November 14, 2007

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Ran standard 3.2 mi. loop at sunset. Warm evening for November, about 50 degrees, no wind, snow on the peaks. Just a lovely day for a run. Quick 5 minute upper leg stretch. Glutes a little tight. 8:30, 8:12, 8:14 (24:57), 25:54, 26:54. I guess I can go sub 26 easy enough, but the hills on this road just kill me. I actually felt like either walking or puking during the last mile. I’ll start with the HRM soon, but I was definitely maxed out on a couple hills. Other than that, it was mostly fun. Except for feeling like a freakin’ walrus trying to run. I look forward to the running feeling as natural and easy as the swimming. Ever notice how graceful a walrus is in the water? I’m not saying that’s how I look in the water, but I know how the walrus felt the first time he entered a 5k. No aches or pains though. Nice not to have developed an overuse injury after two runs.

Important note: today at school I was looking forward to running after school.