Running through the Tulips - April

[solobiker]

Finally got in my first run in two weeks. I'm shifting to afternoon runs as mornings are just too hot and sunny with the sun rising so early (5:39 today) and HOT. It was 84 degrees by 7:30 am today and no breeze.

I did 3 miles on the beach, and it was still hot, sunny in places (though more shade than morning, and more breeze). Pace was 10:37.

It's a start...just glad to get back to it even though it wasn't exactly what I'd call FUN.

It does not have to be fun to be fun!! You are a far better person then me..most things in the 70s gets too hot for me.

[skhill]

The effects of last week's blood donation are finally wearing off . Got out for 5 miles this morning, and it felt good. But as the sun rose, the wind started to as well-- it was an increasing headwind for the last 2 miles or so.

[limewave]

Nice and easy 4-mile run in the snow.

[skhill]

Nice and easy 4-mile run in the snow.

SNOW!?! seriously? sure it's Michigan but isn't that a bit late?

(of course, it's predicted to be cold enough for snow here in KY the next couple nights, so who knows?)

[limewave]

SNOW!?! seriously? sure it's Michigan but isn't that a bit late?

(of course, it's predicted to be cold enough for snow here in KY the next couple nights, so who knows?)

It is a bit late, but really, not all that unusual. In fact, I remember camping years back on Memorial Day weekend and it snowing. It's Michigan, anything can happen. It can be snowing in the morning and 70 in the afternoon.

[skhill]

Rather than dig out my winter running gear after putting it away last week, I went to the treadmill at the gym. Only went 3 miles; even though it was a slowish pace, a stitch started up at about 1 mile and I never could get it to go away. So for once I obeyed the time limit on the treadmills (although at that hour there are almost always several free and I don't feel the least bit guilty for going more than 30 min.)

But I've now logged 400 miles for 2012!

[solobiker]

Okay...I am still trying to run at a "slower" pace to train my aerobic system better. I got in about 3.5 miles. I am still not used to running with such a low heart rate. Feels great though to have lots of energy after a run.

[emily_in_nc]

It does not have to be fun to be fun!! You are a far better person then me..most things in the 70s gets too hot for me.

Thanks, solo -- your post brought a smile to my face. I'll be hitting the beach again tomorrow. I know I need it even if it's not fun!

[solobiker]

I was going to run today but decided I needed to do a weight workout instead. I have neglecting the weights and core work. I did commute to/from work today and I am planning on walking to the store to get some fruits and veggies. Tomorrow I must run :-)