I previously mentioned that I have been part of an amazing group of runners - both the instructors and the instructees - since last October when I joined some classes to better formalise my running. I just happened to get in with a great group of people.
Yesterday (Saturday) was going to be our last opportunity to be together and run together as we were doing a 5K at the end of our training.
Well, I made it through the 5K yesterday - a fun run celebrating the upcoming St. Patrick's Day that was held in Lucan, Ontario (Canada). I'm still nursing a sore knee so I wasn't sure of how this was going to unfold.
So, I self-medicated beforehand (I took 1 extra-strength Advil). And, while my knee hurt a bit throughout the run, I made it in 30mins, 8secs - amazingly among my better run times. Did I mention that it was cold and windy with a windchill of -17c? Brrrrrr!
My knee felt well last evening but this morning it is sore again.
I go to the chiropractor again tomorrow morning as a planned follow-up. And, then tomorrow evening, I will start my cross-training - finally.
As for our group? Well, we've decided that we will try to continue to meet to run outside of our previously more formalised setting. Sore knee or not, I will be there.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
I ran Sunday (Mar.5) morning and everything was fine - 5.4kms - and faster than Friday evening - closer to my normal pace for 10 & 1's.
Then trying to get back in shape a bit faster I went out Monday (Mar.6) evening for a 6k run. I went slower than Sunday and still, at just over 5k, my knee began acting up. *&@$#! I didn't try running through it like before because I now know what the issue likely is. So, I walked, at a leisurely pace, the remaining 0.75k home.
It's now Thursday and, while there's still something there, it doesn't hurt. I hope to participate in a 5K fun run this Saturday because it will be the last time our group (Learn 2 Run, and then 5K) will be together. If I can't run I will be there anyway to cheer them on.
Meanwhile, I've joined a gym. I really need to get some kind of cross-training in. And, learn how to strengthen my knee(s)!
Then trying to get back in shape a bit faster I went out Monday (Mar.6) evening for a 6k run. I went slower than Sunday and still, at just over 5k, my knee began acting up. *&@$#! I didn't try running through it like before because I now know what the issue likely is. So, I walked, at a leisurely pace, the remaining 0.75k home.
It's now Thursday and, while there's still something there, it doesn't hurt. I hope to participate in a 5K fun run this Saturday because it will be the last time our group (Learn 2 Run, and then 5K) will be together. If I can't run I will be there anyway to cheer them on.
Meanwhile, I've joined a gym. I really need to get some kind of cross-training in. And, learn how to strengthen my knee(s)!
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The Elephant in the Room ...
... or, next to me in bed!
It can be very uncomfortable in Canada ... existing in North America ... knowing there's an elephant in the bed beside you that could roll over at any time.
It looks like the US is tearing itself apart (and a lot of the world along with it) ... hopefully not worse than the 60's ... and we're right here to witness.
I wonder if there are any decent Republicans left in Congress. Are there any with a true "moral heart"?
If any are true Christians (in the US Congress), why the hell are they allowing this to happen? Review the words attributed to Jesus. Did he ever say this is the path to peace?
It can be very uncomfortable in Canada ... existing in North America ... knowing there's an elephant in the bed beside you that could roll over at any time.
It looks like the US is tearing itself apart (and a lot of the world along with it) ... hopefully not worse than the 60's ... and we're right here to witness.
I wonder if there are any decent Republicans left in Congress. Are there any with a true "moral heart"?
If any are true Christians (in the US Congress), why the hell are they allowing this to happen? Review the words attributed to Jesus. Did he ever say this is the path to peace?
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
More on the despicable slaughter in Quebec on Sunday ...
here ... think about it. They need to be held responsibile for their words. Words matter. (Just ask Joseph Goebbels.)
http://kersplebedeb.com/posts/those-who-have-no-blood-on-their-hands
http://kersplebedeb.com/posts/those-who-have-no-blood-on-their-hands
Monday, January 30, 2017
Oh (no!) ... Canada
Another massacre in Canada - this time at a Mosque in Quebec.
Thank you so very much Donald Trump and Dr. Kellie Leitch. I am sure this couldn't have happened without your help.
All my thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this horendous event.
Canada is better than this!
Thank you so very much Donald Trump and Dr. Kellie Leitch. I am sure this couldn't have happened without your help.
All my thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this horendous event.
Canada is better than this!
Monday, January 23, 2017
In October of last year I decided I should "formalise" my running by joining a run group. As we were approaching Fall and Winter, and the changing weather, I thought it would be a good idea to get hands-on advice and direction.
I joined a local "Learn to Run" group. And, while I was well ahead of the pace they would be running at, it has been a helpful and enjoyable experience.
(If I had joined when I first decided to start running, I probably would not have been able to keep up!)
There were about 12 of us in the group. All very friendly and supportive. It was a great experience that culminated in the Resolution Run on Dec.31st that I previously mentioned.
Many from the original group (including myself) wanted to continue and signed-up for the 5K run group that started in early January (2017). And, we insisted that our coaches - a great wife and husband team - continue on with us.
I joined a local "Learn to Run" group. And, while I was well ahead of the pace they would be running at, it has been a helpful and enjoyable experience.
(If I had joined when I first decided to start running, I probably would not have been able to keep up!)
There were about 12 of us in the group. All very friendly and supportive. It was a great experience that culminated in the Resolution Run on Dec.31st that I previously mentioned.
Many from the original group (including myself) wanted to continue and signed-up for the 5K run group that started in early January (2017). And, we insisted that our coaches - a great wife and husband team - continue on with us.
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