Running Log 6/4/12

Today I was back on the track. My friend was supposed to run with me but he didn't make it.  I ran a nice 5 Miles on the track.  I timed myself doing an 800 at 4:30.  Not too bad.  The weather was wonderful, the temperature was fantastic.  All in all a great day to run. I did a nice warm up.  Some tempo runs on the track, and a nice wrap up.

Compression Socks

I saw them on a couple of races where people had been wearing them.  I then recently started speed work and realized that my legs began to hurt.  So I bought a pair this afternoon.  I am wearing them now for the rest of the evening just to see if they help out in making my legs feel a little better.  I will do a later review when I have had the opportunity to use these more than one time.  But for this evening they are making my legs feel better.

Running Log 6/2

It would have been criminal not to run today. The weather was spectacular.  I ran around 6  - 7 miles.  The foot felt better but it got a little squirly towards the latter part of the run.  I felt slow all day today. I can't tell if it is because I am tired from the school year nearing to its end or from running.  It was meant to be an easy run.  And it was.

Running Log 5/31/12: Rest Day

Rest Day.  I needed a day off.

Running with a Partner - Laziness foiled

For the last few years, I have been trying to get people to run.  Many of my friends are not as interested in getting in shape.  It was really kind of funny today.  I texted my friend that is starting to run to get in shape for the James River Splash and Dash that we are doing in July.  I was being a bit of a smart ass because I knew he didn't really want to start running this week.  

So... I was all set to go home and unwind and skip running today because I am a little worn out from the end of the school year. I got a response at 5 today. So are we going? And with a couple of muttered swears I ended up going to the track to encourage my friend and doing a speed workout for myself as he started his running program. So I guess, I can benefit from having a running partner. Look at me I am learning, growing, and a little less lazy. 

Running Log 5/30/12

Today the weather was hot but I am beginning to become acclimated to the humidity.  Did a speed workout today, and did 12, 100's as a part of this. Whew. It was quite a start.  The foot felt funky again today. Not sure if it is the new shoes, or what, felt funny though.  All said and done did 6 miles.  Not a bad showing.

FARC Cross Country Schedule

The Fredericksburg Area Running Club published their 2012 Cross Country Series schedule.  I am so excited.  I was hoping for the evening runs that they had done in the past.  But I suppose that I can wake up early in the morning for a race.  They run the Best kind of 5K. Cheap.  Plus, I like the course.  Pratt Park is Great.

Running Log 5/29/12

Ran about 5k

Very humid. Foot feeling strange. 

Plan to run easy 4 miles and had to stop. Walked the rest of the way.  I feel like I didn't eat enough today. I am going to have to make sure that I eat a little more at lunch.  (Hard to stuff it all in, in the allotted 12 minutes.)