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A drizzly 2.5 miles to prevent another run drought. This one felt better than the last, so I think I’m trending in the right direction.
I reflected on this time last winter when was halfway through mailing it in for the late fall/winter months while perfectly healthy. This year has been more active for me despite haggling with nagging pain. I owe a large part of that to the community on here. Thank y’all!!
Until next time…
The last two runs of 5+ miles were a lot easier than that first one I attempted earlier this month. My legs felt pretty good after both of these runs. Now that I'm starting to get a feel for runs of this distance again, I'm hoping to start shaving off secs on that pace. It'd be nice to see some 6s & 7s on those splits. Until next time...Peace.Love.Run
10 miles for this Saturday AM long run. I knew it had been a minute since I’ve ran double digits, so I had to look. First time since June 2017😬 I knew it had been a while, but definitely wasn’t thinking seven years.
As for the run, it was a pretty relaxing pace up til mile 9. After that point it was more mind over matter. Always feel good to push through to accomplish what you set out to do.
Until the next one…
A quick hitter I forgot to post yesterday. Got it in just before having to pick up my daughter from practice. With only one obligation-free evening throughout the week, I really need to start knocking out some AM runs. On to the weekend!
Until next time…
Quick Sunday morning 5k trot. A sunny 55 degrees made for a good run. Most importantly, no calf tightness. I think I’m in the clear. Upward and onward.
OAN: Today marks the pseudo-start (First open scrimmage) of my oldest daughter’s sophomore season🏀She had some growing pains her freshman year on the court, so to hear the excitement and the confidence in her voice during our conversations has me anxious to hit the road to see what’s in store.
Til the next one…
I am now a firm believer in “listen to your body.” Since as far back as I can remember, I have been a “mind over matter” type of person and I tried to proceed as such. As a result, my body, particularly my lower back, finally made me sit down. By far, the most debilitating pain I’ve felt in my life.
The craziest thing is during my last gym workout, as I was stretching, I felt what was the beginning of it and ignored it. The next morning, I couldn’t bear to climb out of bed. Over a month of doing absolutely nothing, but what the doctor ordered, I can resume physical activity.
As painful as it was, the experience was necessary. When the body is telling you to chill, you chill.
That’s a wrap. A win for the old guys😏
I will say that this is the fastest first mile I’ve ran in years, but I knew I couldn’t lose sight of the leader. I kept him within 100m, and after the first hill at .8 miles, that lead closed to about 20-30m. At that point, I shifted the strategy to back off the pace a little on the flat portions and charge the hills.
The second hill around 1.75 miles was less steep, but a much longer incline. I used it to close the remainder of the gap and took the lead on the decline. The last hill was just before the last quarter mile. I charged it and after the decline, I looked back and saw no one, so I took it easy the last quarter mile.
I appreciate those men more than they know for the challenge.
OAN: I realized that no matter where I run, NRC app is off about -.07 miles on average for this distance. At first I thought the markers were off at the greenway I normally run, but it was roughly the same out here today. Oh well🤷🏾♂️
Until next time…
Got out for a 5k before hitting the road for game day. I made an attempt to increase the pace each increment, but the last hill at the end of mile 3 took a lot out of me. I didn’t have a band in the car to pull the hair back, so maybe it was the added drag😂 Felt good to push a little without having any nagging pains. That makes two in a row.
Until the next one…
