Terrible, just terrible

Well, I didn't want to run today, but Josh Cox updated his twitter which said, "need to rally for the afternoon run." He of course was not talking specifically to me, because he has no idea who I am. Cox was speaking of himself, but I took it as a personal challenge that he made towards me. So I ran. I went out with little to no motivation, and I finished 2 miles later, with even less motivation. I just didn't want to go, maybe it was my body telling me to take a break. I still call shenanigans on it, and require more from my body. I'm pissed. I think I'm gonna go for a run.

9/29

9/29, I can't remember what I ran yesterday, but I know that it was a long way.

9/28

The first step takes you the whole way. I had a severe lack of motivation again today. But I did it anyway. I find solace in the fact that others feel the same way as me. I know they do, because I read about it every day, and they run anyway, every time.

On to the run today. I set my goal at 8 miles. I then proceeded to exceed my expectations, by running 8.05. It's not far, but far enough for me to say that I ran farther than I meant to. I get tired of running in a circle though, I'd need to start looking for a new place to run.

9/27

Oh buddy. I have never felt better running today. I went for a 5 miles run today that ended in about 42 min. My first mile was at 7:43 according to my secretary (iPhone app). And much of the same through the remainder of my run. I admit that I went out faster than I wanted, but I was not going to let a 40 y/o man beat me. The teacher went out with me today, and I have to be honest I am impressed with the progress he is making. When we started running, he could not run a half mile, and he is now, well, still not quite to a mile, but getting closer and feeling better about it every day.

A while back I went through the problem of running through the pain. I found the article on runningtimes.com that helped me fight through the muscle fatigue and desire to keep going. I mentioned the article to Teacher, he was not as receptive as I was to the idea. Which is funny considering the masochist that he is. I know this simply because we are both martial artists, and he, a Judoka. So, I want to encourage him to keep going through the mild discomfort, but he is pretty set that he does not want to have any pain, like, at all.

So back to the run. It went well.

9/26

ok, so the previous post was in fact posted on 9/26, but pertained to the 9/25 day of training.

I woke up this morning, at 0800, and decided that since my legs were still sore, I should go for a run. I made a three mile easy run. took me 30 min.

edit: In addition, I went out to the woods and ran another 3. Rambunctious puppy was feeling... well... rambunctious, so we headed out to a trail at the Noxubee Wildlife refuge, where Puppy chased deer, and snakes. While I ran 3. Fantastic change of scenery, and really motivated my run. probably gonna rest tomorrow. I have run a lot this weekend.

9/26

umm... yeah... 12 today.

9/23

3 miles today, had dinner plans, so I had to cut things short. But, I did get my 3 in.