This morning was the muggiest day I've had since I got back to Austin. This morning was also the earliest morning I've had (jet-lag window excluded). I got up at 6am for an easy run along town lake. I did a little over 2 miles at a comfortable pace, sweating profusely as I penetrated the thick morning fog. I hear it was 85 degrees out today. Summer's going to be hot.
Goals for today:
- Run before work
- Go to bed by 11pm
- Eat my last meal two hours before bedtime
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water
- Drink tea or coffee or diet pop or WATER instead of alcohol
I started a new weekly running schedule for no greater reason than to establish some structure in my new life. I'm following Hal Higden's 5-K training plan for advanced runners, courtesy of Runner's World Magazine. Although I do not consider myself an "advanced" runner, I also don't consider myself a beginner. I think this plan suits where I am. The only day I may tweak is the long run days, due to be chronically ailing ankle.
I started today's interval run 8 hours later than I had intended (it's not easy getting up at 6am for a run before work). But I went after work and for that I am proud. I've been feeling sluggish all day, still digesting the weekend's chile bomb, perhaps? I knew the run was going to be an effort, but I also knew that I'd feel much better physically for it. Sure enough, the run was pretty intense, but not as bad as I thought it would be. After about 10 minutes I felt pretty energized and my digestive woes had left my mind. I was sweating like crazy by the time I got to the house. I refueled with a blueberry tofu smoothie and a bottle of water. The liquid fuel never tasted so good!
To do:
- Go to RunTex for an ankle wrap.
- Sort out resistance training schedule.
- Buy a watch.
- Research stretching guidelines
