Today's run was on a course I know like the back of my hand.  I know it so well that I even know how many steps it takes to get from one set point to another. So doing this course acts like a barometer for me.  Each check point gives me an idea of where I stand in my training.  This is both a blessing and a curse.   Read more »

A few days off

Ugh. It was hot. I was exhausted. I got through 20 minutes and called it a day. My calves feel like rocks and things kinda spin a little when I look at them... amazing what two sleepless nights due to the power going off and then conveniently coming back on at 2:30 am just in time to wake the sleeping baby will do to you.

Mission for tomorrow: get more sleep tonight and drink a hell of a lot more water tomorrow.

Workout: 20 minute grass run. Felt pretty awful early in.

Today I did a short run, then inserted some body strength work (various squats, leg lifts, etc) and then ran back-uphill to finish out a little over two miles (notice I didn't write 'downhill' before the preceeding, that's because it's unfortunately a lot easier to recall the uphill...). This workout was fun and entertaining. I'm pleased with my ability to see this workout as worth while. A relatively recent version of myself would have thought it wasn't worth the time, but it was and I'm glad I did it. Read more »