Every so often I have to check out the tolerance levels for the old body and today’s run was just that. A tolerance check and also it was time to see what kind of shape I am in. What on earth are you talking about this time, Harold? I haven’t run 13.1 miles (ca. 21 km), yeah a half-marathon, for over two years — since … Continue reading I Made It — November 7, 2021
As I said in the title — “Well There!” I got the COVID-19 Moderna booster shot on Tuesday, took that afternoon and Wednesday off to let it do whatever it does (yeah, it sucked, but not as bad as the second shot). Then Thursday, I figured, would be a day to see how I felt before deciding on whether to run or not. It was … Continue reading Well, There! — RunLog — November 4, 2020
Yesterday, was one of those days that started out “interesting”, got a good run in, went to Togus to get the Moderna booster, and after that, the day dissolved into lethargy. Still, given the opportunity, I would do it all again. Which means that it was a good day. I had planned on heading into Augusta and doing some informal fartlek work on the Rail … Continue reading 10K and the Booster — November 2, 2021
I haven’t run this far since September 2019, more than two years ago. Getting an 11.0-mile run done this year was a big boost to my confidence. Especially, since I have been struggling to get to 8.0-miles for quite a while, with all that left Achilles fun that has plagued me since March. Actually, the plan today was to run 8.0-miles, and I would have … Continue reading Double-Digit Long Run — October 30, 2021
Yes, the N’oreastah, mostly missed us, we got a bit of rain, a little wind and lost power for four minutes this morning. Nothing bad compared to down on the Cape and Boston area, which got hammered from what I have seen and read. We got lucky this time, but will get ours at some point in the not too distant future, I have a … Continue reading Holy Wind Tunnel and more Decisions — October 28, 2021
Just a bit breezy outside this morning and yes, the rain continued to come down pretty steadily. However, it is nothing serious like the images I was seeing and saw online from down Boston and Cape Cod way. They got hammered by the N’oreastah, we got lucky and just got the fringes stuff. Even so, I procrastinated getting out the door for my scheduled 6.0 … Continue reading Rain and a Breeze — October 27, 2021
The gorgeous Fall is beginning to turn into late Fall. A time when the colors dull, the leaves need raking (or mowing) and there is a certain ominous chill in the air. One that warns us all, to get ready for Winter, because it is coming whether we like it or not. Writing about my running this week has been rather hit or miss, with … Continue reading Week in Review — October 24, 2021
Happy Birthday to TheWife, another year in the rearview mirror and despite everything going on around us, I would like to think it was still a pretty good one. I know that she is the rock that I depend on in all my crazy-hair-brained ideas to be there to bail me out and pick me up then kick me in the rear to get going … Continue reading It’s Raining — October 25, 2021
Once or twice a week, even while doing a base training block, I enjoy doing some faster stuff as well. Nothing too hard, long or fast, but some work to stretch the legs a little, to remind them that they can still zip along when necessary. Plus, I wanted to get the Magic Speeds out and see if they felt any different from what they … Continue reading Strides, Gloom, and a Memory — October 21, 2021
Over the past few months, I have noticed that my running, along with other parts of my life, have experienced the dreaded complexity creep and that I have been comparing my running to what others are doing — too much. Be forewarned that this is a fairly long essay, if you choose to read it. I think we all know what the comparison trap is, … Continue reading Simplifying — Yes, Simplifying My Running
It was 36 degrees when I did Bennie’s first walk this morning — that is getting chilly, plus the windchill was a bit uncomfortable, and he decided that sitting in the chair was a much better idea. Can’t say that I blamed him. By the time I got out to run, the temps had crept up a bit to 44 degrees on our thermometer and … Continue reading Brrrr, Gotta Get Used to It — October 19, 2021
Some days you just run and don’t worry about pace, form, or anything else. That is what I did today — I just ran. I wanted to get in about 5.0 miles (ca. 8 km), so I headed towards the Town Office and wore the Puma Deviate Nitros. Though it was chilly. I opted to put on my running tights, vest, and gloves in addition … Continue reading Just Running — October 18, 2021
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