Beginning to Run Thread

[Crankin]

I ran 3 miles today. By default. Got to the gym and there was a note on the door that the class was cancelled. Now, at 5:30 AM, when it's 60 degrees out in October, I want to be outside. I drove home (only 4 miles) and went out. I had on my hi viz vest and my blinkie, but quickly realized I should have worn my headlamp. My street has streetlights, but not closely spaced. However, once I got down the hill, I went into a flat (!) neighborhood of cluster homes, off of my neighborhood, where every house has 2 of these big lights in front. Plus, the sky was lightening and by the time II started the return, it was getting light. I felt really good and ran the whole way, with 3 maybe 10second walks. I even ran up the hill. I was probably doing an 11 minute mile, but I was running.

[emily_in_nc]

Good job, Crankin!

We've been riding so much lately (and hiking, on our recent trip to the Dakotas) that I haven't even thought about starting to run again, but I might once it becomes too chilly to get motivated to ride. That hasn't happened yet.

[Crankin]

I generally run in the fall (Nov.-Dec.) before it snows and late winter/early spring. But, I find it too hard to run, even 2 days a week, and do the amount of riding I like to do. And that doesn't even count going to boot camp. We'll see. I already have hardly any miles on the bike this year, so I suspect I will be doing some running over the next couple of months.
I'm a little sore this morning, but not the worst. I may be riding with Hirakukibou later, but on the other hand we may just go to lunch! I may lobby for the latter.

[Catrin]

Good job Crankin! I am looking forward to being able to run that far without having to walk Then again, it doesn't really matter if I DO have to walk - I need to keep telling myself that. You know me, I expect perfection out of myself even at the beginning even if it is impossible

Tomorrow I will either ride or trail run, we will see. I've a group challenge from our strength and conditioning coach to take care of today that has to do with the rope machine...

[Crankin]

We voted on the lunch. I am weighing whether I will ride to do errands or just get in the car... I have a sore spot, not quite a blister on my bunion area from yesterday. I guess it's because I didn't lube up my feet with body glide, but since I had my Tekko socks on, I didn't think it would be that much of a difference. I do feel like I need to spin out my legs, but unless I leave right now, I'll be rushing to get back, shower and meet Hira.