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First run of 15K training = too hot for this mess

25 Aug

It was just two miles, but MAN was it hot! And it was only 9:30 a.m.! Texas, our Texas.
I ran a route close to home that includes the perimeter of the apartment complex. My gear: hand-held water bottle (thank the lord), Sansa Disk and pepper spray in case of crack heads or feral dogs. Time: 19:38.

As far as running logs go, I’m trying both RunnersWorld.com and MapMyRun.com. I think the latter will win out. I like the interface better. I’m totally giddy about being able to, well, map my runs with Google maps and find routes in the area that others have mapped, too. Fun!

Wanted: Free (good) running log

24 Aug

I’ve got a status update on Facebook asking for suggestions because I start my first official run of my 15K training tomorrow! I registered for Runner’s World’s training log, but I’m not entirely sure what I think of it.

My old soccer captain Kelly Spurlock has suggested MapMyRun.com. Any others?

Actually, today started the training-proper. It was a strengthen and stretch day, DIY-style: 3×20 crunches, 3×10 push-ups, 3×12 squats and some yoga-ish sprawling, reaching and splaying. Felt nice.