Masters Runner

Untitled by joerunner21 at Garmin Connect - Details

This was my basic run to the East side river park. Going out in the evening is allowing me to get acclimated to the humidity and heat. While I do have upcoming races i should be well prepared for the tasks. While I am building a base i am having a hard time trying to figure out how best to add some speed work to my training so as to not lose the hard earned fitness that I have earned during the last 6 months. I threw in a 6:51 mile only because some a$$hole passed me but it was what he did after wards that got me upset. He kept looking over his shoulder to see if I was near so I decided to blast right passed him. i went from and 8 minute mile to a 6:51 mile and he could never keep up. not bad for an old guy.

After having planned a long run of 10-12 miles today I woke up with a horrible headache due to the (don't laugh) 2 Sam Adams I had after 2AM, not a good idea. As I type this its actually 15 degrees outside and the windchill makes it feel like 5 or 1 Oh I don't know but I'm going to get it done in this dreadful weather because I am tired of the dreadmill, I  need to be outside to run. I started running again in October 2010. I started of slow and steady with a lot of cross training to build up the weak muscle groups. I am glad to say that while I have had some issues I have had no injuries that  had me stop running altogether. I have been able to get to the gym at least 2 times a week and I am happy with my improvements. I have lost over 15 pounds and have had my BMI go from 26% to 19%. While I am short of my long term goals I am very happy with my short term improvements. Stay tuned for regular updates....