Day 16 - 1.02 miles
Day 17 - 3 miles
Day 18 - 5.37 miles
Day 19 - 2.31 miles
Day 20 - 8 miles
Day 21 - 3 miles
Weekly totals
Week 1 - 29.02
Week 2 - 21.88
Week 3 - 27.72
21 straight days of running and feeling good. There was one run last week when it was 40 degrees and raining that I didn't feel up to it, but I got out there for a mile. Kym goes away this weekend, so I'm going to have to find a way to get a run in with the kids. I'm thinking I'll either put them in child watch and run at the gym or have them ride bikes around the neighborhood with me running next to them.
Weight loss update - no change. 21 days of running and I haven't lost a pound since day 3. Is this proof that working out isn't good for you? I think I'm on to something.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
RunStreak Day 15
5 miles in 35:54 on the schukyll
A revolutionary War era trading house on the river. Or maybe not. This is in Valley Forge, but there's no sign saying what it is.
This could be the last of my picture posts. I'm running out of anything interesting to post. It will degenerate to me posting pictures of the horseshit I have to avoid on the trails and I'd rather not go there.
A revolutionary War era trading house on the river. Or maybe not. This is in Valley Forge, but there's no sign saying what it is.
This could be the last of my picture posts. I'm running out of anything interesting to post. It will degenerate to me posting pictures of the horseshit I have to avoid on the trails and I'd rather not go there.
Monday, March 21, 2011
RunStreak Day 14
2.95 miles in 27:54
4 days of nice weather down the drain after one night of rain.
21.88 miles in my 2nd week. I wish I reversed them and did 21 in the 1st and 29 in the second. My knee is still sore, but it hasn't gotten any worse. I blame it on the combo of running on streets last Saturday, then bowling Saturday night, then doing 10 the next morning. Hopefully it gets better soon.
4 days of nice weather down the drain after one night of rain.
21.88 miles in my 2nd week. I wish I reversed them and did 21 in the 1st and 29 in the second. My knee is still sore, but it hasn't gotten any worse. I blame it on the combo of running on streets last Saturday, then bowling Saturday night, then doing 10 the next morning. Hopefully it gets better soon.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
RunStreak Day 12
7.20 miles at Evansburg in 1:08:21
This portion of the trail has been washed away. Just out of view is a giant sticker bush to prevent you from going left at all.
This portion of the trail has been washed away. Just out of view is a giant sticker bush to prevent you from going left at all.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
RunStreak day 10
5.42 miles at Evnasburg in 52:26
Found a lucky horseshoe on the trail on St. Patty's day. I just looked it up and saw they're good luck unless you hold them upside down and the luck runs out. Oh well.
Found a lucky horseshoe on the trail on St. Patty's day. I just looked it up and saw they're good luck unless you hold them upside down and the luck runs out. Oh well.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
week 1 thoughts
-Going for a run was a lot easier than expected. I never dreading going out to run, even when it was raining.
-I ran 29 miles, the most in one week since I ran a marathon 4 years ago.
-I didn't plan any runs out, and ran more than expected every time.
-My legs have been tired walking up stairs, but weren't when running.
-I weighed myself after my long run on Sunday and had lost 2 pounds since I started. (184.5-182.5)
-My left knee was hurting after my run yesterday, felt fine this morning, and is now killing me. Could derail this whole thing early.
-I ran 29 miles, the most in one week since I ran a marathon 4 years ago.
-I didn't plan any runs out, and ran more than expected every time.
-My legs have been tired walking up stairs, but weren't when running.
-I weighed myself after my long run on Sunday and had lost 2 pounds since I started. (184.5-182.5)
-My left knee was hurting after my run yesterday, felt fine this morning, and is now killing me. Could derail this whole thing early.
RunStreak day 7
2.04 miles along the schukyll in 17:20
The Schukyll Trail is a paved path that runs from center city philly to about 30 miles outside the city along the Schukyll River. I've run the "trail" 100 times. During my run the other day I noticed this dirt path next to it, and tried it out at lunch today.
The Schukyll Trail is a paved path that runs from center city philly to about 30 miles outside the city along the Schukyll River. I've run the "trail" 100 times. During my run the other day I noticed this dirt path next to it, and tried it out at lunch today.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
RunStreak Day 5
1.4 miles in 12:07 around the neighborhood
My day: running and brewing
And a bonus lap around the block with my favorite 2 year old
My day: running and brewing
And a bonus lap around the block with my favorite 2 year old
Friday, March 11, 2011
RunStreak day 4
4.00 miles at Evansburg in heavy mud in 38:35
I took a landscape pic, but then though I'd be doing an injustice to trail running to not show how muddy you get after it rains
I took a landscape pic, but then though I'd be doing an injustice to trail running to not show how muddy you get after it rains
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
RunStreak Day 2
4.98 trail miles, 46:56.
Day 1 was was 4.35 miles, 41:56
I made the mental commitment to do this yesterday, so I'm counting that too.
I've decided to try a few things, not sure how well it will work out.
- I'll try to take a picture of every run
- I'll try to run 46 unique experiences. Never running the same route more than once.
- Unless it's a treadmill
- Unless I'm running with someone. A few friends are doing Tough Mudder, so I may train with them a little and won't make them bend to my rules.
Today's pic:
This bridge has been out for months. They were tring to fix it, then ended up tearing it down. It cuts the park in half, so I can't get to half of the trails in the park unless I run through the water. Which I'll be sure to do at some point in the next month.
Day 1 was was 4.35 miles, 41:56
I made the mental commitment to do this yesterday, so I'm counting that too.
I've decided to try a few things, not sure how well it will work out.
- I'll try to take a picture of every run
- I'll try to run 46 unique experiences. Never running the same route more than once.
- Unless it's a treadmill
- Unless I'm running with someone. A few friends are doing Tough Mudder, so I may train with them a little and won't make them bend to my rules.
Today's pic:
This bridge has been out for months. They were tring to fix it, then ended up tearing it down. It cuts the park in half, so I can't get to half of the trails in the park unless I run through the water. Which I'll be sure to do at some point in the next month.
RunStreak
As a not-so-devote Catholic I've skipped the "giving things up" Lent tradition for the past 20 years or so. Inspired by some crazy people, I've decided to give up NOT running for Lent this year. I will try to run at least 1 mile everyday for the next 45 days. (Is Lent 45 days? So, Jesus went to the desert for 40 days, but we're supposed to do something for 45? Doesn't seem fair to me.) I already know I've got a tough task ahead of me. I'd love to not use a treadmill since they're the devil, but with 4 inches of rain expected starting tomorrow, I might be getting off to a tough start. Also, Kym going away for a weekend in April means I'll have to run with Kenslee riding a bike and with Colin in a stroller at least twice. Then, my toughest task will be the 6 days we're spending in Disney the 2nd week of April. Why am I doing this again?
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