June 6, Monday

For some reason which I cannot figure out I’m always catching up lately. But here we are on June 6th and I haven’t posted since June 2nd. So we’ll go through the days one at a time. Fortunately I do have everything written down on my desk calendar. Starting with;

Friday -June 3rd, at 8 p.m. in the evening I ran 4 miles in 52:23. I had ridden three miles on my bike earlier this day because I wanted to basically “get back on the horse.” It’s been just about a month since my bike accident and everything is healed, but I am somewhat reluctant to jump on the bike these days. I don’t know if it was coincidental or as a result of the earlier bike rides, but both my knees we’re experiencing soreness when I ran later in the evening.

Saturday – June 4th,     Day off to recover

Sunday – June 5th,   On Jackson roads today I ran 4.12 mi in 52:30. Pretty consistant

Monday – June 6th,  On a beautiful 70° evening practically alone on the cinders I ran a 4.5 mile workout.  A solid 2 mile warm up with frequent speed segments. Then I did 5 x 800m  with the goal of running at 10 minute pace. After a 4:50 first effort I ran under 4:30 for the next four. Starting off each one at 6:00 mark. During this workout I didn’t experience any leg or foot discomfort. This is very good.

Stats-  I get the impression that I am slacking on best diet and sleep leading to a slight increase in weight over the last week or two.  I have been very happy with my weight staying in the mid-to-lower one forties for the last month and a half.  Definitely want to keep it there. When Gracie the puppy, is here I don’t get to sleep as late in the morning because she is ready to go by 8:00. I like to sleep until almost 10 a.m. everyday.  But Life Goes On.