booze. Keep reading.
Third Step: Eliminate the need for complexity. –Nothing in life needs to be complex.
Forth Step: Do it yourself. –Cause no one is going to do it for you.
Seems the second step is a little harsh when I explain, but it is true. I needed stop worrying about other people and focus on myself and what goes on in my circle.
Annoying people seem to be everywhere. Eliminate them! They will only drag you down. If you can’t seem to dump them, keep them at arm’s length.
Taking time off made it worse since I was not receiving near daily hits from my "Runner Drug". I can tell you, that this runner's high is real, and seems to be like any other "feel good "drug when you come off of it. I was extremely irritable , and felt horrible for days at a time.
I debated on when I would pick it back up and seems like this past weekend was a good weekend to do so.
I wanted to use the Mohican 100 as a jumping off point to continue my training for Ultras and Marathon's.
I felt really uninspired by everything and needed a boost. Mohican seemed to help.
I worked the Landoll’s Castle Aid Station from 5:00PM Saturday to 9:30AM Sunday. I had a blast with Charlie and all the other people/runners I met.
A lot of them inspired me as always.
I am simply getting back to the basics and train for not only running, but life in general.
“Today is not a dress rehearsal for tomorrow. The time is now.” –Nick Longworth 2008
Thanks to all that have emailed me and asked: "Where the hell are you"?
First, and blunt: I have had to take time off due to some lingering issues. I had to address these before I could feel like I could somewhat move on.
Running as you all know puts a strain on everything.
There were many projects around my house that never got done, and would never get done had I not taken some time off.
Am I done with everything? –No!
I have had to take a step back and see what needed to be prioritized and resolved.
Here re some critical steps I have learned.
First step: Eliminate the clutter. –If it is trash, throw it out.
Second step: Eliminate “The Whine Shop”. –No, I haven’t been hittin the booze. Keep reading.
Third Step: Eliminate the need for complexity. –Nothing in life needs to be complex.
Forth Step: Do it yourself. –Cause no one is going to do it for you.
Seems the second step is a little harsh when I explain, but it is true. I needed stop worrying about other people and focus on myself and what goes on in my circle.
Annoying people seem to be everywhere. Eliminate them! They will only drag you down. If you can’t seem to dump them, keep them at arm’s length.
Taking time off made it worse since I was not receiving near daily hits from my "Runner Drug". I can tell you, that this runner's high is real, and seems to be like any other "feel good "drug when you come off of it. I was extremely irritable , and felt horrible for days at a time.
I debated on when I would pick it back up and seems like this past weekend was a good weekend to do so.
I wanted to use the Mohican 100 as a jumping off point to continue my training for Ultras and Marathon's.
I felt really uninspired by everything and needed a boost. Mohican seemed to help.
I worked the Landoll’s Castle Aid Station from 5:00PM Saturday to 9:30AM Sunday. I had a blast with Charlie and all the other people/runners I met.
A lot of them inspired me as always.
I am simply getting back to the basics and train for not only running, but life in general.
“Today is not a dress rehearsal for tomorrow. The time is now.” –Nick Longworth 2008
Thanks to all that have emailed me and asked: "Where the hell are you"?
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