15:1 (x3)

Got in 6.38 K this morning, for YTD = 830.95 K. Must have sore muscles from lifting textbooks (transport them to my car for summer school); cut the grass yesterday so had problems bending -- wasn't a good feeling but am fine now. Fortunately nothing to do with the heart!

Will have a separate post on looking back on the past 6 months as well as look ahead to the next 6 months. Been an amazing journey!

LSD 15:1 (x8)

Began the run at 8 AM (had planned for 6 AM). Seems like more bikers than runners on the Martin Goodman Trail this morning. Even though cloudy, it was humid. For the final 2 intervals, ran in drizzle. Need to wake up earlier so I can get in longer LSDs. 16.41 K; no issues.

Thursday - 15:1 (x3)

Thursday, June 25

15:1 (x3) before work; PD day so had to report to school by 9 AM. Ran in a park close to the school. Thank goodness for the shade; as it was hot and humid (even that early in the morning). 5.60 K.

15:1 (x3) ... Over 800 K :-)

15:1 (x3) this morning. Thrilled to have reached the 800 K mark! Will reach 500 miles on my next run. On track for 1000 miles for the year 2009. Today = 5.67 K -- hot and humid so looked for areas to run with shade. No wind, though. Took along water and gatorade. YTD = 802.56 K.

LSD 15:1 (x8) humid

Hot and humid today (80F) -- but will be hotter as the week progresses :-| Got in 15:1 (x8) on the Martin Goodman Trail this morning. Lots of runners and bikers on the trail, probably due to the rain yesterday. The final 2 intervals were challenging due to the humidity - but fortunately there was a breeze. Summer has definitely arrived. No issues with the knees :-) Today = 17.31 K. YTD = 796.89 K.

I went to chapters.ca and ordered a copy of Runner's Body:

15:1 (x3)

Got in 15:1 (x3) today during my day off from work -- we're in exams now and it's my marking day. It was pouring rain yesterday (5 Mile Crawler race, which thankfully I didn't sign up for considering my recovery mode from running a full marathon). I am feeling the recovery is all done :-) Three runs a week starting this week :-) Today was very, very light rain (drizzle?) and felt great. Today = 6.26 K (ran through my final minute break as I didn't hear the buzzer); YTD = 779.58 K

15:1 (x3)

Got in 15:1 (x3) after work today -- good to get oxygen into the brain! 6.09 K. YTD = 773.32 K. I learned on the RR forum from can_caniuk that the 10% rule does not apply to post-marathon. This is good since I want to increase from 2 to 3 runs a week. My knees feel good (finally!).