These last couple weeks I've had some really good days, and some really bad. I've settled into a routine that goes quite well with my 12+ hour work shifts. I try to run my longer runs (if you can call them that) on my off days and have started to take rest days, one at a time, when I have to go back to work. This is another lesson I've had to learn about getting old I guess because 25 years ago it would have been a sin to take a day off. Just can't afford to have that mindset now while I'm starting over with my running because of what I am seeing occasionally with over stressing my body. Also after a day's rest I see great results with a really good run as a reward.
Another thing I've learned is the importance of drinking - A LOT! Yuck, I hate water but I keep forcing myself to drink more water and less soda or milk. The cramps are much less frequent with the added intake of liquids and I know, this should be an obvious thing but hey, what can I say after being dehydrated for 25+ years. At least now I see why my digestion used to shut down on my 20+ mile runs years ago.
I came down with a wicked cold over the weekend and took two days off (ohhhh noooo) and the cold moved into my lungs with lots of hacking. Last night I couldn't take it any longer so I ran a mile and it made my headache and runny nose slow down so tonight I went out and ran at 2:00 am and wow, felt great with a 3.4 mile run.
Back to work tomorrow and I'll run maybe a mile in the heat of the afternoon before work then another day off. Gained a couple of pounds with eating a few too many carbs while I felt under the weather but I'll crack down this week and hopefully get below 165 which would be 24 pounds in 6 weeks.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
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Dave, congratulations on many levels on your training. You are obviously dedicated to your goals as evidenced by your mileage increases and weight loss. As someone who has run more than 25,000+ miles in my lifetime, I can tell you that there will always be ups and downs, and there are days when you feel great and the run isn't good, and days when you feel lousy and the run is great. No real explanation, just take each one as it comes to you and you will do fine.
If you get a chance, please visit my running web site, Faithful Soles (be sure to read "The Greatest Marathoner" story found on the home page, very inspirational). Also, I have a categorized and searchable Running Blog Database on there and would appreciate it if you would link your blog to it. Thanks and good luck in your training.
Dave you are truly an inspiraton.
I know it has been extremely difficult to run because of the pain, but you've made it over a month now and are really starting to reap the benefits. Keep it up!
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