64 days to Urban Cow, 126 days to CIM

Workout: Cardio Pilates (also known as 42 minutes in hell)

I haven't been very good about this component of training in the past.  I'm committing myself to it this time around for a couple reasons.  The first is that I've lost quite a bit of muscle and gained 9 fat pounds since surgery in June and secondly because I really want to hit my goal time.

I'm not sure who devised the idea of cardio pilates but I'm sure it was a masochist of some kind.  If you ever want to find out how excruciatingly weak you are pop this little gem into your DVD player!  To paraphrase my great friend Bill,  I'd rather run 10 miles than do 10 minutes of ab work!

65 days to Urban Cow, 127 days to CIM

Workout: 3 miles on treadmill (10:40/mi)

Much better day today.  Now I'm glad I took the rest day.  Decided to tie my shoe differently.  I think it helped a lot.  I'm working on my posture and learning to relax on the run again.  I need to get past the numbers on my watch.  They fuck with my head.  Sorry kiddies if I offend but they really do.  I have a 2:07 goal time in my head for October and I really want it but there's a little naggy voice in my head telling me to back off a bit.  I think it's just a little apprehension.  I've thrown times out in front of me before and I haven't reached them.  The disappointment is sometimes crushing.

Highlights from this mornings playlist include:

• Wind It Up by Gwen Steffani
• Don't Stop Believin' the Glee Cast version
• 'Till I Collapse by Eminem (I love Em.  SHHH... Don't tell anyone!)
• United State of Pop 2009 (Blame it on the pop) DJ Earworm

66 days to Urban Cow, 128 day to CIM

Decided to take a rest day today.  After 8 weeks of no running my body has decided to revolt. My foot puffed up yesterday which required ample amounts of ibuprofen and ice.  This morning when I tried to get out of bed for a quick run before work my quads stopped me in my tracks.  Tonight I'll take a walk, stretch and ice my foot some more.

67 days to Urban Cow, 129 days to CIM

2.06 mile run (10:21/mi)
First official day of training since early June.  Foot hurts like hell.  Fingers crossed tomorrow will be better.

Let's get this party started!

It’s a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy. 
Lucille Ball

Running makes me happy.  Really happy.  And I've missed it in the two months I have been unable to do it.  Yesterday my podiatrist gave me his blessing and set me free.  He told me to go for it.  Be sensible in my training but go for it. 

Today marks the beginning of my new running journey.  I hope you'll come along for the ride.  I really can use the support.  Join me for the ups and downs, good times and bad, triumphs and losses, comedy and tragedy!

Let's get it started!