SWBKRUN -CLOSED DUE TO TRAINING (Page 16)

A word to the wise, if you have not been working out for a while get back into it slowly. Do not jump back into your workouts at the same intensity/length of time as you were doing before you took time off.

We return now to the normal banter...

May be directed at me and a couple others, and if so, thanks for the concerns. I fully intend to ramp slow, and make sure I arrive at the starting line healthy, and stay that way. My 2011 was a real drag as I began and ended the year with 2 different injuries, costing me 4-5 months of running time. I'm going to make 2012 a better, healthier year.

In a related note, one of my Christmas gifts was registration at my first half ironman in June, so I'm going to take it slow, and work to meet that challenge.

May be directed at me and a couple others, and if so, thanks for the concerns. I fully intend to ramp slow, and make sure I arrive at the starting line healthy, and stay that way. My 2011 was a real drag as I began and ended the year with 2 different injuries, costing me 4-5 months of running time. I'm going to make 2012 a better, healthier year.

In a related note, one of my Christmas gifts was registration at my first half ironman in June, so I'm going to take it slow, and work to meet that challenge.

May be directed at me and a couple others, and if so, thanks for the concerns. I fully intend to ramp slow, and make sure I arrive at the starting line healthy, and stay that way. My 2011 was a real drag as I began and ended the year with 2 different injuries, costing me 4-5 months of running time. I'm going to make 2012 a better, healthier year.

In a related note, one of my Christmas gifts was registration at my first half ironman in June, so I'm going to take it slow, and work to meet that challenge.

Well I really haven't had much motivation for the last two months with the new job and working 6 days a week.

I forced myself to lace up today and go out for a run. I forced myself to make wrong turns and when I wanted to stop I turned up my music and settled into a pace. Before I knew it I ran just shy of 10km.  I could feel abs and my chest the whole run from my previous core workout.

But how can you pass up a run in the sunshine when it is 48 degrees and sunny in Canada. In fact I was in a tshirt and tights, I wish I had worn my shorts instead. It was good to taste my salty sweat and feel the fat burning away from the holidays.

Are you on your way home today?  Traffic on 95 south looked to be at a standstill for over 10 miles when we were coming back from Sam's parents.

Nope. We are still here in MD. Leave tomorrow AM. Today is my Mom's 80th birthday. My sister is coiming in later and we have a dinner planned. So far we have had the best traffic this trip. No delays coming, and no dleays on 2 trips to VA and 1 to downtown DC. We are praying this hold up on the trip home.

Doug, are you in Mont. Co.? I am heading out to Columbia (Howard Co.) now to the mall : )

I hope traffic cooperates today!

Happy Birthday, Sam!!

Cold as heck on my ride this morning.....32 to start.  I need some biking pants!!!  Actually made Jeff stop at a McDonald's 10 miles in so I could warm my hands on the dryer!!

I'm guessing since you don't own any biking pants that this is unusual where you live?

The cold hasn't been a huge issue for me in shorts.....legs warm up fast enough.  But this is 2 rides in a row below 35, and I'm hurting.  I'm going to head to the Paarl Izumi outlet tomorrow and see what I can find.

I am in Rockville MD. If you are going to be in the area, send me a PM with a phone number.

Doug

P.S. William I can't find the pen I brought for you. D'oh! I will look again. I cold have sworn I had it. It is not like it is a shoe or anything. (For new MG members I am notorious for forgeting my shoes or bringing two left ones!)

Well I really haven't had much motivation for the last two months with the new job and working 6 days a week.

I forced myself to lace up today and go out for a run. I forced myself to make wrong turns and when I wanted to stop I turned up my music and settled into a pace. Before I knew it I ran just shy of 10km.  I could feel abs and my chest the whole run from my previous core workout.

But how can you pass up a run in the sunshine when it is 48 degrees and sunny in Canada. In fact I was in a tshirt and tights, I wish I had worn my shorts instead. It was good to taste my salty sweat and feel the fat burning away from the holidays.