Easy Run
I got to sleep in this morning - I didn’t roll out of bed until after 6:00 - almost 6:15! Can you believe it? Running close to the house is pretty nice after so much work down on the trail; I just got up, tossed on some old running clothes, leashed up a (very excited) old running dog, and headed out the door.
We did 35 minutes worth of running at about a 10:00 pace. That’s pretty slow, but Bear was so happy to be out there. Its hard to run with him and keep proper form, especially with my arms when I’m holding his leash, so its been a long time since we’ve done this. I ran down to the park and did two laps, then came back a different way so that we could end our run with the traditional sprint downhill on our street.
I did confirm one thing: its just as humid down here as it is by the lake in the mornings. Seriously, I felt as if I was running through treacle! I don’t know what this bodes for my 10K this weekend, but - well - I’ll deal with it, whatever happens.
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Jun 8th 2005
8:40 AM
Treacle? Is this some English food that involves animal guts?
The only problem I can see with running with a dog is if he sees a rabbit off to the side and wants to go chase it. And rips your arm off.
Jun 8th 2005
10:15 AM
so, are you planning on racing the 10k, or is it just a training race?
jon, doesn’t all english food involve animal guts?
Jun 8th 2005
11:35 AM
I planned to do the non-trail neighborhood thing yesterday morning, but forgot to set my alarm and never made it. Perhaps I subconsciously did it on purpose since my run was to include Wilke…
Have fun in Dublin- are you taking that crazy early bus?
Jun 8th 2005
12:23 PM
I don’t know how hard I’ll race it yet - I’m going to see how I feel on the day. And no, I’m not taking the 4:30am bus - we’re staying with friends in Temple, only 90 miles from Dublin, so that will be a *little* easier - we can leave as late as, oh, 5:45!
BTW, treacle is a thick sweet sugary substance. No animal guts involved - take it from a lifelong British vegetarian :)
Jun 13th 2005
12:50 PM
You could write a book about “old running dogs”! I have one too. THough he was accused of being a puppy yesterday.
Back into some running after a week off. Good to read your notes and get re-inspired… At least I’ve got a tan to show for my laziness…