Red Mosquito

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.

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

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

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

I’m glad I didn’t go today

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

tree_ wrote: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

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 wrote:

tree_ wrote: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

You'll get em, len.

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

tree_ wrote: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

I know

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.

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

tree_ wrote: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.

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

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

you should always carry a dead squirrel and some old bay

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

You won't.