Tag: running

Morning

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I forced myself out of bed today to go running. I have been telling myself for a long while that when I work over the summer I will get up at my normal time and run (Sam gets up then anyways to go to work).

Last week I didn’t run once. This morning I just didn’t feel like it. But I forced myself awake and Sam threw some encouragement my way and I went out for a slow 2 mile run (jog? Run? eh.) It felt good. I’d been contemplating biking to work. However work is now over 20 miles away. And while it is summer and I can dress way down…. I still have to be professional, which may be difficult with no showers there.

The guy who lives above is making toast. It smells really good. I’m kind of surprised, I thought all he was capable of was playing one tune on the guitar (seriously buddy…. its been almost 7 months, and every night you sit down to practice for an hour or two, usually late at night, to play the same lame ass song. try something new)

This weekend Sam and I went to Whipp’s Ledges. It was gorgeous. However while hiking I saw a tree with a hole in it. All I thought of was the Ewok movie where the guy puts his hand in the tree and something tries to bite it off.

Whats in there?

Upcoming and Ongoing

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So a few things are upcoming and ongoing.

  1. School’s almost done (although I’ll be working throughout June)
  2. Running.  Sam has started C25k and as part of that when she goes out for her workout three times a week (right now) I go out for a 20 – 25 minute run.  Running in my Vibram’s feels slower than running in other shoes, but my bunion doesn’t hurt so I’m ok with that.
  3. Bike fixing.  A part of my bike broke off the other day.  So I’m ordering a new part, new cables and wiring it all up myself.  Kind of fun.
  4. Drawing.  Pat asked me to sketch out a few ideas for a logo for a yearly get together with friends he goes to.  It’s fun.
  5. Weekday Vegetarian.  I read a short book on being a vegetarian during the week, and then eating whatever you want on weekends.  It seems interesting, and I like interesting things, and if I can be a vegetarian and still get my buffalo wings on occasion I’ll be happy.
  6. On that front, Reggie is going back to fasting one day a week.  It seems beneficial (at least Reg spouts the benefits… he still needs to send me the research), so I’m thinking of starting that soon.  Again, would be interesting.
  7. Last.fm I’ve switched to Last.FM from Pandora (although I still listen to the comedy station at Pandora).  I just like their recommendations better.  Plus Patrons of Sweet came on.

Maybe not…

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Maybe I’ll skip the Coffee Pot this morning.  After my run I feel like sitting (laying) for a bit.  It was 38 degrees outside and windy.  Oh, and don’t forget the rain that turned to hail in the middle of the run.  And I run by a big fucking lake.  Lots of wind.  But I felt good running.  You know how it is, running in shitty weather.  I get that stupid grimace on my face that I’m sure tells others that I’m crazy.  But it makes going for a run better, because you’re stupid for being out in such shitty conditions, but happy cause you forced yourself to exercise.

Now to lay down and cough for a little (did I mention I’m getting sick also.  Cause I probably am.  I’ve got that hacking cough/sore throat thingie going on).

Jumping on the Bandwagon

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I’ve jumped on the exercise bandwagon again.  Mostly cause its nice outside, partially because Sarah wants to run together.

So the last four days go as such:

  • Friday: Biked 20 miles (ok, 19), Did 70 pushs up and 70 sit ups
  • Saturday: Ran 2.5 miles (bought new running shoes, Yay!!)
  • Sunday: Ran 2.5 miles (with said new running shoes)
  • Today (Monday): Biked 20 miles (19), Did 70 push ups and 70 sit ups.

Not bad, right?  The biking part is easy because I can bike to work (9 some odd miles each way).  The running part is easy because I just don’t say no when Sarah asks if I want to run.  She’s a little shocked at how I can just up and run and not be exhausted after having not exercised for months.  The “memory pain” as I like to call it, that my legs recall from destroying them running in college seems to be subsiding.

My new morning routine is to get up at 6:10, look outside to see if its raining, check the temperature (that sacred 45 degrees Fahrenheit that it needs to be for me to get on my bike) and use that information to determine whether I get to sleep in for another 20 minutes or not.  The only downside I see to biking right now is that work is out of coffee, and if I bike to work then I have a coffee-free day, and those are awful days.