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Fall is for running

Usually, anyway.

It was a beautiful, beautiful fall weekend here in NYC. Mostly sunny, comfortable temperatures, cool in the mornings. Perfect running weather. Too bad I’m not really running these days and didn’t run outside at all. Enough of the pity party, I know! It just makes me a little wistful to think about it.

I am making a concerted effort to take it very, very easy. I’m not even swimming or cycling a lot. I am trying very hard to concentrate on recovery and healing. And let me tell you – it is not easy. Other than when I was recovering from a big race, this is the first real break I’ve taken in since probably spring 2006. I know I need it. But I certainly don’t want it.

On another note, I’ve decided to drop out of the JFK50. There’s just no way I can get there in time. I’m still not pain-free. And even if I was right now, last year at this time I was already doing 20+ mile runs. No way. I had a great race there last year, I’ll skip it this year and plan for Boston in April. It’s a worthy sacrifice.

Treadmill Run – September 15
Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 22 minutes
Average heart rate: 138

Swim – September 16
Distance: 1,500 yards
Time: 35 minutes

Run – September 17
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 25 minutes
Average heart rate: 149
Course: Washington Square Park
Conditions: Sunny, nice (mid-60’s)

Indoor Bike – September 18
Time: 45 minutes
Average heart rate: 129

Strength – September 18

Swim – September 19
Distance: 1,800 yard swim
Time: 32 minutes

Indoor Bike – September 20
Time: 1:00
Average heart rate: 128

Treadmill Run – September 21
Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 22 minutes
Average heart rate: 128

Strength – September 21