I think that I’m going to start evaluating my running on a weekly basis, assigning a letter grade each Friday. I came up with that idea, because this week I earned an F-. It is only Friday, but I can already make that assessment, since today was my first run, since last Friday. So, from here on out, I can only improve. My grade will be based on, how many days I run (ideally 6, per week); how many miles, how many gorgeous mornings I wasted by hitting snooze, etc.. I’m hoping to keep the grading thing going at least until after marathon season, this fall.
It has been a rough week, weather-wise, and I’m still battling blisters from my new sneaks. Just the same, I have been reading about all of my friends out west who have been battling through the snow, on their runs. So, I don’t really feel like the weather excuse is holding up so well.
On a positive note, my goal to run 500 miles between 1-22-10 and 1-22-11 seems to be going fairly well.
According to my little Nike Plus chart, I’m almost 34 miles ahead of schedule, as of today. Something to feel good about, I guess. But seriously, the thing that gets me going the most, is all of the positivity from my friends who also run. I think that you guys are so awesome. I know that running isn’t a team sport, in the traditional sense. But, it really motivates me to feel like I’m a part of the running community. Kind of nerdy/sappy, I know.
Anyway, to wrap up this post, here is some entertainment. The shot below is from the Central Park Conservancy 4 mi. race, weekend before last. Look how awesome that guy in the Five Fingers looks. I almost want to get a pair, just so I can look more hard core.
I think that Reagan is making burritos for dinner. Heaven.
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7 responses to “Running Update (feel free to skip)”
Runner friends of mine introduced me to those shoes at that Jack Rabbit store. I bet they’re super comfy. They scream HARDCORE. Totally get some.
So are you saying that using weather as an excuse not to run is not acceptable? Cause that’s totally my excuse this week. Sometimes its shin splints or being busy – but this week, its definitely the weather.
Don’t feel to bad last time I ran was Saturday and I don’t know how I am going to fit in my run this Saturday. I might have to skip it this weekend.
A little off topic, but we need to get some skateboarding sessions in as soon as this dang wind stops blowing.
@julia: So true. I actually have a few friends that already have them. I admit that I have been perving on them for a while. I was ambivalent, at first. But, now I really want to get some.
@michelle: I think that snow takes things into the next level. I can count all of the times that I have gone running in the snow, on zero hands.
@Liz: I don’t blame you, with the back pain and stuff. I would be tempted to just take a break until I was feeling good, again. Plus, I mean you are still only 2 weeks off of your latest marathon. Go easy on yourself.
@Col: I’m totally down. Maybe Sunday or Monday night? I’ll check with Swiss and see what his schedule is like.
Dan has those “shoes” (definitely for the hardcore look cuz he just started running again), but they’ve been in a return box to get sent back. They just need to fit perfectly I guess, so he may try another size…
Hi:)
I like running as well, but i wish my form could improve faster:)
Have a nice day – SP
Good luck:)