Well, I really did take some time off from running. Wanted to give my joints a rest. So after averaging 80-100 miles per month for about a year, I put in about 20 miles since White Rock in December.
I'm trying to run for fun without specific time goals. So far, I find that I'm not near as motivated, and have a knack for hitting the snooze button instead of bouncing out of bed and into my running clothes. I have been to the gym more often to do some strenght training. I've also gained 5 lbs.
Still, I enjoy it when I get out and run. My right foot still bothers me. I was hoping that the time off would help it heal. Guess I'll have it checked out. Everything else is fine.
The Cowtown races (Fort Worth) were this morning. Rather than stay away entirely, I entered the 5k. The waether was perfect 50F, cloudy and very slight breeze. I was pleased with the 28:16 result even though it was slower than my best by a couple of minutes. For the first time in a long time, I had negative splits. That means that each mile was quicker than the previous mile. This is very helpful for the psyche during the race, and confirms the pacing strategy is working. I had a wonderful time and met a lot of great people. About 12,000 participants of all ages.
I managed to watch the beginning and end of the marathon. I was not pining to be with the marathoners and just enjoyed the spectacle. The marathon, half marathon, and 10k all had the same finish line, So I hung out there for a while. I saw some people with huge hearts and courage pushing themselves to finish. Some had great times. Some had great perserverance. All are winners.
Mark Wagner - a 5k'er had his Border Collie with him today. He used a leash and struggled a bit with the crowded field. They ran past me at a good clip. Anyway, it reminded me of you.
I'm trying to run for fun without specific time goals. So far, I find that I'm not near as motivated, and have a knack for hitting the snooze button instead of bouncing out of bed and into my running clothes. I have been to the gym more often to do some strenght training. I've also gained 5 lbs.
Still, I enjoy it when I get out and run. My right foot still bothers me. I was hoping that the time off would help it heal. Guess I'll have it checked out. Everything else is fine.
The Cowtown races (Fort Worth) were this morning. Rather than stay away entirely, I entered the 5k. The waether was perfect 50F, cloudy and very slight breeze. I was pleased with the 28:16 result even though it was slower than my best by a couple of minutes. For the first time in a long time, I had negative splits. That means that each mile was quicker than the previous mile. This is very helpful for the psyche during the race, and confirms the pacing strategy is working. I had a wonderful time and met a lot of great people. About 12,000 participants of all ages.
I managed to watch the beginning and end of the marathon. I was not pining to be with the marathoners and just enjoyed the spectacle. The marathon, half marathon, and 10k all had the same finish line, So I hung out there for a while. I saw some people with huge hearts and courage pushing themselves to finish. Some had great times. Some had great perserverance. All are winners.
Mark Wagner - a 5k'er had his Border Collie with him today. He used a leash and struggled a bit with the crowded field. They ran past me at a good clip. Anyway, it reminded me of you.
