Runs - 15
Work Outs - 7
Injured - 8
The Bad: The frustration of dealing with an injury. Specifically the right calf. Pulled, strained but thankfully nothing major. And it's all on me for not giving it enough time to heal when I first had issues with it. Then again patience has never been my strongest point.
The darkness has arrived. All of my runs Monday thru Friday happen during the hours of 5am and/or 6pm. Those hours this time of year, and for the next 3+ months, represent full on darkness. Now I'm not afraid of the dark but what I can't see does scare me on occasion. Random animals in bushes, old people driving down the street, hobo's hanging out in Wash Park. Thankfully I still have the weekends of daylight to assist me in my runs.
The Good: While the number of runs I had this month were my lowest since February, the quality of the runs were solid. Numerous strong efforts on the trails along with an increase in speed work around Wash Park. While I no doubt lost some long distance stamina, my leg turnover has noticeably improved. Just a shame I couldn't prove it during last weeks Turkey Trot.
I'm very proud of the weight I've been pushing at the gym. My work out sessions have increased in both reps and weight pushed. I'm much more sore the days following and even my wife has noticed a difference in my body. Or she's just saying that to shut me up which I believe to be more true.
Oh and I celebrated my one year anniversary with Michele. Now that's something I'm most excited about. And too think in a few months we'll have a little one dominating our life!
Looking Forward: With a few more rest days on tap, I'll be looking to start a pattern of increased weekly mileage till baby is born. Right now the mind and body (most of it anyways) are both extremely healthy and that alone is all the motivation I need to get back after. And before long, the days will start to get longer, the snow will melt and the high country will once again reveal it's true sassiness of vibrant colors and glorious single track.
Work Outs - 7
Injured - 8
The Bad: The frustration of dealing with an injury. Specifically the right calf. Pulled, strained but thankfully nothing major. And it's all on me for not giving it enough time to heal when I first had issues with it. Then again patience has never been my strongest point.
The darkness has arrived. All of my runs Monday thru Friday happen during the hours of 5am and/or 6pm. Those hours this time of year, and for the next 3+ months, represent full on darkness. Now I'm not afraid of the dark but what I can't see does scare me on occasion. Random animals in bushes, old people driving down the street, hobo's hanging out in Wash Park. Thankfully I still have the weekends of daylight to assist me in my runs.
The Good: While the number of runs I had this month were my lowest since February, the quality of the runs were solid. Numerous strong efforts on the trails along with an increase in speed work around Wash Park. While I no doubt lost some long distance stamina, my leg turnover has noticeably improved. Just a shame I couldn't prove it during last weeks Turkey Trot.
I'm very proud of the weight I've been pushing at the gym. My work out sessions have increased in both reps and weight pushed. I'm much more sore the days following and even my wife has noticed a difference in my body. Or she's just saying that to shut me up which I believe to be more true.
Oh and I celebrated my one year anniversary with Michele. Now that's something I'm most excited about. And too think in a few months we'll have a little one dominating our life!
Looking Forward: With a few more rest days on tap, I'll be looking to start a pattern of increased weekly mileage till baby is born. Right now the mind and body (most of it anyways) are both extremely healthy and that alone is all the motivation I need to get back after. And before long, the days will start to get longer, the snow will melt and the high country will once again reveal it's true sassiness of vibrant colors and glorious single track.
(Still missing the San Juans)
Get some extra sleep, you'll need it ;)
ReplyDeleteThat header picture you have now is awesome; I've taken so many pictures from that section of trail!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I saw your post as I was writing this and thought you could at least get a little bit of the former home in a can :)
Heal fast.