Gonna run that Half Mary

Alright, since I got all of 2 votes to do the half, I am going to do it.  Didn't take much to push to into wanting to run it.  And really, I posted it here because I just wanted someone to agree with me that it would be a good idea.

In order to train, my plan is to run at least 4 miles tomorrow.

As I was getting dressed for my run this morning, I was looking for a pair of shorts.  I have this "area" in our half bath/utility room when I put all my running clothes (complete and total disaster area).  When I grabbed what I thought was a pair of running shorts, I pulled out a running jacket I had forgot about. WIN!  It still had the tag on it.  I bought it at Dicks this past summer on super clearance and forgot all about it.

Of course, I wore it this morning and absolutely loved it.  For some reason, I get really hot around my forearms when I run with a jacket on.  Normally, I just wear a zip-up vest and short-sleeve tech shirt.  This jacket was VERY breathable and was super comfortable.  It will be in heavy rotation when it is cold outside.

Total miles: 36

Conundrum

Alright, here's the deal.  Just found out this morning that the local running club and the local community college are hosting a 1/2 mary / 5K.  The run is April 3rd.  So, this is a possible half mary within 10 minutes of the house AND it only costs $40.

Should I run it?

My longest run this year is 3 miles.  That gives me 5 weekends to ramp up the long run to at least 10 miles??

Am I crazy?  Help!

Also, there is this rumor that a certain, pervert, um...blogger may have returned.  If so, where is my freakin comment1!1!

Nothing to see...move along

I keep expecting that the more I run and then blog about said running that eventually I might learn to write worth a damn.  Unfortunately for you, I don't think it is going to happen.  I finally came to the conclusion, that I am just a dull, boring man.  My life revolves around being at work (no actual work gets done) and doing stuff with the kids.

Sounds exciting...

I have discovered my workday crosstraining....ping pong.  Here at work, in the warehouse, is a ping pong table.  I started playing about a month ago.  It was the first time in 15 years that I picked up a paddle.  It was ugly to start.  Really ugly.  I have slowly gotten better, nowhere near that good, but I am out there to have some fun.

See, I told you I was boring.

Total miles: 33

Is it spring yet?

I am really, really, really ready for this arctic blast to return to the arctic.  I live in Alabama and I expect my mild winters.  I deal with the 90+ degrees (in the mornings) in the summer so that I can have a nice mild winter with lows in the 30's and highs in the 50's.

This southern boy does not like 15-20 degrees outside with a wind chill even lower.

/end bitching about weather

The old Needle reared his ugly head the past two weeks.  Only 5 runs during that time.  Plan is to get 5-6 runs per week and hope to actually get 4-5.  Just need to refocus and get the consistency back.

Giveaway link (you don't expect my cheap ass to give something away did you?)

It just looks like slow motion is hosting a giveaway for Yurbuds.  Click over and read her.  You really don't need to enter since that will just decrease my slim chance of winning.

Total Miles: 29

Cold, windy and freezing

Got up this morning for my run.  Looked at the temp gauge, which showed a balmy 29 F.  First of all, wtf?  I live in the south for a reason.  Don't like this cold shit.  Not. One. Bit.

Got all my running stuff on (long sleeve tech shirt, shorts, sweatshirt, socks and shoes).  As an aside, I was trying the sweatshirt instead of my running jackets because I seem to get too hot once I have been running awhile, but only on my arms.  Weird, I know.

While I was prepared for the cold, I was not ready for the wind.  The wind was from the west, blowing around 15 mph with gusts up to 20-25.  Damn, that is some serious wind-chill.  By the time I got to the home stretch, Needle's Needle was not liking this run.  Maybe I should have worn some running pants because that part of my body was revolting by the time I was done.

Needless to say, I was booking it for the last 1/2 mile or so trying to get done.

Total miles: 25

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Sorry for the blog silence, been having to do actual work at work.  Dang companies and their expectations.  Don't they know I have to publish a blog post?

Anyway, I have run the last 3 days straight.  All of the run have been around 2 miles and I ran the last two days without any walk breaks!  I am pretty excited about that and hope to continue to build on that.

According to the fine folks at weather.com, tomorrow's run does not look good.  Supposed to rain, rain and then rain some more.  I will get up in the morning and check the radar and see if I can get out and get it done.

As usual, nothing exciting going on in Needleland.

Total miles: 23

Run...dog...pain

First of all, let me apologize for the last post being such a downer.  Both grandparents are doing ok.

Now back to your regularly scheduled bad blogging.

Completed a 3 mile "long" run on Saturday...in the rain.  I know.  I am as shocked as you that I went out in the rain to run.

I ran again this morning after not running Sunday or Monday.  Sergent Sh*tcramps decided to pay me a visit on Monday.  That bastard is mean.  Did a nice 2 miles this morning.  Nothing great, but still decent.  I am slowly feeling better.

After my run, I gathered all my stuff to feel my two dogs.  I have 2 Siberian Huskies that we recently moved into the fence together.  The dogs are polar opposites of each other.  Koda, our male, is laid back.  Doesn't bother you.  Just wants his food and some petting.  Kylie, our female, on the other hand, is spastic.  She doesn't know how to settle down.  Drives me insane.  As I am trying to get in the fence to give them food and water, Kylie is just jumping all around and over me.  I swing out my right foot (hands are full) to push her out-of-the-way.  Well, I swung a wee bit harder than I had planned and hit the top of my foot on some bone of hers.

Ouch.  Like, I feel like I broke my foot, ouch.  I am hoping that it is just a bruise.  I guess I will find out in the morning if I can still run.

LooMoo, you are correct.  Dogs are evil.

At least this time they didn't bite me.

Total miles: 19 miles