Yet another weekend has flown by. The time sure does fly when you have so much going on. Friday was a needed rest day as I was worn down from the long week. But we had plan Friday night anyway. We went to dinner with my mom, then my mom, I and my three year old went to the local hockey game. It was disappointing that the Americans lost the game, but my son had a great time and that is what really matters.
Saturday I had every intention of getting up and running 5 miles, but when the alarm went off at 5:30, I ignored it and slept for a bit longer. When I did get up at 8, I noticed that it was raining, and suddenly my desire to run was washed away. So I grabbed my Nook and hit the stationary bike in the garage for a 10 mile ride. Then spent the majority of the day feeling a bit guilty that I didn't run. But at least I got some exercise in. Spent the better part of the afternoon, getting the garden ready for spring, especially after I noticed that the tulips are starting to poke through the ground.
Sunday was one of those great days. I met up with my buddy, G, for our long run, 10 miles. And we really did have a great run. It was cool (34ish) but there were no clouds, and we got to watch the sun come up over the Columbia River about 7:30. This run was so nice compared to the 8 miles we did the previous week in the freezing fog. It was also the second time I used the new fuel belt. The one thing I have to do is make sure to close the lid on the bottle, otherwise it splashes on my shirt, not a good feeling. We finished the 10 just under an hour and a half, and both felt really good about it.
After the run, he and his family came over for breakfast so we could start our preliminary planning for San Francisco. We went over three or four plans that I had picked out. I told him that I was looking at doing Hal Higdon's Intermediate 2 Plan, because I am feeling really good about my running right now. I am running any where between 4 and 5 days a week, and have been running three consecutive days in the middle of the week for a few weeks now (counting basketball of course). So I feel good. Anyway, my friend decided that he would train on that plan as well, because it offered a lot of flexibility if he wanted to shorten a run or cross train a short day instead. Then of course we broke down and registered for the San Francisco marathon.
I repeat for emphasis, that we are both registered for our first marathon! I have yet to decided if I am more excited or completely insane. Right now, all I know is that I am enjoying running and hope that it keeps up for a while. Training will start with an 18 week plan on March 26th, so until then I am focusing on regaining my base miles.
A final note, the best feeling I have every week is the first day I run and knock that zero off the weekly log. Today was that day. An easy 4 down by the river at lunch to release from the stress of a design review. I'll be back out tomorrow, but haven't decided on a distance yet. Since this has gotten a bit long I'll stop now.
Stay safe and have fun out there!
Saturday I had every intention of getting up and running 5 miles, but when the alarm went off at 5:30, I ignored it and slept for a bit longer. When I did get up at 8, I noticed that it was raining, and suddenly my desire to run was washed away. So I grabbed my Nook and hit the stationary bike in the garage for a 10 mile ride. Then spent the majority of the day feeling a bit guilty that I didn't run. But at least I got some exercise in. Spent the better part of the afternoon, getting the garden ready for spring, especially after I noticed that the tulips are starting to poke through the ground.
Sunday was one of those great days. I met up with my buddy, G, for our long run, 10 miles. And we really did have a great run. It was cool (34ish) but there were no clouds, and we got to watch the sun come up over the Columbia River about 7:30. This run was so nice compared to the 8 miles we did the previous week in the freezing fog. It was also the second time I used the new fuel belt. The one thing I have to do is make sure to close the lid on the bottle, otherwise it splashes on my shirt, not a good feeling. We finished the 10 just under an hour and a half, and both felt really good about it.
After the run, he and his family came over for breakfast so we could start our preliminary planning for San Francisco. We went over three or four plans that I had picked out. I told him that I was looking at doing Hal Higdon's Intermediate 2 Plan, because I am feeling really good about my running right now. I am running any where between 4 and 5 days a week, and have been running three consecutive days in the middle of the week for a few weeks now (counting basketball of course). So I feel good. Anyway, my friend decided that he would train on that plan as well, because it offered a lot of flexibility if he wanted to shorten a run or cross train a short day instead. Then of course we broke down and registered for the San Francisco marathon.
I repeat for emphasis, that we are both registered for our first marathon! I have yet to decided if I am more excited or completely insane. Right now, all I know is that I am enjoying running and hope that it keeps up for a while. Training will start with an 18 week plan on March 26th, so until then I am focusing on regaining my base miles.
A final note, the best feeling I have every week is the first day I run and knock that zero off the weekly log. Today was that day. An easy 4 down by the river at lunch to release from the stress of a design review. I'll be back out tomorrow, but haven't decided on a distance yet. Since this has gotten a bit long I'll stop now.
Stay safe and have fun out there!
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