Training Log Archive: Nadim

Saint Paul, MN. Christmas Day - Joyful 5k (4th Annual). For the first time in 3 years of participating in this race, we weren't late for the start. Max picked me to go with which left Peggy free to run. Going at Max's pace we jogged and walked. Unlike at Thansgiving it was around 20 F and a little breezy. There was the usual plowed snow and ice too. Max had on a full compliment of snow boots, coat, hood, and heavy gloves. He ran a ways but was walking after 4 minutes. As people would pass us, Max would start again, especially when a young girl went by (At 6, Max was the youngest in the race.). He complained about not even wanting to go though he'd said otherwise earlier. He cooperated but wasn't too happy. The course was two loops around lake Como. So As planned, Max stopped and waited with Peggy's brother Paul. We'd taken +26 minutes to get a bit under half way. I went on to finish, picking up the pace considerably. I had no idea what my pace was while I was running. I did guage my energy and appear to have been doing around 7:07 per mile. I had on full sweats and long underwear. It felt good to get in a run.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro Station. I let Max ride the bus so that I could ride and get in at least a very small workout. The fact that I was outside was great. The air was fairly calm and I rode very comfortably.

From the Bethesda Metro Station to Northfield Rd. I left work later than planned and since I didn't ride into work with Max, I had to rush to get home, then drive back before his after school care ended. It was refreshing to feel the cool breeze riding in the dark.

Spinning and watching a movie.

Spinning and watching a movie.

45 situps after a busy day.