Running: Week of Oct 19

[Jolt]

I wasn't planning to run today (have been working my butt off on a school paper) but my upstairs neighbor knocked on the door asking if I was interested in joining her on a run in the neighborhood. I was getting really tired of sitting in front of the computer, so I went. We did some laps around the park across the street, no major distance, but it was fun. I did the usual jumping over things etc. and I think she found it amusing. Now maybe I will be able to concentrate to finish this paper tonight!

[kacie tri-ing]

Last weekend I did the "Fall Five Miler" with some friends. For one friend, it was her first time running that length, so I tried to be a really good cheerleader. We had a lot of fun. This weekend, I am running my first 5K I have never run one before!!! I am actually pretty excited. I got a 4 miler and a 5 miler in this week, and I am planning on 4 again tonight. I would really like to run fast in my 5K, since I have spent the whole year running long and slow

[OakLeaf]

Oh I'm jealous.

I haven't had a day completely off since the 13.1, and while most of me feels pretty good, there's enough lingering/aerobics-exacerbated soreness in my quads that I'm thinking I really ought to take a rest day today.

But it's so beautiful outside... maybe a walk with DH, anyhow.

[indigoiis]

I forced myself to take another day off. I will be walking at lunch, though.
I am antsy to run but at the same time, I know that I should rest.

[tjf9]

I forced myself to take another day off. I will be walking at lunch, though.
I am antsy to run but at the same time, I know that I should rest.

I have the opposite problem - I haven't felt like doing *anything*. I'm chalking it up to a recovery week. I've got a cross race this weekend, so that'll get the blood pumping. And when I fall over nearly dead at the end, I'll be reminded why I need to work out during the week.

[Jolt]

Yesterday's run was the best I've had in a long time. I was going to a friend's house to hang out for the evening and did my run on an easy trail near her house before going over there. I only ran for about half an hour and would have been happy to go longer but it was getting really dark on the trail starting about halfway through the run (I didn't realize it would get that dark that early--I started about 5:45). Fortunately, it was a pretty easy trail so there wasn't too much to trip on in the dark (and I think the lack of visibility helped me make sure to pick up my feet). It was sort of a fun adventure but I don't think I will make a habit of running trails in the dark, at least without a buddy. BTW, all everybody's races have inspired me to sign up for one a week from today--I found out about an "English-style XC race" in Amherst that sounded like fun so I'll give it a try. It's 3 miles, on a farm, with "fences and hay barriers" to negotiate along the way. Much more fun than a road race IMO. Will have to let everyone know how it goes!

[OakLeaf]

Jolt, that sounds like great fun!

I went for a little jog today, first time since Sunday's half. I'd only intended to do three laps of the one-mile trail, but I didn't want to stop. So four miles, slow and easy.

Now I need to choose my first 26.2... Disney and Melbourne are too soon. The spring marathons up north, although they're not super hilly, would mean coming right back to race in the hills after training in the flats all winter. Doesn't sound like much fun. Waiting 'til Columbus next fall might be the most sensible thing, but I'd really like to have the summer for cycling and not worrying about marathon training. Miami in March?