I am scheduled to run 15 miles today. So far, I have run 9 miles. I had the hard work out yesterday (Aikido class, 7 mile run, 10.6 mile bike ride). It’s not like my legs hurt. In fact they feel okay. My feet are a little uncomfortable, but they don’t really hurt. I am not tired. It’s just like I lack motivation. It’s like I am on the treadmill, and I just can’t wait to get off. Today is supposed to be an “easy” run, so I have the treadmill set to 4.5mph. My heart rate is staying in the high 130’s or low 140’s which is good. I used to be that I would have the treadmill set 4.3mph, and I would have to spend half the time walking, because as soon as I started jogging, my heart rate would go above 150. So my aerobic fitness is improving. I just have to get through this run. I have the tv playing a DVD, but that is not hold my interest much. Next week the schedule has me running fewer miles than this week. But then the following weeks cranks em up a notch. Maybe I will run a couple more miles, then go soak in the tub. I have karate class this afternoon, then maybe when I get home, I can run the balance of miles. I don’t know. Blah!
10 miles down. I am going to take a bathroom break, and maybe go eat a sandwich. Then maybe I will run another mile or two. My legs feel tingly at the moment. I took out the DVD I have been watching (some stupid movie named April’s Shower), and put in another DVD named The Perfect Score. This movie is much more interesting.
Comment by Rob — October 1, 2006 @ 11:58 am
11 miles down. My legs are still tingly. My feet are getting more uncomfortable. I think I may go soak now, and run the other 4 miles tonight after karate class.
Comment by Rob — October 1, 2006 @ 12:25 pm
I took a hot bath, then napped for an hour. Then I headed off for a 2 hour karate class. When I got home, I ate dinner, and then ran 4 miles to finish off my 15 miles for the day. My feet are sore. I also started to feel a slight twinge in my groin area. Hopefully nothing serious. Now I am going to take a quick shower, and maybe make some spaghetti maranara. I am still hungry.
Comment by Rob — October 1, 2006 @ 9:41 pm