Sunday, April 11, 2010

Springtime MAYBE

Haven't blogged much the past 2 weeks because there weren't much to blog about. My low back has been hurting and there hasn't been too much in the way of running. Good news is I've forgone the wheat out of my diet and the breathing is much improved. Now I just gotta get the damn low back to feel better.
Today I ran 42 minutes in the Garden. A bit chilly but NO WIND and the ytrails are in perfect shape. Lots of people out there enjoying the weather and scenery. I can't believe the intelligence level of some of these folks. I had to run behind 2 older ladies on horses with 5 dogs running of the leash. They seemed surprized when I past them, with PJ on leash, and asked them to please control their dogs. PJ is aggressive and I didn't want them to fall of their horses when she attacked an un-minded dog. Then I thought wait it would be MY fault for having my dog on a leash while their dog "just wanted to say hi" and their horse threw them to the ground. I'm sure Mark W saw that accident waiting to happen. Oh well.
The plan is to run 30-45 minutes 6 days this week and see what the back does. I just have to take time for myself away from work so I can get healthy. These 6 day/60+ hour work weeks are not doing me any good. So if you come in to see me and I ain't there be glad for me!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Springtime


Looks like it could be a cold wet run today.

Monday, March 22, 2010

27 + 28

Those weeks are in the books. Nothing special.
Weather is typical Spring-Time in the Rockies wet snow 1 day the next 60's then more snow.
This week I've already gotten 12 miles in 2 days. Almost time to add another day of running. It seems if I get mileage early in the week it's easier to reach the weeks goals. I'll have 20 miles by Wednesday. Need to keep healthy.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

How do you spell relief?

Ran 63 minutes in the Garden yesterday morning. Almost didn't make it past 5 minutes because of my back. But since I knew I was getting ART I went ahead and finished. Glad I did. Running by the 'Keyhole' I found some nice people had left their trash right in the hole. What a-holes themselves. I picked it up and took it the 100 yards to the nearest trash can. All along kinda hoping they were gored by the buck that charged me Saturday. That would be the ONLY reason to leave trash. Back to my low back; one leg was 3/4" shorter than the other. I knew I was twisted but this is a new all-time record! After a quick 5 minute session I am 95% back to normal. I need to pay more attention to this area. And not wait so long. (Sarah W you reading this) Can't wait to run this afternoon with the pups and the 'G'.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Ahhhh

Ran 6 miles in Red Rocks Sunday. Half with 'G' and PJ. The Pad was with me for the total run. This past week of 5 straight days running has left the bod feeling at bit overused. Low back is just hurting. Not muscular more joint/bone. Made an appointment for an adjustment. Not till Wednesday can I get in for the adjustment. DAMN.
So today is an off day. Possible run tomorrow. We'll run by feel.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

This just in! 25

I am liking my running. The sun has been out most of the week. It is warming things up and drying the trails. I know we'll get lots more snow but the extra daylight and growing hope of even warmer temps will keep my waist from growing even more. Todays run was tough. I was so tired from work I had to have 2 cups of coffee at 3pm to get me going. I learned today that caffine stimulates brain activity. I'm gonna try pouring coffee into my ear for a more direct route!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Sometimes

Fun just gets in the way of my running.