Have mostly recovered from the cold/flu that hit me last week, and it got up in the mid-30s today, so I decided a little jaunt around the park was in order.
I did four on the treadmill yesterday afternoon and that was okay but outside is so much better if I can avoid the ice.
Did a mile warmup on the treadmill first, and then out for the three miles around the park. Wore moderately heavy tights and my heaviest running top, gloves and my nike cap---just about right for the temp and the distance.
Went okay. Going to try to build back up to a decent long run this weekend. Yesterday I took out the schedule and tried to see if it was still possible to get some decent training in before Little Rock. It appears that it will be but who knows if I will actually do it.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Dirty Dozen Trail Awards
This morning I attended a brunch at The Running Spot, where we got our awards for the trail running series. If you did at least six races, you got a participation award---the vase-type item on the right in the pic. The urn-like item on the left is for placing in the top 12 runners based on your best five placements. I guess I have to mention that on the men's side it is fairly competititve, but as few women currently compete in these events, it is a lot easier for us chicks. There were only ten women who completed at least five races, so everyone of us who did that made the Dirty Dozen.
If I had tried harder in the first few races, I would have finished in 6th place, but the women in the top five actually were pretty quick, so I probably couldn't have beaten them even if I tried. The women behind me, however, were well back.
If I had tried harder in the first few races, I would have finished in 6th place, but the women in the top five actually were pretty quick, so I probably couldn't have beaten them even if I tried. The women behind me, however, were well back.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
It's a treadmill week
Well, it does warm up to about 30 during the days, and sometimes there is even a bit of sun. But I am so paranoid about ice that I've been sticking to the mill.
Today sucks because I am waiting for the Duke Energy guy to come and "upgrade" our gas and electric meters. The time window for this visit is 12-4. It is past 3 pm now and now sign of him (I assume it is a him). I am afraid to venture too far from the front door, in order to intercept and turn off the dog alarm (as best I can). The treadmill is in the basement so I can't get on it until after the guy leaves. Because, I am not running on it while he is here! But first he has to arrive.
Not to mention that I haven't showered or changed out of my dog walking clothes, because the plan was to run after the Duke guy left and then shower. I figured he would show up close to noon or even before (like last time they were supposed to come). But no.
I also have turned up the heat upstairs because Tommy says when they do this meter thing they are going to turn off the gas, so the pilot will go out in the upstairs furnace. And if figured if I let it be a little warmer up there than it would be warm enough until Tommy gets home to light the pilot again. The downstairs furnace is not a problem but the hot water heater will be. Oh yeah, hot water. I guess if the Duke guy ever comes I will have him light the pilot on the hot watr heater.
Been thinking about maybe doing a 5k this weekend but haven't signed up for anything. Not bringing Ed. His feet have been irritated by the salt on the roads, and I am having a heck of a time keeping them clean and dry. He gets a soak in epson salts every morning after our walk, and then I blow dry his feet and after that he has to wear his cone if it looks like he is going to start chewing on his feet. So no running for him.
Today sucks because I am waiting for the Duke Energy guy to come and "upgrade" our gas and electric meters. The time window for this visit is 12-4. It is past 3 pm now and now sign of him (I assume it is a him). I am afraid to venture too far from the front door, in order to intercept and turn off the dog alarm (as best I can). The treadmill is in the basement so I can't get on it until after the guy leaves. Because, I am not running on it while he is here! But first he has to arrive.
Not to mention that I haven't showered or changed out of my dog walking clothes, because the plan was to run after the Duke guy left and then shower. I figured he would show up close to noon or even before (like last time they were supposed to come). But no.
I also have turned up the heat upstairs because Tommy says when they do this meter thing they are going to turn off the gas, so the pilot will go out in the upstairs furnace. And if figured if I let it be a little warmer up there than it would be warm enough until Tommy gets home to light the pilot again. The downstairs furnace is not a problem but the hot water heater will be. Oh yeah, hot water. I guess if the Duke guy ever comes I will have him light the pilot on the hot watr heater.
Been thinking about maybe doing a 5k this weekend but haven't signed up for anything. Not bringing Ed. His feet have been irritated by the salt on the roads, and I am having a heck of a time keeping them clean and dry. He gets a soak in epson salts every morning after our walk, and then I blow dry his feet and after that he has to wear his cone if it looks like he is going to start chewing on his feet. So no running for him.
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