This morning was perfect for a run – 52 degrees, no wind, light cloud coverage as the sun peeks through. I ran five miles as an easy run. Living where I do, “easy” means running a bit slower through hills. I was happy with my easy pace but even more so with my heart rate.Continue reading “Details, Battle Marks, and Joy”
Monthly Archives: May 2012
A New Milestone
Earlier this week I indicated I had a goal to reach in swimming by the end of May. I knew today would be the day I crossed that milestone. I met my training partner to swim this morning at 6:15. As we walked in I felt the cool air and was not sure if weContinue reading “A New Milestone”
Warm Summer Sounds
It is amazing how warm weather and the opening of outdoor pools ushers summer in regardless of the calendar. Instinctively I have adapted to my “summer routine”. Tuesdays are my run days – either speed work or tempo in the morning. My afternoons are weight lifting. Same as last week, what is different is IContinue reading “Warm Summer Sounds”
A Memorial Day
And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. -Lee Greenwood Today is memorial day in the US. Being a Federal Holiday, just about everyone not in the retail or restaurant business has the day off.Continue reading “A Memorial Day”
Hometown Race
This morning I slept until 7:00, the first time I have ever slept that late on a race day with a morning race. Having picked up my bib yesterday and living four miles from the race start, there was not much preparation to do before a 9:00 gun time. The weather forecast was spot onContinue reading “Hometown Race”
A Ride, A Run and Believing
Today I was back on my bike and it sure felt good. I road 25 miles and the first half was a breeze. Literally. Even though I was riding rolling hills, I kept a very good pace riding close to 17 miles in the first hour. I turned around at the half way point andContinue reading “A Ride, A Run and Believing”
Blossoming Into Summer
After nearly six weeks of pampering my sprained ankle I ventured into the pool without an ankle brace. I also brought my fins for a kick set. I am back! My swim this morning was a very good one. I did my usual 1,000 meter warm up which included 200 meters of kicking. It feltContinue reading “Blossoming Into Summer”
Training with The Princess Bride
Today was my catch up day – I got my ride in on my stationary bike this morning and I ran this afternoon. While the ride was a good workout, it just is nothing like cycling outside. The most enjoyable part of my ride this morning was watching the first 45 minutes of one ofContinue reading “Training with The Princess Bride”
Zzzzzz Or Lack There Of
I have written before on the importance of sleep. My inspiration to write on sleep comes when I suffer from deprivation of it, such as today. Last night I had the opportunity to have dinner with a new friend and I was out later than usual for a week night. Here comes the pathetic partContinue reading “Zzzzzz Or Lack There Of”
Peaking is Believing
This morning I went to the gym with the intention of running my speed intervals. I wasn’t quite sure if I would be able to run that hard considering my quads were still burning when I woke up. I figured I would warm up and decide if I would run what I had scheduled orContinue reading “Peaking is Believing”
