Good run / 3 miles

It's coolish! For us! Almost looks like it might rain - cloudy and deliciously dreary. Fingers crossed for rain! Not tonight, of course. Tomorrow. Good run today. 3 miles. Lots of other people out running, so that was fun. And then I lifted weights when I got home. Going over to Bart's tonight for scary-movie-fest!

Good run! 3 miles

I had a good run today - 3 miles. I'll be ready for a day off here soon. Maybe I'll do the gym tomorrow and spend some time on the elliptical. Still cardio but low impact. That's all I've got for today!

Good run!

Today was a 3 mile day and it was a good run. Needed because I sure was work cranky by the time I got around to it! 11 minute miles, so that's OK. It was fun to be out there. I was pretty alone although I went around 10:30. Which is fine. My feet are feeling better. I do feel like I have a bruise on the bottom of my left heel, which is really making me sad. But it's feeling a tiny bit better every day. Or maybe I'm just telling myself that!

Texas x3

I did it! This morning I went over to Texas and I ran it 3 times. It was challenging. In fact, I thought I would be done after time 2. But I had to be honest with myself that my ability to do it is totally different from whether I actually want to do it. So I did the third round. I did bring my watch today so I can start working on my pace. It was 14.10 per mile. And I also used my pace app and that was really hard. Very challenging to stay on pace. I'll keep working on it though.

Updates!

I've sure been behind the times here! The weekend went so quickly and just now is the first that I've turned on my computer. So, let's see, what do I have to report? I did run on Thursday and I also lifted weights here at the house. Friday I didn't run. Day off! And then, yesterday, I ran 3 miles. Right before I had to leave for lunch. Waited till the last moment I had to get it done! Today I ran just over 4 miles. I did the Texas route, running up Texas once. I'll do Texas at least once this coming week. Also, I lifted weights. You know how I've been complaining about my weight? Well, I realized I was eating a lot of cheese! Things are getting better since I cut that out!

3 miles

Slower than yesterday! But it was also quite a bit hotter than it was yesterday. And I didn't get out until 12 or so. It was hard work today! Now that I'm using that beeping pace thing I realize how much my run changes when I get to a hill. Up or down. So I think I'll work on that a little bit. Which just means I'll turn that app on when I run hills and try to keep the pace! I'm getting ready to miss you!

Yesterday's Update

I meant to post this yesterday and then shut down my computer and forgot! I had a busy exercise day yesterday. I ran 3 miles and I lifted weights. I did weights here at home. Takes a lot less time. I might start doing that more, although I do like going to the gym. Maybe it's a phase and I'll go back to the gym soon. Good run, 11 minute miles. My feet hurt. Not so much when I'm running, but when I get up in the morning. It's not new, so I guess I do need the insoles in my shoes. Sigh!

Half Run

Well, today did not go as anticipated. I ran about 2 miles. Maybe a little more. Then I stopped. Just was done. I think it's because I had lunch pretty close to running and I just was full and otherwise not feeling it!

Update!

Hi, I'm a stranger! I forgot to update yesterday. I actually didn't plan on doing anything but, around 4, I thought "why not?" I had a date with Jessica, but that wasn't until 7. I had plenty of time. So I took the opportunity to do a quick run. 3 miles. It was really hard! I don't know, just not ready? Today I went over to Texas and ran that twice. Tomorrow I need to get to the gym and lift weights.

As much fan as that was....

....I'm glad it's this Saturday and not last Saturday!  We did have a great, great weekend though!

Walked on my own TM this morning and did my pushups and situps for the first time in more than a week!  I also did all the exercises they told me to do at PT and the walking seemed to go better so I will try to take the time for those things.

Gym Again

I walked on their TM for 10 minutes and then did the weight machines, etc.  I hate to mention it but my left thigh bothered me and still is a little.  Felt fine yesterday I thought.  Didn't stop me from washing all these windows anyway.  But as soon as I woke up this morning I could feel some discomfort there.  Might just be a chronic old man's problem.

I did stuff!

I'm back in the swing here. I went for a 3 mile run today and I lifted weights. Did the weights at home, not the gym. I'm tired. It really wore me out! For today, that's all I've got!

Gym Day

I did go to the gym this morning.  Walked for 10 minutes on the TM and then did my weight machines, etc.  Also I watched a young guy lift an unbelievable amount of weights.  Does that count for anything?  He was almost an incredible hulk.  Walking bothered my left thigh a little but not much.  I'm still not going to run on it for a while though.

Whistlestop 2014

We did it!!!  So much fun to have you here to run this with us and the whole weekend was just great.  Couldn't have been better.  I was pleased with my time of 2.39 given the way my left leg thigh and groin have been bothering me for weeks and weeks.

Now, however, I am going to take some time off and rest this left leg and see what happens.  I will probably still spend some time at Snap Fitness with the weights, etc., but am going to lay off the running for at least a couple of weeks.

I am so glad you were here to do this!

Gandy Dancer!

Well, how lucky am I that I could run on the Gandy Dancer today? Very lucky! Sure took a lot of talking myself into it, though. It was so windy and so cold (it was really cold!). But I'm so glad I did do it. Good run - 4 miles. 2 in and back. North, as you suggested. And you were absolutely right about the wind. Really wasn't hit with it in the protection of the trees. I was the only runner out there today. It was peaceful. Well, except for the zombie apocalypse I was listening to!

Did it today!

I'm excited! I got up at 4 this morning - no alarm. It's almost 8 and I'm typing this as I'm supposed to be listening diligently to my morning scrum meeting. I went for a three mile run at 6 am. It was absolutely beautiful out. The sky was a little cloudy and and the sunrise made the clouds purple and hot pink against the dark sky. It has been a long time since I've been out to run that early. It was really enjoyable. And it was cool out. Temp is going to be lower today but it seems like the humidity is lower, too. I also used my off-weighted weights this morning, so that's done. My book did not make me cry today. Thank goodness!

Good Run

And it's been a long time since I've been able to say that.  In fact, today's 3 miles on the TM was the best run I've had in weeks and weeks.  I did take Ibuprofen as soon as I got up so that helped I suppose but I've take that and Aleve before and still had discomfort in my left thigh and/or groin.  But not today.  I've got my fingers crossed!

Feeling it!

Wow, can I tell I took a week off. I ran today, 3 miles. And my legs are sore tonight! Crazy. Good run, it was not 90 out! At least not when I ran. It was still darn toasty. I considered going to the gym but just didn't want to do that 2 days in a row. I cried my entire run! My audiobook is so stressful and so sad right now! I had tears in my eyes just as I left my house and my nose was all cry runny. Can't wait to listen to it again!!

Short Sunday Run

I had the time, felt much better than I have the last two days, and decided I better do something.  However, it was only 33 degrees outside so I opted for a short 2 miler on the TM.  Leg was better after the first half mile as usual lately.  Also did my pushups and situps which I have been neglecting.  Like you yesterday, I'm glad I did something.  Now off to church.

I'm better!

I must be! I finally went to the gym - really, I had to force myself. I am "better" but not 100%. Anyway, I did finally go this afternoon and I ran 3 miles on the treadmill (pace = 6, incline = .5). And then I lifted weights. And as much as I didn't want to go, I'm really glad I did. Sometimes my gym has a little sign up that says: "I really regret that workout." ~Said no one, ever That's how I felt! By they way, my gym does short memberships. I asked and I think I forgot to tell you. 1 week is....I totally don't remember. I think 2 weeks is $30 and 4 weeks is $50. Just cause, you know, I'm sure you'll have nothing better to do than gym while you're here! I'm kidding. If I were staying at your place for a month, I'd totally look into the gym. As it stands, I'll be content with Gym Deloach next week! Unless I can go to the gym with you!

Well, I did something anyway

So today I ran. Last Friday was the last time I ran. So long ago. And it was....icky. I'm still not feeling great. Sick, yeah, but also really tired. Even worse? Check this out:

90 degrees with 9% humidity! BLAH! But it's done.

Sorry you are so sick!

What's up with that?  No good and no fun for sure.  We might both be in the "walking division" at the Whistelstop!  Is it head cold stuff?  I noticed that you hadn't been posting here but just thought you were busy.

I'm not going to the gym today.  We're going to Sam's Club instead!  The real reason though is because my leg is really sore today.  I had another of those dry needling treatments yesterday and I think he hurt me this time more than helped me.  I haven't taken any Aleve since Monday morning but I did take 2 now today.  I was planning my last 6 miler for tomorrow but now I don't know.  And it's turned cold out there!!  Only 42 or so this morning and very, very windy today.  It's supposed to warm up some by the end of next week and I sure hope so!

Hope you get better.

Slow Run

But I got it done.  Did the Fitnatics 3.  Have no clue how I think I will do 13 but they do have a walking division!  Unlike SD Half, Whistlestop lets people walk the whole 13 if they want to.  I won't do that, of course, but it certainly won't be my best half by a long shot.  Oh well.  The left leg felt very good all day yesterday but now this morning it feels bruised and sore again.  He told me to expect that so yesterday was a surprise.  Mom said I was limping pretty good when I started out.  But it did loosen up about 2 miles into the run and the last mile was more comfortable.  I don't know.  I'm going back for another session with him this morning at 11:00.

Dry Needling?

Ever heard of that?  I hadn't but, of course, I have googled it now.  PT guy (Joe) did that to me on Tuesday morning over in Lindstrom clinic.  Sort of like acupuncture.  And my thigh felt better almost right away.  That was yesterday morning.  Didn't take any Aleve today at all and my thigh and groin and the whole left side have been just fine today.  I'm anxious to get on the TM tomorrow morning and see how it feels then.  Can't quite believe it's "healed" but we'll see.  I'll let you now.

I did go to the gym this morning and did my weights, etc.