Sunday Run

I prefer to run in the morning, but I had too much to do today. First I waiting for my brother's call, which always makes me a little down. Then I had to work on bills - ugh. Finally I mowed the lawn. It was in dire need and the grass was fairly tall, making it more difficult.

It was 11:30 or so before I was able to leave. I took my water bottle with me since I knew that, even though it is the end of September, the run would be warm.

I started out the back way to the high school. I saw Mr. Keel mowing the lawn as I ran. There were actually quite a few people out mowing, so I was not alone in my yard work this morning. I then went a little ways down Carter Road, and the Ginter road loop. Since Jefferson is closed to pedestrian traffic, I had to go back up the big hill (I can't remember the name of the street right now), and basically the back way home. I did not do the Riverside loop because I was too tired and that would have added another couple of miles. I did end with the sprint up the hill by my house, though. I ended up with 7.32 miles. I would have liked to have gone 8, but my energy was gone. It's been a busy, stressful week, I was a bit upset today, and I'm more energetic when I do morning runs. Well, I also mowed the lawn, so that took some of my energy!

I feel better emotionally, but more tired than usual. When I'm tense, I carry it with me for part of the run, and that's more tiring. Now I'd like to take a nap -- but alas there is too much work to be done. So much for lazy Sundays!

Gotta run ...

Finally Friday

I really didn't want to get up this morning. It's been a busy week with little chance to catch up on any sleep. But, since my last run was Tuesday, I knew I couldn't wait another day. I have been feeling the lack of running both physically and emotionally. I am really starting to not like running in the dark, which is another reason I have not been getting up to run like I should. I may have to check out my treadmill soon and make sure it's all set for use. I am running a 5K in two weeks, so I can't slack off now.

I did the usual morning route -- through town, Lowe's parking lot (double loop), mall parking lot, Riverside loop, finishing with the sprint up the hill. The Jefferson Street Bridge will be off limits to pedestrians until sometime in December, so the double loop in the Lowe's parking lot will be a normal part of my route now.

It was hazy this morning, not quite foggy. I saw a couple walking, but no other people outside of vehicles. It was a nice run. I ended up with 6.52 miles. I feel better, but tired.

Gotta run ...

Tuesday Morning Run

Today was another early day. I really didn't want to get up, but since I hadn't run since Saturday I needed to run. I figured even a short run would be better than no run.

It was a little cool, so I wore a long sleeve shirt. I ran pretty much the usual early morning route. Since the Jefferson Street bridge is temporarily closed to pedestrians, I knew I couldn't do that short loop. So, I took an extra loop in the Lowe's parking lot, and a little larger loop in the mall parking lot. I then ran through town, down Jefferson a bit, and finished with the usual Riverside loop and the sprint up the hill.

I saw an elderly man walking downtown. When I was running back towards town, about at Circle K, I was startled at the sound of footsteps behind me. Another crazy fool was out running this morning, and he ran past me (and continued through town at a much faster pace). I don't keep my ipod so loud that I can't hear things like footsteps behind me.

I feel pretty good after the run, but a little more tired than usual. It's been very busy the last week or so. I ended up with 6.55 miles -- not bad when I didn't even really want to get up to run.

Gotta run ...

Saturday Morning Run

I was finally able to run in the daylight! I started around 7:00 or so this morning. It was a little cool, around 55 degrees. There was a beautiful sunrise. The air was crisp. In other words, it was a great morning for a run.

I ran my usual early morning route -- through town, Lowe's and Mall parking lot, and out Jefferson Avenue. Since it was light, I went a little further than my usual weekday run. I went to the Baptist church, turned and went up Cleveland Avenue. Cleveland Avenue has a great hill. I was going to run by the high school, but I saw a bunch of people in the street -- I think there was some sort of walk today. So, I turned around and went back down Cleveland, back to the usual Riverside loop with the sprint up the hill, and home.

I felt good when I was finished. My hip was a little sore again, but that's something I think I'm just going to have to deal with. I need to make sure I keep up with my exercises to help my hip and legs. I've been neglecting to do them on a regular basis, and I can feel it!

I ended up with 8.50 miles, a great Saturday run. My stress level is definitely better after a good run like this.

Gotta run ...

Morning Run

This is a short post because I have to drive into the office today.

I ran my usual early morning route today. I started at 4:15 and it was a perfect morning. Well, can you really call it morning when it is so dark outside? Work has been very stressful and will be for the next few days/weeks, so I really enjoyed this run. I notice, however, that my arms are sore, so I must be holding a lot of tension in my body today.

It was a good run at a pretty good pace. I ended up with 6.55 miles. I didn't see a single person running/walking/biking, and I saw very few vehicles. Must be everyone slept in today!

Gotta run ...

Running with a Migraine

I woke up with a migraine this morning. However, the last time I ran was Saturday, so I felt the need for a run. I didn't take any medication before I took off because I didn't want to upset my stomach any more than it already was.

It was a nice, crisp morning, around 55 degrees outside. I did the usual -- through town to Lowes parking lot, the mall parking lot, back through town to the Jefferson street bridge, the Riverside loop, and the sprint up the hill by my house. I was not the only crazy person out at 4:30 a.m. -- I saw one bicyclist, two walkers, and one other runner. I found my reflective vest harness and wore that today, so I'm sure I was quite a site -- harness, led lights on the hat, etc.

My headache is a little better after the run (but not my stomach), but I feel the need for a long nap. Unfortunately, work starts in about 20 minutes! And, I have too many projects going on so I can't miss any work. Maybe I'll get a nap in during lunch.

My pace was a little off this morning, most likely because of the headache. I still ended up with 6.5 miles, so I'll be better later.

Gotta run ...

Rainy Run

Since I hadn't run since Wednesday, I felt I needed to run today, for both physical and mental reasons. When I first woke up there were thunderstorms going through, so I contemplated getting on the treadmill. I went back to sleep and woke up about an hour later, and it was just raining.

I checked the radar, and it looked like there was a little break from the heavy rain and thunderstorms. So, off I went. It was a pretty steady rainfall the entire run. But, it was the perfect temperature, and really a nice morning for a run. I didn't want to venture too far from home in case the radar was a little delayed. I went the Ginter road loop, Riverside loop, the sprint up the hill by my house, plus a little doubling back to get 6.25 miles.

It was a good run. My legs felt good. A few days off from running probably helped me recover from Sunday's 1/2 marathon. The rain was not too hard, but hard enough to keep me cool. I saw a flock of wild turkeys while I was running on Ginter Road, and another runner, so I wasn't the only fool out there this morning!

What a great way to start my Saturday morning.

Gotta Run