Slackin Ain't Easy

The last several days have been interesting. My half marathon training is picking up. After slacking off the in month of December, I am really feeling my lack of training. On Sunday I did 7 miles on the treadmill. I probably walked close to 2 miles of that. It was pretty brutal. I watched the new Die Hard movie on ppv which really helped keep my mind off my pain. It was a really good movie by the way. So Monday I had trouble walking I was so sore. I had to do 3 miles that night and I thought there was no way I could do it. I got on the treadmill and started hobbling my way into a running motion. I made it about .75 miles before I started walking. I ended up walking half of the 3 miles. Again it was brutal. Tuesday was an off day for running so I had decided to get my bike set up on my trainer and get my first miles of the new year logged. Cycling and running are completely different as far as the muscles used and the way you breathe. It felt good to get back on the bike again. I think September was the last time I had ridden. Too long, I know. So anyway, I think after two brutal runs my legs were out of juice. I got in 20 miles but it was nothing to brag about. Of course riding on a trainer is not fun in the first place. Tonight I have to run 4 miles. I'm hoping that it goes better. I may try to go outside to do it. The treadmill is getting old, but the weather has not been cooperative to get outside.

The Dude