The Long Run

Woke up later than usual, but still plenty of time. Headed out the door into a nice brisk morning. Said hi to Lisa as she was returning from her run. Out to Trinity Blvd, then about 0.2 miles on the grass, then back home.

It was weird that I slept in (until 6:40) - usually I can't stay asleep.  Jenny had an early client so woke up at 5:00 to get ready, I kind of remember that, but fell back asleep and then all of the sudden it was 6:40 and light outside.  I should start setting my alarm clock again.  It was no big deal today since I had no special running requirement and was going to be at home a little longer to do school drop off.

Smooth feeling run, pace felt good and I did one pick up towards the end. Nice seeing a bunch of familiar faces - Claude W. , Nancy R. , Rachel G. , Kim L. , tattoo Mike, and a bunch of others. Also nice that it is getting light so early although we go back to dark next week.

Headed out as Jenny was coming back from her run. Run to heritage springs, then out to Trinity Blvd and on the grass for a bit there before heading back home. Cool breeze and perfect weather. Listened to music for most of the run.

 After the run I had some time, so in addition to the stretching/hip mobility stuff I did a very mini upper body better than nothing.  Had trouble with overhead presses, I could only do sets of 5 with the 25 lb dumb bells, left shoulder especially felt weak.

Feeling a little bit creaky walking around.

P.M. - Did Jenny's boot camp class.  I didn't go on Monday but Claude did and he said it was just him and 16 women, something about a 16:1 ratio, lol.   Tonight I was the only guy.   Lots of new faces, a few people from the running group.  I partnered up with Shelley for the circuits.

Felt much stronger after class and less creaky, it's what I needed.

Started out with the big group then fell back for a bit until warmed up. Another Dixie sighting this morning, ran with him for a bit at the start. Ran with Nancy at various times during the run.

Hung out for about 10 minutes after the run but most people left pretty quickly since there was no coffee. Good run overall, nice to see everyone this morning.

Still not quite up yet for a tempo paced run, maybe next week.

Started out at Longleaf at 5:30. Was by myself until I got to Diane's house where she had stuff out for runner's but I was the only customer. Craig, Diane, Rene and I ran into the park together.

I split off to run some off road miles, then headed back. I was a little sluggish at the start of the run and never felt energized, but the weather was perfect, got to run a few miles with friends, and enjoyed some time running off road, so overall it was a pretty good run.

I would have liked to feel a little bit better throughout the run.  Even at the end of the run I did not have that usual faster feeling, but I guess they can't all be like that!