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September 16, 2007
Return of the Roxy Dog
We don't run much with Roxy in the summer because she just doesn't like it. If the weather is any warmer than 60 she poops out after about 10 minutes. We've learned that the hard way. So pretty much all summer she watches as we leave for our runs and even though she begs to go, we know better. But the cooler weather has arrived. Thus the Return of the Roxy Dog.
I was a little wary of taking her on our long run this morning. It was definitely cool enough (low 40s!) but the run was 2 hours and that's a bit much if you haven't been running much. O was kind enough to offer to turn around early if she was starting to tire out. He's generous like that... :)
We didn't need to worry. She probably could have gone for 4 hours. She sure did seem disappointed when we stopped. That dog is crazy. 14.5 miles and she doesn't even blink an eye! And she was good the whole run (that is excluding the first 1/2 mile where she rips O's arm off about 5 times before she settles into a nice pace :). I hope the weather stays cool because she just loves to run on the trail.
So that was this morning - a 2 hour run. Also I was on my bike for a 1 hour trainer ride (easy spinning). And then this afternoon O went to Duquesne for a college fair so I tagged along and went to the Pitt pool for my swim. It's always nice to swim in a different pool for a change of scenary. Plus I always swim faster at Pitt. I think it's because (1) the water is a lot cooler than my YMCA and (2) they have nice digital clocks on the wall so you can keep track of your pace much easier and pick up the pace if you are starting to slack.
And thus ends my first 18-19 hour week in a LONG time. I have a few more coming my way too... :)
Week summary:
Monday - off
Tuesday - 1:15 run in am, 1:10 interval bike session and 2500 yd swim in pm, pushups/situps
Wednesday - 4000 yd swim in am, weights in pm
Thursday - 7.5 miles in am (track session), 2:10 ride in pm, core/feet exercises
Friday - 3000 yd hard swim session in am, weight in pm
Saturday - 3:30 bike/30 min run brick in am
Sunday - 2 hour run, 1 hour trainer ride in am, 3000 yd swim in pm
Posted by beth at September 16, 2007 5:01 PM
Comments
Just a few clarifications:
1) My offer to turn back early with Roxy on the run had EVERYTHING to do with looking out for the welfare of our little pooch and NOTHING to do with the fact that I did a fairly hard 11.5 miles on Friday with one of the varsity HS guys who couldn't compete Saturday.....(If you believe that, I've got some swampfront property in Tennessee for you to look at.)
2) No, I'm not going back to college (again). I'm an alumni representative for Elizabethtown College at some college fairs in the Pittsburgh area. I'll be at Keystone Oaks HS on Tuesday night, so see you there.
3) Here's my hook at the college fair:
I say, "Have you heard of Elizabethtown College?"
They (usually) say, "No, I haven't"
I ask, "do you know where Hersheypark is?"
They respond with a big smile, "Yes! I love the chocolate!" (It gets them every time)
From there I explain that Etown is a liberal arts college with division 3 athletics .......
PS - the men's xc team at Etown has won 7 or 8 straight conference championships
Posted by: O at September 16, 2007 7:54 PM
Welcome back to running, Roxy! I believe that O was really looking out for Roxy's best interest, and I do like southern swamps as well. ;) Beth, that looks like a fun but tough week. Good thing you're looking forward to more of them!
Posted by: Meghan at September 17, 2007 9:30 PM
Hello, I'm a new blogger here, just trying to "get to know" everyone. What kind of dog is Roxy? I'm not at a point in my life where I can have a dog, but I definitely want one that can run when I do get one, and I'm always interested to know what breeds can run well. What are you training for, by the way?
Posted by: Alisha at September 18, 2007 6:28 PM