With quite a few work days this week, running will be done on the fly! Oooppss...bad pun!
Monday; July 23: Flying all day and in need of the day off.
Tuesday; July 24: A good 10 miler in the steamy morning. Traysen made it for the usual 7 miles.
Wednesday; July 25: Just call us the early birds! To the gym for shoulders, chest, and abs. Traysen then dragged ole Mom out for a good 10 miler. Oh No.....he only made the usual 7 or so but then kicked me back out the door.
Thursday: July 26: With a 630am report time for work, running was an afternoon outing. (Whoever came up with being at work that early should be popped right up side the head!!!) As expected in the heat and with fatigue, the effort was fairly simple with some walking, some "dog stops" for Traysen, and some slow trotting; a total of 6 miles.
Friday; July 27: An awesome 19 miler! Don't ya just love those runs that go smoothly? Almost no effort required? Just a cruiser where the miles go easy. And the recovery is equally as smooth.
Saturday; July 28: A quick 7 miler was in order with a day of work ahead.
Sunday; July 29: Slept in til 515am and with a day off, a nice 9 miler ensued. The morning seemed a bit cooler which was a good thing since today was a tempo run day. Oddly enough Traysen and I were both very toasty and worn out after this run. Running hard in this heat takes some pushing and prodding to keep it going when the body is overheated. It is always a fine line between pushing hard enough but not too much so that you have heat related issues. Not sure how others handle the heat but I always know if the pace is being pushed too hard...it starts with a headache that only gets worse as the run continues.
A good session in the gym with abs, biceps and triceps rounded out the day.
Summary: Another nice week of running is complete. Next week is a full week of work and luckily enough it is time for a sloppy week of reduced miles.
With the Summer Olympics in full swing now, another source of human inspiration has come to mind. When we consider the dedication, sacrifice, and love of their sport these athletes endure for many years, how can we not be inspired? Additionally, most to many of these athletes have an extensive support crew that keeps the rest of their lives going. These are the folks behind the scenes who make sure the athlete gets to practice when he/she cannot yet drive, they make sure the best coaches are obtained, they provide encouragement when times are tough. Often, they ensure the athlete has a dinner ready after training or there are clean clothes available when needed. Even as a "normal, everyday" athlete who loves her sport, I have my own form of support crew. The husband, Jim, has given me much of his time and energy over the years of running. There have been many a 4-6 hour run where Jim has taken care of dogs; many times where he has tiptoed around the house when the tired Badass Psycho Bunny needed the daily nap; and many times where he listened to the woes of training or where he watched some tired, sore legs wobble around the house. I am very grateful for all he has given in an effort to allow me to run many miles over the years.
Total miles for the week: 60.0
Total miles for 2012: 1722.0
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
July 17 to July 22
Here we go with another high mileage week...well, considering this is the "off" season, 60 miles is high mileage! Work and studying for the upcoming training will put challenges into the running time, but persistence and a commitment to git 'er done will make the miles happen!
Monday; July 17: Time for a day off.
Tuesday; July 18: Started the day with a nice 8.5 miler with Traysen. Being a Tuesday, the afternoon track session was scheduled; however, Mother Nature decided to present several thunderstorms complete with plenty of lightening, thunder and rain. So, no extra miles today.
Wednesday; July 19: Traysen made it out for the first 7 miles and then wandered back to his pillow. Mom here took off for another 4 miles through the woods, over the hills and in the mud! A weight lifting session of abs, back and chest was also included.
Thursday; July 20: With an early morning departure, running was an afternoon event. The delayed track session was scheduled at 6pm and somehow, someway, the ole bones made it. Despite the 90+ heat, it was a decent effort of 1.5 mile warm up; then a few intervals, followed by a 2.5 mile cool down. A total of 6 miles.
Friday; July 21: Out the door for a nice 12 miler and then off to work.
Saturday; July 22: With a very late arrival from work, the lazy girl here slept in.....til 745am!!!! Unfortunately, not being the quickly moving spring chicken, I missed the 8am run with the running club. After chores, dogs, etc, I finally just went to the gym and jumped on the elliptical for an 8 miler. Sometimes you just have find a way, mentally and physically, to the job done. With heat, humidity, fatigue, timing, pressure to get to studying, the elliptical was the way to go today.
Sunday; July 23: After a good night's sleep, Traysen and I buzzed out the door for the start of a long run. He lasted the usual hour or so and then wandered back to his pillow and Mom took off for another couple of hours. At the end, 18 miles had been covered, with minimal effort and an equally nice recovery.
Summary: A good week of combining running and work. Weight lifting was down but that happens as the work volume increases.
Question: Where do you find your inspiration? Many of us have internal inspiration. Personal health..mental and physical...keep us exercising. A pure love of the sport...(running, biking, swimming, team sports) often inspires others to continue their efforts. But what about external inspiration? What/who inspires you to exercise? Personally, here are some of my own inspirations:
*Mental health....cheaper and better than a therapist
*Physical health...size 4 jeans! and a 42bmp resting heart rate
*Bob and Nora....who introduced me to running many years ago and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle
*Lori, Lynne, Dee...who combine work, family and running and do all with much grace
*Bridget ...who continues to run despite health issues
*Running heroes...Tony Krupicka, Matt Carpentar, both of whom are running icons
*And lately some new inspirations have come to light: living in the southeast in the heat/humidity of summer, I have realized that folks here just keep going despite the outdoor conditions. Everyday there are numerous runners/walkers/bikers all over the Peachtree City trails at all hours of the day! There are people training for fall marathons...Bob, Don, and Warren...all determined to train hard and improve. Then there are all those kids at the Summer Track Series...Kerry, the 8 year old who runs the 800, 400 and the mile! And Megan who runs a 7 minute mile and she is only 10 years old! Not forgetting my little buddy with the pigtails who kicks my butt in the relay!
All of these folks inspire this ole girl to get her sorry butt out the door and just run ...never mind the heat and humidity....just go git 'er done!!!!
So...what inspires you?
Total miles for the week: 63.0
Total miles for 2012: 1662.0
Monday; July 17: Time for a day off.
Tuesday; July 18: Started the day with a nice 8.5 miler with Traysen. Being a Tuesday, the afternoon track session was scheduled; however, Mother Nature decided to present several thunderstorms complete with plenty of lightening, thunder and rain. So, no extra miles today.
Wednesday; July 19: Traysen made it out for the first 7 miles and then wandered back to his pillow. Mom here took off for another 4 miles through the woods, over the hills and in the mud! A weight lifting session of abs, back and chest was also included.
Thursday; July 20: With an early morning departure, running was an afternoon event. The delayed track session was scheduled at 6pm and somehow, someway, the ole bones made it. Despite the 90+ heat, it was a decent effort of 1.5 mile warm up; then a few intervals, followed by a 2.5 mile cool down. A total of 6 miles.
Friday; July 21: Out the door for a nice 12 miler and then off to work.
Saturday; July 22: With a very late arrival from work, the lazy girl here slept in.....til 745am!!!! Unfortunately, not being the quickly moving spring chicken, I missed the 8am run with the running club. After chores, dogs, etc, I finally just went to the gym and jumped on the elliptical for an 8 miler. Sometimes you just have find a way, mentally and physically, to the job done. With heat, humidity, fatigue, timing, pressure to get to studying, the elliptical was the way to go today.
Sunday; July 23: After a good night's sleep, Traysen and I buzzed out the door for the start of a long run. He lasted the usual hour or so and then wandered back to his pillow and Mom took off for another couple of hours. At the end, 18 miles had been covered, with minimal effort and an equally nice recovery.
Summary: A good week of combining running and work. Weight lifting was down but that happens as the work volume increases.
Question: Where do you find your inspiration? Many of us have internal inspiration. Personal health..mental and physical...keep us exercising. A pure love of the sport...(running, biking, swimming, team sports) often inspires others to continue their efforts. But what about external inspiration? What/who inspires you to exercise? Personally, here are some of my own inspirations:
*Mental health....cheaper and better than a therapist
*Physical health...size 4 jeans! and a 42bmp resting heart rate
*Bob and Nora....who introduced me to running many years ago and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle
*Lori, Lynne, Dee...who combine work, family and running and do all with much grace
*Bridget ...who continues to run despite health issues
*Running heroes...Tony Krupicka, Matt Carpentar, both of whom are running icons
*And lately some new inspirations have come to light: living in the southeast in the heat/humidity of summer, I have realized that folks here just keep going despite the outdoor conditions. Everyday there are numerous runners/walkers/bikers all over the Peachtree City trails at all hours of the day! There are people training for fall marathons...Bob, Don, and Warren...all determined to train hard and improve. Then there are all those kids at the Summer Track Series...Kerry, the 8 year old who runs the 800, 400 and the mile! And Megan who runs a 7 minute mile and she is only 10 years old! Not forgetting my little buddy with the pigtails who kicks my butt in the relay!
All of these folks inspire this ole girl to get her sorry butt out the door and just run ...never mind the heat and humidity....just go git 'er done!!!!
So...what inspires you?
Total miles for the week: 63.0
Total miles for 2012: 1662.0
Sunday, July 15, 2012
July 9 to July 15
Finally a few days at home with no work! While the money is good, the ole brain cell could use the break; although studying is in full swing in light of the upcoming training for the new position.
Monday; July 9: In need of a day off but not today. A quick 6 miler was on the agenda.
Tuesday; July 10: Well, it looked like today would be the day off for the week. With a restless previous night, the ole head and body were not moving very fast at first but somehow, someway it made it to the gym for abs, legs, and shoulders. Since weight lifting had occurred without too much fatigue and pain, running was an option. With the Tuesday night track session coming, I forced myself to get there and start with a 1.5 mile warmup on the track. How hard can that be right? Well, in 90+ degree heat and humidity, it wasn't that easy! But alas, the 800, the one mile, the 400 and then two mile intervals happened, all at a snails pace. The highlight was the 4 x 100 relay! That is once around the track with 4 runners each running 100 meters!!! Now that sounds easy right? Think again! Being the second runner on the old ladies team, I took off like a bat outta .......only to be smoked by a little pipsqueak who came up to my waist!!! She was very cute with her little pigtails...that I almost grabbed as she flew by! Sometimes it is just plain fun to blow out all the dust and run as hard as you can for a very short distance. 100 meters doesn't seem like a long way to go but when you are pushing as hard as you can, it can seem like forever! A total of 6 miles for the day.
Wednesday; July 11: Time for distance today. Traysen and I were off to a late start since running lasted to almost 815pm last night. He lasted about 7 miles and wandered back to his air conditioning. Mom here, not being the smart one, completed another 3 miles in the steamy morning.
Thursday; July 12: Back at it before the heat set in.....but not before the humidity was at full steam! Traysen, again being the smart one, opted to boycott the whole mission and lounged with his sister, Savannah, in the comfort of dry air conditioned dog pillows. But not Mom....what little clothing I had on was drenched within a few minutes of running but nevertheless, 11 miles was tallied and a nice cool shower followed.
Friday; July 13: Oh My...It's Friday the 13th....remember that series of movies of the same name? Creepy stuff that sent young kids to sleep with their mom's for three weeks!!! But this ole kid was out the door running in the dark at 515am. Traysen joined for the first 7 sweaty miles and then was done; while the Badass Psycho Sweaty Bunny went back for 3 more....a total of 10.0 Then, off to the gym for abs, biceps, and triceps.
Late in the day the dogs and I went for a long walk on some of the trails. Here are a couple of pics as well as the new pic at the top of the blog...these trails are amazing....over 90 miles in length....most of which I can find enough shoulder/dirt/mud/rocks/tree roots to run on instead of the pavement. There are even some hills (as opposed to the Colorado mountains) and some water crossings at times with all the rain lately.
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Monday; July 9: In need of a day off but not today. A quick 6 miler was on the agenda.
Tuesday; July 10: Well, it looked like today would be the day off for the week. With a restless previous night, the ole head and body were not moving very fast at first but somehow, someway it made it to the gym for abs, legs, and shoulders. Since weight lifting had occurred without too much fatigue and pain, running was an option. With the Tuesday night track session coming, I forced myself to get there and start with a 1.5 mile warmup on the track. How hard can that be right? Well, in 90+ degree heat and humidity, it wasn't that easy! But alas, the 800, the one mile, the 400 and then two mile intervals happened, all at a snails pace. The highlight was the 4 x 100 relay! That is once around the track with 4 runners each running 100 meters!!! Now that sounds easy right? Think again! Being the second runner on the old ladies team, I took off like a bat outta .......only to be smoked by a little pipsqueak who came up to my waist!!! She was very cute with her little pigtails...that I almost grabbed as she flew by! Sometimes it is just plain fun to blow out all the dust and run as hard as you can for a very short distance. 100 meters doesn't seem like a long way to go but when you are pushing as hard as you can, it can seem like forever! A total of 6 miles for the day.
Wednesday; July 11: Time for distance today. Traysen and I were off to a late start since running lasted to almost 815pm last night. He lasted about 7 miles and wandered back to his air conditioning. Mom here, not being the smart one, completed another 3 miles in the steamy morning.
Thursday; July 12: Back at it before the heat set in.....but not before the humidity was at full steam! Traysen, again being the smart one, opted to boycott the whole mission and lounged with his sister, Savannah, in the comfort of dry air conditioned dog pillows. But not Mom....what little clothing I had on was drenched within a few minutes of running but nevertheless, 11 miles was tallied and a nice cool shower followed.
Friday; July 13: Oh My...It's Friday the 13th....remember that series of movies of the same name? Creepy stuff that sent young kids to sleep with their mom's for three weeks!!! But this ole kid was out the door running in the dark at 515am. Traysen joined for the first 7 sweaty miles and then was done; while the Badass Psycho Sweaty Bunny went back for 3 more....a total of 10.0 Then, off to the gym for abs, biceps, and triceps.
Late in the day the dogs and I went for a long walk on some of the trails. Here are a couple of pics as well as the new pic at the top of the blog...these trails are amazing....over 90 miles in length....most of which I can find enough shoulder/dirt/mud/rocks/tree roots to run on instead of the pavement. There are even some hills (as opposed to the Colorado mountains) and some water crossings at times with all the rain lately.
A very wooded section along the trail not too far from Flat Creek Golf Course. Despite the heat and humidity, this place is beautiful!!!
Saturday; July 14th: whewwww....we made it through Friday, the 13th without any creepy, crawly things happening!
A late start was the order of the day since I was meeting up with the running club folks at 8am. Traysen and I took off at 645am for a quick 6 miler, after which he was done! A quick jog over to the library where about 25 other runners were gathered; with some banter/razzing, we were off for a blast of a 4 miler this morning. (usually it is a 6 miler on Sat. morning, but with the Grand Prix series today, 4 miles at full speed was the distance called for). The ole legs were churning well and for 4 miles I chased Bob....who is very fast, with very long legs, a very lean physic. Never did catch Bob, but it was a wonderful outing of 10 miles total!
It has been a homecoming returning to the Peachtree City Running Club. My dad help start this club over 30 years ago! What has been most interesting is seeing old friends that I knew when I lived here in the mid 80s and early 90s! We all have a few more gray hairs, a few more wrinkles and all of us are a bit slower but our love of running has remained! A few pics of some old friends....
Roy R.. Several Hawaii Iron Man finishes!
Lou and Martha B. Retired airline pilot (Lou) and very fast runner (Martha).
Bob D. Very fast, lean n mean runner! He kicks everyones butt!
(thanks to Normer.com for the above three pics)
And only in PTC will you see this!!!! Ain't it cute?!!!
Sunday; July 15: With work looming this morning, out the door at 450am! A buzz through 7 miles and then off to Belize! That is South right?
Summary: A great week of running is in the bag. It is interesting to note how well the running is going in the heat and humidity of the southeast. Once I moved away from here many years ago the thought of returning to running in the heat was not pleasant; however, now that I am back and here to stay awhile, it is amazing how the mind has shifted to dealing with the heat and humidity as if the concept was there already. In light of the mind shift, one phrase comes to mind: "You can do more than you think you can." by Ken Choubler, race director of the Leadville 100. We are often only limited by our own minds and once we can past that limitation, anything is possible.
total miles for the week: 60.0
total miles for 2012: 1599.0
A late start was the order of the day since I was meeting up with the running club folks at 8am. Traysen and I took off at 645am for a quick 6 miler, after which he was done! A quick jog over to the library where about 25 other runners were gathered; with some banter/razzing, we were off for a blast of a 4 miler this morning. (usually it is a 6 miler on Sat. morning, but with the Grand Prix series today, 4 miles at full speed was the distance called for). The ole legs were churning well and for 4 miles I chased Bob....who is very fast, with very long legs, a very lean physic. Never did catch Bob, but it was a wonderful outing of 10 miles total!
It has been a homecoming returning to the Peachtree City Running Club. My dad help start this club over 30 years ago! What has been most interesting is seeing old friends that I knew when I lived here in the mid 80s and early 90s! We all have a few more gray hairs, a few more wrinkles and all of us are a bit slower but our love of running has remained! A few pics of some old friends....
Roy R.. Several Hawaii Iron Man finishes!
Lou and Martha B. Retired airline pilot (Lou) and very fast runner (Martha).
Bob D. Very fast, lean n mean runner! He kicks everyones butt!
(thanks to Normer.com for the above three pics)
And only in PTC will you see this!!!! Ain't it cute?!!!
Sunday; July 15: With work looming this morning, out the door at 450am! A buzz through 7 miles and then off to Belize! That is South right?
Summary: A great week of running is in the bag. It is interesting to note how well the running is going in the heat and humidity of the southeast. Once I moved away from here many years ago the thought of returning to running in the heat was not pleasant; however, now that I am back and here to stay awhile, it is amazing how the mind has shifted to dealing with the heat and humidity as if the concept was there already. In light of the mind shift, one phrase comes to mind: "You can do more than you think you can." by Ken Choubler, race director of the Leadville 100. We are often only limited by our own minds and once we can past that limitation, anything is possible.
total miles for the week: 60.0
total miles for 2012: 1599.0
Monday, July 9, 2012
July 2 to July 8
Finally a few days off to enjoy at home in Atlanta. Despite summer being in full swing in Hotlanta, it should be a good week of running and weight lifting.
Monday; July 2: A long day of work yielded the day off. Hopefully, nobody noticed there were just two days off in a row!!!
Tuesday; July 3: Needless to say, a bit antsy to get back on the trails, Traysen and I headed out quite early for an easy 10 miler. It was one of those wonderful "floater" runs that required very little effort. After a quick shower, it was off to the gym for abs, chest and back. (yes, a shower is required before going to the gym...gotta get rid of the layers of sweat...just too grimy).
Wednesday; July 4: Usually at work on this day, it was odd to be at home and have a whole day to ? Out the door early for a nice 9 miler. Traysen even made the whole distance and then a quiet day ensued. Peachtree City goes all out for the 4th. A huge parade followed by parties everywhere and then to cap off the day, a fireworks display over the lake. For the afternoon walk with the dogs, the cart paths were full of golf carts, most of which were decked out in the red, white and blue! It's a tradition here that golf carts even get in on the celebration.
As usual the dogs and I wandered off to bed at 730pm, only to be jarred wide awake at 930pm to bombs going off!!!! At least that was what it sounded like....but not to fear, it was only the fireworks being fired about a quarter mile away! Traysen and I walked into the backyard and watched the display....we had the best seats in the house!
Who knew you could dress up a golf cart like this?
Fireworks as seen from the boat dock on the south end of the lake. Thanks to M. Schneider for the pic.
Thursday; July 5: Sleeping in til almost 6am, the ole bones finally wandered out into a very steamy morning. All dogs boycotted the whole mission as Mom here headed over to the track. After a warmup.....as if it wasn't toasty enough.....it was 4x800s and then 4x400s. All times were as expected and consistent. Then off to shuffle through an additional 3.5 miles for a total of 8 for the day.
Finally, the track workouts are happening. With a track within a mile there are no excuses. Now, the key is to keep it consistent. As I have mentioned many times the benefits of running/exercise stem from sticking with the program. Even when there are setbacks, it is important to get right back on the wagon and resume the running/exercise.
A weight lifting session of abs, biceps and triceps rounded out the hot day.
Friday; July 6: Quite the warm start at 530am and during the first three hours of a 17 mile run, I wasn't sure the whole distance was going to be covered! Traysen gave as much support as he could for the first 7 miles and then it was a solo effort for ole Mom. With plenty of Powerade and not much clothing, the distance was covered and the recovery went quite well.
Sometimes when running in the extreme heat an ugly headache will take place after the run. Anyone else experience this frustration? Maybe it was the fluids, maybe it was the nap, but whatever the lack of a post hot run headache was welcome!
Saturday; July 7: Back in the old stomping grounds of Salt Lake but yet an early departure yielded an elliptical effort of 8 miles. This was actually a welcome relief from the heat and from the pounding of running.
Sunday; July 8: Waking up in my favorite place on earth, Jackson Hole, Wy, the ole bones greeted the early morning light with a simple 8 miler on the elk refuge.
There probably are prettier places to run but where? The Tetons as viewed from the National Elk Refuge.
Summary: A very nice week of running with some weight lifting. Summer is in full swing in the south with temps topping out in the upper 90s and even a few 100 degree readings! That can only mean one thing: Home grown tomatoes and watermelon!!!! Ya'll probably thought I was gonna say reduced running!? No way....running is full steam ahead....
Total miles: 60.0
Total miles for 2012: 1539.0
Monday; July 2: A long day of work yielded the day off. Hopefully, nobody noticed there were just two days off in a row!!!
Tuesday; July 3: Needless to say, a bit antsy to get back on the trails, Traysen and I headed out quite early for an easy 10 miler. It was one of those wonderful "floater" runs that required very little effort. After a quick shower, it was off to the gym for abs, chest and back. (yes, a shower is required before going to the gym...gotta get rid of the layers of sweat...just too grimy).
Wednesday; July 4: Usually at work on this day, it was odd to be at home and have a whole day to ? Out the door early for a nice 9 miler. Traysen even made the whole distance and then a quiet day ensued. Peachtree City goes all out for the 4th. A huge parade followed by parties everywhere and then to cap off the day, a fireworks display over the lake. For the afternoon walk with the dogs, the cart paths were full of golf carts, most of which were decked out in the red, white and blue! It's a tradition here that golf carts even get in on the celebration.
As usual the dogs and I wandered off to bed at 730pm, only to be jarred wide awake at 930pm to bombs going off!!!! At least that was what it sounded like....but not to fear, it was only the fireworks being fired about a quarter mile away! Traysen and I walked into the backyard and watched the display....we had the best seats in the house!
Who knew you could dress up a golf cart like this?
Fireworks as seen from the boat dock on the south end of the lake. Thanks to M. Schneider for the pic.
Thursday; July 5: Sleeping in til almost 6am, the ole bones finally wandered out into a very steamy morning. All dogs boycotted the whole mission as Mom here headed over to the track. After a warmup.....as if it wasn't toasty enough.....it was 4x800s and then 4x400s. All times were as expected and consistent. Then off to shuffle through an additional 3.5 miles for a total of 8 for the day.
Finally, the track workouts are happening. With a track within a mile there are no excuses. Now, the key is to keep it consistent. As I have mentioned many times the benefits of running/exercise stem from sticking with the program. Even when there are setbacks, it is important to get right back on the wagon and resume the running/exercise.
A weight lifting session of abs, biceps and triceps rounded out the hot day.
Friday; July 6: Quite the warm start at 530am and during the first three hours of a 17 mile run, I wasn't sure the whole distance was going to be covered! Traysen gave as much support as he could for the first 7 miles and then it was a solo effort for ole Mom. With plenty of Powerade and not much clothing, the distance was covered and the recovery went quite well.
Sometimes when running in the extreme heat an ugly headache will take place after the run. Anyone else experience this frustration? Maybe it was the fluids, maybe it was the nap, but whatever the lack of a post hot run headache was welcome!
Saturday; July 7: Back in the old stomping grounds of Salt Lake but yet an early departure yielded an elliptical effort of 8 miles. This was actually a welcome relief from the heat and from the pounding of running.
Sunday; July 8: Waking up in my favorite place on earth, Jackson Hole, Wy, the ole bones greeted the early morning light with a simple 8 miler on the elk refuge.
There probably are prettier places to run but where? The Tetons as viewed from the National Elk Refuge.
Summary: A very nice week of running with some weight lifting. Summer is in full swing in the south with temps topping out in the upper 90s and even a few 100 degree readings! That can only mean one thing: Home grown tomatoes and watermelon!!!! Ya'll probably thought I was gonna say reduced running!? No way....running is full steam ahead....
Total miles: 60.0
Total miles for 2012: 1539.0
Sunday, July 1, 2012
June 25 to July 1
Oh my! Here we go into another month of the year!!! Would someone please slow the clock a little?!!!
With life lately, with a full week of flying, and with a need to cut back on the miles, this week of running will be quite reduced. As we all know, sometimes you just need to cut back and take a mental and physical break from the high mileage.
The wildfires in CO have not affected the big log house, but many friends have been displaced from their homes while a few others have lost homes. Prayers and thoughts being sent to all those affected.
Monday; June 25th: A one day trip and back home to a still very sick Katie, the dachshund. I seriously had to come to terms with the fact that she was ready to leave us and even Jim (who is very close to the little weiner dog) was coming to realize we should let her go. This is the hard part of animal ownership. It is often up to us to make the decision that their lives are complete. Running was not an option today, so a day off.
Tuesday; June 26th: Needing some stress relief, it was a quick 6 miler and then off to check on Katie who was staying at Grandmas. Oddly enough that little dog was acting much like her old self, complete with a bad attitude! She was still having issues with the rear left leg but her system was regulating itself and she was getting around much better. A visit to her vet revealed much improvement on all issues and it appears the little snotty attitude, diabetic, blind, spider bitten, snaggle tooth, immune disorder, stinky breath dog is going to be around awhile longer! So, a good day for us all.
The day was ended with a track workout with the running group. A 1.5 mile warmup was followed by 200, 800, and 1 mile intervals. A total of 3.0 miles. Then a quick trip to the airport to pick up Jim who was very happy to see his Katie doing well.
Wednesday; June 27th: A busy day ahead yielded a 7 miler before the heat set in for the day.
Thursday; June 28th: After a warm 6 miler with Traysen it was to the gym with Jim. Following his workout we started with legs. OUCH! It's been awhile since these ole bones have done full fledged leg presses! Being the stud muffin he is, Jim then pushed us through shoulders and while he finished a fourth exercise there, I opted to hit abs pretty hard.
Friday; June 29th: OMG!!! I can't walk! The legs have aches we never knew existed! Why did I ever stop doing legs that intensely? But still, 8 miles was on the agenda and off we went like a herd of turtles! Traysen kept looking at Mom and asking, "what is your problem today, Slow Poke?" I told him to shut up and trot. And then!!! Back to the gym for bicep, triceps and abs again! Luckily, these areas of ole Mom here are quite used to hard weight lifting and they were able to keep up with the Stud Muffin.
Saturday; June 30th: Waking up in Missoula, MT at 935am (very late night of work), the day was calling for a leisurely 10 miler along the Clark Fork River and up into the Hell's Gate trails near the Univ. of MT. While climbing up Hell's Gate I came across the fella in the pic below. As I approached, he scampered off into the weeds and was never seen again. Also sighted was the beautiful symbol in the sky, also pictured below. Despite a warm temp of about 80, it was a nice run and the cooler than 100 degree temps of Atlanta were much appreciated. A cool dip in the river made the post run all the better.
Luckily, this fella was not interested in getting too close.
Very beautiful example of the nation's symbol.
Sunday; July 1: An early departure followed by a 2pm arrival in 107 degree temps in Atlanta yielded a day off. This was to be an easy week and so taking an extra day off was par for the course.
Summary: As we all know, life can sometimes deal us one challenge after another. Often these challenges can range from the simple (such as dealing with a sloppy run) to the overwhelmingly emotional (such as dealing with a very sick dog). During these times we may question the meaning of all the series of frustrations/challenges/obstacles but yet we always make it through and keep hoping for simpler times. We also know that sometimes it is only through persistence and patience that we accomplish the goals we have set for ourselves. In some cases the goals are just not obtainable while in other cases we know we can reach the goal but we question just how long it is going to take and how we are going to make ourselves pursue the effort and find the patience. Well folks.....this week it seems as though the continual series of challenges that have been occuring since I moved to Atlanta has finally diminished. Katie the dog is doing very well, the renovation of the duplex is almost complete, the air conditioning in the old Dodge truck is hanging in there in the 100 degree temps, and the personal life is settling down. AND....as many of you who read this blog know one of the reasons I moved to Atlanta was in a hope of being promoted to an instructor job with Delta. (different and better paying than the instructor job I hold now). Well folks....the patience and persistence paid off!!!! The call came on Wednesday and on September I will be the newest Seniority List Instructor at Delta Airlines. Not only will I be the newest but from sources have told me, I will be the only girl in the Good Ole Boys Club!!! They finally let a girl in!!!!
So, just when you think your life has reached it's limits on challenges and you can no longer take anymore, have no fear....the Good Lord knows when you have had enough and will ease the struggle. At this point the families in Colorado who have lost their homes to the fire come to mind. The challenges are only beginning for them; it is not as simple as rebuilding a structure. They will now have to endure months (or longer) of healing, dealing with insurance claims, realizing lost treasures, and yes, rebuilding a home.
Also when we think that our efforts are no longer worth the goal, that is just when the goal is often obtained. We runners often spend months training for a particular race and sometimes wonder if the goal of finishing in a certain time is worth the effort and sacrifice spent. But then in the end, we achieve the goal and know all the training paid off.
The moral of the story is this: Regardless of your situation, regardless of how difficult the goal, hang in there because most often the challenges will subside and the goals will be obtained.
Total miles for the week: 40.0
Total miles for 2012: 1479.0
With life lately, with a full week of flying, and with a need to cut back on the miles, this week of running will be quite reduced. As we all know, sometimes you just need to cut back and take a mental and physical break from the high mileage.
The wildfires in CO have not affected the big log house, but many friends have been displaced from their homes while a few others have lost homes. Prayers and thoughts being sent to all those affected.
Monday; June 25th: A one day trip and back home to a still very sick Katie, the dachshund. I seriously had to come to terms with the fact that she was ready to leave us and even Jim (who is very close to the little weiner dog) was coming to realize we should let her go. This is the hard part of animal ownership. It is often up to us to make the decision that their lives are complete. Running was not an option today, so a day off.
Tuesday; June 26th: Needing some stress relief, it was a quick 6 miler and then off to check on Katie who was staying at Grandmas. Oddly enough that little dog was acting much like her old self, complete with a bad attitude! She was still having issues with the rear left leg but her system was regulating itself and she was getting around much better. A visit to her vet revealed much improvement on all issues and it appears the little snotty attitude, diabetic, blind, spider bitten, snaggle tooth, immune disorder, stinky breath dog is going to be around awhile longer! So, a good day for us all.
The day was ended with a track workout with the running group. A 1.5 mile warmup was followed by 200, 800, and 1 mile intervals. A total of 3.0 miles. Then a quick trip to the airport to pick up Jim who was very happy to see his Katie doing well.
Wednesday; June 27th: A busy day ahead yielded a 7 miler before the heat set in for the day.
Thursday; June 28th: After a warm 6 miler with Traysen it was to the gym with Jim. Following his workout we started with legs. OUCH! It's been awhile since these ole bones have done full fledged leg presses! Being the stud muffin he is, Jim then pushed us through shoulders and while he finished a fourth exercise there, I opted to hit abs pretty hard.
Friday; June 29th: OMG!!! I can't walk! The legs have aches we never knew existed! Why did I ever stop doing legs that intensely? But still, 8 miles was on the agenda and off we went like a herd of turtles! Traysen kept looking at Mom and asking, "what is your problem today, Slow Poke?" I told him to shut up and trot. And then!!! Back to the gym for bicep, triceps and abs again! Luckily, these areas of ole Mom here are quite used to hard weight lifting and they were able to keep up with the Stud Muffin.
Saturday; June 30th: Waking up in Missoula, MT at 935am (very late night of work), the day was calling for a leisurely 10 miler along the Clark Fork River and up into the Hell's Gate trails near the Univ. of MT. While climbing up Hell's Gate I came across the fella in the pic below. As I approached, he scampered off into the weeds and was never seen again. Also sighted was the beautiful symbol in the sky, also pictured below. Despite a warm temp of about 80, it was a nice run and the cooler than 100 degree temps of Atlanta were much appreciated. A cool dip in the river made the post run all the better.
Luckily, this fella was not interested in getting too close.
Very beautiful example of the nation's symbol.
Sunday; July 1: An early departure followed by a 2pm arrival in 107 degree temps in Atlanta yielded a day off. This was to be an easy week and so taking an extra day off was par for the course.
Summary: As we all know, life can sometimes deal us one challenge after another. Often these challenges can range from the simple (such as dealing with a sloppy run) to the overwhelmingly emotional (such as dealing with a very sick dog). During these times we may question the meaning of all the series of frustrations/challenges/obstacles but yet we always make it through and keep hoping for simpler times. We also know that sometimes it is only through persistence and patience that we accomplish the goals we have set for ourselves. In some cases the goals are just not obtainable while in other cases we know we can reach the goal but we question just how long it is going to take and how we are going to make ourselves pursue the effort and find the patience. Well folks.....this week it seems as though the continual series of challenges that have been occuring since I moved to Atlanta has finally diminished. Katie the dog is doing very well, the renovation of the duplex is almost complete, the air conditioning in the old Dodge truck is hanging in there in the 100 degree temps, and the personal life is settling down. AND....as many of you who read this blog know one of the reasons I moved to Atlanta was in a hope of being promoted to an instructor job with Delta. (different and better paying than the instructor job I hold now). Well folks....the patience and persistence paid off!!!! The call came on Wednesday and on September I will be the newest Seniority List Instructor at Delta Airlines. Not only will I be the newest but from sources have told me, I will be the only girl in the Good Ole Boys Club!!! They finally let a girl in!!!!
So, just when you think your life has reached it's limits on challenges and you can no longer take anymore, have no fear....the Good Lord knows when you have had enough and will ease the struggle. At this point the families in Colorado who have lost their homes to the fire come to mind. The challenges are only beginning for them; it is not as simple as rebuilding a structure. They will now have to endure months (or longer) of healing, dealing with insurance claims, realizing lost treasures, and yes, rebuilding a home.
Also when we think that our efforts are no longer worth the goal, that is just when the goal is often obtained. We runners often spend months training for a particular race and sometimes wonder if the goal of finishing in a certain time is worth the effort and sacrifice spent. But then in the end, we achieve the goal and know all the training paid off.
The moral of the story is this: Regardless of your situation, regardless of how difficult the goal, hang in there because most often the challenges will subside and the goals will be obtained.
Total miles for the week: 40.0
Total miles for 2012: 1479.0
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