My New Challenge - The daily run

Daily MileHas messed with my head.  That total for the week looms over me, and I feel a yearning to get out more and more often to build this up. Last week I only logged 25 km.  On top of that, I have thrown down a gauntlet for myself to be able to run around Skaha Lake which apparently is about 30 km long.  So far my two hour run covers 24 km, but its been a couple of weeks since I have attempted this length due to moving and renos.  I miss that.  This morning i could have gotten up for a fast 5km, but i was weary from renos, but no more!  I will see how this can go in the next while and try to do it even if its not long ones.  ithink I will try 10 k, 5 k alternating and then a longer run on the weekend.  Lets see how this week fairs.  I think Iwill try to bring my camera on an early morning run too, for those who might like to see where I run!~

Living Organized: Proven Steps for a Clutter-Free and Beautiful Home

Delayed Onset Flooring Soreness DOFS

I just reada blog entry about DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Sorness) by Runnerdude (thanks Runnerdude, great post!).  I have mentioned that we have moved houses and are renovating.  I am putting down hard wood in our house of over 1000 sq ft and my lower body today is extremely sore.  This is also due to heavy lifting pulling, climbing ladders to paint , etc.  I am still running, but I don't realize how taxing renovations are to your body!  Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is now Delayed Onset Flooring Muscle Soreness!!  So this begs the question... can I report on dailymile that i have been putting in daily workouts???  Its sort of squats, burpees, stairclimber etc!!!???  This coupled with poor sleep and non-stop working at the house has put a challenge to my running routine.  Do I do my long run this weekend?  Do I have the energy? We will see...so far, I think if I can keep  up my running during this challenge, its something to be proud of, but that is what I usually set to myself, do the most difficult thing first then step back and be in awe of your  own accomplishment!  I actually RAN while renovating??? Looking back on my life I would like to see I squeezed as much out of it as I can muster and be satisfied.

Rain Run = Bad Ass HERO

Rain makes me feel like Im really committed, like I am able to run faster, and that somehow I can imagine myself as a hero of some adventure.  I love the way rain drips off my cap, how wet my clothing gets, and also how much less wind there usually is during an nice constant downpour.  Trail runs are better for this feeling.  No other weather makes me feel this way. 

Salty Sweater

I ask youwhat do you see in the salt left from my run??  This is a little known exercise to test what kind of Crazy you really are pschologically.

I see a Dementor.  This means that I feel strangely drawn to listen to Cyndi Lauper and eating warmed up mayonaisse.  I know, specific, isn't it?

I declare, today i came home from my 24 k run and only having one small flask of Gatorade,  I felt desperate for salt and sugar.  But it was a tad alarming to see the amount of salt I had exuded from my bod~!

Let me know what you see and I will tell you what that says about yourself.

DailyMile and Running Routine Hiccups

I haven't gottena run in since Tuesday.  We have been moving out of our home. I hope to go on a  longer run this afternoo, but my sleep has been all unsetled due to the stress of moving.  A 20 km seems to be a difficult slice of time out of my life right now. But the road calls me to it.  I'll get back to my regular routine eventually, otherwise, it will be stealing time here and there.

I wanted to mention a great new discovery of mine as of late.  www.Dailymile.com is a facebook for runners.  It has great features!  It keeps track for you how many kilometers each week.

I have put the widget they offer on this site.  You may invite others to be on Dailymile browse other runners in your area, and keep track of training on this site.  Check it out, join up, and invite me!  You can motivate others who are on your friendship list, keep track of goals, and can tell others about upcoming races!  This is also for triathletes, cyclists and other disciplined sports.

Have you joined??