Just one more day: Days 58-64
Day 58 - February 27, 2012
I had a lot to think about when I ran my miles during team
practice. A visit to the doctor revealed a few things of concern, some of which
explain why my running has felt increasingly hard. More tests to come. But the
good news is that I am, at least, moving. For that I can be thankful.
Total – 5 road and gravel miles
Day 59 – February 28, 2012
It was a beautiful day for a birthday. 55 years on the planet.
Hard to believe. But I had to take advantage of the day and head to the hills,
running a new trail before practice and then repeating it as a group.
Total – 11 trail miles
Day 60 – February 29, 2012
Leap year! My dad was a Leap Year baby. I thought it was the
coolest thing to turn 12 and have him be stuck at 11. The run today was light
and fun, incorporating strength, balance, hills, and tons of stadium steps.
Total – 3 miles
Day 61 – March 1, 2012
March. In like a lion. . .The winds blew strong but with
temps around 70 degrees, it was a great day to run in the woods. Practice was
relaxed as we broke into groups and ran according to our abilities. I was
feeling puny on the uphills, and alive only when gravity-assisted. It’s
frustrating.
Total – 6.5 road and trail miles
Day 62 – March 2, 2012
Almost too embarrassed to post this but. . .On a windy,
stormy day, I sure wasn’t “feeling” practice. But, when I heard we had access
to the indoor track, my spirits rose. Still, we didn’t do much at all. 1 mile
warmup, 5 x 200m, another mile to end the school week.
Total – 2.6 track miles
Day 63 – March 3, 2012
I am working way too hard for how slow I am working. I know
I am anemic and am waiting results of some other tests. When I hit the roads,
the plan for was for either 8.5 or 15 miles. It didn’t take very long to decide
the shorter version was more prudent. I ran downhills but had to walk on most
of the ups. Ugh. I feel anything but an athlete.
Total – 8.5 road miles
Day 64 – March 4, 2012
Another slog fest as I await more lab tests. But 3 miles is
3 miles. Cold and windy with a prediction of some snow tonight. Maybe a white
snow in the morning would spur me on to a good run.
Total: 3 road miles
Year-to-date: Approx. 345 miles
Comments
I truly hope things get worked out soon with your lab tests and it is nothing too serious. You are an inspiration to me regardless, and I think of you running on a daily basis as such an inspiring goal! I have tracked my exercise since Jan 1 and will try to do it all this year.... take care!