Friday, November 16, 2007
Snow! Ice! Freezing rain and wind! It was such a nice day, I held all my classes outside today. I love 8th graders – they’re always willing to go out in the snow.
On the other hand, I didn’t really feel like running in the wind and slush in the gathering gloom, so I was glad today was planned as a swimming day. But it’s so damn comfortable on the couch, watching Stargate SG-1. And it was the episode where they whup up on Anubis; I love this one. Let’s see, the pool closes at 8:00, SG-1 ends at 7:00, and it’s a half hour drive. One of these days I know I’ll have to take a DNR, but not today – I’d hate to disappoint the internet/blogosphere.
It was a very pleasant swim, 1650 meters in about 36 minutes, very easy and relaxed. As hard as it was to overcome the couchal inertia, I felt great leaving the gym. I must try to recall that feeling next time I’m struggling to get my ass in gear.
I’m planning a long run this weekend. I’m intentionally keeping my training load fairly light. History has shown a tendency to do too much too fast, reaping quick and dramatic results, usually including quick and mundane injuries. My primary goal is to reintroduce myself to athletics in a sustainable, long-term manner, and that requires me to remain healthy, so I’ll pass on the 60 x 400 m repeats. But it will be nice to go out for an hour or so sightseeing run tomorrow or Sunday. I’ll also be doing a turkey trot Thursday morning (5k trail race about 250 m from my house – talk about convenient). I’d love to go back on the
If I manage to get a workout in tomorrow, it’ll be 7 consecutive days. I would guess that I haven’t had more than 6 consecutive days in close to 10 years (The Running School is only 6 days). My all time pr is 88 consecutive days, about 70 years ago. In about 3 more weeks, I plan to start double workouts 3-4 times per week.
weight 171
2 comments:
60x400m repeats? Wasn't that one of Quenton Cassidy's blood in the urine inducing workouts?
Gotta love the classics!
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