Wednesday, February 13, 2013

40 mile "streak"

In case you were wondering I did make it to 40 miles the other week, to update my last entry. In fact I made it fairly easily and then did it again the next week with no problem. It seemed like I would be breezing through these 40, 50, even 60 mile weeks like I was back in 2010. I couldn't wait for another week.
Unfortunately I am running no miles this week. I've been playing basketball the past couple of months and the explosiveness of my game, which has become a less than natural way to move for me, has taken it's toll on my joints. Specifically my left knee, and only my left knee. I'd been able to power through for a while, but not this week. The knee, combined with the self-diagnosed perceived Seasonal Affective Disorder, and the warm rainy day-followed by the cold slushy day-followed by the day cold enough to freeze all the rain and slush put me in a sour enough mood to hang up the Sauconys for the week. Instead of heading out for the glorious freedom of random trails and fresh air every morning I'm playing an hour of video games to start the day. Barf.
At least it's just this week. No races to prepare for, yet. Relatively warmish weather is kind of just around one of these corners coming up. And I haven't gone a full week without running since like 2005 so this week just has to completely heal my knee, right? I'm quite confident consistent 47 mile weeks and beyond are heading my way.

I mean who wants to go out in this garbage right now? At first it's really pretty but after three months it's very unappealing.

















A non-heavy tune, but it's fun to watch.