Work is in full swing this week with only two days off but yet without the commute, the running miles should happen easily enough.
Monday; June 4: Somehow it seems Monday's are a day off. For some folks, starting the week off with a day off can be a bit disconcerting, especially when one of the goals is to run 6 days for the week. The ability to keep the confidence in yourself comes from previous consistent running. With many weeks or years of running behind you, it is often just a mindset to know that even though Monday is a day off, you have the confidence in yourself that you will get your butt out there and get the job done the rest of the week.
Tuesday; June 5: After flying most of the early part of the day, it was an afternoon with the Peachtree City Running Club summer series track workouts. OUCH!!! It's been awhile since I have done any formal track work (earlier this year?) and with the heat/humidity of the southeast, this was to be a "set the bar" workout. The actual workout went well despite the heat...although many little kids kicked my butt!! A ladder style interval session produced a 400, 800, 400, a 1 mile and then a 2 mile workout. With a warm up and cool down, total miles was 6.5.
Wednesday; June 6: Somewhat of a short night, then out the door for a quick 10 miler before work. Did I mention that not flying to work is great!!!! Much more time to run and goof off!!!
Thursday; June 7: Ever have one of those days where the workouts are just sloppy despite the head being into it? One of those days where even the lightest weights in the gym are heavy and the run turns into more or less a walk? That was today. Very lethargic from the start. Traysen pulled Mom along for a sloppy 7.5 miler followed by a less than lively weight lifting session of abs, shoulders and triceps.
Friday; June 8: Finally a good nights sleep produced a great session in the gym with abs, chest and back on the agenda. This was followed by a nice 11 miler. Traysen actually made the whole distance without chasing too many "squirrels."
Saturday; June 9: Trying to meet up with some folks from the Peachtree City Running Club, Traysen and I headed out quite early since it was to be a 15 mile run. After the first 6 miles, the ole boy was done and opted to hang out in the air conditioning. Mom here took off again and met up with a group of ladies who were just starting out on their own 15 miler. Once we reached a split in the trail I veered right and made my way to the Stinky Trail. Honestly, it is not stinky...it is actually quite beautiful, complete with some hills and plenty of tree roots to trip on. The run went well and it was good to get the miles completed.
It is interesting how well our bodies adapt. Even as the heat and humidity rise in the southeast, the body is handling the increased challenge. One thing has helped is that I have incorporated sugar free Powerade into runs that over 12 miles. The electrolytes are just what is needed in this heat and humidity...quite a bit different than Colorado.
Sunday; June 10: Waking up in one of my favorite places on earth: Missoula, MT. A steady downpour with a cool 50 degree temp made for a nice 8 miler along the Kim Williams trail. Needless to say that hot shower was most welcome.
Summary: A solid week of running and weight lifting. As has been mentioned, our bodies can adapt to new challenges and changes in our lives. It is often a matter of adjusting our mindset and realizing there are no excuses. It would be easy to reduce the mileage and quality training given the heat and humidity of the southeast, but on the other hand, facing the challenge and making a few changes in practice have allowed me to continue with some good mileage.
Total Miles: 57.0
Total Miles for 2012: 1370.0
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