Workouts - 5
Injured - 0
The Bad:
Getting Sick - Whatever I caught I caught good and it did a number on me for a good week. The same week in which I had taken time off to spend with the family over a long Thanksgiving weekend. So while I got to spend a lot of time laying low around the house, I can't say it was the most productive use of my time. Guess I'd rather get sick now then say later this winter...I guess.
The Good:
Consistency - I missed 2 days this past month from some type of activity but overall I was very happy with the day to day runs or workouts I've been getting in. I do find it odd that Monday thru Friday I have no issues being awake at 5am to get in my training. But when it comes to the weekend, I can't for the life of me wake up before 6:30/7:00.
Strength Training - I missed 1 day of lifting weights due to being sick. Missed 2 other sessions on purpose as to give my body a little break from 7 straight weeks of hitting it hard. Now I'm starting a 8 week streak of focused lifting to get me thru some dark days of winter. I can't be happier with my trips to the gym as of late. Most please with how quickly my body responds from pushing weights now. Specifically the legs in which I continue to push hard twice.
Runs - Being sick wrecked my shot at throwing up a good mileage run for the month. In hindsight, a few days off during this span would have been more beneficial then a painful 4 mile run around Wash Park. However I can't be disappointed with my nearly 10 mile per run average. Highlighted by long runs of 20.5 (Woody's awesome Pancake Social), 22 and 25 miles.
Mustache - Mild temps this month allowed for exposed skin during the early morning runs. Which is perfect when sporting the 'stache. I got a late start to a work sponsored and supported Movember as I wanted to be clean cut for my 2 year anniversary with the wife. 25 days was thankfully enough time to create this sexy look!
However the wife hated, I mean really, really HATED the look. Thankfully bringing home a few of her favorite seasonal brew helped smooth things over.
Leadville Lodging - I'm always one to plan way in advance for stuff and I'm thankful to have my lodging booked for race weekend. A house just 2 plus blocks from the start/finish line. Now all I have to worry about is training my ass off.
Looking Forward:
Crazy to think that it's almost the end of the year. With no races in the immediate future, I'm sticking with what's worked great the past few months. Consistency, focusing on building a strong base of running and staying lean with the weight lifting.
I'm also hoping to make it up to Fort Collins for a little chubster action. Wow, that just sounds wrong.
Lastly, growing my beard back. My face is way to handsome to let the cold dry air ruin it's fine texture.
Frambrozen. Blech.
ReplyDeleteThat tie ... AWESOME.
I'm with GZ. Fruit is best left to smoothies. And, mustaches are best left...off.
ReplyDeleteAgreed on the tie. Jealous of the gym work. That will pay off in a big way I think. Time to get busy on that.
ReplyDeleteditto gz and jp. New Belgium has been going downhill for years. Their only beers that are worth drinking are the lips of faith series and that's only because you don't know exactly what you're getting.
ReplyDeleteHave pacers lined up yet? I think I might know someone interested in running with you.
For the record, the fruity New Belgium is for the wife. I stick to my Ska and Steamwork beer.
ReplyDeletesy, I'm hoping my buddy from Durango can pace but won't find out for a few months. I'm sure I won't think of the matter for a few more months.
Great month and that 'stache is something else! Not sure if I'm going to be able to make the Chubster next weekend. I whacked my knee on a rock during today's HR Lottery Run. Got a nice half egg on the top now. Grrrrr!
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