Random Musings: As I've mentioned here before, the fitness level you get from running is just different. It is problematic in many ways, but just feels like a more fit place than other cardio I've done and I've done lots of cardio.
I was reminded of this over the last 3 weeks when I've shifted to run centered program. Basically I just run on Tuesdays and Thursdays and then go for a "long" run on Saturdays. I cross train 2-3 other days and rest on Fridays, but the bulk of the work is the three running days. Much as it was when I trained for a 1/2 marathon in 2006, I am stunned at the gains you make in just a three day a week program. I ran my longest run in months yesterday and felt pretty great (with the exception of my foot, which I'll say more about later). I am pretty certain I'll make to to the Urbanathlon in October, but after that I think I'll need to get in the pool and to spin class for long enough to let this thing actually get better, if it can.
On a totally unrelated note, I was just visiting with my daughter as I was typing this and she was describing her anger at someone who uses a shock collar on their dog. We've talked about it lots of times, but today I was struck by the beauty of the certainty of a 10 year old. She just "knows" that it is wrong, period.
Although I am arguably wiser now that I am older, I really miss the certainty of youth. I used to know so many things that I just knew were true and now it seems there are no real truths out there, just continuums to fall upon somewhere. Maybe that's why people find religion or only watch the news channel from "their side"; it is just so much more comforting to be absolutely sure. Of course as a former history major, I know that people who were absolutely certain of their beliefs were usually the most dangerous historically. See what I mean, everything has multiple sides...
Exercise update: Yesterday I completed the four mile run on my schedule. It's the longest run I've been on since probably June or so. It felt pretty good. I've elected to use the Galloway method on my long runs, which means I just schedule walk breaks in from the beginning rather than running to exhaustion. In this case, I ran four minutes and them walked a minute and then repeated that for 4+ miles. I'm not tracking as scientifically as I usually would, but the whole run took less than 40 minutes, so I'm ok with the pace as well. I'd love to run 7 minute miles, but for now, under 10 will do.
Unfortunately, my foot hurts today (the day after), worse than it has for a couple of weeks. Lots of stiffness and some point specific pain returned. I'm going to bike for cross training today and rest tomorrow. If I can get in to the chiro tomorrow and stay off the foot til Tuesday, I'm hoping it will bounce back. As I've said, it's an on-going struggle.
I'm also glad to say that I'm re-connecting with my trainer on Friday. We were both very busy this summer, so it's been months, but it seems like a good way to keep momentum going into fall. I'll work harder with her than I would on my own.
One more thing, I did cross the monkey bars at Myrick Park this week, so I have hope for October:)
Nutrition update: Not much to say here, because all evidence would indicate I'm not a serious person about nutrition. I'm still trying to compensate with exercise and now a few vitamins. I am frustrated that with months of exercise and fitness goals, my weight loss has been minimal and this is the obvious culprit. The question as always is when will I actually do something about it? I'll update you if I ever do.
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