Tuesday, I ran 2.2 miles in the morning along the lakefront. It was lovely out, a little humid, but lovely. I felt okay, better than last Friday for sure. I could still feel my hip/glute problem, which brought me to a walk a couple of times, but it's worlds better than last week. Phew!
This morning, I really upped the anty and ran 2.7 miles on the same route. I know, I know, I'm pushing it ;) It was a much better run! I even had some speed in the ol' legs...I glanced at my Garmin a few times and I was cranking out sub-8:30 (hey, that's good for me these days!). I even had my heartrate up! To quote Krissy from a recent blog post of hers, "I felt human." And that is good. Still could feel the same hip/glute thingy, but it didn't reduce me to a walk. I'm thinking this Saturday's CHUG camping/night running outing at Marengo Ridge is going to be a "high mileage" night for me...maybe 10 miles??? Who knows, but I do know that I will be indulging in some s'mores, some good old smack talk around a campfire with some of my favorite peeps, and plenty of laughs and good times. I enjoy night running, so this will be a treat!
Speaking of treats, I got my new running jacket in the mail today! I ordered the ladies' North Face Venture Jacket:

That's my story morning glory. Just having a great week, and really looking forward to the weekend. I am also really looking forward to this whole 'post-100 recovery' thing to be over. I wanna run far again! I'm thinking I might wear these for the camping/running trip:
Chili-peppin' it before VT100
Oh, how I miss that race!! I've got an itch for another 100-miler...
Crash, out.
9 comments:
Which 100's are you thinking of???
Go easy this weekend! I went too hard last weekend and I'm back on injured reserve. Our bodies heal so much slower than our brains.....
Stay happy!
pam
Lots!! None for this year, though, just a 50 and a trail 'thon. But next year, oh next year I have a list in my head already! Umstead, Kettle Moraine, Lean Horse, Heartland...so many!
Susan and I are looking at Umstead, too. Tough to get in. Fills up fast. I heard it filled in 20 mins this year. Wowza!
Massanutten????
Holy moly, 20 minutes?! Hmmmm.
Massanutten might be a little too hardcore for me just yet. Maybe in 2011 after some 'mountain' training :) But, you never know!
Pinhoti! I'm toying with the idea of that one in 2010. If I can work up to 50 miles and still be happy like Paige.
Glad to hear recovery is going well. Run smart!
The best part of your blog is your attitude! I love your positive, don't take it all too seriously, approach.
-JW
Hey! Apparently, that new rain jacket of yours also has the built-in ability to make all of the reat of you invisible! But it isn't doing much to control that sunshine out of your @$$ thing. ;-)
HA! Thank you for that, Greg, I just laughed outloud at that one!! I do enjoy the 'invisibility' element of the jacket. It also comes with an optional feature of 'superhero strength and agility' but I decided not to spring for it this time :)
JW - Thanks!! I'm glad you enjoy reading :)
DRay - You are considering a HUNDO?!?!?! That is simply marvelous, I LOVE it! Now, lets get you in a 50 (which you will totally rock, no doubt), then sign you up for the hundo. This is fabulous!
Also a Backcountry & S&C fan - in fact, ordered a few more pair of Salomon XA Pros from Backcountry this morning (bringing my total pairs up to 41 or 42). Hooray!
Glad you're hip's doing OK - sorry I can't make the social outing tonight :(
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