Training Log Archive: kissy

I decided to do a longer run today on the Battlefield trail. I was actually aiming for about 100 minutes, but with the temps in the mid-90s, a heat index of 102, and a heat warning, I thought it would be safest to cut it a bit short. And I'm glad I did, because at about 72 minutes, I started feeling a little woozy and my stomach was getting upset. I made it back to my car, and drank a lot of water. Other than that, I felt really good, except that it was so hot. I even had to take off my shirt and just run in my running bra, and for those who know me fairly well, that is *not* a common occurrence. But, I figured I was in the woods and no one would really see me.

My AOWN sightings were really "at one": I almost stepped on a box turtle, thinking it was a rock; I flushed a grouse from almost right under my feet; and finally, I scared up a hawk that had been sitting on a tree trunk which had fallen some time this summer, and was resting in the crook of another tree. This tree trunk was right next to the trail, and I hadn't seen the hawk...and I guess he hadn't seen me because I was almost on top of him before he flew away. I could feel the breeze his wings made as he took off. Pretty cool!

The day got away from me and before I knew it, it was time to take Graham to soccer practice. So, I put on my running clothes and just went for a run by the field. I was afraid it was going to be all on busy roads but at the end of a cul de sac, I found a trail that went along a creek, so I took that route. It was pretty muggy and humid and spider webby, but it was better than a busy road.

C • Squirrel Kill 4

I decided that the vacation was finally over, and it was time to get back to work. My races out West were a wake up call for me and showed me that I have a lot more training to do. So I started today with a run through the neighborhood since it had been awhile. Nothing much had changed except there was more trash and a large tract of land on Dead Snake Rd. is now for sale. Yea, more homes...just what we need.

The run started out feeling like it wasn't going to be a pleasant one, but about a third of the way through, I felt better and it started flowing a bit more.

Decided a little stretching and flexibility exercises were in order. It felt good, except that I'm back at Square One as far as balance is concerned. Just call me the Leaning Tower of Kissy.