Monday, June 17, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013
St Louis Weekend Runs
Jordan's "Run 100 Miles This Summer" plan called for 1.5 per day of our St Louis trip. Based on Friday's walk to the Arch, we thought that a 1.5 mile out and back would take us -about- to the waterfront. After we ducked under I-70, we saw the Eads bridge, and decided to investigate whether or not it was pedestrian - accessible. It was! What fun! We ran across the (clearly marked) MO/IL state line...in the middle of the Mississippi River. AWE some. 100% AWEsome. We even ran into some fellow runners in town for a Think Pink breast cancer run of some sort. Outstanding run. One of the best. I will remember this one forever.
"Morning After" cousin Jared's wedding, got up an out early(ish) for this one. Plan was to run 4.5 of 6, then pick up Jordan (who was "stirring" but still asleep!) for the final 1.5 , thus fulfilling both of our daily mileage plans. It worked! This was a fun loop. I quickly realized that St Louis is much more "interesting" elevation-wise than Urbana. Wow. At mile 2.x, the sky opened up started POURING. I was TOTALLY drenched. I had a Gatorade fail about this time (I swear, I can NOT drink while running....I need to slow down. Always.) so the "rinse" was actually nice. Made it back to the hotel in good shape to pick up Jordan for the final 1.5.
Picked up Jordan after my first 4.5 Wrung out my shirt (BIG mistake...very tough to put on a wet shirt while in AC!!!) dried off a bit, waited for him to finish getting ready, then headed out. We decided to do the same route, as we enjoyed it so much the day before. This time, I took my phone (in ZipLock baggie, wrapped in a towel!) to get some pics. AWEsome. 100% AWEsome. Great way to start the last day of a great weekend.
"Morning After" cousin Jared's wedding, got up an out early(ish) for this one. Plan was to run 4.5 of 6, then pick up Jordan (who was "stirring" but still asleep!) for the final 1.5 , thus fulfilling both of our daily mileage plans. It worked! This was a fun loop. I quickly realized that St Louis is much more "interesting" elevation-wise than Urbana. Wow. At mile 2.x, the sky opened up started POURING. I was TOTALLY drenched. I had a Gatorade fail about this time (I swear, I can NOT drink while running....I need to slow down. Always.) so the "rinse" was actually nice. Made it back to the hotel in good shape to pick up Jordan for the final 1.5.
Picked up Jordan after my first 4.5 Wrung out my shirt (BIG mistake...very tough to put on a wet shirt while in AC!!!) dried off a bit, waited for him to finish getting ready, then headed out. We decided to do the same route, as we enjoyed it so much the day before. This time, I took my phone (in ZipLock baggie, wrapped in a towel!) to get some pics. AWEsome. 100% AWEsome. Great way to start the last day of a great weekend.
Monday, June 10, 2013
After Work 3 Miler - Chicago 2013 Training BEGINS!
And with THAT, 2013 Chicago Marathon training begins!
'Tis gonna be a FUN summer!!!
'Tis gonna be a FUN summer!!!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
3 On The 'Mill After Work
HOT upstairs. Ran the window for a bit which helped some. Needed to cool the room down a bit more before getting on though. That said, MUCH better on the 'mill than outside in CRAZY high winds. Watched an episode of Weeds. 2.5 seasons into the series, and I have only watched ONE episode someplace other than running on a treadmill!
Treadmill has developed an annoying squeak. Dunno what's up with that. Need to get a call into the dealer to see if they have suggestions and / or can send somebody out. Annoying, and getting more so.
Treadmill has developed an annoying squeak. Dunno what's up with that. Need to get a call into the dealer to see if they have suggestions and / or can send somebody out. Annoying, and getting more so.
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