..... watching the wheels go round and round."
I would rather be RUNNING.
Day off today. I hate them. Well, at least when I am in a running SMOOTH. Which I am in these days (knock on wood, hold tight to that rabbits foot, kiss that or rub whatever ... ?). DO NOT want this to end. Just say no to injuries.
I am a bit pessimistic, or is it just being pragmatic? Anyway, every time I get into this rhythm or smooth as I like to call it - pop! Pop as in there goes my Achilles, or also that area just above my right calf behind my right knee. I am hoping by writing about it now - good luck will rule the day (or next 25 years!)
Luck? Or, putting down into words what I NEED to do this day will hold me accountable. Or, just give me something to do while I think about NOT running.
12 miles on Fathers Day (yes, I broke my Sunday Sabbath from running - but it was Fathers Day). Day off Monday. Ran yesterday. I ran twice yesterday.
Once, twice maybe thrice a month I get this urge after dinner; the running day is not complete. Actually, during the Summers with Triple digit heat, and forced 4:00 AM runs - I get that feeling more than three times a month. By the time 5 - 6 o'clock comes around, I am thinking? Did I actually run today? Oh yeah - that was 13-14 HOURS ago! That's like SO yesterday to me. Plus, it was only an easy 3.5 mile run with Husky Puppy.
So, yesterday was a double header. 3.5 very easy going and fun miles with the pooch. Topped off with 4 miles before bed. It was only 97 degrees when I left the house - perfect! ;) Right? Actually it was. I wanted to go further, but I kept telling myself you will never get to sleep if you don't stop NOW. Plus, you might really hate yourself tomorrow and the next 7-10 days hobbling around with Achilles (the tough, always too tight tendon; not the Greek God).
So, anyway, I did not get to sleep till 1:00 AM anyway and Achilles is just fine. Tough and tight like he should be (both the Tendon and Greek God).
Today, I really - SERIOUSLY want to go knock down 10 miles right now. Yet, it will hit 110 here today. Plus, the Smooth is really nice. I am learning. Learning to be a smart runner. Especially with age 45 happening in less than a month. Oh Happy me!?
Cheers!
Sorry, No pictures today. :(
Tomorrow - not only more running, but how much the Movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid speaks to me.
3 comments:
Try to think of it as a vacation. I will try and run twice for you today. Going to put in an educational video for the kids and get on the TM now :)
Slomo got his Smooth back - like it! Keep it rolling and be careful with the inferno outside the door!!!
Hey Slomo....
There is a guy in Las Vegas who is helping me with my foot; he is a PT who specializes in running ailments. You should call him, serioulsy - he can watch you run and tell you where the problem lies because most likely, it's something in your biomachinics and he can fix that for you. He is awesome!!! Just email me (return this message and it will find me) if you want his name, I know you wouldn't be sorry!
110 is just not right, ugh!! Stay cool!
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