Running in Life's Slow Lane

Nike+: 3.21 miles
Adjusted: 2.89 miles

Only got to jog 2.50 miles today because of Teresa's busy work schedule. The first mile I pushed the pace to give my heart and lungs a good challenge knowing that I would not have to make my 5K distance today. I probably need to do this once or twice a week as I think I have grown comfortable with my current pace and am no longer pushing the cardio levels to improve which is my whole reason for running.

1 Mile at 11'13".
2.5 Miles total at 30'00" exactly for an average of 12'00".

Tomorrow I will try to get back to my 5K distance.

Nike+: 4.93 miles
Adjusted: 4.43 miles

Took advantage of the holiday to get in some extra sleep. I hope our great leaders appreciate that I put their special holiday to such great use.

First run was 5K in 40'02" which gives me a 12'54" pace. This was a winding traverse of the neighborhood which included some small hills. I am proud to say that while my pace slowed I did not have to stop and walk up any of the hills. These hills are not as large as those I will probably face at the race in March but I have got to start some place.

Walked 5 minutes.

 Ran another 1 mile at a very slow pace.

 Weather was nice: 45F with wind WNW 5-10mph, sunny, dry.

Nike+: 3.54 miles
Adjusted: 3.22 miles

Today was a painful and slow day. If I were to guess, I would theorize that yesterday's extra distance along with the inclusion of several hills worked my left calf over really well. As a result it complained quite painfully at the start of today's jog. In 30 minutes I managed only about 2.35 mi which would be an average pace of 12'46"/mi. Teresa actually lapped me today but there was no way I was going to push the pace and do something stupid to my calf out of pride. Her pace is always faster than mine on good days and today was NOT a good day.

Tomorrow we load up and spend 7 hours driving to Kansas City so I doubt that I will find time to run or feel like it once we reach the hotel. I will play it by feel and accept it as an off day at a good time to rest the calf if that happens.

Weather was nice: 61F, dry, sunny with wind S @ 15-20mph.

No workouts today. Instead I spent the day driving 7 hours to reach Kansas City, Missouri.

The calf of the left leg is still being cranky especially after sitting for the long drive. Tomorrow may need to be a slow, easy day.

"Shake it off."

 That's what I had to keep telling myself after today's run. Because of the cold weather I tried out the treadmills in the fact health club on the 22nd floor of the hotel. Very nice facility with the treadmills turned toward the windows so I could watch the very large snowflakes fall to the ground. Unfortunately my body was night ready for the workout no matter how nice the scenery.

Left calf still hurt. It was hotter than I am am accustomed to, I have not been sleeping well, hydrating well, or anything else well. In addition I tried to run too soon after lunch. That is my list of excuses as to why I only jogged 1.25 miles today.

Tomorrow I will do more. I must. Hopefully today's short distance will let the calf stretch a bit and we'll be ready for close to average distance. If not, I will take what I can get and work back to where I want to be.

Spent the rest of the day beating my head against the wall that is this hotel's lousy internet service.
 

No miles today. Left calf still achey and I spent the day in Ft Leavenworth. Made it difficult to get back to the hotel, get dinner, spend time with the family and still make it to the treadmill. Saturday and Sunday are going to be very busy as well so I may not see miles again until Monday.