Running through the Tulips - April

[Selkie]

Sunday morning, 7 miles in drizzle/light rain and a very strong, chilly wind. Heading west was pretty brutal, the wind was an insult. Conversely, coming back I had the wind at my back. Felt amazingly good in the legs, decent energy.

I don't mind running in the rain, so long as I'm dressed appropriately and wear a brimmed hat. Might have to repeat it again Monday morning, but it will be at least 10 degrees colder.

[skhill]

Solo, wow, that's stunning!

Didn't feel like running this morning. It was cold (mid 30's) and breezy and I ate a lot of crap yesterday (I get a craving for sweets when my period shows up). But I ran anyway. It was one of those days where I just felt awkward. Still, I did 3 miles and so the week's off to a decent start.

Tonight's cross training: yardwork. It's time to clear out another bed in the garden, so I can plant some more veg. in a couple days. I'm always amazed just how good an upper-body workout that can be...

[7rider]

Woot! I actually RAN tonight!

I signed up for a coached 8k program with my running club but since I have been doing zero running since March, I was unsure I'd be able to do this at all. Tonight, we met at a local college's track, ran a few laps to warm up, ran 2 timed laps at speed to set our pace group, and another lap or two to cool down.

So I ended up with just shy of 2.4 miles. And no pain! Yeah, I wore compression sleeves and right now I'm icing my leg and popped naproxen just in case...but the fact that I got a run in without agony is a milestone.

I have custom orthotics on order. Hopefully they will come in soon and I can get back to my training. Now, my biggest fear is in my zeal, doing too much, too soon. Somebody stop me now.

[solobiker]

Short but steep trail run today..about 4.5 miles with over 1000 feet of elevation gain. I am not the fastest but it felt great!!

[Selkie]

That's great news, 7!! :-) What did you decide to do about your event?

Ran Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday so far, all 5.4 milers. The weather hasn't been that great, as it's been cooler and unsettled. Luckily, the rain took a break during my Mon & Thurs sessions. Tuesday was sunny and a bit warmer. Felt good.

We have a 10K planned for Sunday, but it might be cold and rainy! The race starts/ends in different places, so we have to metro back to the start after we finish. If the weather isn't pleasant, I might take a pass and just do a 7 miler from home.

[7rider]

That's great news, 7!! :-) What did you decide to do about your event?

Ran Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday so far, all 5.4 milers. The weather hasn't been that great, as it's been cooler and unsettled. Luckily, the rain took a break during my Mon & Thurs sessions. Tuesday was sunny and a bit warmer. Felt good.

We have a 10K planned for Sunday, but it might be cold and rainy! The race starts/ends in different places, so we have to metro back to the start after we finish. If the weather isn't pleasant, I might take a pass and just do a 7 miler from home.

Well....I already canceled the first one (in Hagerstown last weekend). The upcoming two are still "iffy". Hopefully, I can do it. One of the guys in my tri club has a signature in his emails that reads:
"Run when you can. Walk when you can't, and crawl when you must. Just keep moving forward!"
That will be my mantra for any upcoming events!

You are rocking the running! I was going to volunteer at Sunday's 10K (Pikes Peek?) but had to pull out due to other commitments. I think you may luck out with weather. The roads may be wet, but I'm hopeful it won't actively rain Sunday. Hope....

[Selkie]

7 - If you keep it up, I bet you'll be able to do your upcoming events. Even if you have to walk part of the running legs of them, you'll more than make up for it on the bike.

Sorry I'll miss you at the Pikes Peek! Not sure if the 7:50 starting time is a blessing or a curse, since we'll be schlepping over from Arlington. Weather is still iffy---I wouldn't mind rain if it were going to be warmer, but the early morning temps will probably be in the mid-to-high 40s. They promise that it's a completely downhill course, so bombs away!