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
I drove into Waterville to do my long run. On the way there, I mulled over several routes and finally decided to run one that I haven’t done before. But have run on all the roads as parts of other runs or races in the past. So, while it wasn’t one of my usual routes, I was familiar with where I was running. I have … Continue reading A Good Long Run — October 16, 2021
Have you ever had a pair of running shoes that you got rid of and know that you made a mistake? For me, the ASICS GlideRide v1’s are that running shoe and I have been looking for the right deal (price) to get another pair to see if it was me or if it was the shoes for a while. I wander around on eBay … Continue reading First Run ASICS GlideRide v1 — Pair #2–October 15, 2021
After yesterday’s Fall Foliage drive up to Greenville and 250+ miles later, I was rather tired last night, and it carried over to this morning as well. Everything felt exhausted, even though all I did was drive yesterday. The mental aspect of having to stay pretty much focused for the better part of almost eight hours on back roads and a few roads I hadn’t … Continue reading Shorts & T-shirt Kind of Day — October 14, 2021
What I am thinking about this morning? I have a bunch of errands to run in Augusta today, so I will be running down there for a change. I would prefer my Cony 10K course, but school is in session, so I will most likely end up doing the rail trail. It will be a nice change of pace and a little longer than I … Continue reading Mid-70’s on October 12, 2021
Yes, I watched Boston and loved that Albertson took a chance and ran his race. No, he didn’t win and flamed out to finish 10th, but he made numerous fans during his Boston Marathon attempt. I don’t believe and based on his interview after, he didn’t either, that if he had stayed with the pack, he would have had as much of a chance as … Continue reading Disappointing Marathon Coverage — October 11, 2021
Since I knew that I wasn’t going to run the Central Maine Striders 10K at Quarry Road tomorrow, even though I had registered back in May. The COVID-19 numbers are too high still for me to start racing again. So, I decided that I would do a 10K today somewhere. However, I was sick most of the week and based on the CDC guidance on … Continue reading Easy 10K — October 9, 2021
My easy 5.0-mile run was a nice introduction to the Karhu Ikoni 2020. I got them through eBay to be my easy day and longer run shoes. They did what they were supposed to do, be comfortable while running and had decent traction. Karhu Ikoni 2020 The Ikoni runs lighter than the 11.1 ounces (ca. 420 gram) they came in at, are firmer than the … Continue reading First Run, Karhu Ikoni 2020 — October 8, 2020
What I am thinking about this morning? That it is so nice to be feeling almost human again. Whatever was going on since last Saturday has finally decided to ease up and not be such a pain-in-the-arse. While I am pretty sure it had something to do with a combination of the bad milk and frozen fruit that the wife said had an odd flavor … Continue reading Almost Human Again — October 7, 2021
What I am thinking about this morning? Kind of dismal start to the day with clouds, with sporadic sprinkles of rain and temps in the mid ‘40s. One of those classic Fall days when you really don’t have a lot of motivation to do a lot. So, of course, this is my long run day. I am supposed to run 75-100 minutes. Kind of figures, … Continue reading Long Run and Whining — October 2, 2021
What I am thinking about this morning? My Fall down jacket and gloves were nice to wear this morning on Bennie’s first walk. With temps in the low 40s and a bit of a breeze, it was chilly. I guess it is time to start thinking about getting the merino wool socks, gloves, neck gaiters and other stuff to keep me warm out of storage. … Continue reading Chilly But Nice — October 1, 2021
What I am thinking about this morning? A cold, rainy morning outside, with temps in the mid-‘40s, made Bennie’s first walk short and miserable. The weather forecasters sure didn’t get this one right. I guess it must be the differences in weather patterns between Portland and Augusta. All I know is that it was rather nasty out there, and I am not looking forward to … Continue reading September 30, 2021
