9/29/11 Training Report, etc

Ran 2 miles Gold's Gym Treadmill

Good run. At this point in training I am running 3 minutes at 5.2 speed, walking 1 minute at 3.5 speed, no incline. I felt physically strong during the whole run and if there were more time and I was not racing Saturday I would have gone for 3. My left shin did start to pull and tug a bit just after into mile 1, which is not abnormal for me. I tend to have shin issues and make sure to stretch them well before my run. That is also my "weak" leg. I was in an accident at age 15 and broke my knee, there was never any physical therapy or anything like that and it has always been a bit weaker. I also have asthma, even with my inhaler I could tell my breathing was more labored in mile 2, getting slightly progressively worse as I went on. Mentally I was having to pep talk myself a lot, this is normally my biggest challenge. My damn brain, it betrays me sometimes! I am also entering a hormone cycle which began yesterday and starting to feel the effects of that. So a few challenges, but overall a good run.

So many people I know train outside, but I sort of tried that and like the treadmill better. On the treadmill I know what my speed is, otherwise I haven't a clue! I'm really a total novice at this despite all my reading and knowledge I've gained that way.

On another note, still no test results from the Dr, so just waiting. Hopefully at the latest I'll know something by the end of next week.

I'm trying to figure out how to starting incorporating pictures into my posts, as in what would be interesting? What do people want to see? I know a couple people are reading so I'm going to try to make it a little more interesting for you :) I'm just not sure yet what approach I'm going to take.

I have a ton of stuff going on this weekend and I need to try not to overdo it, I still need to get lots of rest and have down time. My body and mind need it. I have 2 different dog sits going on, staying in one home in Bridgewater with 2 dogs Fri - Sun and taking care of another dog in Dayton for those same days as well. I have the 5K, possible tailgating and game midafternoon, and Fear Forest with a bunch of fun peeps around 6:30 that evening. Of course dog duties off and in and in between! Sunday after dog duties there is going to be a lot of rest.

What's on tap for your weekend?