Week 2 Update

2 weeks down, 16 more to go!!

Quick stats:

Miles ran - 22 (45 since training began)
# of sunglasses destroyed - 1
# of times the bed won over running - 1

With the exception of mother nature not so kindly reminding us that winter can still show it's ugly head at anytime (see Friday's post), it was a good week for training. Yeah, I did choose to take a nap yesterday instead of go for a 3 mile run after a long weekend of work, but considering how long I passed out and still had no trouble falling asleep at bedtime, it was some much needed rest. In my defense, I did get up at 6 on Saturday to hit the gym and spend some quality time with the elliptical before work on Saturday, so I think that counts for double.

After all that complaining on Friday about the cold, I finally laced up the running shoes, threw on a few extra layers, and hammered out a 9 mile run. Well, the sun did it's job and it really wasn't that bad by the time I got the courage to venture out. It ended up being a great long run. I had the energy to pick it up the last half and really go all out the last mile. It felt great!! Best part was, I woke up Saturday and the legs didn't burn and ache and feel like I was carrying around a pair of sumo wrestlers like they normally do after a long run day. I might actually be getting back into shape! I might be able to do this afterall....

This week is an easy one. Gotta love the recovery week. Of course, mother nature (that cruel hearted witch), decided that maybe we've suffered enough this winter, and give us a little taste of spring. It's going to be tough to stick to short miles when it's sunny and almost 40.