Okay, I know it's nearly the end of week 8, so I'm going back in time here a bit. In fact I've published my last 3 blog updates in the reverse order that they occurred; however, now that I have them published, you can read them chronologically. After 2 weeks of hardly any running, I hit week 7, well...running. I knew I needed to get back into the habit of running, but at the same time, with my triathlon scheduled on Sunday, I knew that I was going to have to front load my miles and take it easy on the last two days so I would be rested before the race. With my longest workout being a 12-mile/1 hour, 35 minute run the previous week, and anticipating the triathlon would take nearly a full hour more, I knew that I had to be smart about my workouts or risk "crashing" during the race. All in all I was pretty successful, finishing one 8+ mile run (though a noticeably slower pace than when I was running in chilly San Antonio), a 7.7 mile run, and 5 other shorter runs. Counting the 10K (6.2 miles) that I ran on Sunday, my Week 7 totals were:
Total Runs Logged: 7
Total Miles: 30.6
Total Time Spent Running: 3 hours, 50 minutes, 17 seconds
Average Pace: 7:31 minutes/mile
At the end of Week 7 (20 Feb), my "as of" totals were:
Total Runs Logged: 39
Total Miles: 230.6
Total Time Spent Running: 28 hours, 42 minutes, 37 seconds
Average Pace: 7:28 minutes/mile
Reflection Time!
Alright, spoiler alert for week 8...I didn't log any runs. I'll attribute the first couple of days of no running to my thumb injury (didn't seem like a good idea to get it sweaty and nasty), but the last couple of days were more of being consumed with work. I did participate in an exciting event on Saturday, that I'll blog about in the very near future. Also, with February nearly over, and still being ahead of my 100 mile/month goal, I'm still feeling good. I do feel like I've made several excuses for not running recently, partly real and imagined. I know if I want to stay on this goal, I'll have to drop the excuses and get to running. This is especially true with the Guam Marathon less than 4 weeks away. I've got some work to do!
1200 in 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
My First (Olympic) Tri
Alright, let's do the rewind bit again. This time, go back about 7 days to Sunday morning. Long before I put 4 stitches and a deep gash in my thumb. Several hours before my blog entry that week; hell, before most people were even up that day, I was standing waist deep in "freezing" water. Okay, the water was probably about 78 degrees, but for someone used to temperature in the mid 80's, 78 is chilly. I'm on the far right of the pic with a silver swim cap. It was right around this time when I found out about 40 of the people in the water were doing a Sprint distance triathlon, and only 10 of us were doing the Olympic distance tri. I was a little nervous with such a small field of competitors, but my main goal was just to finish.
My legs felt like lead. I was tired and a little dehydrated, but before I could call it quits, I had to run 10km (6.2 miles). My only real goal was to finish at this point. I wasn't quite sure how many people were in front of me or behind me, and I really didn't care.
45 minutes, 38 seconds after starting the 10K I was done...my total time was 2 hours, 30 minutes, 23 seconds. I ended up placing 4th overall, not bad for a first time, but more than anything I was glad I finished.
Here I am almost done, and the prize for finishing was better than any t-shirt or medal...a ridiculously big breakfast at Denny's. I am sure I replenished every calorie burned with their famous "Scrambler," but it was good, I was tired, and I totally earned it.
A little bit after 6:30 the buzzer/horn went off and we were swimming...2 laps (750M) for the Sprint Triathletes, and 4 laps (1500M) for the Olympic distance triathletes. The picture below shows me taking a much needed breath as I struggled to round one of the buoys. I'll be honest, the 1500M swim was a little bit slower than I had anticipated. That is probably due to two factors. One, I haven't swam since my last triathlon which was the 3rd race in the Sprint Tri Series in July 2010 (check out the blog HERE). Not only did my lack of swimming play a factor in the slower time, but the tide did a number on all us. It seemed that for most of the swim I was fighting the current one way or another. after my 3rd lap of swimming, I pretty much figured that I was the last person in the water. Sure enough all of the 750M swimmers were out of the water, but there were actually a few 1500M swimmers behind me. It wasn't a huge lead by any means, and I took little satisfaction out of it, as my first Olympic distance triathlon was a race against myself more than anyone else. Most importantly as swimming is far from my strong point, I was just glad to be done with the water. Total time recorded for the swim was: 32 minutes, 57 seconds.
I didn't exactly rush through the transition from swim to bike knowing that I had 40 Km (~24 miles ahead of me), but I wasn't strolling either. The picture below is my finishing one of the six laps. What you probably can't tell is that there is a water bottle duct taped to the front of my bike. I had inserted a straw into the bottle so I could drink without leaving the "aero" position (a homemade version of this), but I wasn't counting on the bumpy road. Shortly after reaching the half way point of lap 1, my straw bounced out of my bottle, and I was left with no way of drinking my Gatorade/water mix. It didn't really matter...most of it splashed out as I seemed to hit every bump in the road. Total time for the bike ride: 1 hour, 11 minutes, 48 seconds.
My legs felt like lead. I was tired and a little dehydrated, but before I could call it quits, I had to run 10km (6.2 miles). My only real goal was to finish at this point. I wasn't quite sure how many people were in front of me or behind me, and I really didn't care. Here I am almost done, and the prize for finishing was better than any t-shirt or medal...a ridiculously big breakfast at Denny's. I am sure I replenished every calorie burned with their famous "Scrambler," but it was good, I was tired, and I totally earned it.
Me and my so called "plans"
Rewind about 6 days ago when I had typed in my last blog entry that I was going to add two more blogs to my site THAT day. Now, fast forward about 7-8 hours and you'll find me at work organizing my desk and preparing for the week ahead. It's not particularly out of the norm, I do this every Sunday evening (the exception being that I'm at a new desk now). A framed and matted photo is wedged between the wall and my desk, and as far as I can tell it's been there since about Aug 2009. It was supposed to be a going away gift for someone, but they made an error on the plaque, so it was cast aside and forgotten. The photo was a nice military picture though, almost identical to this one:
I thought it would be worthwhile to remove the plaque from the matte and hang the picture. Of course i didn't want to ruin the matte, and what better way to remove a firmly attached plaque than with the an exceptionally sharp knife? (Does anyone see where this is going?)The following picture is not the result of me using a knife (Benchmade by the way) to remove the plaque, it is the end result of about 3 hours in the ER, the handy work of a Navy Hospital Corpsman, and about 6 days of healing. Sorry if it's a little graphic...
Yeah, that is four stitches in my thumb, all in all I'd say it's not the best way to spend a Sunday night, but for the record, I did bandage myself up at work and drive home before Stephanie took me to the hospital. Also, the doctor and nurses complimented me on my bandaging job.
As a result of the injury, I avoided running for the week, and never got around to blogging...that is changing now. I'm feeling better, and I've got some stories. Stay tuned...
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Serious Catching Up to Do (Week 5&6)
Okay, it's been nearly 3 weeks since my last post, and just when I thought the break in Texas would provide more blogging time. I possibly could have blogged more; however, for a running blog, it would have been slim reading. Instead let me recap week 5&6 now, and in my next post (later tonight, I promise), I'll give you week 7's recap and a BONUS!
31 January was the last day I ran in Texas. I did 6.1 miles in the afternoon, and the weather was a little warmer than usual, but very nice. I'll admit I was optimistic for a few more great runs before leaving San Antonio, but late Monday/early Tuesday the cold front hit, and the temps dropped below freezing. I was barely able to tolerate temperatures in the 40's, so when the thermostat says 20 degrees (note you'd have to multiply that by FOUR to get the average Guam temperature), I am not going outside. Perhaps, if I had running pants, multiple long sleeve shirts, gloves, and a running cap I could have managed, but all I had were shorts and t-shirts, so I stayed warm, and stayed inside. Now I know cold weather is an excuse lazy people make, and that I could have run on a treadmill in the gym across the street. True, there was a gym 200 yards from my room, but the one time I went over there and did some cross-training, the short sprint over there was so brutal, I lost all motivation to suffer through the cold.
As such my sad total for week 5 was:
Total Runs Logged: 1
Total Miles: 6.1
Total Time Spent Running: 40 minutes, 53 seconds
Average Pace: 6:42 min/mile
I'd love to say that after that dismal running week that I was reinvigorated and hit Week 6 in full stride, but that is not the case at all. Most of the week was spent at my parents' house in Belton, TX, and I opted to spend time with the family rather than go run. The weather was a little warmer, and I could have managed, but I knew my time was with them was limited, so I neglected my running. To add to that, on Wednesday I left TX to return to Guam. It was about 17 hours of total flying, and because of the time change, I landed in Guam on Thursday evening. Still, this week does have a happy ending.
Friday, my first full day back in Guam was a Wing Run day. Now the Wing Run is a 1.5 mile run that we do in formation. The pace is very slow, as it is more for the Esprit De Corps than the actual physical fitness, but I try to get the most out of the time. I made a point to run before and after the run, to get some extra miles. Saturday, I had my longest run to date, and my first night run. I left my house at 7:30 PM and ran for 12 miles. I kept the pace fairly moderate as I didn't have any water to hydrate along the way, but it felt really good, and the temperature at night in Guam is much more bearable than during the day. I remembered that the hard way when on Sunday I decided to do a 6 mile run in the middle of the afternoon. It was brutally hot, but it felt good to get the 25 miles in for that week, in 3 short days.
My week 6 totals were:
Total Runs Logged: 3
Total Miles: 25.3
Total Time Spent Running: 3 hours, 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Average Pace: 7:50 min/mile
That Brought my "as of" total after Week 6 to:
Total Runs Logged: 32
Total Miles: 200 (that's pretty cool)
Total Time Spent Running: 24 hours, 52 minutes, 24 seconds
Average Pace: 7:28 min/mile
So it wasn't a great two weeks of running, but that is to be expected from time to time. Distractions, like obstacles, are something everyone has to overcome. This time it was the weather and spending time with family, but next time I could be sick, injured, too busy at work, or looking to do something with friends. This reinforces my mentality of making sure to get as much running as possible when I DO have the time. It's also important to weigh the pros and cons of the "distraction" versus running. Distraction won this time, but I know that won't always be the case.
More to come including photos from TX and other "blog-worthy" events.
31 January was the last day I ran in Texas. I did 6.1 miles in the afternoon, and the weather was a little warmer than usual, but very nice. I'll admit I was optimistic for a few more great runs before leaving San Antonio, but late Monday/early Tuesday the cold front hit, and the temps dropped below freezing. I was barely able to tolerate temperatures in the 40's, so when the thermostat says 20 degrees (note you'd have to multiply that by FOUR to get the average Guam temperature), I am not going outside. Perhaps, if I had running pants, multiple long sleeve shirts, gloves, and a running cap I could have managed, but all I had were shorts and t-shirts, so I stayed warm, and stayed inside. Now I know cold weather is an excuse lazy people make, and that I could have run on a treadmill in the gym across the street. True, there was a gym 200 yards from my room, but the one time I went over there and did some cross-training, the short sprint over there was so brutal, I lost all motivation to suffer through the cold.
As such my sad total for week 5 was:
Total Runs Logged: 1
Total Miles: 6.1
Total Time Spent Running: 40 minutes, 53 seconds
Average Pace: 6:42 min/mile
I'd love to say that after that dismal running week that I was reinvigorated and hit Week 6 in full stride, but that is not the case at all. Most of the week was spent at my parents' house in Belton, TX, and I opted to spend time with the family rather than go run. The weather was a little warmer, and I could have managed, but I knew my time was with them was limited, so I neglected my running. To add to that, on Wednesday I left TX to return to Guam. It was about 17 hours of total flying, and because of the time change, I landed in Guam on Thursday evening. Still, this week does have a happy ending.
Friday, my first full day back in Guam was a Wing Run day. Now the Wing Run is a 1.5 mile run that we do in formation. The pace is very slow, as it is more for the Esprit De Corps than the actual physical fitness, but I try to get the most out of the time. I made a point to run before and after the run, to get some extra miles. Saturday, I had my longest run to date, and my first night run. I left my house at 7:30 PM and ran for 12 miles. I kept the pace fairly moderate as I didn't have any water to hydrate along the way, but it felt really good, and the temperature at night in Guam is much more bearable than during the day. I remembered that the hard way when on Sunday I decided to do a 6 mile run in the middle of the afternoon. It was brutally hot, but it felt good to get the 25 miles in for that week, in 3 short days.
My week 6 totals were:
Total Runs Logged: 3
Total Miles: 25.3
Total Time Spent Running: 3 hours, 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Average Pace: 7:50 min/mile
That Brought my "as of" total after Week 6 to:
Total Runs Logged: 32
Total Miles: 200 (that's pretty cool)
Total Time Spent Running: 24 hours, 52 minutes, 24 seconds
Average Pace: 7:28 min/mile
So it wasn't a great two weeks of running, but that is to be expected from time to time. Distractions, like obstacles, are something everyone has to overcome. This time it was the weather and spending time with family, but next time I could be sick, injured, too busy at work, or looking to do something with friends. This reinforces my mentality of making sure to get as much running as possible when I DO have the time. It's also important to weigh the pros and cons of the "distraction" versus running. Distraction won this time, but I know that won't always be the case.
More to come including photos from TX and other "blog-worthy" events.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Week 4/January Re-Cap
Okay, so I technically have one more day left in the month, but I thought now would be a good time to review the past week as well as reflect on my first month of running. This week I've been in San Antonio, and as far as running goes, it has been nothing short of fantastic. I didn't do any any weight lifting or calisthenics this week, but that was mainly because I didn't want bring my computer (which has my workouts) into the gym. Still, I made it a point to do a lot of running which will hopefully counter act the increased calorie consumption caused by eating out twice a day. Now I know I could eat "healthy" while still eating out, but c'mon! I'm in San Antonio, Texas. There are too many BBQ, Mexican, and other great restaurants I can only get here, though not necessarily specific to San Antonio (i.e. Texas Land and Cattle, Freebird's, Taco Cabana, Chris Madrid's, The Smokehouse, B&B Smokehouse, Mi Tierra, and the Menger Hotel's Sunday Brunch). In other words, even though I'm running a lot, I don't anticipate of losing weight while I'm here.
Like I said, it was a fantastic week for running. Here are the stats:
Total Runs Logged: 6
Total Miles: 47.3
Total Time Spent Running: 5 hours, 33 minutes, 38 seconds
Average Pace: 7:05 min/mile
Yeah, it was a good week, and with the month all but done, and 4 full weeks into my running program, my "as of" totals are:
Total Runs Logged: 28
Total Miles: 168.6
Total Time Spent Running: 20 hours, 53 minutes, 16 seconds
Average Pace: 7:26 min/mile
From Monday through Saturday, I had 3 runs that were greater than 8 miles, and every one of them was "Great" (actually, I'd say darn near incredible). On Wednesday I ran 10.2 miles at a 6:55 pace!! If I've ever run that distance at that pace, I don't remember. I know that part of the speed is a result of increased running, but I know a good deal of it is also due to the colder weather. Although it has chapped my lips and hands and the cold air "burns" the lungs, it has certainly helped me run faster. When I return to Guam, it will be interesting to see what my pace is for longer runs. I would expect to slow down a little, but hopefully not too much.
REFLECTION TIME!
30 days into the year, and I'm well ahead of schedule. If I was to keep this rate up I'd hit 2000 miles before the end of year. Still, I'm hesitant to adjust my running goal just yet. Although, I've had lots of running success so far, it's hard to judge just how much running time I'll have for the rest of the year. Perhaps in a couple of months, I can reassess my progress and determine if 1500 or 1800 is possible for the year (though I'm not changing the website's name). Although I've had some soreness in my legs, and I'm currently sporting a small blister on my big toe, I've really not had any problems. There is also occasionally minor chaffing, but nothing I can't overcome. Although, I'm running with 3 different pairs of shoes, none of them are new so it won't be long before I need to buy new ones. I'll get into the "gear" later on, but for now my runs are going well, and I'm looking forward to running and other athletic "events" quickly approaching. Hopefully I'll see success in these events as a result of my running. If nothing else, it will certainly be something worth blogging about.
Like I said, it was a fantastic week for running. Here are the stats:
Total Runs Logged: 6
Total Miles: 47.3
Total Time Spent Running: 5 hours, 33 minutes, 38 seconds
Average Pace: 7:05 min/mile
Yeah, it was a good week, and with the month all but done, and 4 full weeks into my running program, my "as of" totals are:
Total Runs Logged: 28
Total Miles: 168.6
Total Time Spent Running: 20 hours, 53 minutes, 16 seconds
Average Pace: 7:26 min/mile
From Monday through Saturday, I had 3 runs that were greater than 8 miles, and every one of them was "Great" (actually, I'd say darn near incredible). On Wednesday I ran 10.2 miles at a 6:55 pace!! If I've ever run that distance at that pace, I don't remember. I know that part of the speed is a result of increased running, but I know a good deal of it is also due to the colder weather. Although it has chapped my lips and hands and the cold air "burns" the lungs, it has certainly helped me run faster. When I return to Guam, it will be interesting to see what my pace is for longer runs. I would expect to slow down a little, but hopefully not too much.
REFLECTION TIME!
30 days into the year, and I'm well ahead of schedule. If I was to keep this rate up I'd hit 2000 miles before the end of year. Still, I'm hesitant to adjust my running goal just yet. Although, I've had lots of running success so far, it's hard to judge just how much running time I'll have for the rest of the year. Perhaps in a couple of months, I can reassess my progress and determine if 1500 or 1800 is possible for the year (though I'm not changing the website's name). Although I've had some soreness in my legs, and I'm currently sporting a small blister on my big toe, I've really not had any problems. There is also occasionally minor chaffing, but nothing I can't overcome. Although, I'm running with 3 different pairs of shoes, none of them are new so it won't be long before I need to buy new ones. I'll get into the "gear" later on, but for now my runs are going well, and I'm looking forward to running and other athletic "events" quickly approaching. Hopefully I'll see success in these events as a result of my running. If nothing else, it will certainly be something worth blogging about.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Week 3 Re-Cap
Hooray, another week down, and so much closer to my goal. Before I recap the last two days of the week (Saturday and Sunday), here are the new numbers.
My Week 3 Totals are:
Total Number of Runs Logged: 6
Total Miles Logged: 37.4
Total Time Spent Running: 4 Hours, 35 minutes, and 2 seconds
Average Pace: 7:21 min/mile
That brings my new "as of" total to:
Total Number of Runs Logged: 22
Total Miles Logged: 121.3
Total Time Spent Running: 15 hours, 19 minutes, and 38 seconds
Average Pace: 7:35 min/mile
As you can tell, 23 days into my first month, and I've already surpassed my monthly goal of 100 miles. I'll keep my goal "as is" for now, because I know as the year progresses, I'll dedicate more time to the Triathlons on Guam, as well as other activities. Until then, I'll continue to reap the benefits of running.
Alright, so Saturday morning, I left Guam early in the AM, and after about 18 hours of flying, layovers, and more flying, I arrived in San Antonio, TX mid-morning on Saturday (got to love the time change). For the next two weeks I'll be at Lackland studying AF Logistics. Not long after arriving in SA (but after I had eaten a feast of a Mexican Meal) I decided it would probably be a good idea to get a run in. This was not only to combat the food I had just eaten, but also to get my legs loosened up after sitting for so long (plus remember I was still feeling guilty about not running on Friday). While not as cold as other areas of the country, SA is a good 20-30 degrees colder in Guam. Similar to my Hong Kong experience, I noticed an increased effort in my breathing as I was sucking in the cold air. It wasn't overly difficult, but it was very different than what I was used too. Still after my Saturday PM run of 6+ miles, I noticed that I had managed to keep a good pace throughout the run (about 7:23 min/mile). Perhaps, while there was perceived increase in effort, there was no really increased exertion of energy.
On Sunday morning I went for run around 9:30, during which time I completely smashed my perception of cold weather running. Given that I had flown for most of the day yesterday, was still operating (mentally) in a different time zone, and was facing a different climate, I was expecting to struggle. When I looked at my GPS watch around the 5 mile point I noticed that less than 35 minutes had elapsed. 3.5 miles later (bringing my total run to 8.5 miles), my clock said 58:41, a 6:54 min/mile pace. Now, I've run faster before, but for that distance, I cannot recall the last time I maintained a pace below 7 minutes. To go from a 7:14 pace on an 8-mile run earlier in the week, to a sub-7 min pace is pretty darn remarkable. I would expect improvement, but not on that scale, so I have to attribute my speed to the cold weather. We'll see over the next couple of weeks if I can repeat that pace.
REFLECTION TIME!!
3 Weeks Down and 49 more to go, but I say that without any since of eagnerness or anticipation to see this year end. As I've said before, the past two weeks were hectic with travel, work, and preparing for my travel. It makes it hard to find time to not only run, but also write about it. That being said, I need the blog because it keeps me motivated. I know that if it weren't for me advertising my running to the world wide web, that I normally wouldn't make time to run on Vacation. The same goes for working long days. I'd make an excuse on why I couldn't run before or why I could skip the next day. 1 or 2 days is okay, but how many missed opportunities would that up to over the course of a year? The blog keeps me focused on my goal, and although there are days that it may be much easier to slack off, I'll feel like a slacker if I do. So even though it may be hard, I'll suck it up and keep running.
My Week 3 Totals are:
Total Number of Runs Logged: 6
Total Miles Logged: 37.4
Total Time Spent Running: 4 Hours, 35 minutes, and 2 seconds
Average Pace: 7:21 min/mile
That brings my new "as of" total to:
Total Number of Runs Logged: 22
Total Miles Logged: 121.3
Total Time Spent Running: 15 hours, 19 minutes, and 38 seconds
Average Pace: 7:35 min/mile
As you can tell, 23 days into my first month, and I've already surpassed my monthly goal of 100 miles. I'll keep my goal "as is" for now, because I know as the year progresses, I'll dedicate more time to the Triathlons on Guam, as well as other activities. Until then, I'll continue to reap the benefits of running.
Alright, so Saturday morning, I left Guam early in the AM, and after about 18 hours of flying, layovers, and more flying, I arrived in San Antonio, TX mid-morning on Saturday (got to love the time change). For the next two weeks I'll be at Lackland studying AF Logistics. Not long after arriving in SA (but after I had eaten a feast of a Mexican Meal) I decided it would probably be a good idea to get a run in. This was not only to combat the food I had just eaten, but also to get my legs loosened up after sitting for so long (plus remember I was still feeling guilty about not running on Friday). While not as cold as other areas of the country, SA is a good 20-30 degrees colder in Guam. Similar to my Hong Kong experience, I noticed an increased effort in my breathing as I was sucking in the cold air. It wasn't overly difficult, but it was very different than what I was used too. Still after my Saturday PM run of 6+ miles, I noticed that I had managed to keep a good pace throughout the run (about 7:23 min/mile). Perhaps, while there was perceived increase in effort, there was no really increased exertion of energy.
On Sunday morning I went for run around 9:30, during which time I completely smashed my perception of cold weather running. Given that I had flown for most of the day yesterday, was still operating (mentally) in a different time zone, and was facing a different climate, I was expecting to struggle. When I looked at my GPS watch around the 5 mile point I noticed that less than 35 minutes had elapsed. 3.5 miles later (bringing my total run to 8.5 miles), my clock said 58:41, a 6:54 min/mile pace. Now, I've run faster before, but for that distance, I cannot recall the last time I maintained a pace below 7 minutes. To go from a 7:14 pace on an 8-mile run earlier in the week, to a sub-7 min pace is pretty darn remarkable. I would expect improvement, but not on that scale, so I have to attribute my speed to the cold weather. We'll see over the next couple of weeks if I can repeat that pace.
REFLECTION TIME!!
3 Weeks Down and 49 more to go, but I say that without any since of eagnerness or anticipation to see this year end. As I've said before, the past two weeks were hectic with travel, work, and preparing for my travel. It makes it hard to find time to not only run, but also write about it. That being said, I need the blog because it keeps me motivated. I know that if it weren't for me advertising my running to the world wide web, that I normally wouldn't make time to run on Vacation. The same goes for working long days. I'd make an excuse on why I couldn't run before or why I could skip the next day. 1 or 2 days is okay, but how many missed opportunities would that up to over the course of a year? The blog keeps me focused on my goal, and although there are days that it may be much easier to slack off, I'll feel like a slacker if I do. So even though it may be hard, I'll suck it up and keep running.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Week 3 Thus Far
As for my 3rd week of running, like I said before, on Monday we were in Hong Kong, so I ran 5 miles along the waterfront that morning. We left Hong Kong LATE Monday night and didn't make it back to Guam until about 6am on Tuesday. Unfortunately, that put a slight damper on my running/workout plans. Still, I managed to run a little more than 2 miles Tuesday night. Wednesday I had another "great" 8 mile run. Thursday morning, anticipating very busy day at work, I actually managed to get out of bed at 5am, and ran 6+ miles. It was great running, despite a lot of rain, but work was very busy and I didn't get home until very late. Because I got home so late I opted to sleep in a bit on Friday before going to work. As such, I was not able to get a run in on Friday.
I would say that I missed not running, but truth be told I was REALLY tired. I can honestly justify my break by saying that I've ran or worked out every day for quite some time (Saturday in Hong Kong we did a LOT of walking). That being said, I still feel a little guilt about not working out. I'll probably more than make up for it this weekend (in SAN ANTONIO), and then I'll feel better. In all honesty, I know the break will probably be better for me in the long run (haha) too.
While the past 10 days or so have kept me very busy, hopefully I'll se a bit of reprieve over the next few weeks. this may allow me to not only keep up the running schedule, but also keep my blog updated. I've enjoyed writing thus far, and hopefully as I continue on my running journey, I'll get into a better groove with my writing. Hopefully, with more travels planned, multiple triathlons, and a general willingness to embrace new adventures I'll be able to keep the blog exciting. I suppose running and writing a blog are both similar in the fact that if you don't mix it up every once and a while, it can get boring pretty quick. I'm going to definitely try to keep that from happening. So I'll keep running, but keep it fun too.
I would say that I missed not running, but truth be told I was REALLY tired. I can honestly justify my break by saying that I've ran or worked out every day for quite some time (Saturday in Hong Kong we did a LOT of walking). That being said, I still feel a little guilt about not working out. I'll probably more than make up for it this weekend (in SAN ANTONIO), and then I'll feel better. In all honesty, I know the break will probably be better for me in the long run (haha) too.
While the past 10 days or so have kept me very busy, hopefully I'll se a bit of reprieve over the next few weeks. this may allow me to not only keep up the running schedule, but also keep my blog updated. I've enjoyed writing thus far, and hopefully as I continue on my running journey, I'll get into a better groove with my writing. Hopefully, with more travels planned, multiple triathlons, and a general willingness to embrace new adventures I'll be able to keep the blog exciting. I suppose running and writing a blog are both similar in the fact that if you don't mix it up every once and a while, it can get boring pretty quick. I'm going to definitely try to keep that from happening. So I'll keep running, but keep it fun too.
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