April 13-19 Runs

[yellow]

Well, Susan, I am going skiing Friday. Best of both worlds, though...I scooted out of work early today and went for a really nice 10 mile run. Elk everywhere, saw the first pine grosbeaks of the year (in full breeding plumage), and a Cooper's hawk. I'm liking this easy week; I've felt really good on every run I've done. One more slow and easy on Saturday and then...24 the following weekend.

I am really looking forward to seeing Shiraz at the Salt Lake half mary this weekend. I'll try to take pictures at the finish. I have several friends running this year, including one of my Crossfit friends who will probably finish in less than 1:30 (she's incredibly strong and fast). The weather should be perfect for the race! Go Shiraz!

Safe training, everyone!

[Susan Otcenas]

yellow - Yay! That worked out perfectly, eh?

shiraz - best of luck this weekend! Let us know how it goes.

eclectic - good to have you back. Are you sore from all that sandbagging? I sure would be!

crankin' - sounds like you have alot going on! Nice work keeping up on your fitness, despite the hectic schedule.

urlea - don't ask me why, but whenever I think about you training, I think of the energizer bunny - you keep going and going and going... Very inspirational!

Today was my "easy" run day. 30 minutes at whatever pace was comfortable. I did notice that I made it to *last* week's 15 minute turn around spot in just 14:18 today, so I kept going. Slowly but surely, my "go at a comfortable rate" pace is getting a wee bit faster. Yay!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Susan

[Jolt]

20-minute trail run today after walking for about 45 minutes enjoying the beautiful day we have here. I could have gone longer (no IT band pain at all; my form is definitely getting better) but needed to wrap up to get ready to be somewhere. I did, however, trip and stub a toe on a rock--ouch! Of course, it happened right at the beginning of the run. Now it's sort of swollen; seems I bruised it pretty well. Must stop being a klutz...

[OakLeaf]

Good luck Shiraz!

[yellow]

Oh, it was a good day for Shiraz. But I'll let her tell you about it.

(no, I did not get any pictures because she did an unauthorized OUTFIT COLOR CHANGE on me and I was looking for her in a different color. She did look fabulous, though! )

I'm kind of sad it's the end of my easy week. But then I wouldn't have felt so great this week if I hadn't put the time in the previous weeks. I've done it before...I can do it again. Did an easy run today after watching the marathon finish. It was a gorgeous spring day. I love 60 F. Last ski day tomorrow. I have my 80s fashion diva outfit all ready to go (we usually dress up on the Last Day). Big tailgate party, lots of beer. Should be a blast!

[michelem]

Wind finally died down some yesterday, so headed out for a 6.5 mile run after work. Who cranked the heater on??? Earlier in the week it was barely in the 60's, last week it was in the 50's, and yesterday almost 80 degrees! It's supposed to be 90 by Monday! YIKES!!!

Needless to say, I overheated. I had the sun in my face the whole way out and didn't bring fluids. Did better on the way back with the sun to my back, but still had to walk a bit. Also, with the wildflowers in full bloom (beautiful!), I ended up with a sore throat to boot. Sigh . . .

I might try to head out again tomorrow morning when the weather is cooler, just so I can get a "good" run in.

You all continue to inspire me!

[OakLeaf]

Well, I somehow re-injured my gluteus minimus running intervals on Thursday, so I skipped my run yesterday.

I don't even know how I strained that stupid muscle but I thought it was all healed up two weeks ago.