A breath of fresh air

Ran with Jade and Will.  Mostly talked about religion.

Will and I did another seven!  I think I was a bit nervous about this run.  I woke up tons last night.  I kept looking at the clock.  What am I worried about?

The run went well.  We went up and down the hills and in and out of the woods.  Will did pretty well--he did his new scream a few times, but I can't complain.  We were gone for over 80 minutes.  I did sing to him a few times on the way back.

We saw more runners, walkers, and bikers than usual (about 10).  One runner and one biker we saw three different times.  They were speedy.

This 7 mile run didn't seem as long as last weeks.  Maybe last week's seven was closer to 8 or 9?

Will and I ran the first half with Jade.  This may sound weird--my kidneys have been bothering me in my first mile.  Maybe it's not my kidneys, but an area in the middle of my back fills tight for the first mile or so.  It could be a very strange breathing cramp.  Seriously for the first mile my insides feel like they're bouncing around.  I am glad it goes away after I am warmed up.

The weather is a little less humid today.  It's suppose to rain.

I tried fast miles with the jogging stroller.  I wasn't expecting much.  I warmed up a mile and a quarter.  I did the run on the marked trail.  The first mile was mostly downhill and the second was back up that same hill.  I was aiming for 2:30 a quarter.  I figured I should be able to run at least a ten minute mile with a stroller.  (Now keep in mind, I have a single jogging stroller--not a double.)  Here are my quarters:

2:21

2:20

2:12

2:11

2:10

2:14

2:08

2:10

My first mile was 9:14 and the second was 8:42, for the marvelous total of 17:56.  Will and I were cruising especially the last half a mile.  It was all up hill!  Silly to think I did 2:20's going down it.  But, there is my running theme--slow to fast.

I was going to jog the last half mile home, but I decide to stop by the swings on the way home.  Will was very pleased.

Will and I ran the first half with Jade, my neighbor.  We talked about workout facilities at the universities we attended and about the barbaque Jade and her husband are throwing for our apartment complex.  They bought a lot of food and hope the neighbors come.

I tried to keep the second half at a quick pace.  Will complained more today which is great motivation for running faster.  I think he was cold.  I tried to dress him warm, but his jacket, sweatpants, and shoes weren't enough.  Part of the problem was he kept taking off his right shoe and sock.  (For some reason, he hasn't been able to get off the left one.)  His little foot was freezing.