Of all the first training runs I've ever dreamed of, last night was not one of them. I met a friend for dinner at 6, just enough time to get back home for the Grey's Anatomy finale. Maybe a glass of wine and sushi wasn't the best idea 3 hours before a run, but oh well. I raced home and like any other dedicated GA fan and sat my bum on the couch for the 2 hour finale. And, what a 2 hours it was. I don't typically get emotional at movies, shoes, etc, but bring on the water works; what with Deny and Doc dying, Meredith and McDreamy and their night together [Patrick Dempsey is very hot older man].
Okay, okay, on to the run. After the finale was done at 10, I laced up the shoes and raced downstairs to the gym with only an hour before it closed. I know, I'm not supposed to be training on the treadmill, but I had to sacrifice for GA and wouldn't dare run around Chicago at 10 PM by myself. I had a nice warm up, surprising because I hadn't run in about a week and a half. I just couldn't get into a groove; breathing, stride, etc. First training runs are like the first big game of the year. You go out hard play flawless offense and defense and win the game. It sets the pace for the year. If last night would pave the way for the next 5 months of training, boy, I'm in trouble. I finished up and actually did some significant stretching, 300 crunches, 30 push-ups, and 30 chair dips.
Total running time: 30 min [need to make up 10 min in the next run]
Total distance: Pfff, too embarrassing to say
Listening to: Gnarls Barkley, thanks Dys for the reco!
For the record, I'm training for the Twin Cities Marathon on October 1st. I desperately wanted to run Chicago, but can't due to a friend's wedding in KC the night before. Don't people look at marathon calendars when planning their wedding! Jeez!
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4 comments:
I really need to get back to training, I suck. I heard are mentor is a freak
There is actually nothing inherently wrong with training on a treadmill. Just remember to keep the thing at a minimum of 1 degree incline, in order to simulate the effect of wind resistance. Outdoor runs are best, sure - but never if it is at a risk of personal safety.
Don't worry about having a bad run - it happens. Good luck with your training for the Twin Cities marathon.
DAMN YOU, KELTING!
Okay...that's out of my system.
And I hear your mentor is the cat's pajamas!!!
oh please. i've as of yet had a good "welcome back to running" run. the first one is always a shock to the system.. you'll find your groove in no time..
and i agree. GA's finale was a tear jerker!
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