And Back.

So I broke my laziness that turned 1 planned day off into 3 but I didn't like it.  So I obviously watched the Celtics game last night only to be disappointed with the result.  I'm not sure if it was worth staying out late for considering I didn't finally get to bed around 2 needing to be up at 6am for work.  I thought I was going to be meeting up with someone at 7:30 then another person at 9, it turned into the 9 meeting at 10 and the 7:30 not until noonish.  I was forced to think of all the sleep I could have had or if I just made myself a real breakfast at least but no instead I had an ice coffee and 2 bottles of water to try to fight of the dehydration.

 Lucky for me I didn't have to work too late today and made it home by 1:30ish I think at which point I decided I'd have some soup to get something in my stomach then head out for a run two hours or so later.  Well 5:30 rolls around and I find myself laying down struggling to stay awake.  I tried to motivate myself to get up and changed for a run and it wasn't working.  Finally two hours after that I manage to get out of bed and drink some more water hoping to hydrate before a run and somehow hoping that drinking water would some how stop the immense hunger I now felt having only had a bowl of soup and some coffee with some water mixed in since 6am now 13 hours later.

The water unfortunately did not stop the hunger even a tiny bit but the dedicated runner that I am I went for a run first since I know I wouldn't go back out if I had dinner first.  I stuck to the same 2 miles as usual and I felt much better than expected  the out i was running with an actual stride instead of the shuffle it turned into on the way back.  Between going out too fast and not being ideally prepared for a run when I'm this out of shape I knew it'd be not a fun finish.  Overall though the average pace was probably still as quick as any other run so something to be slightly pleased with I guess.

Overall though it was good to get back out, for me any time I get out for a run no matter how short it's a win. Just need to get back to doing 8-10 mile runs even if it is at 8minute pace, at least I could go a real distance then.

Now to shower, eat and prepare for the trip to Mt. Washington tomorrow to watch Double J run sub 1:05 for the 7.6 mile uphill race.  That is if I can get my lazy ass up early enough to make the drive.

Painful Reality

So as I went out for my run today it was just starting to rain.  There are some people who love rain and some who hate it.  I love rain sometimes and by sometimes I mean in the summer when I'm running.  Despite my current fitness I actually ran at least half of the run today like a real runner.  I no longer felt like someone that would struggle to run an 8 minute mile even if I was being chased by a bear.  My form was fluid, my stride open for a second I forgot how much of a douchebag I am for letting myself get thins far out of shape in such a short time.

The run was again just 2 miles, this time It was certainly quicker even though I struggled the second mile I was going much quicker the first.  I am hoping to be able to get in at least 1 8 mile run in before the end of the month.  It will be a stretch but we will see.

Small realization

Well this morning I got up around 8 and decided to go running, 3 and a half hours later I actually went.  Just another 2 miles nothing excited.  I did go faster this time, I didn't time it but it was noticeably quicker, either that or I really felt like garbage.

Anyway I had a small realization about my training, not something blog worthy but something I feel good about.  I suppose it was something I've known for a long time but never really thought much about it other than that.  Now I've spent some more time thinking about it.

I'm a long way out.

So I finally decided to see how far I had been running all this time.  Turns out the shortest of the previous runs I've done the last two weeks was just over 2 miles, the longest being 2.8.  I was pleasantly surprised by this as I figured for sure I'd be over estimating the distance.  Anyway so I did this before going out for my run today and I figured since I felt alright on the last run of 2.8 I might as well make this one 3.  As I got to the 3 mile mark which was just past a quick downhill I felt alright so decided to add on a bit more.  I struggled some on the way back(which I finally realized today is almost entirely uphill) but not too badly and I finished strong, well strong for me considering.  All in all a good run and another step closer to getting back to at least 5 mile runs.

I think I'll have to set that as my first goal I suppose being able to run 5 miles.   As pathetic as it is, gotta start small.  I just need to be able to run 8:30 pace for 5 miles then I might be able to find people to run with.

Today was a good day...

So I originally planned on running yesterday but things did not go as planned.  Sunday night I went to go to bed around midnight a little later than I wanted but what can ya do.  The only problem was I never fell asleep, laying in bed all night I tried reading watching movies etc... all the tricks to fall asleep minus getting really drunk.  So around 4am I gave up and went to make breakfast so I could run at 6.  Well I got side tracked then took longer to make breakfast so I didn't end up going before work.  I worked from 7 to 3, before I was done with work I kept zoning out and I'd get short bursts of energy where I could actually focus and get work done.

Anyway so Monday was a waste today was better except I didn't get to make myself a good breakfast before work.  I ran further than I have the past few runs I'll still count it as 2 until I feel like I deserve to count runs for more than 2 miles(probably when they start being 2 miles in the first place...kidding).  I felt good though my body is remembering what it's like to run which is nice.  It's going better than I expected after the first run.  I expect to be back up to 5 mile runs by the end of the month but we'll see.

I'd write more but I'm really hungry and I gotta go make dinner.

A small sign of progress

So, I managed to get out for a run again today with a little help form an encouraging(more like demanding) text message.  Now despite the two previous runs this week feeling like the first two runs I have ever done and that a 10 to 15 mile run at 7 minute pace was beyond possible in my lifetime, I felt better.  I still only ran 2 miles(I'm still guessing I haven't really timed or measured it I'm just going by distance from runs I did back when I was in shape.  Anyway, despite it being hot and humid I felt better today than the previous two runs. Even though it was probably 2 miles in 20 minutes I actually felt like a runner that was out of shape instead of someone that has never run before which was promising.  Now these little optimistic views won't really matter when it comes down to it considering my track record with running but it's progress and I'm happy about that.

Lets just hope it continues.

Twice in one week

This is going to be short because the Celtics game is about to start.  I did another 2 miles today, felt equally crappy to Sunday but oh well.  Maybe I'll edit this and make it longer later or just have a separate entry.

Well I did it.

So it finally happened and I broke the streak.  Feb 11th to May 30th.  I went for a run, not I'm not sure if I can really count it but it but it was a step in the right direction.  I am calling it 2 miles I didn't and will not measure it but I was gone just over 20 minutes(I didn't bring my watch) and it was probably the most horrible experience of my life.  I could go into more detail but I really don't want to.  Either way it's done.

Alright well I think I waited long enough between posts

I was a disappointment even to myself today.  I went to bed early last night, around 10pm, hoping I'd be able to fall asleep early and wake up at 6.  I fell asleep right away and just happened to wake up at 4am.  Now did I take advantage of this rare opportunity of having a decent nights sleep and being awake at 4am.  Of course not, I basically stayed in bed browsing the internet until almost 6 then went to work.  I got there almost a full hour early and started on a side project I've been doing on my own lately which was nice but what really bothers me was what I didn't do.

I didn't run.  4am with plenty of time to spare I didn't even put shoes on for a 20-30 minutes run.  I might have gone further had I been able to drag myself out but I couldn't manage that.  Anyway pretty lame but what can you do.  I should just hire someone to run with me 6 days a week, how do you think that would cost?  Could I pay them in massages?  If thats the case I'd have to hire a chick cuz you know, it'd be gay otherwise.  Seriously though, I'll make someone brownies once a week if they make me run.  So for all of my readers keep in mind next time you're craving brownies....

I just do not blog that often anymore.

I don't know if it's a lack of time or just that I don't run so updating a blog I started for running is just kinda lame when it's no longer running updates.  Anyway, nothing really exciting has happened since my last post.  My day to day life is still boring.  I wake up, go to work and don't do much before going to bed when I get home. Although I have started planning out good things.  I am trying to make a list of places I want to hike this year and try to figure out when I can do each or them and if I can find anyone to go with me.  I suppose it wouldn't be bad to do them alone I could just bring an ipod but it'd be nicer to have company.

I would like to do Franconia Ridge, but the hike I at least that found that covered most of it was a 9 mile hike and I figured I should probably start out easier.  I'm sure I could do it but especially if I am going alone I'll start off with something shorter.  That way I can be sure if I get up at like 5am on a Saturday to drive up to some mountain or trail I can not only make it there, but get through the hike and stay awake on the drive home.  Anyway so that is the plan, who knows if it will actually happen but I'll try to make a trip over to REI soon and get some stuff so I can start hiking.  Let me know if you'd like to come along.