Archive for October, 2007
{ October 24, 2007 @ 12:27 pm }
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Another runing day today… again with my canine training partner. Went pretty well, it was cooler this morning and I started with a light jacket. About 15 minutes into it, I tied the jacket around my waist. There is one issue I need to figure out, lighting is a problem – in my neighborhood less than half of the streets have streetlights so I have to bring some sort of lighting with us. I have a headlamp but it gets uncomfortable after awhile I guess I need to wear a headband or something for the lamp strap to go over. Also, I need to get a blinkie to attach to the dog’s collar. I am enjoying her company and I know she enjoys getting out and having fun with me. Definitely a win-win situation!
{ October 23, 2007 @ 12:52 am }
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T was not available this morning so instead I ran with Sam’s dog Chyenne. Actually worked out pretty well. Cheyenne is a 90 pound labrador that could use some exercise. She is not your typical pet-me pet-me Lab — she is more guard dog than you would expect with her breed. I felt pretty secure even though it was 5 am and very dark outside. We need to work with each other to build up a rhythm that works for us… she has a tendency to ‘heel’ a bit too close to my leg for my ‘running’ stride. I am not fast — and Cheyenne basically held a fast walk the whole time. She was plenty tired when we returned after only 30 minutes… That was enough for our first effort. I hope to keep working with her 2-3x a week. Hopefully, T won’t mind Chyenne’s presence next Monday. This could be really good for Chyenne and I both — I would feel safer in the dark and eventually have to run faster — Chyenne could trim down some of those extra pounds she’s carrying on her big self.
{ October 16, 2007 @ 8:17 pm }
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{ Tags: Running, training partner }
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Well, I finally have a running partner… T & I used to do fast walks 2x week until our schedules quit meshing. We are going to try Monday mornings and see how it goes. Since T is getting married in January I expect our running together will be short lived — that’s ok, hopefully after Jan 1st I will have more confidence to try catching up with local running club.
{ October 9, 2007 @ 2:11 pm }
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{ Tags: Draggin Tail, Running }
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Well, looks like I am going to try another 5k in November — on the 17th is the Draggin’ Tail in Sunny Hills — Supposed to be pretty challenging. Actually, the main race is 18 miles — I am nowhere near ready for that many miles — I still find 5k tough enough. The weather in November can be pretty decent for running so I guess I will give it a shot.
Last night I had dinner with friends @ Beef O’Brady’s (wow, what a loud place during Monday night football!) One of the group is a runner — she & I could talk about it, but the others found it boring — oh well. Running is hard work and I like being able to share that with someone. I really need a running partner.
{ October 7, 2007 @ 2:50 am }
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Survived the 5k Run for the Cure held at PC marina today. Actually placed third in my age group. I learned a couple very important lessons today. One, after a race go for the gatorade and refuel. Two, listen to my body — I ended up with some terrible stomach cramps for the second half of the route. My time was pretty good first half, but second half sucked… my final time was 46:05 ! Third, tylenol after the race is important. I have decided to work harder and try couple more 5k races and next year do run for the cure 10k! I have definitely been bitten by the bug… I will take a couple days off before my next run. My training needs to kick it up and get it together. Happy birthday to me.
