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Saturday, October 05, 2002
Actually did not run today. We had a little softball get together this morning and I actually had to depart early from that to go to class. I actually missed part of class as well because I was playing softball. It's been a good day. Penn State played a decent game and won out in Wisconsin, so that was good and I did watch most of the second half. Now, it will be back to the roads on Monday as tomorrow is my day off. After yesterday...I am not sure what is going on. I felt ok through most of the first few miles but towards the end I could not keep going. It seems the same tired feeling that I experienced throughout August has returned. What is it? Dehydration, not enough sleep, not enough protein? I get enough sleep, could use more, but I do get enough. I eat very well and healthy but could eat more. The downside right now is I have been failing in my aqua intake. It's poor, very poor. I drink far too much coffee and not nearly enough water every day. I must change this and maybe we will see some improvement. Maybe it's the time of day or schedule of workouts that I have. Not sure, just hope it is resolved soon so that I can really run again. Have a good Sunday all. Run.
Wednesday, October 02, 2002
It really is tough to get back into after so many days away. I am fighting that mental struggle knowing that it will just take days out on the roads and putting in those basic miles until I return to a level where I can begin some real training again. I am anxious for that. Thinking...why did I take all that time off....constantly creeps in the mind as I pound out on the roads. It was a rough run tonite...don't think the protein levels are high enough right now.
The HS team swept yesterday yet I was unable to make it for the race. Quite disappointed but will be there tomorrow. Read about it here. Both teams are looking strong and hopefully we can continue to improve as we head into the Mid-Penn meet followed soon by Districts. Should be interesting. Stick around to find out. Talk with you soon and keep running.
Sunday, September 29, 2002
A day of rest. What a wonderful thing that is outside of running. As a family, we have always attempted to make Sunday a day of rest, meaning we don't engage in other normal activities that we do throughout the week. We try to avoid television, competitive activities and studying. The computer was also a stalwart avoidance on these days however we do not regard that nearly as we have in the past. The emergence of email and the Net while the kids departed for school allowed for communication between everyone thus, many Sundays found my parents emailing us all at school. I while in college did not regard these traditions as strongly but seek now to return. It seems football gained popularity as the roommates all watched and it was difficult to avoid television on Sunday afternoons. I did, however, manage to keep my studying limited to the other days of the week which was nice and a much needed break. I believe as the winter months engage us, I will seek to hold fast to the fasting of television and other "work" type activites that can be accomplished on other days. Well, tomorrow will be day three of my return to normal running and I am chomping to get back out there again on the roads and the fresh air. I do anticipate making it to one more of these this season. One final comment of note...the Sox concluded their '02 season with win while Manny wrapped up the AL batting title. Thanks for a good year Sox and we will be back at again next summer looking for the pennant!
Thursday, September 26, 2002
Day one.
Can you believe it? Thirty-five days of no running and almost no exercise for that matter. Did I survive? That is yet to be determined. What a glorious and exuberating run I endured tonite through the cool and wet streets of southern cumberland county. 56 degrees, rain for my 5:35pm runtime. Just a great means for finding my way back into the lifestyle that we all have so strongly fell in love with over these past years. Now, the entire time I ran tonite, thoughts of what to pen here were in abundancy and now they escape me so utterly. Just thinking about how it felt out there and what was running through my mind the entire time...it was great to be back. The legs seemed to be there but the lungs have some work to do. The rest was nice, far too long for the opinion of many, yet it may help bolster me and help confidence to return which has been lacking for an unknown time period. Cannot predict when I will be prepared to hit the racing circuit again, if ever. Someday I am sure. Please keep in mind that this will be a bi-daily musing portal of running thoughts. Please feel free to peruse and add your thoughts when compelled. I write thoughts and not at anyone. One last note...please stop by here to see where my high school team will be racing this week. See you soon. Enjoy and keep running. Everyday.
Monday, August 19, 2002
The odyssey continues. Exactly two weeks after my last productive long run I shall return to full training again tonite. With preseason XC practice into full swing I find myself continuing in some sort of unexplainable rut. The old team at Geneva will be commencing upon their new season in just four short days with camp beginning on Friday. It will be interesting to see what this season produces and will be different for me to not be a part of it all. I am excited to be a part of the XC team at Northern HS and have high hopes for what our teams can do this autumn. A rest for my weary legs is in site once the old training partner returns to action at Geneva's XC camp later this week. Still not sure how I will incorporate a proper rest period when the team expects me to run with them at practice. Miles will be cut back significantly and once their school days begin, it will be a struggle for me to make it to practice everyday so a time for rest is imminent. Keep in touch.
Tuesday, July 30, 2002
Is is overtraining or lack of focus?
A good question to be asked at this point in the summer training season. After four days of rest this past weekend, I returned to the roads last evening for a 9 mile jaunt. This same tired feeling in the legs returned. I fear that I have reached a point where my body is saying that I have trained too hard for too long and have not given it a sufficient rest. It feels like my legs don't recover between runs anymore and this cannot be good. It takes away all desire to race in anything. Now, this could relate to numerous factors because of my rather busy lifestyle. Do you have any ideas? It may also relate to the continued late inning blunders of the Bosox as typified here. Any thoughts?
Thursday, July 25, 2002
Blisters r me....that is how I have felt after my wet run on tuesday where I wore an old pair of runners that just cause my feet to be messed up. Last evening I chose to run with those hulagirl socks that are far too thin and also allow too much movement. So, the lesson to be learned here today is to stop wearing those socks and to stop wearing those oldies that cause blisters. Did four fours last night all under 72 which I was surprised I could pull off because my legs just feel tired but seem to still have some jump to them even though I can't feel it. It's softball tonite and then an easy seven...see how that goes. A sidebar is the fact that Hershey's is considering going up for sale in what would be a rather interesting debacle in this area. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, July 24, 2002
A 10 miler on Monday which has pretty much been the minimum mileage norm for Mondays during the summer months. Yet, I almost didn't make it to the end. My entire body felt so incredibly wasted for the last 7 miles of the run! It turned into one of the worst runs I have experienced since the death loop back in January. Things look to improve later in the week, yet sleep has lacked again. It is cooler today so I should be able to get in a decent workout on the track tonite. Keep running as they say!
Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Tomorrow is the annual Harrisburg Mile road race held in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I have been planning to race in it ever since my dismal performance of last summer. Yet, here I find myself bailing on the last day. I talked it up earlier this spring with some of the runners at Northern and now I am not even going to be racing. The racing motivation level is extremely low right now and I need to kick myself out of this funk. And here this afternoon I find out that my good teammate Drew and fellow coach Keith both will be racing tomorrow. Too late now, I ran a 10miler last night, not condusive to racing in a day!
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