Rosswog Running Blog

Early this Sunday morning, for the first time since I injured my foot at the end of last year, I went out for a run wearing my Vibram Five Fingers.  For this workout, I ran over to Millcreek Elementary, up to 1500 South and back to home by way of Big Cottonwood Park.  The total distance of this run was 3.3 miles at an easy pace.

After a short night of sleep after a big late-night win by my Jazz over the Nuggets in Game #4, I still managed to get out of a sub-6:00-am run.  For this workout, I ran over to Big Cottonwood Park and completed a single lap around the softball complex before heading back.  The total distance of this run was 1.3 miles an easy pace (8:02 minutes per mile and a heart rate of 157; more evidence of a high early-morning rate).

For my post-work run, I completed 2.4 miles on the treadmill (1.7 miles at marathon pace) then I headed out home and out for an addition 2.5-mile easy pace run around the neighborhood then over to Big Cottonwood Park and back.

Finally, I was able to complete my typical non-running workout of 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups before calling it a day.

This morning, I got up at 4:45 am and after doing some stretching headed out for a nice sub-6:00-am hill workout.  I ran over to Saint Mark’s Hospital then just headed up the hill on 3900 South to 2300 East before turning around.  The total distance of this run was 5.2 miles and I was able to get in two miles at marathon pace (overall, 7:12 minutes per mile and a heart rate of 142).

After another busy day at work, I was feeling pretty tired; therefore, I headed home and finished off the day with a 1.2 mile jog around the neighborhood.

For my non-running workout, I completed 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups.

Having to get to work extra early today, I was unable to get in a wakeup run.  Consequently, I got in all my running after work on the treadmill which consisted of 6.3-mile tempo run.  In regard to this distance, 2.2 miles were an easy pace while 4.1 miles were at marathon pace (total time 44:55 for an average pace of 7:07).

My daily non-running workout consisted of 300 sit-ups. 30 push-ups, and 40 (50 lbs) curls.

After a long day at work and before heading home to pack for my week-long trip to Canada, I hit the treadmill for another temp run.  For this run, I completed 6.2 miles with 1.5 miles at an easy pace and 4.7 miles at marathon pace (total time 42:52 for an average pace of 6:55).

In regards to my daily non-running workout, I was able to accomplish 300 sit-ups. 30 push-ups, 80 (50 lbs) curls, and 40 (50 lbs) reverse curls.

Today marked my first trip outside the United States, albeit barely outside of the USA; that is, crossing the border from Detroit to Windsor to take a CFA exam preparation week-long course at the University of Windsor.  As a result, it was my first time running in a foreign country.  After checking into my dorm room and taking a nap, I headed out for run down from Alumni Hall to the Riverside Parkway Trail, I followed the trail north until it came to an end due to construction (i.e., about a half of a mile past the Windsor Caesar Casino and Hotel) then ran back by way of the University of Windsor’s gym.  By the way, this school has exceptional indoor and outdoor tracks.

At the University of Windsor’s gym, I completed my non-running workout which consisted of 300 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 180 curls (50 lbs, 45 lbs), and 50 (30 lbs) reverse curls.

After breakfast and before my first class, I ran from Alumni Hall to the Riverside Parkway Trail.  On the trail, between the Ambassador Bridge and Windsor Caesar Casino, I accomplished three laps (i.e., West and East).  While taking the laps on this trail, I enjoyed watching people fish from the piers and admiring the Detroit Skyline on the other side of the river.  The total distance of this run was an even 16.0 miles at a relaxed 8:21 minutes-per-mile pace.

For my non-running workout, I was able to complete 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups.