Running

Been running 3x a week as religously as possible since maybe May. I'm using an app called Just Run which is designed to slowly build you up to doing a nonstop a 5k. I've really taken my time with it and have just reached the point where I'm actually getting into the 5k sessions which feels great. I've also gotten back into a consistent weightlifting regime, so overall this is probably the best I've heen taking care of myself since high school.

I don't have a particular goal besides sticking to it and skipping as few exercises as possible/forcing myself to do it even when I don't feel like it. It would be cool to graduate to some 10k's maybe before the new year though.

I've decided to start getting up early on Sunday's so I can get an early morning run in, and finding the runs a struggle. I'm doing 10k (my longest ever run is only 11km) but they feel a lot more difficult than they do when I run at mid-day or the afternoon.

This Sunday I was up at 5:30, had an overnight oats breakfast, waited about 45 to 50 minutes and headded out for 7am. My legs felt stiff and my upper thighs a bit sore - maybe I need to do more on my warm up than I normally would do?

I've been wanting to start pushing past the 10km barrier and work for more but I really struggled, nearly gave up after 7km but just kept going. I'm glad I did but disappointed that I couldn't go further. Looking at Strava I've only done 9 runs that are 10km+ so maybe I'm being a bit hard on myself.

Ran six out of seven days this week and it mostly went well. Plantar fasciitis didn't get any worse, and was barely noticeable for several days.

I finally concluded I probably just have to replace my main pair of distance running shoes, which I've been hesitant to do since I felt like I've already spent a lot on gear and races lately. I'll see what the chiropractor I'm going to see tomorrow has to say...

Had a nice run past Friday. I was off from work, so I planned to run in the morning before the 28C temps would ruin my day. However my run was plagued by other weather. Just before I planned to go there was a sudden nearby lightning strike, followed by a few more in the coming minutes. Kinda spooked me.

After that was over though, I decided to go for it. Pushed a bit harder than normal and managed to get a nice below 55 min 10K. Pushing just on the edge of comfort in the humid 24C, so it was actually still relaxing. Can't wait for the lower temps now that the autumn is about to begin. Running in the warm conditions of summer is a fun challenge, but it definitely limits the peak performance..

I’m almost to the point of needing new running shoes.

Once I get a new pair in the next couple weeks, what’s something good to do with the old shoes? I’d rather not just toss them in the trash.

I have a 12 km next week. Last year I injured my calf 1 month out, this year I get sick 2 weeks out. Really hoping it's all cleared out of my system by the time race day comes. I went for a pretty slow run yesterday and still felt terrible because I was so clogged up.

My neighbor mentioned he likes to run, so I volunteered to join him. I need the motivation. But it turns out he prefers to drive to a nice destination and start from there? That seems like way too much work for me. Ever heard of someone doing that?