First of all, thanks to my wonderful daughter Laurie for checking out my blog and posting an encouraging message! If by chance someone other than one of my family members happens to stumble on my feable attempt at writing, you can visit a REAL running blog at The (Mis)Adventures of a Jogging Stroller Mom.
Today, since yesterday's suicide attempt was unsuccessful, I decided to give it another shot. This time I decided to head out to familiar grounds, and loaded my carcass in my truck and drove out to the OC&E Trail where my only observers would be of the bovine persuasion. This time of year there are few H. Sapiens, because Klamath Falls, unlike Eugene, is not noted for Inclement Weather Runners. When the sun comes out and the temperature rises above 40 the Fair Weather Joggers in their color co-ordinated jogging outfits show up, but that definitely wasn't the case today. It was great....NO WITNESSES!!!
My run actually wasn't too bad. I was in a really crappy mood when I got home from work, and after snapping at my wonderful wife (who was completely undeserving of my animosity) I decided to try to make amends for yesterday's miserable attempt. So off I went. I ran really slow, but managed to make it a full 2 3/4 miles, and only walked about 75 yards...and that was only to look for one of the mile markers that some Klamath Falls Tool had evidently stolen. I don't know why anyone would get off on ripping off a 4 x 4 post with the number 6.0 emblazoned on it, but this is the Redneck Capitol of the World, and we're populated with idiots, so I guess it's to be expected. At any rate, my run wasn't that bad. My calf felt okay, I wasn't spitting blood, and when I got back to the parking lot I could actually get in my truck without feeling I needed help.
My pace was really slow, but I forced myself to try to run rationally. This is my only my 4th or 5th run since my ill fated Pear Blossom 5k last April, and I'm definitely not going to try to push the pace. I'm old, out of shape, and have nothing to prove to anyone. My goal is to be able to run with my wife as she trains for the Hippie Chick Half in Eugene in May. Today things are looking good. I'll try to keep you posted.
Thanks again for your comments, Laurie! Love you too!
Awesome. Don't forget though, it's okay to take rest/recovery days too. :)
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