Running in Life's Slow Lane

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Ran south on SE 45th from the house until just short of the 2.0 mile mark and turned back. Jogged a total of 2.25 miles in just over 27 minutes. Walked a bit and then ran another 1 mile. Nice weather and felt good to get in some decent miles after the crazy time in Kansas City.

Location: Orlando, Fl

What a huge pain! I flew to Orlando last night but my luggage did not arrive. I stayed awake until nearly 1am hoping to hear from American Airlines before getting into bed. Even as I type this at 2108 EST my luggage has not reached me.

I was committed enough to go buy some shorts and an athletic shirt this morning while picking up a few necessities that are lost in my suitcase. My normal walk-about shoes are Nike+ Triax so I thought I could run in those. And I can, but my calves did not like it.

Jogged the full 3.5 miles. My 5K time was seriously off pace at 42'03" but I will claim that is due to the lack of sleep, the lack of my usual shoes, not enough hydration and running in 75F temps. Hopefully my luggage will find me and I can get a better time in the next day or so.

With today's run I have managed to log miles in Oklahoma, Texas, California, Missouri and Florida this month.

Well, as dedicated as I may be I bow to the forces of nature when lightning gets involved. A nice display of lightning, high wind and torrential downpour hit shorty after I had changed into my running clothes. I want to thank a friend who called before the storm delaying me enough to prevent my being caught away from the hotel when the skies opened.



 

Distance: 3.1
Time: 41'05"

Pushed myself around the hotel area enough to accumulate the required 5K distance.  Temps were very chilly in comparison to the first days of the week. I had to break out the tights and long-sleeved running shirt. Once again I let myself work through lunch which made running a real effort.

On my next trip I will have to carry fruit or something in my laptop bag so that I don't get stuck without any food should I choose to work during lunch.

Location: Orlando, Fl
 

No miles as I worked then flew from Orlando to Lawton arriving at home around 2100.

Plenty of sleep though as I slept most of the way from Orlando to DFW.

The boss has decided that my presence is not required in Virginia until the 9th of March so I am back on track to run the Tough Enough 5K on the 8th in Weatherford Oklahoma.

Total Distance: 4 miles
Total Time: 58'27"

5K Time: 42'55"

Tried running in the morning for the first time in ages. I ran the first mile in just short of 12'00". Second mile was a bit tougher since it involved some long gradual climbs. Just short of the 2 mile mark, right around 1.90 mile there is a short but steep climb and I was puffing pretty hard when I got to the top. I allowed myself to walk 0.37 miles to get out of that stretch of road and to let my heart rate come back down before running another 1 mile. Finished up with .63 mile walking.

The change over to the morning run (right around 1000) didn't seem too hard though I must remember to take care of the morning PB before getting on the road. Also need to make sure I hydrate well upon climbing out of bed.

Tonight is the Linkin Park concert in OKC. I hope Kristoffer one day appreciates the fact that his parents are actually buying him tickets and taking him to a major rock concert at the tender age of 13.

Total Distance: 2.85 miles
Total Time: 41'54"

I couldn't get 5K today due to time constraints. Just as well though as the lack of sleep made it nearly impossible to accomplish any distance at a decent pace. As it was I only managed 1 mi jogging, 1 mi walking and finished with 0.85 mi walking. With only 4 hours of sleep I had no energy whatsoever and my legs were really wobbly. I just got the 2.85 miles done because I told myself I was out there so I should just burn what calories I could whether it be walking or jogging.

Gorgeous weather though. High 70s with a stout 15-25mph wind from the south.

Side notes: The Linkin Park concert Friday night was great. We managed to get up early on Saturday and get to the regional vocal competition where Kristoffer won top honors for his age category in Musical Theatre as well as Art Song. Dance and choral rehearsals Saturday were all accomplished. We even stayed awake during the entire 2.5 hour performance of their barbershop chorus and the after concert party that lasted well into Sunday morning.