Pretty much the same run as on the 1st. I was slow, sore and winded. I even walked in the same places. Hockey tomorrow if the rink gets their compressor fixed. If not, I will run another 3 tomorrow.
Take an old fat guy that runs sometimes, then have him sit around with pneumonia for about a week over the holidays (meaning FOOD), then have him run outside on the 1st day of the year, when it is pretty cold (okay, cold for Tennessee) and you have a recipe for a really slow run, with some walking thrown in for good measure.
I actually felt good, but my legs were stiff and did not want to move. Back to work tomorrow and the treadmill at lunch. I still feel confident for the half in April. I should be up to running it without issue, now if I can get Mike and Matt to commit. (I can run with Mike, I will just have to meet Matt at the finish line about 45 minutes after he finishes!)
I left work and headed out to the club for my noon run. I was looking forward to the movie they would be showing in the “cardio cinema”; perhaps A Christmas Story or The Santa Clause? No, it was “A Nightmare Before Christmas”, what?!?! First of all, this is a truly horrible movie and it is not one to run 3 miles watching!
Despite the crap movie, I ran pretty well, I started @ 5MPH moving all the way up to 6.5MPH. I am still slow, but I am picking up a little bit of speed every day.
Tomorrows goal: I plan on running Christmas Day (outside).
I just totally ripped off Matt’s formatting! (I liked it). So, after a rest day Monday, I was back on the treadmill today. Matt’s blazing fast run yesterday reminded me of how stinking slow I am! My plan is to ratchet up my speed by .2-.3MPH per with an ultimate goal of running 6 Miles @6MPH by April. My legs felt good today and I could have run a lot farther. I ran 20@5.0MPH; 8@5.2, 2@5.5-6.5. I plan on running indoors tomorrow, then outside until the end of the year. Hockey is done until the 4th, so I should be able to get in 6 runs per week!
Finally got a quality outdoor run in. It appears I have passed the point of running being a struggle. I ran a very easy 3 miles and never considered stopping. My prospects for the half in April are looking up!
Time: 9:45am
Weather: 38 and overcast.
Pace: 4.8MPH
Duration: 37 Minutes
Shoes: 120908 Adistar Control 4 (21 miles)
Tomorrows Goal: No run day, I have an 8:40 hockey game (last one of this year)
Despite the coughing, I had a good run today. My legs were a bit sore at first, but it was all good at the end. Running comfortably at 6MPH for the last few minutes.
Time: 11:45am
Weather: Indoors!
Pace: 5.1MPH
Duration: 30 Minutes
Shoes: 120908 Adistar Control 4 (18 miles)
Tomorrows Goal: Run 35-40 minutes outside in the morning.
Yesterday was not a good day, I did not feel well and I was tired in the morning. I decided to run right after a noon-2pm meeting I had, unfortunately, the meeting ran long and I was unable to run. I also have had a chronic cough for the last 6 weeks, so after I ran today, I went to the doctor. I am the lucky owner of pneumonia! (Oh, happy day). My doctor prescribed some heavy antibiotics and told me he was okay with me continuing to run, so I am going to. I am still waiting for SLACKER Mike to post another run!
Time: 11:45am
Weather: Indoors!
Pace: 4.9MPH
Duration: 35 Minutes
Shoes: 120908 Adistar Control 4 (15 miles)
Tomorrows Goal: Run 30 minutes on the treadmill at lunch.
Today is my 1st day this week. I never made it out running Saturday, my brother was in town and I just did not have time. Mike hurt his heel, so he is planning on running tomorrow.
Time: 11:30am
Weather: Indoors!
Pace: 4.8MPH
Duration: 30 Minutes
Shoes: 120908 Adistar Control 4 (12 miles)
Tomorrows Goal: Run 3 miles outside in the morning
Today is my fourth day in a row. My legs actually feel better today than after any other run this week (the new shoes help). I am going to use a running information template from now on. I am also wondering WHY Mike has not posted? Or should I say: SLACKER!!
Time: 11:30am
Weather: Indoors!
Pace: 4.8MPH
Duration: 30 Minutes
Shoes: 120908 Adistar Control 4 (9 miles)
Tomorrows Goal: Rest day, run 3-4 miles outside on Saturday
I slept in this morning and I was afraid I would not be able to run at lunch. Luckily, we took an hour long break and I was able to go the club and run for 2-30-2 on the treadmill. The new shoes feel good and my shins do not ache today. I ran about the same as yesterday, maybe a bit faster, I plan on running Thursday and Saturday of this week. So far so good!