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Obsessed
Lately it seems that I have become very obsessed about my running club and well basically anything that has to do with running. I know that's pretty much all I have been writing about lately. I do think I am almost on a non-stop runner's high. I can't tell you how much better I feel, aside from the sore muscles I'm experiencing now.
For example, yesterday we were supposed to up our workouts to include three intervals of three minutes running and one minute walking. I was only able to two intervals and had to cut my workout short because I felt some tightness in my calf. I felt really bad that I couldn't complete the workout. So today, feeling fine after some ice treatments last night, I went to the gym and did the workout on my rest day. Dudes, I feel so fucking awesome right now! I feel like a real runner again. It was great to be running on the treadmill next other runners and not seem as though I were faking it.
I also haven't been feeling stressed out, which is one of the biggest advantages. I could be all upset and freaking out over the conference that may be tanking right now. But its like all this running as me thinking clearly and fully understanding that I have done all that I can and certain tasks are in the hands of others and there is nothing you can do about it.
I seriously suggest that everyone join a running club!
// posted by stacey on 12:51:00 PM // |
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Let it be Known
That I began my work today at 8:30 and finished it at 9:00. Good thing I brought a book to keep me busy until 3:40.
// posted by stacey on 9:01:00 AM // |
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Is it the Running...
... or am I just getting old?
I thinks its actually a bit of both. What I'm talking about is tendinitis in both ankles and shins. Yesterday at running club we all had various ailments (we are all in our mid-30s to mid-40s) that we discussed. Three of us have the same tendinitis, including our instructor but he is a day removed from running in the Boston Marathon. One person has a sore quad and the other has developed exercise induced asthma.
The good thing though is that a little ice and stretching does the trick and we are now up to running 2.5 minutes followed by a minute walk. Even though pace is slow, I am not being passed by any walkers so that is encouraging!
// posted by stacey on 8:26:00 AM // |
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Beware the Bichon Frise
Do not be fooled! This is not a cute and cuddly animal.
This Bichon Frise is evil, well maybe not this one in particular, but the one that attacked me in the park last night while I was on my run was Satan's spawn.
I love dogs but if there is anything I have learned over the years its that the smaller they are the more vicious they are. I still freak out whenever I see a little Chihuahua, thanks to being bitten on my heels by my neighbor's dog Precious. There was nothing precious about that thing.
But my one rule, is to put a leash on your dogs unless you are in a specific leash-free zone, aka dog run. Its just called being polite to others.
// posted by stacey on 9:37:00 AM // |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Runner's High
I have been doing my running club for a full week now and I'm hooked.
Not only did I survive the first week, I'm actually enjoying it!
And to prove it? Well, I get all worried when our instructor doesn't send the new workouts quickly enough and get all excited when they arrive. We just got our workouts for the next two weeks and they are gonna kick my butt, but I so can't wait!
// posted by stacey on 2:26:00 PM // |
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Running Club
Tonight was the first night of my new running club. I survived.
Actually it wasn't bad at all. In fact, I've decided that I want to be
the valedictorian of the running club.
// posted by stacey on 8:24:00 PM // |
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