I had a tough time getting out of bed this morning. I didn’t have sense of urgency at all. I was happy to lounge around for a bit. However, after the obligatory cappuccino, I slipped into the morning routine.
Last night I set myself up to not succeed this morning. Last night, I was watching college basketball (yeah!!) and decided to have two beers while enjoying the games. Of course, I felt nothing while watching the game and had … Continue reading
I woke up and checked the temp and I was pleased to see 50* which was about 10* warmer than yesterday. The increased temp led me to believe I could wear similar gear … long-sleeved shirt, shorts and gloves. After … Continue reading
This morning was another beautiful day for a run … 41* and sunny. I went with a long-sleeved shirt, shorts and gloves. It didn’t take long for me to regret not wearing a cap. I still worked up a good … Continue reading
The first run of the week is always a wildcard and usually the odds are with the house. Marathon Maiden described her experience as “slow, heavy and difficult.” I completely agree. Running is always pleasant, but there are days that … Continue reading
Days Run: Tuesday (Easy)
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post on my next race, I checked into whether we have a date certain yet. I’m happy to report that I do! My first race of 2010 will be on January 24th – NYRR Half-Marathon … Continue reading
Before I set out on my mini LR this morning, I have to admit to a fair amount of trepidation. It seems like since I declared that the maximum LR mileage I would hit in the off-season would be 15 … Continue reading
More of the same on the weather front … 49*, overcast and 20 mph gusts of wind. Not ideal, but at least it wasn’t cold or rainy. I probably overdressed again with shorts, long-sleeved shirt and windbreaker. I feel like … Continue reading
As you all know, I rarely (if ever) pat myself on the back. Today was a run where I considered it based on the weather conditions and my performance …