Training Log Archive: vmeyer

Working the 5/10 mile trail run at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, Virginia. I took my running stuff hoping that I could force myself to run after I was finished my timing duties. It was a little chilly with wind, and after sitting out in the cold for 2+ hours, I am not usually so inclined to do anything but go home.
But Kris showed up to run the race, and after determining that I was prepared to run afterwards (i.e., I had my gear), she jumped in to help and postponed her run until I could go too. I really appreciated that. Thanks, Kris!
Run went well - way better then Wednesday - thank goodness! It was perfect running temperature, though the trail was starting to thaw a bit in spots. Luckily, it stayed firm for the runners, otherwise we would have been sliding all over the place. We did walk up the big hills, especially the big, steep Hemlock hill - twice. Here is the route.

A good confidence booster for the GRR.
Food today was 4 bananas, a small bagel, a chocolate donut, a small granola bar, and 2 GUs. Drink was 2 diet cokes, 32 oz gatorade, 16 oz water.

C • Walking Up Hills 4

Felt better tonight than Monday - didn't tremble at all during the planking parts.

After my annual physical, I met Kris for a run on the Bull Run trail out of Centreville. The original plan was 2 hours in a figure eight out and back passing by the car after 4.5 miles. Wisely, I picked going in the flat direction first - towards Bull Run Park itself, because it wasn't a good day. Thanks Kris for not ratting me out - but I was the dead weight today.

I just couldn't run much, abandoning any attempt at all on the way back, but at least I walk fast. I don't remember ever going so slowly but having my breathing feel so labored, and my legs so dead.

I don't know if it was the double cheeseburger 15 minutes before, or using an inhaler which was possibly dead, or the heat (80 degrees), or carrying a camelbak for a pre-GRR get reacquainted session, or the post aniexty of the physical, but whatever it was sucked!

So, though I originally thought I could keep walking for the second hour, as we approached the car, I had to call it quits.

You'll have see to kissy's log for the rest of the story. All I can say is that I enjoyed the second hour way more than I enjoyed the first hour! Thanks Kris!

C • all! 8

Okay, a could have/would have day - ugh! Planned a bike ride to do an errand after work, but they said the car would be ready at 4, so I got dropped off there. I offered them the option of getting it later, but did I mention that they said it would be ready? I should have followed my first instincts. After turning down a car owned by a Myers, I find out that mine is still in the wash line.

After 15 minutes, when it still hadn't moved, I asked to have it now! A trip to the post office, and then home to salvage the ride. But no, I was locked out, and Roger was napping, and he doesn't hear anything when he is asleep. So, chatted with the neighbors a bit and got in after 5. Too late now to ride out and deliver the race checks and get back before Roger served dinner before his meeting tonight.

And, that is my sad story, and I am sticking to it.

C • Sad Story 2

A 90 second break during the run while going over 395, and then walked home after getting to 3 miles running.

Ran from car dealer to near home. First mile+ was downhill, but it still felt like a struggle - mostly my breathing. Had to stop and cough while going over the interstate. Great - suck in all those car fumes to try to get a deep breath.

Slept lousy last night. Pre-physical blookwork, etc. this morning, and boy was I dehydrated. Everything was running slowly.

C • What is it really? 2

It wasn't pretty, but I got it in after coming home from the car dealer. Service Engine Soon light is still on. Now, I am back to the "replace the car now, or put more money into it" issue.

C • scaredy-cat 15