Back at it Hello, my amazing people. It’s been quite some time since I have posted here, and I am happy to be back. I have had some changes in my life, some good and some bad. And with these changes, I have gained a lot of knowledge. So, relax, smoke some
All day Rain The gentle tickle of rain fell all day flooding the paths and walkways. Hope for sun was minimal as I contemplated postponing my run or to go to the gym. I decided to take my run to the indoors and ran 4.56 miles. It feels good to push my
Late Afternoon Run A pea sized rain showered Centennial Park as I walked around the lake. I took the opportunity to walk my dog and to get a feel of the foot paths before my run. When testing the asphalt, it felt wet and slick. So, I deiced to take my run to
Another run With my energy back to normal levels I was motivated to run outdoors. The weather hit the mid 70s with a cool breeze providing amazing conditions for running. Today I ran 2 miles, and it was fun. It feels good to get back outside and to feel the sun on
Simple Run Even with the weather being amazing outside, I still took my run indoors. My energy felt low making it hard for me to be motivated about running. With that being said, I laced up my Brooks, took a hit, and went to the gym. Today I ran 2 miles, and
Hard Start The sun peaked in and out of clouds all day. Autumn is around the corner and then cool air is beginning to settle. This makes for amazing running weather but with my energy feeling low it was hard to get started. So put on my Brooks, took a long hit,
Summer Rain Rain fell all day flooding parks, sidewalks, and roads. This did not make for ideal running weather. So, I laced up my Brooks, took a hit, and went to the gym. Today I ran 2.01 miles, and it was okay. I have been running every day trying to get
New Park I was fed up with the uneven paths at Centennial Park and decided to take my run elsewhere. Spring Creek Forest Preserve doesn’t look like much, but the paths are smooth and somewhat flat. Today I ran 3.01 miles, and it was fun. The weather was gloomy with
Not so fast As we get deeper into September the weather begins to change rapidly. This morning we had heavy showers with thunder and lightning. Twenty minutes later we had sunshine that was quickly blocked by gray clouds. This change in weather produced some harsh winds that made it hard to run in.
Fun Run The summer heat has returned but it isn’t as harsh as the first round. With the sun hiding behind the clouds and a gentle breeze cooling my body, I took my run outdoors. Today I ran 2 miles, and it was frustrating. The goal was to have a fun
Indoor 5K With temperatures in the high 80s the decision to run outside or inside can be hard. In one scenario you can get up early and run at the crack of dawn when the temperatures are cool. Or you can wait until later in the day and run indoors protected from
Harder than I thought Today was the day before a heat wave and I took advantage by heading to the Busse Woods. My goal was to go for a long run, but I completely overestimated my fitness. My eyes were bigger than my stomach and I felt it in my legs. Today I ran
Off the high horse I am not sure what to do about my running. My goals seem to change by the day, weeks, and months. One week I want to run a half marathon, the next I want to try to train for a triathlon. I have barely returned to my running routine but
Gym Run Yesterday I forgot to smoke before going to the gym. Today I did not make that same mistake. I remembered to take a hit before going to the gym and it was a good decision. I ran 2.03 miles indoors in a gym and it was good. I am
Dumb Mistake...Again. I forgot to smoke before my run…again. So, my 2.41-mile run indoors on a Matrix treadmill doesn’t count. I will still post my run, but I need to be consistent as this effects my data. “Learning from your mistakes is a good thing.” Lemonade Kush is a
Into the woods I contemplated running in the park near my place but felt discouraged even my previous experiences. Centennial Park doesn’t appear to be a difficult run but the uneven path puts strain on my legs. So, I decided to head to the Busse Woods and was glad I did. The
Back to it I took a few days to rest my legs and I’ve been itching to get back to it. It's been hard not running as that is my main exercise. It was a good break because I learned to add other exercises to my routine as well as
Too Hot to Touch The summer heat has returned bringing temperatures in the low 90s. Even with a nice breeze, it felt too hot to run outside. This meant taking my run indoors, which was just as hot or even worse. You may be asking, why don’t I just run outside then? That
Pain in the back The start of a new run cycle always seems harder than it is and today was no different. The weather hit the low 80s as the energizing sun tickle my neck. It seemed like an easy choice to lace up and head outside but my change in schedule left me
The Struggle Early morning rain brought in a cool breeze as the summer sun warmed my face. The weather got into the high 70s making it ideal for running. So, I laced up my Brooks, took a hit of Runtz S1, and went to the park. Today ran 2.49 miles and
Rude Awakening A cool breeze blew in as the sun slowly set. The colors of orange, yellow, and blue glittered through the trees of the Busse woods. The magic of the woods can leave you wanting more and that is exactly how I felt…after the run. During the run, not so
All day rain The forecast called for showers all day and it did not disappoint. Rain of all sizes fell making the paths soaked. Instead of risking a fall on slippery concrete I took my run indoors and ran 2.15 miles. I am not sure why I struggled at the end of
Slight Improvement The gray clouds blocked the radiant sun all day. Temperatures reached the low 70s making it great to run outdoors. Today I ran 2.52 miles and it felt good, but not great. What am I trying to achieve here? I want to improve my pace, prepare for the Fox
Bad Combination The summer has a magical hold on me. The scattered clouds, warm sun, and heavenly breeze made me want to stay outdoors day and night. I went for a brisk walk before my run to get an idea of what the weather was like, and it was warm but amazing.
Hot Gym Run With temperatures hitting the high 80s and my energy feeling tank low, it was hard to be motivated to run. I ignored the feeling of sitting in front of the tv and hitting the gym. Today I ran 2.10 miles on a treadmill, and it was hot. The Fox
