On This Day I Can Run...So I Will!

5 miles at the gym. incorporated 2.5 miles of speed work. legs feel good. Long run this saturday is 14 miles.

Nice sunny day for a long run. Temps in the upper 30's with occassional wind gusts but nothing brutal. One of the benefits of having a GPS watch is you can run whichever direction you feel like taking. My hubby was marching again today so we told each other our planned routes and neither one of us stuck to our plans. That just reassures me of the importance of carrying a cell phone in case something goes wrong.

I started my run by heading toward a familiar route then suddenlty changed my mind. I thought, "why are you going to a route you already know when you have this opportunity to discover new places and new scenery?". Then I thought "probably because you know its safe, there are no dogs, and its familiar." Nothing wrong with being safe but I was feeling a little adventurous. So instead of turning right and going to my regular route, I went left to see what I could see. Well I wish I could talk about these super exciting discoveries but they didn't happen. Shortly after taking my left turn, I ran out of shoulder and was running head on into very close traffic on a turn. I was thinking of QP and keeping a close eye on those truck mirrors. I was also wishing I had my reflective belt on to make me glow a little and I was second guessing my decision. Soon enough the road widened again and I found the opportunity to jump over to a trail running through a new community. The community was quiet and there were other runners out, so I felt at ease and enjoyed the scenery. After just a few minutes, the trail looped around and that was it. I had to make a decision. I could either keep looping, go back on the road with no shoulder, or head back to my safe route...I chose the safe route. Enough adventure for one day.

My legs were dead tired by the time I finished. Seemed like the longest run ever. 16 is my goal for next Saturday, guess I better start planning my route.

I feel guilty just running 2 but that is what my training plan calls for.  Guess I'll use up some carbs in spinning tomorrow morning :)

epic fail yesterday. went to the gym, popped the trunk to get a sweat towel, then shut the trunk with my keys in it. Spent my whole work out time calling AAA and getting back into my car. Then I headed to the dealership to order two more keys. Started feeling pain in my jaw ... thought it could be sinus pressure.

Found out last night it was not sinus pressure. I was in so much pain last night and couldn't sleep. Awoke this morning and called the dentist right away. I have an abscess and he prescribed antibiotics and lots of ibuprofen. I am having it pulled Monday. I'm just praying the ibuprofen keeps the pain away.

I think I'm back. I am catching up on my postings for all week.

Monday: 2 miles

Tuesday: Spinning

Wednesday: 3 miles

Thursday: spinning then 2 miles

Woo hoo! 16 miles down :) Beautiful sunny day on the rail trail. My hubby hiked with his 25 lb sack for 9.5 miles. No glitches, felt steady, started getting tired around mile 12 but was able to overcome it. Ended with a bloody toe so I think I'm gonna have to wrap that little stinker.

Went home and did 3 hrs of yard work so I'm pooped.

Took a little and much needed break this weekend :)  Back on track.  Rested and ready to go!   Spun 20 miles this morning then ran 2 on the treadmill.  Running is so much easier after spinning and I'm not sure why.  Could it be because I'm warmed up or is it because the effort is not as tough as spinning? 

5 on the treadmill. Did some speedwork. Felt good just needed more time.

18 mile spin. A little tough this morning, legs still tired from yesterday. Good pile of sweat to prove my effort :P