Candy Land!

Today is Halloween. I did 3 miles today. It started hard, but once my body warmed up I felt pretty good. I needed today to be a good run so I could indulge in a little fun-sized candy this evening!

Cold. Oh Snap!

It was colder this morning. My feet were cold and I was sucking wind today while running. I did 2 miles and then called it quits. My shins were tight and my toes were numb. I'm sure its b/c my legs weren't warm enough. I just felt like crap.

Party monsters

I had the big kids school Halloween party today, and I jogged to the school and back, which is just a little more than a mile, while wearing the gimmick shoes. Which I think are actually doing something.

One for the books

I squeezed in 1 mile before book club.

Warmer Wednesday

Today is the almost end of the fall weather. I did 1 mile at work, then we "ran" to see The Town. It was pretty good, all around.

Perfect Spring day

It was really warm today and the sun was strong. I got a mile in today at work. I don't know what is up with the weather, but if it turns into summer and skips winter, I wouldn't complain!

Death by Chili

I wasn't sure I'd be up for a run today, after eating copious amounts of spicy chili, but I managed to pull out 2.5 miles (in the dark). I hit a few good songs on the last mile and ran like a banshee at the end. Felt good.

3 for Sunday

Cool fall day, lots of leaves on the ground. I did 3 miles today.

A-mazing day

Counting 1 mile for going to the Mega-maze with the kids and some friends.

Like a hamster

On the treadmill, 2 miles, with the gimmick shoes. It was ok.

New kicks

I caved into the gimmick and bought a pair of Reebok RunTone sneakers. I ran 2 miles in them yesterday. My shins didn't hurt at all and my abs were burning from having to focus on not falling over. I think these might be perfect shoes for the treadmill, just a little added challenge.

once around

Did 1 mile at work today. Not really motivated lately. Just trying to concentrate on the end and to think of all I've done so I don't lose focus.

Work stress

Seriously, with all the stress from work, I probably need to be out running more, but I feel lethargic and tired and unmotivated. I did nothing today.

Monday's blues

I think the hardest part of this resolution has been knowing I'm running or waiting to run when its dinner time. I miss having a meal with my family. But that's not the real reason I blew off today, I'm just lazy.

Never put off until later....

...what you shoulda run before breakfast.  In classic "Oh, I can run this afternoon" decision making, we were invited to a friend's house for dinner and I didn't run. I did end up dancing in their living room, but I don't think that really counts.

3 for Fall

Its a windy fall day and I did the 3 mile Mill Rd loop. Felt like there was a head-wind the entire time. But it felt good to get out and go.

Friday and work

Had to work late tonight, but this should be the end of the over-the-top craziness. Skipped it.

Rainy day

Skipped it, got home late, Jeff had trivia.

Wicked reason to not run

This is one of the reasons I should get my butt out of bed and run first thing, but its still a good excuse. I received free tickets to Wicked and managed to get a sitter, so I didn't run today but instead went to the theatre!

Get out!

I ran 2.5 miles yesterday. It was dark, work sucks, I didn't really enjoy it. As much as I wish I could hit some big numbers by the end of the year, I know its not going to happen. I need to align my fantasy world with reality.

Gym Monday

Went back to the gym for some speedwork. Did 2 miles today, 9 mins each. And some arm weights.

1 more

Did 1 mile today, it was nice to get out and I didn't really have time for a good long run. Sigh.

Here's something new

I went to the gym today! I did 2.5 miles and then did weights.

Run at lunch

Did a non-relaxing 3 miles today at lunchtime. Felt stressed about the clock the entire time. Running on lunch-hour is too rushed.

1 for Thurs

I did 1 mile today, then went to the parent's group meeting.

Lazy bastard

Ok, I didn't run today. B/c it was rainy and I just didn't feel like it. No real excuse.

Wet feet

When I was a teenager, I used to love running in the rain. Soccer or Lacrosse in the rain was a fun day. Rugby in the rain was why the sport was invented. Today, I couldn't get my butt out the door.
I think its time to get another race on the calendar.

Fall day

It was a little windy and a little dark this evening when I went for a quick 1 mile run. Fall is coming. I'm trying to get as often as possible before I go back to the treadmill.

1 while I work off the pot roast

Managed to make it out for 1 mile. Barely.

2 for Pot roast

We invited ourselves over to a friend's house for dinner when we heard they were making pot roast. I ran 2 quick miles in order to earn dinner!

Think Long-term: A note on September

This was my worst month. 33 miles is nothing, barely 1 a day. Work has been very stressful, I've had stomach aches and twitchy eyes. Its time to refocus, if I can't control the running, I'll never be able to control work.
On the other hand, I have run 450 miles to date over 9 months. That's impressive and I have 91 days to go.
Sometimes a little reflection is important, if I can't appreciate the past, I can't envision the future.
I ran 2 miles today.

You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures.
Charles C. Noble