Sunday, January 31, 2010
My 10-miler weekend
Today I ran just over 6 miles:
MapMyRun.com - Regular Run: iMapMyRun: Jan 31, 2010 2:34 PM on 01/31/2010
I'm going to call this my "man-up" week because it gave me the opportunity to focus on willpower and not give up.
The week started off with a great upper body workout on Monday. I'm doing alternating sets of push-ups, pull-ups, and bench dips. In the pull-ups, if I can't do a full one, I jump up and then slowly lower myself (negatives). I did 40 of each total (4 sets of 10).
Tuesday's run was a little chilly, but I got through it. Thursday I had my first challenge, which was starting out on the run dressed for 30 degree weather but having it really end up being 50 degrees. The result was that I overheated. I still finished it out, however, and then we come to Saturday.
Saturday I had every excuse to skip out on my 4-miler. Everyone knew a big ice storm was coming. It ended up not hitting our part of town, but it was just over freezing and raining and sleeting. I wanted badly to use this as an excuse but there really wasn't anything solid to hold onto. The ice wasn't sticking, so conditions were safe. It was really about how badly I want it.
I want it badly, so I stepped out and ran. It turned out being a remarkable run. I had a lot of fun, pushed to new heights, and felt great. I was drenched when I came home and actually ran through some light sleet but it was worth it.
Today would be the first day I do a significant distance back-to-back. 4 miles yesterday, 6 miles today to make a 10 mile weekend. I came home from church feeling tired. It was still freezing cold, but the sun was shining. I wanted to make an excuse again. I was tired and sore from the previous run. It was too cold. We've got too much to do, etc. But the reality set in, simple as this: there are a lot of people in far worse situations who push forward and live with what they have. Doing a 6-mile jog in the cold would be a luxury to someone in Haiti right now. What right do I have to get so soft and weak that I can't even honor my own commitment to train? Give me a break ... no way!
So I set out and did it. It was a tough six miles ... probably the first significant distance I've done in months. But I did it. When I hit the hills, I pushed. When my feet felt numb, I kept going. When I was nearing the end and everything ached and my mind was saying, "Just stop, walk, it will be fine" I kept doing it.
It was one of those runs that I drew on my faith and gave thanks to Jesus Christ for so many blessings in my life, and the joy of that gratitude really fueled me on and gave me the courage and strength to push through to the end. This was just the beginning, my goals are aggressive but the journey of 1,000 miles starts with the first few steps and I logged my 6 miles worth today.
MapMyRun.com - Regular Run: iMapMyRun: Jan 31, 2010 2:34 PM on 01/31/2010
I'm going to call this my "man-up" week because it gave me the opportunity to focus on willpower and not give up.
The week started off with a great upper body workout on Monday. I'm doing alternating sets of push-ups, pull-ups, and bench dips. In the pull-ups, if I can't do a full one, I jump up and then slowly lower myself (negatives). I did 40 of each total (4 sets of 10).
Tuesday's run was a little chilly, but I got through it. Thursday I had my first challenge, which was starting out on the run dressed for 30 degree weather but having it really end up being 50 degrees. The result was that I overheated. I still finished it out, however, and then we come to Saturday.
Saturday I had every excuse to skip out on my 4-miler. Everyone knew a big ice storm was coming. It ended up not hitting our part of town, but it was just over freezing and raining and sleeting. I wanted badly to use this as an excuse but there really wasn't anything solid to hold onto. The ice wasn't sticking, so conditions were safe. It was really about how badly I want it.
I want it badly, so I stepped out and ran. It turned out being a remarkable run. I had a lot of fun, pushed to new heights, and felt great. I was drenched when I came home and actually ran through some light sleet but it was worth it.
Today would be the first day I do a significant distance back-to-back. 4 miles yesterday, 6 miles today to make a 10 mile weekend. I came home from church feeling tired. It was still freezing cold, but the sun was shining. I wanted to make an excuse again. I was tired and sore from the previous run. It was too cold. We've got too much to do, etc. But the reality set in, simple as this: there are a lot of people in far worse situations who push forward and live with what they have. Doing a 6-mile jog in the cold would be a luxury to someone in Haiti right now. What right do I have to get so soft and weak that I can't even honor my own commitment to train? Give me a break ... no way!
So I set out and did it. It was a tough six miles ... probably the first significant distance I've done in months. But I did it. When I hit the hills, I pushed. When my feet felt numb, I kept going. When I was nearing the end and everything ached and my mind was saying, "Just stop, walk, it will be fine" I kept doing it.
It was one of those runs that I drew on my faith and gave thanks to Jesus Christ for so many blessings in my life, and the joy of that gratitude really fueled me on and gave me the courage and strength to push through to the end. This was just the beginning, my goals are aggressive but the journey of 1,000 miles starts with the first few steps and I logged my 6 miles worth today.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
MapMyRun.com - Regular Run: iMapMyRun: Jan 28, 2010 12:04 PM on 01/28/2010
MapMyRun.com - Regular Run: iMapMyRun: Jan 28, 2010 12:04 PM on 01/28/2010
Now this may seem a little silly, but I actually got too HOT on this run! I was dressed for high 30s but it had to be 50s by the time I was done. My issue was too much coffee, not enough water before the run ... was struggling on the hills out of the gate. My ankles/lower calves were burning and had to walk the uphills but ran all of the level and downhill and finished STRONG. Got a 10 mile weekend, looking forward to it!
Now this may seem a little silly, but I actually got too HOT on this run! I was dressed for high 30s but it had to be 50s by the time I was done. My issue was too much coffee, not enough water before the run ... was struggling on the hills out of the gate. My ankles/lower calves were burning and had to walk the uphills but ran all of the level and downhill and finished STRONG. Got a 10 mile weekend, looking forward to it!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
MapMyRun.com - Training Log for JeremyLikness
MapMyRun.com - Training Log for JeremyLikness
Whew! It was "warmer" (31 degrees F) but humid, so it was a tough one ... enjoyed it throughly however and the best part is getting it done!
Whew! It was "warmer" (31 degrees F) but humid, so it was a tough one ... enjoyed it throughly however and the best part is getting it done!
Monday, January 11, 2010
MapMyRun.com - Regular Run: iMapMyRun: Jan 11, 2010 12:05 PM on 01/11/2010
MapMyRun.com - Regular Run: iMapMyRun: Jan 11, 2010 12:05 PM on 01/11/2010
Gret run! Still very cold, and my left foot fell asleep about 2.5 miles in. After loosening the shoe-strings and walking on the grass for a bit, gotmy feeling back and was able to finish strong.
Gret run! Still very cold, and my left foot fell asleep about 2.5 miles in. After loosening the shoe-strings and walking on the grass for a bit, gotmy feeling back and was able to finish strong.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
MapMyRun.com - Regular Run: iMapMyRun: Jan 7, 2010 12:30 PM on 01/07/2010
MapMyRun.com - Regular Run: iMapMyRun: Jan 7, 2010 12:30 PM on 01/07/2010
Yes, you see it right ... I'm firing this blog back up, coz I'm running again!
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