Fall is coming early
I stepped outside this morning and wanted to run back in and get my hat and gloves. Brrrrrr! Who stole my global warming?
I shouldn’t complain though because it made for a nice refreshing run. I think if it was 80F I’d have been miserable. With the wind and cold and clouds, I was well cooled and didn’t have any over heating today. This is good. I work better in the cold. I fueled up well last night (i.e. pigged out on carbs). It was kinda nice to eat my fill of pasta and bread and not feel guilty heading back for seconds on the bread later. Or the chocolate. ;)
I did the same route as last time around the lake. Past the doughnuts. :) Some woman came up behind me around mile 9 and said “I don’t want to scare you.” and ofcourse it scared the crap out of me! Nobody is ever out there running when I am, just bikers and stuff. She was wearing an iPod so I think she didn’t realize how loud she was talking.
I finished with 16 but the last 3 were a real struggle. My hips were sore and when I would stop momentarily for traffic or to brush bugs off me, I could really feel the fatigue. A nice cold bath at the end really hit the spot. Even after refueling, I find myself still hungry. I’m going to try and make sure I get my protein all week to repair the damage.
The calves are doing well. A little sore at the end, but I think with last week’s run and this one, they are entitled to be sore. No tearing or anything, so I’m happy with it. I’m trying to stretch during the day to keep them flexible.
There’s something else that I have noticed about the running, but I’m not ready to talk about it yet. Something new and good for me. You’ll see. :)
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
August 18th, 2007 14:04
You are such a tease. You do this all the time. Is this how you keep your blog stock price high?
August 19th, 2007 05:21
Great run Jon! Remember long runs aren’t supposed to leave you feeling fresh and ready to do another round - sounds like you are on the right track.
August 19th, 2007 16:49
I am so impressed that you are already up to 16 mile runs. It seems like you just started running again. Well done!
August 20th, 2007 15:16
You are doing SO well and I’m where you were. What do I do oh wise one?
August 21st, 2007 16:42
Its been cole here too! Too early for that. We get enough of the cold as it is without getting summer stolen away from us.
August 21st, 2007 22:27
Cold??? Come down for a visit and you can enjoy our heat! It’s still in the upper 90’s when I go to bed at night!
Great job with your run! Are you training for a ‘thon?
August 22nd, 2007 15:25
omg. i’m so jealous. i’d love to step out in the morning and be COLD. er well at least chilly. fall is my fave season, but i think we’ve got a while before we see it in KC.
well done on the run. 16 miles sounds so far!!!
August 23rd, 2007 00:37
Hey - you’re a runner again! I knew you had it in you. Stay healthy and keep rolling out those miles.
August 24th, 2007 18:58
Wow, 16 miles and some new cool thing you cant share, hmmm. Now I’ll be guessing all night!
August 25th, 2007 12:31
Wow, Jon! Such terrific progress. So, are you doing all this in your minimalist shoes?
And, yeah, you are a tease. Do tell!
August 25th, 2007 23:45
Heyy, I have not checked in for awhile and I am so happy you are back running and happy about IT. Cant wait to hear whats new and exciting.