I had a good nights sleep, my nose isn't running much, and my head feels clearer!
Ran again - 2,4,6,8 on, 2 off in-between (20 run, 10+walk)
Beautiful outside - 68 degrees low humidity.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
New month, new resolve...again
I got up to run today - and it was a hard one.
Sunday night I came down with a summer cold.
I was really dragging Monday - runny nose, sinus congestion, headache.
This morning I felt only a little better - went out for a run but after a night of mouth breathing my throat was really sore and it was hard to breath.
I managed 12 minutes of running and 14 minutes of walking by 2's.
Will try again tomorrow. I am actually feeling pretty good tonight - only a slight runny nose. I played catch with the boys for about an hour.
When the cold is gone I am restarting Power 90 for July and August.
Perfect input today. Deo Gratias.
Sunday night I came down with a summer cold.
I was really dragging Monday - runny nose, sinus congestion, headache.
This morning I felt only a little better - went out for a run but after a night of mouth breathing my throat was really sore and it was hard to breath.
I managed 12 minutes of running and 14 minutes of walking by 2's.
Will try again tomorrow. I am actually feeling pretty good tonight - only a slight runny nose. I played catch with the boys for about an hour.
When the cold is gone I am restarting Power 90 for July and August.
Perfect input today. Deo Gratias.
Last week's improvement
3 runs (two really good ones flanking a lame one).
And grass cutting (a solid 1.5 hours of walking, pushing a mower...counts for something....).
And grass cutting (a solid 1.5 hours of walking, pushing a mower...counts for something....).
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Two runs in a row - not a good idea
I like running. Yes, it is painful, etc. But there is something about human beings that we were created to move, and I think running is a part of our nature. And it feels like a workout. I like swimming too, but after a swim you are fatigued but clorinated. After a run you feel like you have worked out. Legs wobbly, sweat dripping off of you!
I know one of the liberating, wonderful dreams I occasionally have (while sleeping) is that I am running, everywhere, flawlessly and without effort.
Reality isn't like that! I am old, heavy, and slow. My knees and ankles have seen better days.
Yet I am drawn to run, no matter how poorly I do it.
I ran yesterday. 2,3,4,5,4, with 7 minutes of walking interspersed in the middle. It was a good, sweaty workout.
Today - sore, stiff. Tried to run anyway. Ended up doing a 20 minute mostly walk, some jog.
Two days in a row is not good for me (knees, ankles, legs in general), at least at this time.
I know one of the liberating, wonderful dreams I occasionally have (while sleeping) is that I am running, everywhere, flawlessly and without effort.
Reality isn't like that! I am old, heavy, and slow. My knees and ankles have seen better days.
Yet I am drawn to run, no matter how poorly I do it.
I ran yesterday. 2,3,4,5,4, with 7 minutes of walking interspersed in the middle. It was a good, sweaty workout.
Today - sore, stiff. Tried to run anyway. Ended up doing a 20 minute mostly walk, some jog.
Two days in a row is not good for me (knees, ankles, legs in general), at least at this time.
Friday, June 20, 2008
slogging along
Okay, so that sounds like something rainy, but I think 'slogging' sounds like how it felt today - heavy legs, lethargic forward motion.
But I pushed thru.
2,3,4,5,2 on, 1.5 off each.
Beautifully sunny, 60 degrees
Also, despite the physical effects, a very prayerful run.
But I pushed thru.
2,3,4,5,2 on, 1.5 off each.
Beautifully sunny, 60 degrees
Also, despite the physical effects, a very prayerful run.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Today
I went for a run today. It was chilly outside when I left - about 60. Temp felt good after the runs last week/week before when it was humid and hot even at 6:30am!
I am really having a struggle getting re-motivated to be regular about input and output!
I am really having a struggle getting re-motivated to be regular about input and output!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
New week, new month...
...new start. Not bad for a monday!
Run in AM (with Meg in stroller) 2,4,6,6,1.5 on with 1 off between.
both ankles were hurting Sunday PM, but were fine for the run. A little stiff now as I stay up WAY too late watching the second overtime for the Red Wings.
Perfect induction today.
B -Egg Salad
M.S - sunflower seeds
L - Burger, salad
A.S. - sunflower seeds
D - burger, cabbage and cheese
N.S. - sunflower seeds
Run in AM (with Meg in stroller) 2,4,6,6,1.5 on with 1 off between.
both ankles were hurting Sunday PM, but were fine for the run. A little stiff now as I stay up WAY too late watching the second overtime for the Red Wings.
Perfect induction today.
B -Egg Salad
M.S - sunflower seeds
L - Burger, salad
A.S. - sunflower seeds
D - burger, cabbage and cheese
N.S. - sunflower seeds
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