Trying

I am trying hard to get the motivation back. Between all the excuses and thinking I may have another heriated disc,it's been rough. But into the sun and wind I go today for day # 4 in a row. For the next 4-6 week I'll wear my heart monitor and keep the HR low. I seem to enjoy these runs and they are easier on the old body.
Take for example Tuesday. I got home from work and had an allergy headache. Sat on the couch and woke up and hour later. I had a nice droll spot on my shirt. I went into the bedroom and lay down. Then OH NO I need to run. So I grabbed both dogs and went into the Garden. Fifty minutes later I was back home. It was so SSLLOOWWWW. But it was a run.
I have finally figured out the difference between a 'runner' and a 'jogger'. A runner trains with a goal in mind; a jogger just goes out and jogs with no goal other than getting out. Do you agree?

Mothers Day comes early

Run Like a Mother, RLAM, book signing was last night at The Colorado Running Company. I have not seen that many strollers since....????? never. It was inspiring seeing and talking to all the Moms who know what is important. Some of the Moms could even understand my 'John Speak' which was a plus! What is most important to a Mom is that/those children! What is important to those children is the Mom! These Moms realise that if they are not active and healthy they are not around for their children. Children want Moms. Case in point my Mom.
Every year she would ask us kids what we wanted for Christmas. The answer Mom quit smoking; we want you around. With a giggle she would ask again what did we want. Well Mom died of cancer. And I miss her. Keep healthy and active Moms. Be around to see your kid become what he/she wants to be. And you know some Moms who need the push. Push Hard for the Children.

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!

Springtime

Looks like it could be a cold wet run today.

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.

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'.

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.