Week 8

Week 8


So I think there is what, only 10 more weeks left? Wow!
Let me just say that the 26km run my dad and I did yesterday was awesome! The absolutely gorgeous weather had us both in delightful moods as we dressed lightly and did our weekly running tour of ajax (touring central-south ajax this time, down by the lake, loop out to pickering, then a final loop around Rossland), and yes, both got a little sunburnt. I now have an awkward red line around my neck where the collar of my shirt was, and awkward burns on the backs of my calves where my capri running pants stopped.
We had a new tactic this week- drive to starbucks, park there and start our run. Meaning, when we finished three and a half hours later, we were only steps away from food, coffees, and bathrooms- definitely liking this plan. We sat for about 30 mins, discussed the run, and as always the case with runners- we talked about upcoming races, fueling strategies, calorie intake, etc.
When we both stood up 30 mins later lets just say we were both grunting and walking with some stiff legs. Causing the middle-aged stout chubby man and his equally out of shape looking wife sitting at the table next to us to say: "feeling stiff from your run? i feel your pain! I did a little bike ride yesterday and am going to run later today"... which prompted my dad to remark as soon as we were outside and out of hearing range "sure buddy- you look like you're 'feeling my pain'". Now I know runners come in all shapes and sizes. believe me, some of the people who ran past me during the marathon were people I never would have pegged as runners, much less running a marathon. But this man did not look like he was running more than 5k-if that. Which caused some grumbling from us as we waddled our way back to the car.
the runs were good this past week.  Was tired during the 6k tempo- but still finished in 34.50 so still a time I'm very happy with. Had a beautiful day on wednesday- which made doing 5 hills that much easier (although mother nature was a bit of a bitch and decided to bring in a bit of a wind, after I had already gotten to the hill, so I was running into the wind every time I started to sprint uphill- which in turn meant I was cursing like a sailor as I ran up the hill. The people in the Volkswagon dealership on bailey probably think I'm bat-shit crazy. they all stare at me while they're outside having their smoke breaks).
My dad and I did a 10k steady run on friday, which started out nice but we quickly got caught in a snowstorm and came home laughing, dripping wet, with piles of snow on our heads and shoulder. Interesting how the weather switched from that on friday to where is was on sunday when we were wishing we were in shorts and a t-shirt towards the end because it was 15 degrees outside.
I'm excited for thursday- it's supposed to be 15 again or something like that! Time to bust out the shorts!

I always like being able to run in the spring after months of wearing thick layers, mitts, hats, scarves. I always feel lighter and faster. I can feel the warmth of the sun and everything is just so much happier. It also makes me want to buy some new runnning gear. Winter running gear isn't exciting, but warm weather gear is! Its always bright colours, light fabrics. Don't be surprised if I make a lulu lemon pit stop on my way home from school sometime in the next couple weeks!

Well I'm going to bed because I'm exhausted and I'm doing 6k tempo tomorrow- so I want to be well rested.
Night!!