Running away from August! Onward into September!

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As I was trudging/plodding/attempting to run/hiking/running today, I had this image of myself as a tail-less Shamu, trying to swim through stale molasses. Or perhaps a 3-legged elephant trying to run through a mud bog. Pathetic with a capital P. I would really like to know where my strong, pain-free legs are. It was so discouraging that I began trying to convince myself that my life would be just fine without exercise. It was a whole lot of garbage--stomach hurt, back was cranky, legs really hurt, I had massive chub rub, ad nauseum. Yep, one of those days. The trail was in great shape (we got some rain over the weekend that really knocked the dust down) and I saw no one else out there. Lots of fall colors, too. So I guess it wasn't all bad I do think, however, that I left my mojo in Tahoe in mid-July. I wish I could coax it to come back to Utah. I know, wah.

lph, I have a similar image I use sometimes. I think of a string pulling me up (as in keeping my upper body stacked over my hips) and my legs being like a wind up toy; the more that string pulls, the longer my legs will stay "loaded" (keep going). I should have used that today but I think I was wallowing in my misery too much to think clearly

[lph]

As I was trudging/plodding/attempting to run/hiking/running today, I had this image of myself as a tail-less Shamu, trying to swim through stale molasses. Or perhaps a 3-legged elephant trying to run through a mud bog.

Nah, you were just loading the spring Wouldn't want to break the spring now, would you!

[skhill]

We're having a return of summer this week, yuck. 75F and humid at dawn; felt like I was running through sludge. I went through the university campus for the first time since classes started, and now I remember why I don't usually go there on school days. Even at 6:30 AM there was quite a bit of traffic and inattentive drivers.

[Veronica]

So happy we don't have the humidity (28%) , but it was 75 degrees when I ran at 5 this morning. The fore casted high is 95, I think it will go higher.

I think I've finally had a breakthrough. This morning's run did not feel like I was fighting with my body to propel it forward. The massage therapist at my chiro worked on my hips yesterday. It was pretty painful at the time and left me with some bruises. But my intervals today were faster and felt more fluid and graceful. I hope I can replicate it on my next run.

Veronica

[OakLeaf]

September heat wave.
I said I would do eleven.
Found my max heart rate.

[GLC1968]

Forecast high of 92 today (I'm still in Oregon), so I'm not looking forward to running. Inside is not an option since our treadmill is in the garage and it is decidedly hotter than 92 in there if the sun is out (south facing garage).

DH and I will be running together but we have to bowl first, so it'll be kind of late before we start. I'm hoping it will cool off fast enough to be worth the wait. We'll see....

[rocknrollgirl]

Sounds like we are all in the same boat this week. It was 87 degrees when we went out yesterday and the humidity was through the roof. Miserable, but we got it done. Tempo work. Fall can't get here soon enough for me.

[katluvr]

I ran today! Yes, I am trying to celebrate even the smallest effort. So last spring my lofty goal was possibly a 50k to celebrate my 50th b-day at the end of the year. But since I continue try and get the running bug back I am having to scale down my goal. Today I sent in the money for a trail 1/2 marathon mid Nov. That has been another goal of mine--to do a 1/2 but not on the road. I know I can do 13.1 miles. I know it won't be pretty or fast. This off road 1/2 is advertised as not technical and it's not one of the local Xterra races. So begins my "abbreviated" training plan!

Ran the 3.4 loop. It was hot (what is new). I didn't even look at time or pace, I am sure it was my usual slow speed--but who cares. I noted the "trudging" referral in the previous posts. I call it "slogging". Sometimes I feel like I am actually running but most of the time I think I am just doing a slow jog = slogging!

Hope to be posting more regularly now!

K

[katluvr]

Did my "long run" today = 5 miles. So I usually run with my Gamin, but lately I've been running with my iphone and the "map my run" app (well actually it map my ride but it does the same thing!). The GPS on my phone shows me running longer--I've noticed this since I KNOW the distances of my various routes. Today for the 5 miles (per Garmin) my iphone GPS had me at 5.3 Makes a big difference in my overall pace. I'm planning to stick with my Garmin reading as I have always used that for distance and pace. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I know GPS can vary.

[skhill]

katluvr, I'm new to using a Garmin, and I've noticed a difference too. Not as dramatic a difference, but I was just using an online map to figure distances, after running. The Garmin figures it slightly shorter, more like 5.0 to 5.15. I trust the Garmin more-- it's proven accurate on the track.

Today was a cranky run, body and mind alike. Only went 3 miles or so. But a dramatic cold front's coming today, and I'll be needing to break out cool weather running gear this weekend. It could get down below 40F! I'm so excited! Now I need to remember where I put the mittens and hats.

[OakLeaf]

What a difference 25 degrees makes ....

The front came through yesterday. I'm really not ready for fall overall, but I sure wasn't ready for running in a heat index over 100 earlier this week, either (notice how I can't count syllables when my brain is cooked? ). Today I did 10.5 ... about 1:30/mile faster than the 11 the other day, at an average heart rate 21 bpm lower, on a slightly hillier route. Dang.

[kris7047th]

We had a cool day today barely making 60* and my ride felt nice. But just a few days ago here in SE Mich we had highs of 96*. Tomorrow we are to wake up to 40*. We call it Michigan weather .. lol

[rocknrollgirl]

I came in this morning to say Waaaaahhhhhh. Group hug please.

Yesterday I woke up with a scratchy throat. Blamed it on allergies ( that is my story and I am sticking to it). By the end of the day the discomfort had migrated downward. Left school with a frog throat.
Came home feeling like a weepy 5 year old that needed a nap or a time out, was VERY cranky to my DH, who just took it. I ended up in tears. He then gave me a time out Woke up this morning, throat feels better, but I sound awful. He just left to go do our long run on a beautiful fall morning. No running for me.((((

My race is in 2 weeks. POOOOO. I will see how I feel tomorrow. I know at this point that the hay is in the barn, but still. Poo.

And for heaven's sake I NEVER get sick, who gets a sore throat the second week of school? ( allergies, still sticking with that one) Sigh.

Ok, done whining now.

[Veronica]

I had a cold the second week of school this year. My kids (5th grade) love to hug me as they leave each day. Not all of them, but 4 or 5 everyday.

My classroom itself makes me ill. The humidity at my house is usually right around 28%. I live 1.2 driving miles from my school. The humidity in my classroom is 55%. It's gross. The air in my room just feels thick! I know that's not high compared to where some of you are.

Hope you feel better soon, RNRG!

Veronica

[rocknrollgirl]

Veronica,
just hearing that I am not alone in my fight against kid germs makes me feel better. Sorry that you too were stuck down. Truthfully, I am sitting here trying to imagine what 28% humidity feels like. In my head I guess I imagine San Fran to be cool and humid. I guess not! Your are right, 55% here is low, low, low.

Hey, at least the dust bunnies are going to get chased.