Running - Feb. 18 - 24

[kelownagirl]

I went for another run today. My calves were pretty sore from the PT yesterday so I hurt quite a bit. Did 3.6 km in 30 minutes - about the same as usual. I need to go soak in a tub of epsom salts tonight.

I have an appt for a massage (mostly getting the knots outta my shins) next Tuesday and again the week after. I'll be taking the following week off running while my eyes heal from laser surgery. Hopefully, by then, the trouble will be behind me.

[Grog]

Lovely beach run this morning. I went with two friends and it was quite a beautiful morning to share. I love it when the sun rises over the city, setting the the North Shore on "fire" with all the orange reflections in people's windows.

Going down the long 2 km hill, I did a few accelerations to see how my legs took it. My left quad has completely recovered but my right glute was not enjoying it and I felt that I would injure myself if I pushed harder... so I didn't. (Wasn't the time for it anyway.)

I am starting to look forward to speedwork next week!

[teigyr]

Last night I went for a 3 mile jog/run during the eclipse. I stayed mostly on the roads but was briefly on the bike trail which is not lighted. I started thinking of Stephen King and how Bad Things happen during eclipses. Then I started hearing footsteps and a dog growling. I think I ended up running faster than I initially intended

Strangely enough, someone was fatally stabbed near our house last night. Someone else was shot in the face down near work as he was waiting for a red light. Maybe running faster was a good thing?!

[OakLeaf]

Oh teigyr that's creepy. There was a double murder in the next town from us last night, too. Full moon anyway, and eclipse on top of it

It took me most of the day to drag myself out for a run (still sore from intervals on Tuesday and weights yesterday), but once I did it actually felt really good. The surface was nice and smooth and firm in between rain storms, and there were a lot of people out - even some older men playing bocce, which I've never seen on the beach before. 5.8 today, extra slow (with no bright line between my "warmup" and the "body" of my run ).

[Grog]

Wow, I hope nothing like that happens near my running route!!! I would be creeped up. (((Teigyr))) (can't find the hugging brackets on this keyboard...)

I decided not to go for my run this morning and to spend a bit of time with my sweet husband instead. We don't often have time together in the mornings. And I'm thinking that I need to be more dedicated at "resting" from my race. I want to feel like a new woman with new legs on Sunday morning. I'll have a nice long walk though. It's nice once in a while.

[teigyr]

Full moon, eclipse, AND a leap year to boot

Today I did 10 miles. Actually, I think it was closer to 11. I abided by the rules and didn't let my HR get up beyond a certain number and I am amazed at how easy it was to do the run. Instead of thinking I should go faster, I just got comfortable in my pace and was able to look around and talk to the people out walking their dogs (in passing, I'm slow but not THAT slow!). Honestly, that was the most fun I've ever had.

I did get a blister under a callous (am not sure if I should just cut it off or file it or stick a needle in it) and I had some chafing. I already have body glide for my wetsuit so I'll have to remember to use it for running too.

So yay! I'm looking forward to continuing this trend. DH and I are going to a concert tonight and I bet I'll start walking like an old woman any minute now...then again it might not hit me til tomorrow.

[Wahine]

...Honestly, that was the most fun I've ever had.

I'm so glad!!