was i injected?

I just had the best run of my life. I have been running 3 miles about 3x a week for the past 2-3 weeks. Today was finally the day to start increasing my mileage. So I decided to do 4 miles, which ended up being only 3.5 because I forgot about a half mile section of my route. Whatever. I don't care. I finished the run feeling better than I have ever felt. I think all of the strain that I have put on my body over the past several months with the running has finally added up and my body has undergone a change, in that it CAN run....finally...

So I did a 33:17 over 3.5 miles, or about 9.4 mins/mile. I thought it was faster, but time and distance does not lie. Again, I don't care. I am going off of how I felt. I went up this hill like a machine. My legs just.....went! It was a lot like on a road bike. Get into a lower gear and crank. I got to the top and just kept going and did not feel that harsh burn.

I am looking forward to thurs AM if I can drag my butt out of bed in time. I am actually looking forward to this run, for a change.

an awesome ride today

I think I had my first peak of the season today. Did 47 miles of some rolling terrain during the 2nd half of the ride. I was hitting these hills with a vengence and was dropping everyone. The great part was that my legs would recover in time for the next hill. Also, the weather was gloomy, but warm enough with no wind, so conditions were perfect.

Here is my route

Looking @ the elevation profile, there is about 500 feet of climbing over 10 or more miles. I like it! I think I am going to do the climbing section of this ride again and see if I can link it up with some other climbs.

light brick tonight

just got back from doing a light brick....9 mile bike, 5K run. did it in 1 hour flat.....not that i was going for any time record...just wanted to get out there and get an outdoor run in after an actual outdoor bike.

i think i need to drop the dreadmill. it has served its purpose in keeping my legs moving...but alternating terrain is going to suit me best from this point forward. plus, any longer than 30 mins on the dreadmill is just....dreadfull...

plus it gives me an opportunity to start exploring my neighborhood a bit and ADD MILEAGE!!!

the biking portion was ok....used my TT bike....still getting comfy....my handlebar position is great now. might need to tweak the seat position. Also my arms dont hurt as much from being in the position, which is a good thing.

As long as the weather holds out tomorrow, I am doing a 47 mile group ride. YES!

had a great swim tonight

i started doing 100's with 10-20 seconds of rest. I was winded after each set but eventually I started to loosen up and I just went. Did a few 150's then a few 200's. I ended the night with a 200 that just felt awesome.

My arms are a bit sore, but that is GOOD. I am making progress again in the pool.

One thing I know I am struggling with is on the bike outdoors. I am just not feeling it this year. My ride last night was great. I know I have the leg strength to do 50 miles....its just all up in the head. I think I am expecting too much out of myself too soon. I just want to do a nice and easy 30 miler with no pressures of going further.

Also, stupid weather! Make up your mind!!!! Get WARM already! this 40-50 degree with gloomy and windy skies has got to stop already!

biking outside tonight

after work I got outside to bike....finally!

felt good...regained a lot of my confidence.

only did 45 mins or around 10 miles. just some hills and some flats at a whatever pace.

good to be outside for real again.

ran this AM

wow did I not want to get up this AM

I was supposed to run outside until I looked out and saw how windy it was.

So I hit the dreadmill for the usual 5 min walk, 30 min run, 5 min walk.

I am feeling back to normal again after the past week and a half of injury.

I have noticed that I am sweating more than usual. Maybe its just really warm in the gym, but I haven't noticed it this much since when I was biking in France those two summers.

Who knows. Prolly its just super warm in the gym.

run/bike/run short distance

Ran 15 mins, biked 20 mins, ran 15 mins.

Just wanted to get some extra running in and go from run to bike to run.

Nothing special.

Tomorrow is supposed to have nice weather. Time to get out onto the road bike for REAL this time. Gonna do 10 miles then see how dark it is and how I feel.

I have zero confidence left after this past saturday. I really want to get at least a 30 mile ride in this weekend.