Describe Your Running Today, Part II

Sunday AM;

10K trail run over at GB. 47:11 for 60+ win and 9th of 35 overall. Second cousin Tanya won the women's overall. Lucky for me she ran out of real estate as far as I was concerned. 20 seconds back is a thin margin, given the way she was rolling the last mile.

Cooled down with a 12 mile MTB ride (75 minutes, and called it a day). The weather was fabulous, with the first faint smells of fall in the air.

All in all, a nice day out and about with family and friends.

regular AM loop around the 4 mile block. Drizzle and 60F, but calm. The 1/2" of rain received last night has the fields looking green as Ireland. Legs still flat, and a bit sore from Sundays double.

Weds. PM. Flambeau Freewheelers ride. 21 miles out and around the Mondeaux Flowage. Averaged 19.6 mph. Last group ride for the summer of 2011. Bummer.

Thurs. Rest

Friday. Solo ride for 31 miles. Moderate effort on a warm day to average 15 MPH. The fields are ripening across the countryside. Sweet aromas of fall are a sensory cornucopia.

Farm partner was up from Chi-town. Labor Day weekend consisted of a heavy dose of gardening. Thanks to the efforts of 3 adolescent males the spuds are dug and stored. Amen.

Bride and I covered 15 leisurely miles this afternoon on the road bikes. Primo weather, 65f, calm, and not a cloud.

Rock on O2, good to hear from your neck of the woods.

Running Dogg,

thanks for that review of the threads history. Your role as progenitor of this edition," DYRT2" is commendable. May this thread continue as it has; a forum for all.

I too appreciate the comments of the regulars. mopak is superb, 02.... steady as a rock, the point could be; MIA, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Gonzo could unload a rant with the best. And me?? I just need a life... WTF. To old to excel at running, too young to quit trying.

PM; 35 solo road bike miles. Avgd. 16.5 mph over some robber hills. At the risk of being repetitive, I'll say it was a gorgeous pre-fall evening.

Well said O2.

Salute.... bottoms up to 4 more.

Weds. PM. FFBC hosted a short postseason social ride. 26 miles at 18.6 avg. with 8 riders taking part. 4 pizzas and a 12 pack later we went our separate ways.

Thursday AM; 44.5 road miles across rolling glacial terrain. Good company and a relaxed pace qualified this as a recovery ride.

You just linked us to the first page of the DYRT thread a showing AdamLocked as the OP. What was your point again?

I get it....you're Skuj. I see that you posted in another thread within just a few minutes of this one. Nice try, troll. You are one conceited asshole. Why don't you leave this thread alone. It's been doing just fine without you, than you very much.

Friday AM; 4.5 miles run on an exquisitely beautiful fall morning. Embedded 4 hill repeats;31,30,29,28, seconds respectively. Finished with a 200 yard max push up a soft grassy knoll.

oh, oh.....looks like I spoke too soon....he's back....let's hope it's just a short visit.....meanwhile the running/jogging continues.....54' today along a somewhat different route...great weather and the pace was a tad speedier than other jaunts of late....felt quite good though....will likely be on the bike tomorrow alongside the bride....then back to pounding the pavement on Monday....

Ah; The plot to wrap thickens. It's beyond me to attempt ferret out the trolls ways. As far as implicating 02, "innocent until proven guilty" prevails as the modus operandi.

Sunday; century bike ride 5;50 rolling time for 17.2 mph avg. Temps. rose to 88F by 1PM contributing to some cramping.

Feeling fatigued, but no worse for the wear.

appreciate the support, Bushy....unfortunately this guy has been trying to destroy this thread for years....if he thinks I'm going away, guess again....watch your back, he'll come after you next....today's running?....an enjoyable 60' along the usual route....a tad humid, but temps were comfortable so no weather stress....HRmax during the jaunt was a tad lower than usual....either my fitness is improving, or the comfortable temps are putting less stress on the old bod....had to rush off afterward, so no dip or med ball work....day off tomorrow...

"I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people." Sir Isaac Newton.

Monday; Sore butt from the century ride... rested.

Tuesday: Homeowners catchup day. Painting, yard work etc.

Smog from the forest fires in Minn. has a haze hanging across the shire.

Weds.AM. 35 min. jog with the Colonel of Corn Rd. At 11YO he's no longer tugging at the leash. Fresh cool air is a Sharp contrast from Sundays 88F.

Weds. PM ride with the FFBC did not go well. I dumped my bike taking down 2 others as well at 20MPH. No serious injuries fortunately. Wounded pride, a grapefruit size raspberry on the left leg, and a sticky rear derailleur sums it up.

Methinks may be time to leave the group riding to people young and alert enough to cope with the vagaries of construction zones, etc.

Thought for the day "Time is an illusion,............. lunch time doubly so."

glad to hear the accident wasn't too serious, Bushy....hope you return to normal activity soon....after two days off, I had a small window of opportunity today....things were open-ended as I started, but eventually decided to shoot long....made the turnaround at 30', but the heat and humidity started to wear me down....shifted into walking mode after 45' and headed for the beach....had a nice dip, then a short walk back to the starting point....cooler temps forecast, so I'll try again on Saturday....keep smiling...

50' today....felt a little "off" to start, but things came around rather quickly....beautiful weather with a bit of a cooling breeze....no dip today....but did a med ball routine.....hoping to have the bike repaired for a ride with the bride tomorrow....

Keeping to the sidelines for awhile yet. Generally stiff and sore in places. Your suggested "ride with the bride" may indeed be the best therapy. Probably safer for guys our generation, than trying to dance to the Lady Gaga videos my kids watch.

hope you're back in the game soon, Bushy.....ride with the bride didn't get too far due to another mechanical issue.....think it's time for a new ride....or I may just have to stick with the feet for transportation as that continues to go well....60' today with no ill effects.....lovely wx including low humidity.....no dip or med ball due to cool temps (the former) and being pressed for time (both)....will likely take the next two off.....but that could change...

"Describe Your Running Today"...

It was shortly after dinner and I had a few brewskis...I was feeling good. Kids are tucked away in their rooms reading and doing homework. Spouse is working late and I decide I want to go for another run. I had run earlier in the morning and was feeling good now...

There is a short route right outside my house--about 3.5 miles, 1.5 of it is straight up a hill. I've run this several times and in fact, I tend to run this when I have the "urge". Not sure what the urge is or why I need the feel to run. Maybe because I know the sunset around here is amazing and I want to capture it? or either that I am just plain crazy since the temps are still well over 100.

It doesn't matter because I know, it will only take less than half hour and what can that hurt, right? I put on my shorts, tank top and running shoes and I began to feel "alive". When I put on my running gear, something "clicks" and I feel somewhat like a kid who wants to go out and play...

I step outside of our front door and immediately, I feel the oppressive dry heat zapping every moisture out of my skin. It's okay, I am use to it. I try to be positive and set out into the dusk...

I starting running, hear all the noises around me--cars passing by, occasional dog barking and yet, I keep my eye out for any surprises that might come my way--

I start to climb my way to the top and notice my breathing slightly labored, sweat slowly dripping off my forehead and yet I am enjoying this "hard" effort. The feeling I am accomplishing something whether it be craziness or just the love of running for the heck of it. The road curves and whines while I anticipate to see the top of the hill. My mind starts to wander, letting me know--"you know you enjoy this uncomfortable effort, the feeling why am I doing this? I barely can breathe and this feels too hard." I pick up the pace because I don't want my mind to defeat my legs and make me quit. Oh no way...

Finally, I reach the top--gasping and exhilarated. I turn around, pause for a few seconds to have the sunset waiting for me to watch it go slowly, almost luring me down the hill. I am mesmerized, feel relieved and feel like I am on top of the world....

Aahhh....this is the best kind of running...