I'm not Lebron

I'm not Lebron James, so I don't know why I wear basketball shorts when I run. This tends to get more problematic when running longer distances as it gets hotter outside.  They tend to "retain water" making them heavier; thus making me look like an extra in a hip hop video because I have to keep pulling them up.  

10.75 uneventful miles today.  Other than I accidentally scared a lady who was riding a bicycle when when I walked through the hole in the trail fence at Bethel Rd & 315

I'm working on my running playlist for added awesomosity on my runs.  For some reason I dig running to the Donna's and Boucning Souls.  If only I could listen to Tom Petty's "Running Down a Dream" for two hours.  It's the perfect tempo for me.

Time Off

Time off, not from running but from work.  I'm hyped up for my five day mini-vacation.  I'm hoping to get some good runs in but I hope today wasn't a harbinger of sorrow. (Sorry for the Metallica quote,  I'm not feeling very creative. I'll notify my attorney of the impending cease and desist).

I went for a fiveish mile run today (actually 2.4 miles, stop and then 3.1 miles).  I ran really hard for the 2.4 because I was late.  When I met my friend to run the 5k I was just tapped.  I've got a day off tomorrow and then a 10 miler on Sunday.  With any luck, resting tomorrow will rejuvenate my hamstrings.

Challenge fail

Today was the end of a challenge with a friend. The challenge was who could run the fastest 5k in three weeks. I honestly didn't think I had a chance to win it. That being said, I did come within 59 seconds of a personal record for the 5k distance so I was happy with that. My fastest 5k ever is 27'30" today's time was 28'29".

Better Late...

Sometimes it really is better late than never.  I didn't get started on my long run this morning until 9:45 which was about 45 minutes later than I wanted to.  (I got sucked into Mafia Wars on Facebook and lost track of time.)

I had eight miles to do today and I set out to finish it with a pace of under 11'00"/per mile.  I'd have been perfectly happy with that.  I ended up shattering that time and came in at 9'48"/per mile.  I was shocked!  I did one lap around the lake at Antrim Park and then went to the top of the Olentangy Trail and back.

Sunday 5/17/2009 Run

Geriatric Cadillac

Sometimes life gets in the way.  I was unable (maybe a little unwilling) to do my training run last night.  I felt bad about it so I went to bed a little early so I could get up at 5:00 this morning and TCB.  I forgot how peaceful it is to get up before dawn and put some miles behind you.  This morning was even better because I ran a negative split!

The one drawback to arising before dawn is that I'm out on the street at the same time as the oldsters getting up to go get their Bob Evans fix.  Monty Burns almost plowed me over with his Cadillac pulling out of the "assisted living" center.  He even looked me in the eye before he pulled out.  I don't know how much more visible I need to make myself.  Reflective tape on the shoes, a reflective vest with blinking lights, and white shirt.