Miscellania Mania
So. Tomorrow is the big one. That long run. The crazy 20.
My plan is to go out and run it conservatively. Maybe even a little too conservatively. Just to be safe. Then, and only then, will I have a final decision made.
Wednesday's treadmill run was a nice conservative 5k. Kept my legs loose and averaged around 12 minute miles.
Last night's 4 miler outside...was...hmm...iiiiiiiiiiinteresting. First mile in at 11:11. Felt great. But then decided to start incorporating walking breaks...and once I start taking walking breaks, I like to take a lot of 'em. With 2-3 water breaks, and even a potty break at Castaway (I feel like my bladder is shrinking!!), I ended up averaging around 12:50. How ridiculous. Oh, and on the return way home during the last half mile, I ended up having this weird bubble-like feeling sitting in my stomach. What's up with that?!
Still having issues with a tight right hip flexor. It's really quite annoying. I need to pony up and stretch more. A lot more. A whole helluvalot more.
But...most importantly...the new shoes felt great. My Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3's are so comfy. And the color? OH, so happy and heavenly. I think I have a name for them already, but I'll know for sure after Saturday's run.
In other miscellanious news...the new job is going brilliantly. I love my team. I love the account. I love it all. And...in case you didn't put two and two together, this guy took over my old job. There's a special place in heaven for him, that's for sure! But the best part is, I'm not super psycho stressed out like I was before. Sure, I'm still working long days...but I don't mind it!
I'm still a bit in shock that Mike signed up for the Ironman Louisville. I'm so excited for him. And I'm a little nervous about the 180 we're about to have in regards to lifestyle change...but it'll be good. We just need to find a solid plan for him...and it seems like we've already recruited a running coach for the occassion. Awesome.
Swim classes start in less than 2 weeks. I'm not sure I'm ready for an ass kicking in the water.
There are exactly 20 days until I get to see Smashing Pumpkins. In 18 days I get to see Maroon 5. And I should've been seeing The Cure in 2 weeks...but they've rescheduled their tour (I'm only slightly bitter).
Only 12 more days until what Leah calls my "Golden Birthday" (when you turn the age of the day you were born on...ya know...I'm turning 26 on the 26th). And I really don't want to make a big stink about it all...
We're on Day 3 of our health kick and it's going surprisingly well (with the exception of Mike's minor slip up on Wednesday). Hopefully I can start seeing a difference sometime within the next 2 weeks.
And the weather? It's brilliant here in Chicago. I'm not saturated in sweat. Nor am I freezing. I love it. This is the *perfect* time of year.
And really...that's about it. Happy Friday, campers!!
My plan is to go out and run it conservatively. Maybe even a little too conservatively. Just to be safe. Then, and only then, will I have a final decision made.
Wednesday's treadmill run was a nice conservative 5k. Kept my legs loose and averaged around 12 minute miles.
Last night's 4 miler outside...was...hmm...iiiiiiiiiiinteresting. First mile in at 11:11. Felt great. But then decided to start incorporating walking breaks...and once I start taking walking breaks, I like to take a lot of 'em. With 2-3 water breaks, and even a potty break at Castaway (I feel like my bladder is shrinking!!), I ended up averaging around 12:50. How ridiculous. Oh, and on the return way home during the last half mile, I ended up having this weird bubble-like feeling sitting in my stomach. What's up with that?!
Still having issues with a tight right hip flexor. It's really quite annoying. I need to pony up and stretch more. A lot more. A whole helluvalot more.
But...most importantly...the new shoes felt great. My Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3's are so comfy. And the color? OH, so happy and heavenly. I think I have a name for them already, but I'll know for sure after Saturday's run.
In other miscellanious news...the new job is going brilliantly. I love my team. I love the account. I love it all. And...in case you didn't put two and two together, this guy took over my old job. There's a special place in heaven for him, that's for sure! But the best part is, I'm not super psycho stressed out like I was before. Sure, I'm still working long days...but I don't mind it!
I'm still a bit in shock that Mike signed up for the Ironman Louisville. I'm so excited for him. And I'm a little nervous about the 180 we're about to have in regards to lifestyle change...but it'll be good. We just need to find a solid plan for him...and it seems like we've already recruited a running coach for the occassion. Awesome.
Swim classes start in less than 2 weeks. I'm not sure I'm ready for an ass kicking in the water.
There are exactly 20 days until I get to see Smashing Pumpkins. In 18 days I get to see Maroon 5. And I should've been seeing The Cure in 2 weeks...but they've rescheduled their tour (I'm only slightly bitter).
Only 12 more days until what Leah calls my "Golden Birthday" (when you turn the age of the day you were born on...ya know...I'm turning 26 on the 26th). And I really don't want to make a big stink about it all...
We're on Day 3 of our health kick and it's going surprisingly well (with the exception of Mike's minor slip up on Wednesday). Hopefully I can start seeing a difference sometime within the next 2 weeks.
And the weather? It's brilliant here in Chicago. I'm not saturated in sweat. Nor am I freezing. I love it. This is the *perfect* time of year.
And really...that's about it. Happy Friday, campers!!
Labels: 20 Miles is a Hella Far Way to Run, Project Excess Baggage
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 8:33 AM
8 Camper Comments:
good luck with the 20! i will be on the lake shore path on sunday for mine. good times. later.
YES! Stretch lots before your hip flexor turns to stone and then you HAVE to stretch if you ever want to run again. (I should also take my own advice.)
Good luck! Put some ice on that hip flexor besides stretching.
Good luck with your 20. You'll do great with those "happy" shoes of yours.
BTW, you were the only one (from RBF/CRN) that I know that is running Chicago. Do you know of anyone else? I am excited, nervous, and happy to read that the weather is good. Hope that it stays nice.
Sounds like you aren't the only one doing the big 2-0 tomorrow! Good luck!! and stretch well!
Stretch. Run. Have fun. Just keep putting one Mizuno in front of the other. Good luck on the 20!
You're a youngin'! I had my "golden b-day" about 7 years ago. I wouldn't necessarily say it was any more or less fantastic than any other b-day.
Good luck on the 20 miler and let us know how it goes!
I'm right there with ya on the 20-miler, Jayhawk. I'm so excited knowing this is the third of our 3 20's.
I'll get my life back now that the taper is in full effect. :)
Mike rocks...save all your tips and tricks for the time when I decide to do a tri.
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