Will "public" humiliation work?

So I added my weight graph to the sidebar - and although I doubt really anyone is reading this blog I am hoping at least it might lead to my feeling some need to slim down more. :)

Garmin dump

Finally dug out the USB attachment for the Forerunner and dumped the data. I have hand-imported the last couple months into my Buckeye Outdoors profile. Depending on weather I'll also go for a run later today.

Finally

Went for a run today. It was a little colder than I was expecting and my knee started bothering me, but all in all I was happy to be out there. Annoying habit I have (I have found) is that I tend to run a little too fast when I am outside - not sure why,. but I just end up getting more worn out and winded than if I am running at a set speed on a treadmill. So it goes. It was damn nice to be out there again.

Been a while...

...and the worst part is I didn't even run today... Yeah, it has been quite a while since I ran. Combinations of weather, and work, and injury. Ugh. The weather is starting to warm up a bit so I think that will help things a bit.

Not happy

Saw that two of my Facebook friends ran in the race I was supposed to run today. My ankle is still bothering me - more-so today (after a day of lots of walking and standing). I called and left my doctor a message asking for the name of a good sports medicine doctor.

Grr...

Been a while

So I finally had a chance to run today, however briefly. It probably wasn't the ideal situation to test out my new shoes what with my untested ankle and all... So it goes. I ran for less than a mile.

I was definitely a bit achy afterward, and my left foot was not pleased with what I assume is an increase in arch support - but other than that the shoes felt okay. In theory I am supposed to run in a 4M race on Sunday. I am going to try and get a few miles in on Friday and see how my ankle feels afterward.

Poland Springs Marathon Kickoff kicked my ass

Ugh... That's what I get for trying to run the most I have ever run (5M) after not run for about two weeks... I tweaked my ankle and my knee (different legs). I have been limping around all of yesterday and today. Gah! I had to walk a little bit at the end of each mile and then most of the last one (which is when my knee started acting up).

I am really hoping that I am all healed up for Saturday's 2.5M run. So damn frustrating!

Gear acquired

During my brief sojourn outside the confines of my apartment cum quarantine area I popped over to a local sporting goods store and picked up light gloves and a light headband for Sunday. I figure I might as well plan to run the race and see what happens. I am hopeful that I will feel up to the task.

Nervous about Sunday

I had to stay home from work Thursday, and am going to need to do the same Friday. I have a race on Sunday which will be the longest distance I have ever run (5M) and it looks like I may have to do it cold - ie without having run for like a week and half.

In addition to this is the difficulty in that I need to pick up some more gear for the run - its going to be chilly and I have no headband nor gloves suitable for running in.

Grr.