The Running Thread

[tree_]

Set out for a 5 mile run yesterday, but during the first mile I realized my calves were too tight. I saw the swimming pool was empty and decided to take the kid and wife swimming. It was a great time and I still got a little exercise. Maybe I can run my 5 miles this evening.

[washing machine]

It's been my experience that most issues like that usually work themselves out after mile 2.

[tree_]

I dunno they were pretty tight and sore, but I will keep that in mind for next time

[washing machine]

They just want some attention, tree. Get that 5 miler soon! You have it in you.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

I’m glad I didn’t go today

[tree_]

4.25 in about an hour. Was rough. Sore legs. I probably should stretch more.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

4.25 in about an hour. Was rough. Sore legs. I probably should stretch more.

i’m horrible about that too…but good job getting out there

i talked myself out of going today, so i have to tomorrow

[washing machine]

My congestion has been bad again and my wife talked me out of an 8 mile run I had planned this morning. Her exact words were "you shouldn't go run this morning." She's probably right. A Goggins I am not.

Big bowl of udon and bok choy fuel I had last night, wasted.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

4.25 in about an hour. Was rough. Sore legs. I probably should stretch more.

i’m horrible about that too…but good job getting out there

i talked myself out of going today, so i have to tomorrow

forced myself to go and i’m very pleased with the results…a little less than what’s prinavky my average pace, but I also wasn’t trying to really push myself

hope to get in two more before next Saturday’s race

[washing machine]

You'll get em, len.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

4.25 in about an hour. Was rough. Sore legs. I probably should stretch more.

i’m horrible about that too…but good job getting out there

i talked myself out of going today, so i have to tomorrow

forced myself to go and i’m very pleased with the results…a little less than what’s prinavky my average pace, but I also wasn’t trying to really push myself

hope to get in two more before next Saturday’s race

prinavky is yiddish for probably

[washing machine]

I know

[washing machine]

Holy fuckity fuck did today's run kick my ass. 6.24 miles of heat and suffering on an August morning in Texas. Sun reflecting off glass, concrete and stagnant bayou water.

I stopped after three miles and considered riding the light rail back to where I started. Ate some Swedish fish in the shade instead, walked a little bit, then somehow made it through the rest of the run. Not sure why I bonked, but I did. Legs felt rested, I felt hydrated, had some carbs in my system, etc. Sometimes the run is just out to get you, I guess.

I saw a family full of baby ducks at one point. That made me smile. Next 8 days will be me piddling around Arkansas towns and trails. Hope I don't get shot on someone's property.

[tree_]

You mean as opposed to "off" someone's property?

[washing machine]

You mean as opposed to "off" someone's property?

ha. yes.

There are a couple of places we are staying outside of city limits where I can't really tell where property ends and nature begins on google maps.

[tree_]

around these parts they mark trees with like purple or red spray paint so you know you might be murdered

[washing machine]

Can't be any worse than running thru tent towns around some of the sketchier downtown segments along the bayou trailways here.

[doug rr]

you should always carry a dead squirrel and some old bay

[lennytheweedwhacker]

i’m a bit nervous about this Saturday’s race…there will probable be a lot of prime hotties there and i don’t want to embarrass myself

[washing machine]

You won't.