Breaking new ground or the same old path Oct 15-21

[kelownagirl]

I went for massage and again was told not to run. Ok. No more running until this is totally gone. I am going to walk instead. This sucks when I am so motivated. I am afraid of losing my enthusiasm (and fitness) if I can't work out for so long.

[Jolt]

Went for a nice 50-minute run on the Midstate Trail, on a different section than I usually run. According to my trail guide, I covered about 1.75 miles each way making my run a total of 3.5 miles. That is pretty slow, but I think a fair amount of it had to do with the number of stops/wrong-turn corrections (there were a lot of side trails) I had to make--the trail was hard to follow in places. I would estimate my actual pace was probably somewhere around 12 min/mile, which is still not exactly speed-demon territory. This makes the comments I got from passersby today rather amusing--one woman said "wow, you're awesome!" as I was running along a road trying to find the trail crossing (my reply was "well, right now I'm just trying to figure out where I"m going :-), and as I was running downhill at one point a guy remarked to his companions "wow, she's going fast!". I think I scared a group of hikers I passed on the way down that hill--I went to the left-hand edge of the trail to give them plenty of room, and proceeded to trip on a rock and then stumble over some more rocks as I tried to stay on my feet (which I was able to do, thankfully). I think they thought for sure I was going to take a rather spectacular digger, which I almost did, and I heard at least one "uh-oh" from one of the group. I then turned around and said "Yes, I did have a nice trip!" trying to make a joke out of an embarrassing situation.

[roadie gal]

We are definitely into autumn around here! After the fridgid rain/snow (schmizzle, according to a friend of mine) 2 days ago, it was 55 sunny degrees with no wind today. So I went for a run outside.

I put on my new LOUD tights: baby blue background with a gold snakeskin pattern on them. Whew! ... and ran for 56 minutes, 5.9 miles. Lots of hills. I'm beat... but it was so nice to be outside.

A quick comment on long treadmill runs: Good running music is essential. I put 5 discs on shuffle and go. It's the only way I can stay sane.

[limewave]

Dh did another speed run with me. It's been fun running together. He pushes me to go hard and fast for 1 mile, walk 2 blocks and repeat for 3 to 4 miles.

And got up early for a 5 mile run. I forgot how much I enjoy the early morning runs once I drag myself out of bed. Maybe I'll try to get back in the habit . . .

[Shiraz]

Yesterday I finished the week with a long 11 mile run out in the country up the canyon. It was so Pretty and perfect weather. Today I started the new week with a tempo run of 7 miles. I am tired! it took the first 3 miles to start feeling better.

Roadie I can not believe you can run 12 miles on the tread mill!!!! It would be pure misery for me. Wow!! I am impressed.