from: Matthew
Greetings sisurunner
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Snapped this picture before he passed me.
This is how i feel today. Three miles in 27: 00. Heat & sore back.
6/21/2009, Happy Fathers Day
Happy Fathers Day!!!
Normally, I like to get my weekend runs in early so I can spend the rest of the day with my family. Today, though, I had to run my oldest, "Kay" halfway to my parents' house, as she is going to spend the nest 10 days there while my wife goes to summer school in the "Cities" (thats slang for the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul) which is a good 75+ minutes away.
Anyhow, we left in the morning and I was hung over from push-mowing the last two days (as you may recall, our rider is in the shop). I actually love mowing, both push and riding, but it has been awhile since I've done much pushing, so my body is rebelling. I was thinking, though, it is a heck of a cross-trainging session. Works the core.
Didn't have time for much of a run but snuck 3 miles in. My right achilles was reminding me, however, of the mowing I made it do. I have more to do and plan to wear my GPS watch, just out of curiousity.
I pushed the last mile in 7:55 to end up with 3 miles @ 8:33 pace.
Normally, I like to get my weekend runs in early so I can spend the rest of the day with my family. Today, though, I had to run my oldest, "Kay" halfway to my parents' house, as she is going to spend the nest 10 days there while my wife goes to summer school in the "Cities" (thats slang for the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul) which is a good 75+ minutes away.
Anyhow, we left in the morning and I was hung over from push-mowing the last two days (as you may recall, our rider is in the shop). I actually love mowing, both push and riding, but it has been awhile since I've done much pushing, so my body is rebelling. I was thinking, though, it is a heck of a cross-trainging session. Works the core.
Didn't have time for much of a run but snuck 3 miles in. My right achilles was reminding me, however, of the mowing I made it do. I have more to do and plan to wear my GPS watch, just out of curiousity.
I pushed the last mile in 7:55 to end up with 3 miles @ 8:33 pace.
6/19/2009 Easy 4 from Work
Ok, this run contradicts what I said about the last one. I started this run from work, which, like my house, is basically out in the country. I don't mind running from here, though. So I don't know wha my hang-up is about running from home.
I have to point out againi how awesome my employer is. We built an addition about a year ago and prior to doing so, I had put in a request for them to include a shower in it because I like to run from there. Well, they did. They may have had more than just me in mind, but still, they put a shower in one of the new bathrooms. I've used it three times already this month. Sure makes life a lot easier for me. I don't have to pay for a YMCA membership or take "pirate" showers at the local university.
One thing I do like about both my home and work settings is that they have HILLS. I'll have to blog about that another day. 4 @ 9:01
I have to point out againi how awesome my employer is. We built an addition about a year ago and prior to doing so, I had put in a request for them to include a shower in it because I like to run from there. Well, they did. They may have had more than just me in mind, but still, they put a shower in one of the new bathrooms. I've used it three times already this month. Sure makes life a lot easier for me. I don't have to pay for a YMCA membership or take "pirate" showers at the local university.
One thing I do like about both my home and work settings is that they have HILLS. I'll have to blog about that another day. 4 @ 9:01
6/16/2009, Easy 3.25
Our riding lawn mower is having problems with the transaxle (I think). It is a 2005 Craftsman, 42inch, with hydrostatic drive. The problem is that it slips out of gear or something. Often, when going up hill, it will make an odd sound and then free-wheel backwards down the hill. Braking will stop it and seems to put it back into gear.
This morning, I dropped it off at the shop and then before going into work did 4 easy miles.
The thing is, I live out it the country and just don't like running out there. It is kinda weird but I feel super self-conscience running when noone is around but in town, I feel completely invisible among people.
I'm not sure why this is but it is real enough that at times I don't run from home. Partially, I'm embarrassed running among my neighbors, many who are farmers. I'm imagining them thinking, "what a wuss, a real man gets enough excercise doing chores". I grew up among farmers and loggers (my dad, for example) so I know how physical their lifestyle is. But I'm a computer programmer and the 40ish hours a week that I spend "working" does nothing for my health. So, yeah, I need to make a point of exercising.
I'm not embarrssed at all about how I run--I move along at a reasonable enough speed most of the time and it isn't like I run like some weirdo.
Another part of the problem is I have limited options--at the end of my driveway, I can head one of three directions and then I run a mile before I get to decide where to turn. Our roads follow the mile grids laid out by the surveyors when the Public Land Survey was originally done. It gets a bit lame running the same roads over and over again.
That contradicts myself a bit because I don't mind running the bike trails where I don't get a choice at all--x miles out, x miles back. As long as I don't hit the same trail too often.
It's the same as where I grew up--I had to run at least a mile before i hit an intersection and then i only had two choices.
Anyhow, I am often looking for reasons to go into town and piggy-back a run out of it.
3.25 miles @ 8:54
This morning, I dropped it off at the shop and then before going into work did 4 easy miles.
The thing is, I live out it the country and just don't like running out there. It is kinda weird but I feel super self-conscience running when noone is around but in town, I feel completely invisible among people.
I'm not sure why this is but it is real enough that at times I don't run from home. Partially, I'm embarrassed running among my neighbors, many who are farmers. I'm imagining them thinking, "what a wuss, a real man gets enough excercise doing chores". I grew up among farmers and loggers (my dad, for example) so I know how physical their lifestyle is. But I'm a computer programmer and the 40ish hours a week that I spend "working" does nothing for my health. So, yeah, I need to make a point of exercising.
I'm not embarrssed at all about how I run--I move along at a reasonable enough speed most of the time and it isn't like I run like some weirdo.
Another part of the problem is I have limited options--at the end of my driveway, I can head one of three directions and then I run a mile before I get to decide where to turn. Our roads follow the mile grids laid out by the surveyors when the Public Land Survey was originally done. It gets a bit lame running the same roads over and over again.
That contradicts myself a bit because I don't mind running the bike trails where I don't get a choice at all--x miles out, x miles back. As long as I don't hit the same trail too often.
It's the same as where I grew up--I had to run at least a mile before i hit an intersection and then i only had two choices.
Anyhow, I am often looking for reasons to go into town and piggy-back a run out of it.
3.25 miles @ 8:54
Long Run, 5 miles
Ok, so my long run is only a mile longer than my other runs. So sue me.
Averaged 9:07, first in 8:23. Flat course along a bike trail.
The thing to note about this run is that it is in Minnesota. We spent the day orgainizing my wife's classroom. We live in Wisconsin. That is one of the hardest things about our long-distance relationship. I have to travel to Viking territory to see them. I pass the viking HQ on my way. I despise purple.
Averaged 9:07, first in 8:23. Flat course along a bike trail.
The thing to note about this run is that it is in Minnesota. We spent the day orgainizing my wife's classroom. We live in Wisconsin. That is one of the hardest things about our long-distance relationship. I have to travel to Viking territory to see them. I pass the viking HQ on my way. I despise purple.
Easy Run, 6/12/2009
Today was tough. I was still sore from a couple days earlier. This was to be expected. I averaged 8:38 which was faster than I expected but it was tougher. The first run back is usually the easiest--you dont have your wind but you are not sore yet, either.
I survived.
I survived.
Time Trial 2400m
I'm hoping to focus my posts mostly on the qualitative, not quantitative, aspects of my running. This is a bit of a switch for me. In the past, I tended to think more about times and splits and paces.
I read a book about change (Change or Die by Alan Deutschman) that said there are three key components to making a change in your life. His three R's were relationships, repeat, and re- frame.
I'm going to try to build more running relationships--I've been a mostly passive member of dead runners society since about September 1992, I plan to be more active there. I'm hoping to build some bloggy friends. And then in the fall, when I relocate with the ladies, hope to join some running groups.
Repeating is just about getting out there and running.
Re-frame. I've always really been more of a racer than a runner. While I enjoy the intangible benefits of running, my focus has always been racing and racing faster. I need to stop that. That was part of my consistency problem--if I felt like my training wasn't up to par, than I thought it was pointless and I would lack motivation to continue. Now, I just want to enjoy each run.
That being said, I couldn't completely ignore my normal racing tendencies, so today, on my three month anniversary since my last run, I started again with a time trial.
I overran my warm-up, doing my first mile in 7:48. I did 2400m in 11:29 (first 1600 in 7:28).
My right knee felt like I twisted it during my cool-down so I walked the final half mile.
Total of 4 miles.
I read a book about change (Change or Die by Alan Deutschman) that said there are three key components to making a change in your life. His three R's were relationships, repeat, and re- frame.
I'm going to try to build more running relationships--I've been a mostly passive member of dead runners society since about September 1992, I plan to be more active there. I'm hoping to build some bloggy friends. And then in the fall, when I relocate with the ladies, hope to join some running groups.
Repeating is just about getting out there and running.
Re-frame. I've always really been more of a racer than a runner. While I enjoy the intangible benefits of running, my focus has always been racing and racing faster. I need to stop that. That was part of my consistency problem--if I felt like my training wasn't up to par, than I thought it was pointless and I would lack motivation to continue. Now, I just want to enjoy each run.
That being said, I couldn't completely ignore my normal racing tendencies, so today, on my three month anniversary since my last run, I started again with a time trial.
I overran my warm-up, doing my first mile in 7:48. I did 2400m in 11:29 (first 1600 in 7:28).
My right knee felt like I twisted it during my cool-down so I walked the final half mile.
Total of 4 miles.
I'm Back
After a fall, winter, and spring of extensive non-running, I'm trying, once again, to get running again. My goals are modest right now--run 3x a week and get up to 15 miles/week.
Work & family presented huge challenges the last 9 months (do NOT read anything into that time frame). My wife and youngest daughter started school two hours away last August. They came home every weekend. My oldest daughter then started school there in December.
I was at home, pretty bummed, alone during the week for most of December through mid-February. At that time, they switched apartments and I started spending 3ish nights a week there with them.
Sidenote: I have an AWESOME employer who has supported me tremendously the last few years. If you need and GIS work done or need a website please give us a chance to compete for your work. The owners started the company because they wanted to work someplace that treated both the clients and workers right and I believe they've over-achieved on that. In the 8 years I've worked there, I've never had to ask for a raise--they've proactively taken care of me. Even more valuable, though, is that they've been tremendously flexible about allowing me to work the hours I've needed. I spent a few years working mostly nights so I could stay home with our youngest and my employer has always been supportive. They also treat their clients with the same respect.
One thing I've learned through this last year is how important my family is to me. My wife and two girls are everything. It hasn't been easy being away from them and I missed them terribly. I never want to be away from them again.
As far as running, I had a little momentum early in the year==think I did a 15-miler in Feb but once I started telecommuting, I stopped running. I ran a race on 3/8, after not running for nearly a month, because it was my birthday and I have not run since. But now that the family is mostly home for the summer, I'm going to start again.
One thing I've never brought to my running is a sense of balance. I tend to be either all-in or not in at all. I need to change that. I can not continue the roll-coaster ride of starting and stopping.
Just one more *smile*.
Work & family presented huge challenges the last 9 months (do NOT read anything into that time frame). My wife and youngest daughter started school two hours away last August. They came home every weekend. My oldest daughter then started school there in December.
I was at home, pretty bummed, alone during the week for most of December through mid-February. At that time, they switched apartments and I started spending 3ish nights a week there with them.
Sidenote: I have an AWESOME employer who has supported me tremendously the last few years. If you need and GIS work done or need a website please give us a chance to compete for your work. The owners started the company because they wanted to work someplace that treated both the clients and workers right and I believe they've over-achieved on that. In the 8 years I've worked there, I've never had to ask for a raise--they've proactively taken care of me. Even more valuable, though, is that they've been tremendously flexible about allowing me to work the hours I've needed. I spent a few years working mostly nights so I could stay home with our youngest and my employer has always been supportive. They also treat their clients with the same respect.
One thing I've learned through this last year is how important my family is to me. My wife and two girls are everything. It hasn't been easy being away from them and I missed them terribly. I never want to be away from them again.
As far as running, I had a little momentum early in the year==think I did a 15-miler in Feb but once I started telecommuting, I stopped running. I ran a race on 3/8, after not running for nearly a month, because it was my birthday and I have not run since. But now that the family is mostly home for the summer, I'm going to start again.
One thing I've never brought to my running is a sense of balance. I tend to be either all-in or not in at all. I need to change that. I can not continue the roll-coaster ride of starting and stopping.
Just one more *smile*.
Muscles Memory
As I'm trying to get back into the groove today with a 7 miler (longest of the year?), I started to think about training and physiology. Not that I really know much but I've been thinking about one theory I because I've been at a certain point physically before, my body remembers that point somehow and it easier for me to reach that than someone with the same genetic disposition as I have but never been a runner before.
That doesn't mean that it is an easy or quick process but that since I'm not not venturing into the unknown my body has a history that it can fall back on. While my cells may be fat and sluggish right know, they know what I'm asking of them.
The general rule of thumb is that it takes two weeks for the stress of a workout to cause adaptation by your cells. I have no idea why. But I was thinking about that and how it relates to my theory that getting back to a level you have been at previously is easier than doing it the first time and trying to come up with a comprehensive theory of cell memory. It seems that distance/time is the key component between the training effect and cell adaptation.
While I am hypothesizing that cells never forget completely their peak condition, they don't retain conditioning without training. The longer time since training, the less conditioning effect the cells retain. The cell memory, I think, fades less quickly but also fades.
I've also seen a formula for predicting race times off other races times. It is written:
t2 = t1 * ((d2/d1) ^ 1.06)
Where
t1 = time 1 (known time)
t2 = predicted time
d1 = distance 1 (known distance)
d2 = distance that time is being predicted for
1.06 = coefficient
From my experience, I use 1.11 as the coefficient, it just better predicts my times. I don't know if it is because I don't do enough long training or my basic physiology causes me to under perform at longer distances.
What I was thinking about today is whether the training effect of a run could be measured in a similar fashion. I've always thought that each additional mile in a long run was increasingly value. Mile 11, for example, is more valuable than mile 10, assuming a constant pace/difficulty.
My thinking is that assuming consistent terrain, mile 11 is by definition more difficult because you have done more at the start than you did at the start of mile 10.
Assuming that 1.06 as some direct connection, two formulas quickly came to mind:
Total Training value = d ^ 1.06 (where d is total distance)
and
Mile's Training Value = 1.06 ^ m (Where mile is an integer: 1,2,3)
I have no idea what kind of units that Total Training Value (TTV) would represent. Also, replacing d with t (time) may be a better formula, but I'll assume a consistent pace for now, so the two are interchangeable.
Table
Formula 1 Formula 2
Marginal
Miles TTV Mile Value Mile Value
1 1.00 1.00 1.06
2 2.08 1.08 1.12
3 3.20 1.12 1.19
4 4.34 1.14 1.26
5 5.50 1.16 1.34
6 6.68 1.18 1.42
7 7.86 1.18 1.50
8 9.06 1.20 1.59
9 10.26 1.20 1.69
10 11.48 1.22 1.79
11 12.70 1.22 1.90
Comparing the two techniques, you can see that the second formula values later miles much more than the first formula, although both are dependant on the coefficient, one of the two models may be much better but I may be using the wrong coefficient.
But if I had to pick between the two formulas with the existing coefficient, my initial reaction was to pick the second formula. It seemed like the later miles were much more valuable, however, I on further thought, I think that is partially an emotional valuation--I was including a portion of the training value of the previous run miles into the value for each mile.
Then I was wondering if a formula could be applied to a weekly or monthly mileage. Doing so, however, would become much more complex, since through the course of any time frame, the quality of mileages would vary dramatically. Running 150 miles in a month could be running 30 days x 5 miles or 15 days x 10 miles. Speed work and other variables would have to be accounted for.
The other problematic thing about assigning a single value to each mile is that it ignores the fact that different training runs target different subsystems and each would derive different values from different runs. I'm guessing this system would most directly relate to the cardiovascular subsystem or even more directly to the aerobic subsystem of the cardiovascular subsystem.
A friend, or at least someone I know virtually, jimp has a theory, or at least repeats a theory that three different subsystems--cardio, skeletal muscle, and connective tissues, train at different rates. Your cardio adapts quickly and is ready to go much faster than the other two. Skeletal muscles come next and finally the connective tissues (ligaments and tendons). This causes problems for runners/athletes because we want to continue to push one subsystem event though the others are not caught up. From my experiences, seems right
Anyhow, almost enough to make someone want to go back to school to study exercise physiology.
Stats:
7 miles in 63:30
That doesn't mean that it is an easy or quick process but that since I'm not not venturing into the unknown my body has a history that it can fall back on. While my cells may be fat and sluggish right know, they know what I'm asking of them.
The general rule of thumb is that it takes two weeks for the stress of a workout to cause adaptation by your cells. I have no idea why. But I was thinking about that and how it relates to my theory that getting back to a level you have been at previously is easier than doing it the first time and trying to come up with a comprehensive theory of cell memory. It seems that distance/time is the key component between the training effect and cell adaptation.
While I am hypothesizing that cells never forget completely their peak condition, they don't retain conditioning without training. The longer time since training, the less conditioning effect the cells retain. The cell memory, I think, fades less quickly but also fades.
I've also seen a formula for predicting race times off other races times. It is written:
t2 = t1 * ((d2/d1) ^ 1.06)
Where
t1 = time 1 (known time)
t2 = predicted time
d1 = distance 1 (known distance)
d2 = distance that time is being predicted for
1.06 = coefficient
From my experience, I use 1.11 as the coefficient, it just better predicts my times. I don't know if it is because I don't do enough long training or my basic physiology causes me to under perform at longer distances.
What I was thinking about today is whether the training effect of a run could be measured in a similar fashion. I've always thought that each additional mile in a long run was increasingly value. Mile 11, for example, is more valuable than mile 10, assuming a constant pace/difficulty.
My thinking is that assuming consistent terrain, mile 11 is by definition more difficult because you have done more at the start than you did at the start of mile 10.
Assuming that 1.06 as some direct connection, two formulas quickly came to mind:
Total Training value = d ^ 1.06 (where d is total distance)
and
Mile's Training Value = 1.06 ^ m (Where mile is an integer: 1,2,3)
I have no idea what kind of units that Total Training Value (TTV) would represent. Also, replacing d with t (time) may be a better formula, but I'll assume a consistent pace for now, so the two are interchangeable.
Table
Formula 1 Formula 2
Marginal
Miles TTV Mile Value Mile Value
1 1.00 1.00 1.06
2 2.08 1.08 1.12
3 3.20 1.12 1.19
4 4.34 1.14 1.26
5 5.50 1.16 1.34
6 6.68 1.18 1.42
7 7.86 1.18 1.50
8 9.06 1.20 1.59
9 10.26 1.20 1.69
10 11.48 1.22 1.79
11 12.70 1.22 1.90
Comparing the two techniques, you can see that the second formula values later miles much more than the first formula, although both are dependant on the coefficient, one of the two models may be much better but I may be using the wrong coefficient.
But if I had to pick between the two formulas with the existing coefficient, my initial reaction was to pick the second formula. It seemed like the later miles were much more valuable, however, I on further thought, I think that is partially an emotional valuation--I was including a portion of the training value of the previous run miles into the value for each mile.
Then I was wondering if a formula could be applied to a weekly or monthly mileage. Doing so, however, would become much more complex, since through the course of any time frame, the quality of mileages would vary dramatically. Running 150 miles in a month could be running 30 days x 5 miles or 15 days x 10 miles. Speed work and other variables would have to be accounted for.
The other problematic thing about assigning a single value to each mile is that it ignores the fact that different training runs target different subsystems and each would derive different values from different runs. I'm guessing this system would most directly relate to the cardiovascular subsystem or even more directly to the aerobic subsystem of the cardiovascular subsystem.
A friend, or at least someone I know virtually, jimp has a theory, or at least repeats a theory that three different subsystems--cardio, skeletal muscle, and connective tissues, train at different rates. Your cardio adapts quickly and is ready to go much faster than the other two. Skeletal muscles come next and finally the connective tissues (ligaments and tendons). This causes problems for runners/athletes because we want to continue to push one subsystem event though the others are not caught up. From my experiences, seems right
Anyhow, almost enough to make someone want to go back to school to study exercise physiology.
Stats:
7 miles in 63:30
Racing Troubles
Along with my training woes, my race schedule is all messed up.
My favorite local race, the Carson 10 & 2 milers, got moved from October to May. The late October timing of the race guaranteed cool weather and after a summer of training in the heat, it uually led to good times for me. I guess the races were originally in the spring.
The other race I considered training for was the Tour de Eau Claire Half Marathon which had its first running last year. Turns out it has been cancelled this year because of construction at the sponsoring hospital.
I have found out, however, that there is a new Marathon to be held next April (4/25/2009) in Eau Claire, so I've pencilled that in as a target race. Along with may the Half Marathon at Whistlestop this fall (10/11/2008). Maybe the Ice Age Ultamarthon on May 3, 2009 too, although that is too close to the Marathon or the Green Bay Marathon (5/15/2009) finally. Throw in the 2009 Tour de Eau Claire Half Marathon and a fall (Twin Cities or Fox Valley)? marathone and I can come up with a pretty full schedule.
My favorite local race, the Carson 10 & 2 milers, got moved from October to May. The late October timing of the race guaranteed cool weather and after a summer of training in the heat, it uually led to good times for me. I guess the races were originally in the spring.
The other race I considered training for was the Tour de Eau Claire Half Marathon which had its first running last year. Turns out it has been cancelled this year because of construction at the sponsoring hospital.
I have found out, however, that there is a new Marathon to be held next April (4/25/2009) in Eau Claire, so I've pencilled that in as a target race. Along with may the Half Marathon at Whistlestop this fall (10/11/2008). Maybe the Ice Age Ultamarthon on May 3, 2009 too, although that is too close to the Marathon or the Green Bay Marathon (5/15/2009) finally. Throw in the 2009 Tour de Eau Claire Half Marathon and a fall (Twin Cities or Fox Valley)? marathone and I can come up with a pretty full schedule.
7/1/2008
Unfortunately, I have neglected my blog only slightly more than my running the last three months. I made it through March 2008running every day--456 straight days if my math is right.
Sickness wasthe official reason the streak ended but i was getting close. The pressure to keep the streak alive was building too. It stated to be more of a grind than anything. I couldn't stop because I didn't want to kill the streak but it become only about the streak--I bet I did dreadmiles 9 out 10 days for the first quarter of the year.
As predicted, as soon as the streak ended, my training went kaput. Actually it had already gone kaput--the dreadmiles weren't really doing anything for me anyhow. I've decompressed for the most part now, the problems are that I don't have time--my wife is away for 6 weeks so I work during the day and watch the kids the rest of the time--and I don't really like where I live for running. Not sure why.
Our house is in a newer subdivision in the middle of farmland. I think it is a combination of feeling conspicous and the lack of variety in routes--pretty much have a 1 mile by 1 mile road grid to run, so to do a 2 miler, I've only got 4 different routes. The other challange is I don't see getting any more free time anytime soon, so I feel like any effort I put into running is for naught.
Think I ran once in both April and May and a few times in June. I've done a 5.75 miler so far. So I'm inching my way back slowly.
Sickness wasthe official reason the streak ended but i was getting close. The pressure to keep the streak alive was building too. It stated to be more of a grind than anything. I couldn't stop because I didn't want to kill the streak but it become only about the streak--I bet I did dreadmiles 9 out 10 days for the first quarter of the year.
As predicted, as soon as the streak ended, my training went kaput. Actually it had already gone kaput--the dreadmiles weren't really doing anything for me anyhow. I've decompressed for the most part now, the problems are that I don't have time--my wife is away for 6 weeks so I work during the day and watch the kids the rest of the time--and I don't really like where I live for running. Not sure why.
Our house is in a newer subdivision in the middle of farmland. I think it is a combination of feeling conspicous and the lack of variety in routes--pretty much have a 1 mile by 1 mile road grid to run, so to do a 2 miler, I've only got 4 different routes. The other challange is I don't see getting any more free time anytime soon, so I feel like any effort I put into running is for naught.
Think I ran once in both April and May and a few times in June. I've done a 5.75 miler so far. So I'm inching my way back slowly.
The Jogger on Riverside Drive, 5:00 A.M.
AGHA SHAHID ALI
The dark scissors of his legs
cut the moon's
raw silk, highways of wind
torn into lanes, his feet
pushing down the shadow
whose patterns he becomes
while trucks, one by one,
pass him by,
headlights pouring
from his face, his eyes
cracked as the Hudson
wraps street lamps
in its rippled blue shells,
the summer's thin, thin veins
bursting with dawn,
he, now suddenly free,
from the air, from himself,
his heart beating far, far
behind him.
The dark scissors of his legs
cut the moon's
raw silk, highways of wind
torn into lanes, his feet
pushing down the shadow
whose patterns he becomes
while trucks, one by one,
pass him by,
headlights pouring
from his face, his eyes
cracked as the Hudson
wraps street lamps
in its rippled blue shells,
the summer's thin, thin veins
bursting with dawn,
he, now suddenly free,
from the air, from himself,
his heart beating far, far
behind him.
365
..and I did it. Three-hundred sixty five runs in
2007. One per day. Through sickness and through
health, through work and family. I squeezed in at
least 1 mile every day. Many more dreadmiles than I
would have liked but I did them all. Congratulations
to myself. Happy new Year Everyone.
2007. One per day. Through sickness and through
health, through work and family. I squeezed in at
least 1 mile every day. Many more dreadmiles than I
would have liked but I did them all. Congratulations
to myself. Happy new Year Everyone.
Blisters
I use to get blisters pretty often. The areas between
my big toes and second toes and the bottom of those
toes too.
my big toes and second toes and the bottom of those
toes too.
I use to think that was just part of the deal.
Then, by accident, I found a solution. I happened
upon some Nike Pegasus at local discount shoe store
(Rogan's). I don't think I even noticed, but ended up
buying wide shoes.
Since then, I've had just an occasional
blister--mostly due to wearing cheap cotton socks &
getting my feet wet.
The problem is, my local shoe guy hasn't been able to
get Pegasus in wide for a few months, so I've been
milking the last few miles out of the pairs I have.
But soon, I'm gonna have to do something--I can
probably find them on the net but feel a bit guilty
about doing that, especially since my shoe guy gives
me a great deal.
Sick
I’ve had a bit of a chest cold the last few days and I think this is one spot where the streak hurts me a bit. Earlier in the year, I had a cold that lasted two weeks and I think I may have prolonged it by running every day. It isn’t anything major, I cough up a bit of green gunk every morning and just feel a bit heavy in my breathing. I think having full rest—both from running and getting 8 hours of sleep would help me get over it sooner. But those aren’t options, so I’m expecting this to hang around a bit. Yuck.
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