Indicators

February 16, 2012 — Leave a comment

This morning, there was a nice 5-7 mph breeze that accompanied the ~44 degree temp on my run. No complaints, just an observation…

Anyway, as I was running, it dawned on me: without looking at my watch, I had some natural “level of effort” indicators moving around me: leaves

  • Leaves blowing with me = easier or lower level of effort
  • Leaves blowing at me = increased or higher level of effort

It got me thinking: too often we are oblivious to – or outright ignore – the “indicators” life presents us.

Indicators that tell us:

  • Press on
  • Slow down
  • Stop.  Just stop
  • Use caution
  • Stop talking and just listen
  • Say something
  • Change directions
  • Pick up the pace
  • Don’t do that again
  • …and many, many more

NOTE TO SELF:
Don’t become too oblivious to – or outright ignore – life’s indicators!
[Also, blowing leaves can be a great illustrative reminder.  That said, thoughtfully plan to keep the leaves blowing “with you” during the second half of a longer run.]

Training Journal – 2/16/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 5 mile tempo run @9:50
  • Comments: Good run. Another clear and brisk morning. Tempo was off plan, but it felt right: 9:10
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Extremed!

February 15, 2012 — Leave a comment

ME LOVE RUNNING!

3/4 CU, 270 cals: BOOYAH!

Training Journal – 2/15/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 3 mile easy run @ 11:28
  • Comments: Beautiful morning for a run: ground just a bit damp, crystal clear with a nice crescent moon, a scattering of stars, and nice comfortable ~42 degrees. Went 4.4 @ 10:13
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My Valentine

February 14, 2012 — Leave a comment

Nigh a score and seven years ago thou captivated my heart

And lo, I’ve been thine e’er since

Many roads we’ve traveled- most joyous, some with tribulation:

Always hand in hand,
Sometimes thou leaning,
Sometimes me,
Sometimes both.

Though at the time, “remove the trial” I wished, I prayed
In hindsight, our love was strengthened e’en more
Our bond, made tighter
Our Reliance, e’en firmer

See, my love, many are the things I cherish about thee:

Thy smile encourages and slays me still
The sound of thy laughter tames and tickles
Thy care and concern doth comfort my soul
The genuineness of thy character doth inspire me
Thy true love and friendship – ah, priceless treasures they are!
– – –
Alas, an endless list I easily could pen…
…and a lifetime foreseen to fathom, to appreciate them all!

Nigh a score and seven years ago thou captivated my heart

And lo, I’ve been thine e’er since,
And wilt e’ermore!

Training Journal – 2/14/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 3 mile easy run
  • Comments: Nice morning for a run. I lost my pinky toenail last night – a casualty of a twisted, poser sport sock worn on a 13.1 a few weeks ago.   I wondered if it would bug me this morning – no issues (thank goodness!)
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An Author and A Memory

February 13, 2012 — Leave a comment

It’s funny the memories a word or phrase can conjure up.

We were in a used bookstore yesterday and this book, or more specifically, this author’s name caught my eye.

Not because of my enjoyment of this book.

Not because I recall enjoying any other books by Alcott.

Not even because of any wonderful memories I have from American Literature classes.

Simply because of the memories I have of Continue Reading…

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Museum of Obsolete Objects [interesting]

February 12, 2012 — Leave a comment

For the youngsters…The Museum of Obsolete Objects

Via Visual News blog – check out more examples (rotary telephone, typewriter, etc.) here!

Training Journal – 2/12/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 11 Mile Long Run @ 11:21
  • Comments: Nice run.  11.33 @ 10:29
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A Virtual Run in Memory of Sherry Arnold

February 11, 2012 — Leave a comment

So sad.

Today is a rest day, but I’ll wear on tomorrow’s long run:

Back stories at:

Training Journal – 2/11/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: Rest day
  • Comments: Slept in. McD’s pancakes & sausage for bfast: “like butta!”
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Sized

February 10, 2012 — Leave a comment

With ~110 lbs less of me around, I finally broke down and had my ring sized…

…no turning back now, baby!

Training Journal – 2/10/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 3 mile easy run @ 11:14
  • Comments: Again, in the vein of sticking to what is on the “plan,” I only ran 3.2 this morning…@ 10:51 [doh!]. After yesterday’s speedwork, an easy 3 mile was probably wise. I guess those plans are thoughtfully developed!

 

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SP_ _ DW_RK R_N

February 9, 2012 — 2 Comments

S_rry, I think I dr_pp_d a f_w v_w_ls d_ring my m_rning r_n…

Training Journal – 2/9/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 6 mile Speedwork run: Warm-up –> 5×800 in 4:19 w/400 jogs –> cooldown.
  • Comments: In the vein of not cutting corners and sticking to what is on the “plan”, I went for it this morning and did the scheduled speedrun (though I was tempted to simply run a 10K.) I purposely ignored my watch – listening for the interval beeps. Not bad:

    • 800 #1: 3:42
    • 800 #2: 3:32
    • 800 #3: 3:39
    • 800 #4: 3:33
    • 800 #5: 3:47

    OK, I’ll admit: it felt good too! Though I think in the future I will “watch the watch” – there is no way I could keep up with those times past a 1/2 mile…4:19 might be a little more doable for longer distances.

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Social Media Explained [good one]

February 8, 2012 — Leave a comment

This was just too good not share!

Via Today I Learned Something New.

Training Journal – 2/8/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 4 mile easy run
  • Comments: Good run.  Awesome moon this morning!
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This Morning

February 7, 2012 — Leave a comment

In my mind:

In reality:

A rainy day treadmill run.  yuck.

But it was training none the less…and a nice dry environment to do an inaugural run in my blues.

Training Journal – 2/7/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 4 Mile Easy Run @ 11:21
  • Comments: Treadmilling it is not a favorite, but I did have negative splits this morning and stayed dry.  Pace was 9:40 – still fast against plan…
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