Zen, or High...?

5K @ 7'20

I am quite pleased with today's run. and to think I almost didn't go. I was all dressed and ready to go, literally said, "no" aloud to myself and still turned down the hall and headed out. I'm still sick. I think all the meds formed some magical potion and took me out of my head as I ran. I decided to let my body do what it would while I was out there. When I noticed a consistent pace time under 7'30 I'd push myself a little more to maintain that speed. I am glad that I went out there but I still feel terrible. I think I am going to crawl back into bed for a bit before work. 

"Any Day I Am Too Busy to Run is a Day That I Am Too Busy- John Bryant

4 K @ 7'30

Today's run was pretty decent. It was the first time in a long time I was concerned with my pace time. My first and 4th K had the same pace time. I am always glad for consistency in my pace time. I'm not sure why, I think it relates to my aforementioned fear of running fast and to far and getting tired a distance away from my end point and having to stop. Realistically, if I could run when Dank was at his worst in BC and I was malnourished then I could keep running. So, this concern is somewhat irrational. What's a girl to do though eh?

I have to credit my ending pace time with the rain that began to fall. As much as I hate the rain it may be my greatest motivator. Those drops started to fall and I sped right up. I knew I would be a little farther from where I started when I finished cuz I took a little detour. I often will get slightly lost in unknown neighbourhoods where streets head north instead of south like I am hoping.

I still have my cold. It got worse today. Sleep and fluids.

A Little Postponed

5.07@ 7'43

My schedule has been all confused this week. Both my work and running schedule. I think this is why I got sick. I woke up yesterday with the first cold that I've had in 2 months. That's a long time for me. I definitely caught it at work. I noticed that I was sleeping a lot so I think I'd been fighting it then finally got sick. I think exercising has helped to boost my immune system. The commitment to my exercise regime has wavered.

Even though I was sick today, a commercial motivated me to run. I think it's a Tylenol commercial. The women is sick but doesn't let it stop her from getting out there. So weird the effect that marketing has on me.  I also thought about this stupid blog and that running 3 times a week isn't really that much and I should really just do it, even if I was sick.

In order to reward myself for actually getting out there today, even though it was beautiful weather and it really shouldn't have been an issue, I ran my favourite route. I got a nice energy boost from my run that lasted through an all you can eat sushi dinner.

I found this online today and found it quite amusing:

"Real Athletes Run, Others Just Play Games"

5K @ 7'40

Today was warm, warm, warm. Made me think about running in the summer. I am not looking forward to it at all. In Kelowna I really enjoyed running in the summer. It was hot there and dry. I got to run by orchards misting their apples and would get perfect respite from the beating sun. I wouldn't even notice the heat and people thought I was crazy to be out there in 35 degree heat. It didn't faze me.

 In southern Ontario it's the humidity that gets me. The moisture in the air is so oppressive. Running is meant to be freeing for me. I can feel the air clinging to my skin. I must admit I am far more committed to evening runs in the summer. I enjoy heading out when the air cools that 2 or 3 degrees. I like passing other runners out there, the familiar smile and nod that unites you briefly to a stranger.

My run was ok today. I confess that I like telling people that I do 5k. It sounds impressive to non-runners. Not so much to actual runners, especially when I tell them my pace time. It was also a windy run and I ran back with the wind to my back on purpose. I initially started heading north noticed how windy it was and changed direction. Lazy, yes but; I was pressed for time today. I'm keepin' at 'er though and those reading my blog now includes several other countries. It's always interesting to see where my readers are from. Thanks again, all.

“Success isn't how far you got...

but the distance you traveled from where you started.”

3.01 @ 7'42

Today's run falls firmly into the category of "at least I did it". I had a great weekend away skiing and spent hours on the slopes. Definitely that is one advantage that I've noticed with my ongoing commitment to fitness. I was able to stay out there hours and hours without getting tired. I did, however; get sore. It was also very cold out today we're talking real Canadian winter and it was -15 with the windchill. I learned from the past though and knew that my legs would feel better once I started running and I had such a good time in the cold yesterday skiing that I knew it would be a nice day to head out. Plus, I couldn't resist the sun.

I knew I wasn't going that quickly but I was glad that my training schedule only called for a 3K. I bundled up really well and it turned out that I didn't even need gloves so I shoved my iPod into it as in cold weather it has the tendency of shutting down. It was a fairly decent run, I was just happy to be under 8 with my sore muscles. 

Short One

2 K @ 7'07

Both a short run and a short blog. I've incorporated my Nike+ training into my running schedule. Thus, A shorter run at a higher pace. Nice to have a short run after my 5K yesterday and heading into the weekend. I'm heading to Blue Mountain for a ski weekend after work. We went last year and I had an amazing time. I've been looking forward to it for a year now. I fit my run into going to my friends to pick up something so, even though I was crunched for time I'm glad I still managed to fit it in. Not the ideal run week but I still managed to get out 3 times.

Socks To Be You

5 K @ 7'40

Today's run was really good. My first 5 K and it was under 40 minutes. I'm pleased with that. My last 2 race times were over 40 for a 5K. I think if I keep it up I may be able to do it in 35. My real goal would to be able to do it in half an hour.

All right, onto my FAVOURITE running gear. Socks. I realize shoes are probably more important but my socks are my favourite. The give me the greatest comfort. I absolutely HATE wet feet. My socks of choice are double layer so I don't get blisters and they absorb an awful lot of moisture. After my last race the inside of my shoes weren't wet, but my friend wouldn't believe me and wouldn't touch the inside of my shoe. I get them at Running Room. They're the Wrightsock - DLX Double Layer. Here's a picture and a link: 

http://www.shop.runningroom.com/product_info.php?cPath=273_271&products_id=3678&languages_id=1