Run Life

Noon: Colder today and wind from the north which dropped the temps down a few degrees. Bundled up Matt and pushed him with the crew for the first 8.5 miles at a nice easy 8:30s pace. Stopped and watched the Cheseapeake Run Lucky 5k. Picked up the last few miles with everyone after I dropped off the stroller with Katie. Jason turned around a mile short, which I had to give him a hard time since he was out there already and might as well gotten in another mile. I guess loyal to the plan.....Even though he just let 3 of his good friends drift off into the horizon. Anyways had to call him out for a sec. Finished the last mile with connor in about 5:34 with a tailwind to our backs. Felt good. Now off to studying for an exam tomorrow. Might take a quick dreadmill break sometime tonight. 

AM: Ran 10 miles on the river this morning. I have a love/hate relationship with the Sooner State wind. Thought since I was running east-west for most of the route that a north wind wouldnt provide much of a Headwind, mostly just a crosswind, well I was wrong. Felt like I had a headwind the whole first half running west. The nice thing about a headwind out you usually get a tailwind back. I say usually because I have had runs were it felt like I got headwinds of 20mph plus both directions. Anyways I was able to pick up the pace back to more of a moderate pace. Finishing the last 3 miles with the HR up and the pace elevated at a sub 6 pace, last two around 5:45-5:50. Was happy with my semi-spring in the legs today. Looking forward to the warmer weather towards the end of the week and the upcoming week off from the school for spring break. Finished with 6 strides for an extra half mile to tack on to the run total. 

 PM: Ran 7.5 with matthew around OC. Weather was too nice with windy conditions down finally. It probably sounds like im obsessed with the wind around here but HEY its Oklahoma. Averaged 730s which was a PR with the stroller. Meet up with Ian the last 2 miles of the run. SO pumped about the sun being up till 7:30 now ! Paid for the extra hour yesterday morning, but now loving this extra daylight, best time of the year.  

AM: no running, feeling like a cold is coming on. 

PM: After a long long day at the school of 730-5 I finally got to come home. I took a vitamin I imbetween the 4 hour class session and felt a little better. Felt like attempt at running would atleast knock out a little of my cold. Decided to just run at the house, which is a drag but I wasnt feeling to hot so I didnt want to stray to far. Was glad I did with a pit stop mid run and I was able to work up a good sweet. We will see how this cold/sickness escalates.  

Usually hate taking a day off but the cold felt worse today. Fortunately I could move around my schedule at the school to come back early for a day of sleeping and rest. After my run last night I felt good until after the shower and then I felt the fever chills creep up on me. Havent taking a day off in a while and I would rather not, but dont have much drive or energy to get out the door even on a super nice day. Chilling and reassessing my energy level for tomorrow and the upcoming spring break next week!

AM: 8 miles with Brad this morning along the Katy trail. Tried starting a running group with the Dental Class since we always have thursday morning's off this semester. Only got one taker, we will see how the weeks progress. Still feeling the cold but nothing much more, took some nyquil last night. Definitely felt the affects of the sluggishness this morning. Still glad to get out and knock out a good sweat. Did 5 mins or so of steam room therapy to supplement the sweat some more. 

PM: Was dumb and got convinced to run some more miles at Hefner. It was so nice out I kind of had to run some more. But still feeling a bit sick, and then afterwards with the heat and the dehydration I felt even worse. 20 was a little too much...... but what can you do. I will take it a bit easy tomorrow for sure. And rest up the rest of the weekend.  

PM: 7 miles and thats all folks. Still fighting this cold, pretty nasty stuff. Trying to run a bit to burn it out, but we will see how the weekend goes. 

Calling it now before I change my mind. Still feeling crappy had a day of reading and trying to collect my health before the spring break week. Will try some light jogging miles tomorrow. Hate being sick, really dont like taking days off but today I really didnt have a desire to run.