prlmanrunning

20 mid morning /early afternoon miles I didnt get out and running until about 10:45. Then proceeded to take on state street was not sure how far I was going just yet, knew it would be at least 15 but was open for more. South on state was feeling loose and relaxed although gingerly working my way through the construction was an adventure. When I got as far as 106th south making my mind up to go out to 123rd was easy the weather was incredible and I was not over dressed for a change ha ha.Turned east on 123rd up to 7th east everything flowing well I was in a good place pace wise(I wasnt watching my garmin but instead going by feel). Back south on 7th/9th east focusing on form but mostly just letting my mind wander. I turned west on 56th down to state feeling I could still go farther not sure the distance at that point. Once I got to 6100 south finally  peeking realized it was 19 miles I turned west down to 3rd west and back up to make it a nice round number.

Felt good to get a good long run in did have to stop for traffic and lights a few times but all things considered it was a very rewarding run 

11.3 am miles Still enamored with the  winco walmart route I was drawn to it yet again this morning. Started out at at a good comfortable pace to warm up and worked into a good steady rythm. Was feeling pretty good after yesterdays 20, legs were not trashed they actually seemed fairly fresh the first 6 then I could tell they got worked well the day before. Was hoping to get a good start on the week and  so far I will count that as a positive for sure.

Bowling tonight so there was no pm run prolly just as well :)

7.0 am miles sorry no winco loop this morning set out for a semi shorter run had to be back a little earlier. Stuck to the 13th west loop felt good there were a few stretches where the footing was a bit slippery and snow covered for the most part everything was decent. Good karma run today feeling like the world was right and I was where I should be :)

11.5 pm miles Well I really hadn't planned on going that far, Was meeting Tiff at the gym so I ran there since it was nice out. Two miles there outside for a good solid warm up. Met her up on the track and away we went,I zoned out like usual and leaving it up to her to decide how far and what pace to go since I was there to help her hit her goals more as moral support. It was not too crowded for the first while we didn't have to dodge too much traffic until toward the end then the congestion started building. I wasn't counting laps but Tiff was I had no idea when we finished how far I had guessed 8 she didn't let me short her the last one total of 90 laps whew, then we did 1/2  mile warm down. I was supposed to run home after so it would have been 13.5 but she convinced me to let her drive me so we could talk some more :) gettinmg ready for our big garden premier this year lots to plan hopefully get some produce into the farmers market and in our bellies

7.0 am miles Went on the 7th west loop this morning opting for a good relaxed run. Purposefully took my time to enjoy being out and running. the hills were still a bit of a challenge even though I was not pushing, guess 18 miles the day before took a little bit of a toll 

no pm run kept myself in tonight feeling a little funky (prolly from not running ha ha)

7.0 pm miles Still feeling a bit off stomach kinda yucky didn't eat all day not sure what it is but working on getting rid of it. Thought if I went out and ran some maybe I could sweat it out, its worth a try. Was feeling half decent while I was on the road but it was still lingering a bit so maybe a good nights sleep will help too. Took the 13th west route rather easy tonight,luckily the rain had stopped while I was out so I did not get soaked. It was still a nice enough night out not too cold clouds thinning and a hint of a quarter moon and stars shining through good inspiration :)

6.0 am miles Feeling less blah today set out on the golf course loop nice and relaxed doing my best to listen to my body and focus on how the timing and breathing meshed. Arms and legs flowing nicely breath even and methodical all working together like a metronome keeping tempo to a good tune. Was not feeling as blah as I had the last couple days stomach has settled for the most part was able to eat something (not like yesterdays not eating at all ) over all good improvement.Hoping I will at least do fairly decent tomorrow at the race even though 5k is not on of my stronger race, not sure why I just seem to have more slow twitch muscle going on I guess.that and I slack on the speed training ha ha I love to run longer distance feel like I cheated myself with a short fast workout .

3.1 am miles slctc winter  series 5k What a great day for a race cold clear and sunny slept in was feeling pretty good still didn't eat before just does not seem to sit right when I do. Waited foe Nancy to come pick me up ends up we were a little later than planned for packet pick up. Was good to see everyone. Was planning on running a bit to warm up something I rarely if ever do,turns out I did not really have time to once I shed my sweats and got to the start line the race was only minutes from beginning. I decided I would do something different this time, usually I start slower and progress from there finding my groove later in the race however this time I decided to go out fast and see if I could hold on ha ha. It worked fairly well I think the first 2 miles came and went fairly well then into the third my energy was fading. Could have been any number of reasons although I am not an excuses person so I will leave them out I did what I did and was satisfied with a solid performance.There were so many runners out made it a really great time.

8.5 afternoon miles Had Nancy drop me off at Tiffs after the race so we could get some more in (I am a glutton for punishment I guess) We went to the gym and got another 8.5 in relatively easy I was not ready to go into another difficult session yet. Calves were communicating their being used for personal torture. Was not looking to get too much but this was about all I could do for today ha ha