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It’s been a slow start back into training. Spring seems to almost be here. I had two and a half weeks off from running as a result of a nasty virus and my second run last night was rather ‘meh’. 

My pace is very slow and I feel sluggish out on the pavement. I am enjoying my run, it feels good to be out there again —the fresh air, nature sounds, etc. But, I feel like my body isn’t in the game. I keep wanting to scream at my body: GO! WHAT’S THE DEAL!?

Maybe I’m just ready for spring, winter is still holding on and I’m tired of wearing gloves during my night-time runs. I want to throw on some shorts and a tech shirt and run to the falls. I’m tired of winter, tired of feeling like shit during my runs and I’m ready to start training hard for that half in September. 

Any run is better than none at all. Enjoy the pavement friends. 

I didn’t go running yesterday because my ankle was being a bitch. Instead I did a bunch of strength training indoors. A half-hour work out indoors is better than no workout at all. Will attempt running this evening. 

It’s been three weeks. Don’t push yourself too hard. Ease back into your routine. You can do more harm by doing TOO MUCH TOO SOON. 

I’m asking this question out of sheer curiosity, but do the long-term, negative side effects of running ever phase you at all? ie. long term knee damage and inability to walk in old age. ~ Anonymous 

I’ve had many people ask me this very question. I often here people say: “I don’t run because I worry about my knees, bones, etc”. It’s hard on the body. 

I’d be more worried about the long-term negative side effects of being sedentary and having a poor diet. While it is true that running can be hard on the body, if you eat well and train properly —you can maintain an active and rich running life into old age. I would point you in the direction of this man: Fauja Singh - British centenarian marathon runner. You read that correct: 100 Years Old!

 ”I won’t stop running until I die. The next target, God willing, is to be the oldest marathon runner ever.” and, “At the time when people start retiring, I thought of running at the age of 63…and today I won the marathon at 93 years of age.”

Last October after completing my first half-marathon I started to experience some pain in my right knee. I had a full physical/blood-work from my doctor. My bones are in excellent condition *knocks on wood* and I’m in great health. Turns out I was having issues as a result of improper footwear. 

I think the risks of staying inactive far outweigh the risks of staying active and healthy. I understand that most sports carry risk, but you have to be smart about it. 

It has been 1 year and 4 months since I started my running life. I’m 30 pounds lighter. I have also completely given up cola-drinks and fast-food. I run on average three times a week. For me - the risk is worth it. Look at what I’ve gained. ;-)

I don’t plan on stopping unless something drastic happens. I think I’ll go have a nice tall glass of milk. Thanks for asking your question. Feel free to ask more. 

I last ran on February 6th. Today it is the 26th. Twenty days since my last run. That may not seem like too much of a break between running to you, but trust me. For a runner it’s a life time. 

It was a rough run but invigorating. I found myself out of breath for much of my run and I was running at a much slower pace than I am accustomed to running. 

But to just BE out there, that’s what it was all about. I missed this feeling. 

Rebirth. 

The Fall by Guillermo Del Torro and Chuck Hogan

This is Book 2 in the Strain Trilogy by Guillermo Del Toro & Chuck Hogan and it improves upon the first. The first I found to be a bit too slow, but this book is all action. It’s non-stop vampires, explosions, gang-war-fare, mysterious books, ancient prophecies, nuclear devastation. The power of this particular trilogy is how Del Toro takes familiar horror/vampire elements and tweaks them. They’re recognizable and familiar but they’re still unique. That seems illogical but he finds a way. Definitely worth picking up. 

4/5.

Ugh. I’ve not been this sick in a long time. It’s just sick enough to make doing things difficult. I’m working long hours because we’re down a body at the hotel, and when I get home I require rest and sleep. 

Two weeks without a run. I feel like absolute shit. I’m on antibiotics and cough medicine. Living on cough drops and tea. I’m very drained and lethargic. It’s not been a very good February at all. Here’s hoping March starts off better. 

Sigh.

I just wrote this long rambling post about how I’m an asshole for being too judgemental when it comes to other people. It’s set to private. But it’s there. 

I’m going running tomorrow afternoon. It’s been two whole weeks, sickness is starting to fade. I need this.