Friday, March 30, 2007
The Hungry Run
Today's Run: 4.03
Run Time: 39:28
Total Miles to Date: 452.7
Thoughts on the Run:
I call it the hungry run.
Why? Because I'm still hungry.
Did I want to wake up at 5:15 this morning? Noooo. Did I want to get out and run so early? Yesssss.
I have a goal and I'm doing what it takes to reach it.
So the alarm went off. My body said what it usually does, "Awwww let's sleep."
I've been a bit spoiled. In my new position, I can come in a bit later so I don't set an alarm ... I get full rest because I let my body wake me up.
No more. There's a new boss. I have the Twisted Ankle coming up in just six weeks, so it's time to tighten the nuts and bolts and get to work.
It was surprisingly cool this morning, so I actually wore some pants but a short-sleeved shirt. I set out at a nice, steady pace. The hills and the warm-up took me 10:49. Then a spell of downhill at 9:25. Finally I came back up the long hill and dug my heels in and just blasted through. 10:09 - not a sprint but for a major hill, I'm happy (just over a 10% grade at some parts, nice climb of about 200 feet - apparently I ascended 670 feet total during the run). That was just a teaser. I'll be doing repeats on that hill for my training, but it's nothing compared to climbing the face of Kennesaw Mountain on Sunday (over 1,000 feet in one mile ... one of those every week so I'm prepared for the Twisted Ankle).
The last mile was an easy downhill and I cruised through at 8:51.
Very happy with the run, I came inside and did 15 minutes of yoga before starting my day.
I did it!
Next run is on Sunday ... 8 miles starting with a climb up Kennesaw. I get to break in my new hydration pack. Look forward to sharing the report!
Blessed be,
Jeremy Likness
Run Time: 39:28
Total Miles to Date: 452.7
Thoughts on the Run:
I call it the hungry run.
Why? Because I'm still hungry.
Did I want to wake up at 5:15 this morning? Noooo. Did I want to get out and run so early? Yesssss.
I have a goal and I'm doing what it takes to reach it.
So the alarm went off. My body said what it usually does, "Awwww let's sleep."
I've been a bit spoiled. In my new position, I can come in a bit later so I don't set an alarm ... I get full rest because I let my body wake me up.
No more. There's a new boss. I have the Twisted Ankle coming up in just six weeks, so it's time to tighten the nuts and bolts and get to work.
It was surprisingly cool this morning, so I actually wore some pants but a short-sleeved shirt. I set out at a nice, steady pace. The hills and the warm-up took me 10:49. Then a spell of downhill at 9:25. Finally I came back up the long hill and dug my heels in and just blasted through. 10:09 - not a sprint but for a major hill, I'm happy (just over a 10% grade at some parts, nice climb of about 200 feet - apparently I ascended 670 feet total during the run). That was just a teaser. I'll be doing repeats on that hill for my training, but it's nothing compared to climbing the face of Kennesaw Mountain on Sunday (over 1,000 feet in one mile ... one of those every week so I'm prepared for the Twisted Ankle).
The last mile was an easy downhill and I cruised through at 8:51.
Very happy with the run, I came inside and did 15 minutes of yoga before starting my day.
I did it!
Next run is on Sunday ... 8 miles starting with a climb up Kennesaw. I get to break in my new hydration pack. Look forward to sharing the report!
Blessed be,
Jeremy Likness
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