In an effort to motivate myself, I'm going to start logging my work back into my blog this week. I'm going to throw it out there now, it's probably going to be some pretty boring stuff. Here goes...
Sunday, August 26th
a.m.-pushups, core work, and light stretching
p.m.-A Homeowners Brick Workout...mowed the front lawn followed by a 3 mile run down to the Weekapaug Overlook and back. This was the first run in a long time that I didn't have weird soreness throughout my legs. My body is still compensating for my hip flexors, but I felt more like myself today. Quick, light stretch afterwards. Fingers crossed.
Monday, August 27th
a.m.-After a light stretch, ran a very easy 3 miles with Kelsey before work. Felt tight and slightly sore after and didn't have time to stretch,
p.m.-pushups, curls, bent over rows, sit-ups.
I'm toying with the idea of running a third day in a row tomorrow. I'll see how I feel in the morning.
Tuesday, August 28th
a.m.-15 minutes of stretching
p.m.-With the sun shining and warm temps, I really wanted to go for a run but decided to play things safe and jumped on the mountain bike. I rode for 45 minutes through Watch Hill and Misquamicut and it was quite enjoyable. It was somewhat of a surprise to see Misquamicut relatively vacant.
Wednesday, August 29th
First day of school!
Roger Schonning 5k-17:58, 3rd
This race wasn't really planned, but I've always wanted to run this one and tonight I had the chance. After waking up quite early this morning, I immediately felt trashed with a sinus headache and stomach pain (Hello, Allergy Season!). I really didn't think too much about it, proceeded on with my work day, and came home just in time to get ready for the race. As we arrived at the race, I saw the WTAC Crew all around. The uniforms alone pumped me up! Prior to the race, I was thinking about my game plan. Do I go out really hard? Do I run kind of easy early on and try to close out the race really strong? I lined up with Muddy and Jeff and the gun went off! I carefully shot off the line and settled in behind Muddy. Deep down I knew I didn't have the fitness or feel to really push him. Mentally, I told myself stay close and see what happens. We cruised through the mile at around 5:15. Wow! Part of me was really happy about the split and another part of me was worried about tightening up and slowing way down. Needless to say, I started to hurt around 1.5 miles. Muddy had a solid lead on me and I was starting to worry about getting caught by a vicious road predator, The Gazelle (aka. Jeff). Sure enough around two miles, I could hear a runner closing on me and it was Jeff. Physically, I knew I couldn't respond to any move he made and knew I was in trouble. As Jeff passed by me, we did a quick dab and he was off to the races. While I never like getting beat, it was nice to see two of my teammates up ahead of me. I closed out the race and was happy to finish below 18 minutes. Nice to see Muddy win and Jeff PR (I think). Kelsey also PRd in 20:44 and Dave cruised to a 22:30.
This race was fun and a step in the right direction (I didn't experience any hip pain, just tightness). Very well organized and I plan on being back at the starting line next year!
Thursday, August 30th
a.m.-quick 15 minute stretch before work.
p.m.-3.5 mile run from home to overlook, by the Weekapaug Inn (which is coming along quite nicely), and back around. I was feeling especially tight today but felt good enough to get out there and wanted to run two days in a row, As usual of late, I felt as smooth as sand paper. Stretched for a bit after finishing up. Plans for tomorrow are YTD.
Smooth as sand paper!!!
Friday, August 31st
a.m.-15 minutes of stretching
p.m.-45 minute bike ride from home, through Shore Road, crossed through Misquamicut Club, shot through Atlantic Ave, and then back home. The cool thing about being on a bike is that you get to see a lot more in a short period of time. After arriving home, did some light stretching/
Saturday, September 1st
a.m.-Approximately 4 mile run from home to the beach and back up. Tight. 15 minutes of pushups and stretching when I arrived home.
Weekly Totals
Running Miles:17
Bike Time: 90 minutes
Stretching/Core Work/Weights: 95 minutes
Monday, August 27th
a.m.-After a light stretch, ran a very easy 3 miles with Kelsey before work. Felt tight and slightly sore after and didn't have time to stretch,
p.m.-pushups, curls, bent over rows, sit-ups.
I'm toying with the idea of running a third day in a row tomorrow. I'll see how I feel in the morning.
Tuesday, August 28th
a.m.-15 minutes of stretching
p.m.-With the sun shining and warm temps, I really wanted to go for a run but decided to play things safe and jumped on the mountain bike. I rode for 45 minutes through Watch Hill and Misquamicut and it was quite enjoyable. It was somewhat of a surprise to see Misquamicut relatively vacant.
Wednesday, August 29th
First day of school!
Roger Schonning 5k-17:58, 3rd
This race wasn't really planned, but I've always wanted to run this one and tonight I had the chance. After waking up quite early this morning, I immediately felt trashed with a sinus headache and stomach pain (Hello, Allergy Season!). I really didn't think too much about it, proceeded on with my work day, and came home just in time to get ready for the race. As we arrived at the race, I saw the WTAC Crew all around. The uniforms alone pumped me up! Prior to the race, I was thinking about my game plan. Do I go out really hard? Do I run kind of easy early on and try to close out the race really strong? I lined up with Muddy and Jeff and the gun went off! I carefully shot off the line and settled in behind Muddy. Deep down I knew I didn't have the fitness or feel to really push him. Mentally, I told myself stay close and see what happens. We cruised through the mile at around 5:15. Wow! Part of me was really happy about the split and another part of me was worried about tightening up and slowing way down. Needless to say, I started to hurt around 1.5 miles. Muddy had a solid lead on me and I was starting to worry about getting caught by a vicious road predator, The Gazelle (aka. Jeff). Sure enough around two miles, I could hear a runner closing on me and it was Jeff. Physically, I knew I couldn't respond to any move he made and knew I was in trouble. As Jeff passed by me, we did a quick dab and he was off to the races. While I never like getting beat, it was nice to see two of my teammates up ahead of me. I closed out the race and was happy to finish below 18 minutes. Nice to see Muddy win and Jeff PR (I think). Kelsey also PRd in 20:44 and Dave cruised to a 22:30.
This race was fun and a step in the right direction (I didn't experience any hip pain, just tightness). Very well organized and I plan on being back at the starting line next year!
Thursday, August 30th
a.m.-quick 15 minute stretch before work.
p.m.-3.5 mile run from home to overlook, by the Weekapaug Inn (which is coming along quite nicely), and back around. I was feeling especially tight today but felt good enough to get out there and wanted to run two days in a row, As usual of late, I felt as smooth as sand paper. Stretched for a bit after finishing up. Plans for tomorrow are YTD.
Smooth as sand paper!!!
Friday, August 31st
a.m.-15 minutes of stretching
p.m.-45 minute bike ride from home, through Shore Road, crossed through Misquamicut Club, shot through Atlantic Ave, and then back home. The cool thing about being on a bike is that you get to see a lot more in a short period of time. After arriving home, did some light stretching/
Saturday, September 1st
a.m.-Approximately 4 mile run from home to the beach and back up. Tight. 15 minutes of pushups and stretching when I arrived home.
Weekly Totals
Running Miles:17
Bike Time: 90 minutes
Stretching/Core Work/Weights: 95 minutes
Glad to see you back both in cyberspace and out there running. Your blog entry for Sunday also reminds me to what I keep telling myself to do - but seldom do: pushups and core work.
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