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November 1, 2007
Feeling more like myself
I really wanted to try and head out earlier for my run this morning--I need to start doing that if I am going to be able to try and increase my mileage--but it is so dark and also so comfortable in my bed! Maybe it will be easier after we change the clocks back this weekend, but I won't hold my breath. But once I did get out the door I felt a lot better than I did yesterday. It was cool but humid out today, so I was sweaty but pretty comfortable, if that makes sense...I did this newish route that on the plus side only has one traffic light at the beginning and one (quick one) in the last half-mile, so it doesn't require a lot of "idling." But there is a sketchy part coming out of Rock Creek Park and heading back to civilization where there is a lot of traffic and no sidewalk for a bit. I was wearing a bright orange shirt today so I felt like I stood out more than I have on past runs when I am wearing a black sports bra and black shorts. I just try to be aware, but that doesn't mean that the sleepy drivers are.
So all in all it was a pretty good run--some knee/pes soreness toward the end and a bit walking up and down stairs later on. I went to the gym at lunchtime because I wanted to be able to work a little later without getting antsy, and I tried to stretch my hamstrings and adductors. It actually feels a little less tight now.
I am getting excited to see what happens in the Olympic Trials marathon this weekend. I will be super psyched up for the women's race in Boston, but maybe I will figure out how to go and watch. I can be a good fan since I will know many of the runners' names (just from following the sport). We are hosting a big journalism conference at work around that time but I hope I can work it out to go.
I am going to a breakfast thing that starts at 8 tomorrow, so I better start moving in the direction of bedtime. Eating dinner would be a good first step!
Posted by becky at November 1, 2007 8:23 PM