5.04 miles. 1:02:05. 3:50pm. 70 degrees. 12:19pace
Lacing up the shoes after work was just one more difficult thing at the end of a long day full of difficult things. Dealing with myself if I didn't would be worse.
Days like this are all about the endpoint. I ran.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Crockpot Ready Protein Post Run
13.1 miles 2:56:52 13:30 pace 7:00 am 75 degrees
I woke today with no pain so it was up and at 'em. By mile 9, I was aware of my right lower extremity. I'm not going to say I'm at a decision point regarding running the marathon in January. I'm not there yet. I finished the solo half marathon. I'm glad to be home. It was hot and humid as hell today. It wasn't a pleasant run. This isn't supposed to be easy. Or so I've heard.
I have a massage scheduled at noon and I plan to enjoy every moment of it.
Yesterday was a (for the most part) enjoyable day. I got a haircut. I took a spin in my own car with my car guy trying to find the funny noise it's making. We couldn't figure it out but he replaced the wiper blades and he's not a bad guy to hang out with. :)
I had dinner with a dear friend and we're trying to figure our way back to each other.
I'm post-run brunching on homemade crockpot blackeye peas made with:
dry black eye peas (about 2 cups)
salsa
3/4 cup of left over Pappasitos rice
about 3/4 cup of left over Pappisitos pico (onions/tomatos/cillantro)
1/2 cup chopped pancetta
water added throughout the day yesterday - just enough to keep them moistened.
No, it's not precise. None of my crockpot recipes are. It is, however, delicious!
©Michelle Scofield, November 17, 2013 All Rights Reserved
I woke today with no pain so it was up and at 'em. By mile 9, I was aware of my right lower extremity. I'm not going to say I'm at a decision point regarding running the marathon in January. I'm not there yet. I finished the solo half marathon. I'm glad to be home. It was hot and humid as hell today. It wasn't a pleasant run. This isn't supposed to be easy. Or so I've heard.
I have a massage scheduled at noon and I plan to enjoy every moment of it.
Yesterday was a (for the most part) enjoyable day. I got a haircut. I took a spin in my own car with my car guy trying to find the funny noise it's making. We couldn't figure it out but he replaced the wiper blades and he's not a bad guy to hang out with. :)
I had dinner with a dear friend and we're trying to figure our way back to each other.
I'm post-run brunching on homemade crockpot blackeye peas made with:
dry black eye peas (about 2 cups)
salsa
3/4 cup of left over Pappasitos rice
about 3/4 cup of left over Pappisitos pico (onions/tomatos/cillantro)
1/2 cup chopped pancetta
water added throughout the day yesterday - just enough to keep them moistened.
No, it's not precise. None of my crockpot recipes are. It is, however, delicious!
©Michelle Scofield, November 17, 2013 All Rights Reserved
Thursday, November 14, 2013
DustBuster
4.06 miles. 49:28:18. 12:11 pace. 4:40 pm. 60 degrees
Increased work responsibilities. Increases patient load. Increased personal stress. Decreased quantity and quality of sleep.
I've been feeling sluggish. I skipped my run yesterday and took myself out to dinner. I felt a strong need to socialize. It seemed to be almost an imperative. If I didn't put on nice clothes and a smile and get OUT, I would crawl into bed with the covers over my head.
Today I needed to move again. I left my gym bag on the corner of my desk all day. It sat there, reminding me of my duty to myself.
The cool air was calming and restorative. I expect to sleep well tonight.
That's my plan. I'm a huge fan of a plans.
Increased work responsibilities. Increases patient load. Increased personal stress. Decreased quantity and quality of sleep.
I've been feeling sluggish. I skipped my run yesterday and took myself out to dinner. I felt a strong need to socialize. It seemed to be almost an imperative. If I didn't put on nice clothes and a smile and get OUT, I would crawl into bed with the covers over my head.
Today I needed to move again. I left my gym bag on the corner of my desk all day. It sat there, reminding me of my duty to myself.
The cool air was calming and restorative. I expect to sleep well tonight.
That's my plan. I'm a huge fan of a plans.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
30 mile week
15.09 miles 3:11:01 12:40 pace 8:30 am 60 degrees
I used the Nathan Hydration Belt for the first time today. On a long run. I was happy to have water with me and it worked great to carry Gu packs. (I only used one.) It was great to have my hands free. Here's the thing: My gut was distressed - which isn't unheard of for runners. I was relieved that my halfway point was the tennis center at Memorial Park. It seemed that carrying extra weight at my midsection was, um, stimulating.
We'll see.
I came home, showered, ate lunch, and slept for a couple of hours.
Now tomorrow is mine. That's a very good thing.
©Michelle Scofield, November 9, 2013 All Rights Reserved
I used the Nathan Hydration Belt for the first time today. On a long run. I was happy to have water with me and it worked great to carry Gu packs. (I only used one.) It was great to have my hands free. Here's the thing: My gut was distressed - which isn't unheard of for runners. I was relieved that my halfway point was the tennis center at Memorial Park. It seemed that carrying extra weight at my midsection was, um, stimulating.
We'll see.
I came home, showered, ate lunch, and slept for a couple of hours.
Now tomorrow is mine. That's a very good thing.
©Michelle Scofield, November 9, 2013 All Rights Reserved
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Beautiful Weather
4.02 48:04 11:57 pace 4:00 pm 66 degrees (shorts and a long sleeve tech shirt)
I ducked out at lunch today and grabbed a Subway sandwich. (Thank you to the transcription team for remembering PA week and sending me a Subway gift card via interoffice mail. Thoughtful gift!) The Subway is next door to a Starbucks. The smell of that yummy stuff wafted over to me and I resisted the urge. I've had exactly two and a half cups in the last month. I feel better for kicking the daily habit.
The cold front that moved into our area is big news today. It's supposed to get down into the 40's tonight and maybe into the 30's tomorrow night. It made for a great run this evening.
Anyway...back to Starbucks. At 11am, the temp was a balmy 68 degrees. For a little minute I thought I was in Seattle. 3 teens were huddled close together wearing felt jackets (one plaid), and wool caps. They were holding cups of coffee and seemed to be freezing. I stopped short of laughing out loud.
Texans.
And now I want to plan another trip to Seattle. :)
Happy Thursday.
©Michelle Scofield, November 7, 2013 All Rights Reserved
I ducked out at lunch today and grabbed a Subway sandwich. (Thank you to the transcription team for remembering PA week and sending me a Subway gift card via interoffice mail. Thoughtful gift!) The Subway is next door to a Starbucks. The smell of that yummy stuff wafted over to me and I resisted the urge. I've had exactly two and a half cups in the last month. I feel better for kicking the daily habit.
The cold front that moved into our area is big news today. It's supposed to get down into the 40's tonight and maybe into the 30's tomorrow night. It made for a great run this evening.
Anyway...back to Starbucks. At 11am, the temp was a balmy 68 degrees. For a little minute I thought I was in Seattle. 3 teens were huddled close together wearing felt jackets (one plaid), and wool caps. They were holding cups of coffee and seemed to be freezing. I stopped short of laughing out loud.
Texans.
And now I want to plan another trip to Seattle. :)
Happy Thursday.
©Michelle Scofield, November 7, 2013 All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
(After) Working Out
7.04 miles. 1:24:30 12:00 pace. 3:45pm. 65degrees
There is a solution to every problem. By the time I drive home after work, it's getting so late that the tail end of a longish run puts me making my way home in the dark. Today I finished my last dictation, locked my office door, changed into my running gear, and headed out the door. The weather was great. It was a little weird being on the streets where I trained last year.
Sugar Land drivers still pay no attention to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Anyway...it's one solution to getting that midweek run accomplished.
I stopped at a drive through on the way home and brought a chef salad with turkey home. Yum!
(We had an office lunch today and I ordered grilled tuna. Yes, I'm THAT person...and I heard about it. Why do we have to hear about it?)
Happy Wednesday! The weekend is just around the corner.
M
There is a solution to every problem. By the time I drive home after work, it's getting so late that the tail end of a longish run puts me making my way home in the dark. Today I finished my last dictation, locked my office door, changed into my running gear, and headed out the door. The weather was great. It was a little weird being on the streets where I trained last year.
Sugar Land drivers still pay no attention to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Anyway...it's one solution to getting that midweek run accomplished.
I stopped at a drive through on the way home and brought a chef salad with turkey home. Yum!
(We had an office lunch today and I ordered grilled tuna. Yes, I'm THAT person...and I heard about it. Why do we have to hear about it?)
Happy Wednesday! The weekend is just around the corner.
M
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Bike Off!
14.03 miles 2:57:25 8:20am 50 degrees (heated up to over 60) 12:39 pace
Almeda to Binz to Montrose to Allen Parkway to Shepherd to Memorial Drive and back. Finished up with a run around Hermann Golf Course.
I feel kind of lucky to be home in one piece.
There has been a lot written about the way drivers of cars treat those who ride bikes in the Memorial Park area.
Today I witnessed (over and over) runners almost being clobbered by bike riders. It happened twice to me.
I understand that the street is not safe in the area for bikeriders. There have been serious injuries - even fatalities at Memorial. What I don't understand is why a few (not ALL - there were plenty of people riding responsibly) have taken to the sidewalks in such an aggressive and dangerous manner.
My running schedule is calling for longer and longer runs. The Bayou Trail is convenient, slightly hilly, and I'd like to continue to use it. I thought I'd use Memorial Drive and add the Memorial Loop for mileage. I'm not going to chance it. If my experience in just a one mile stretch of Memorial on a Sunday morning was any indication of what I can expect in that area, I'll pass. I'm no match for 2 wheels and a helmet flying down the sidewalk. In a matter of moments, my running days and possibly my career...crap, my life could be over. These thoughtless bullies can have the sidewalk. I'll stick to the trails.
©Michelle Scofield, November 3, 2013 All Rights Reserved
Almeda to Binz to Montrose to Allen Parkway to Shepherd to Memorial Drive and back. Finished up with a run around Hermann Golf Course.
I feel kind of lucky to be home in one piece.
There has been a lot written about the way drivers of cars treat those who ride bikes in the Memorial Park area.
Today I witnessed (over and over) runners almost being clobbered by bike riders. It happened twice to me.
I understand that the street is not safe in the area for bikeriders. There have been serious injuries - even fatalities at Memorial. What I don't understand is why a few (not ALL - there were plenty of people riding responsibly) have taken to the sidewalks in such an aggressive and dangerous manner.
My running schedule is calling for longer and longer runs. The Bayou Trail is convenient, slightly hilly, and I'd like to continue to use it. I thought I'd use Memorial Drive and add the Memorial Loop for mileage. I'm not going to chance it. If my experience in just a one mile stretch of Memorial on a Sunday morning was any indication of what I can expect in that area, I'll pass. I'm no match for 2 wheels and a helmet flying down the sidewalk. In a matter of moments, my running days and possibly my career...crap, my life could be over. These thoughtless bullies can have the sidewalk. I'll stick to the trails.
©Michelle Scofield, November 3, 2013 All Rights Reserved
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