Eek! The 31st of July is creeping up on me. The return of official "training" has long been anticipated. With the “plan” I have been failing to thrive; I have been apathetic. I've long been craving the return of regimented training. At the same … [Continue reading]
No running today
It's another hot day outside. The dog is lying on the ground at my feet, happy that he isn't getting kicked outside while we go to work, camp, or school. He looks exhausted but, in my opinion, I should be the one exhausted. The reason for my … [Continue reading]
Heat induced cross-training
I didn't run, but I did manage some cross training. It was really by survival, or by accident. It seems that the increased heat caused too many people, myself included, to turn on the rarely-used air-conditioning system. The power was pushed … [Continue reading]
Quality, Not Quantity
It's 91 degrees out with 43 % humidity and it's still early. The weather forecast is showing 101 degrees by the peak of the day. I knew it was going to be a hot one but I just couldn't drag myself out of bed after a late night of scrap-booking. … [Continue reading]
Sorta long – sorta fast
Post-run fatigue had already set in by the time I hit the stairs with my lunch in hand. It was a good run today and my body was just reminding me of that. It's the nice sort of soreness that says, "Good Job." Cindy and I met up at the street … [Continue reading]