Weekend Update (week #3)

Where did the week go?  Has it really been a week since I last posted?

Well, here's my update for the week (days 17-23 of the streak)...

Monday... almost lost my hat on the run as it blew off my head and into the Ashley Reservoir.  Luckily it only made it about 2 feet into the water, and I was able to reach it.

Tuesday... ran with the "couch to 5K" group.  They are at 3 miles, while repeating 4 min of run to 1 min of walking.  Then did one mile to keep the streak alive

Wednesday... 80 plus degrees and I ran with Team RWB.  We were undecided between 4 and 5 miles, but once we were running we opted for 5 (There was more shade that we anticipated).

Thursday... a repeat of Tuesday.

Friday... weekly progress check for my fitness test.  Improved by 2.3 points.

Saturday... legs were tired from yesterday's hard run, but it still managed 3.5 miles.

Today... The 38th Annual JCC Father's Day 10K.  This is a race that I've done 5 of the last 6 years, and can remember running it back in the early 80s.  While my time wasn't the fastest, it also wasn't the slowest (actually 3rd best).  I was able to go out hard, and keep the pace for the first three miles, then the yard work from yesterday (specifically trimming the bushes) caught up with me.  Lesson learned:  If your arms are too tired (or sore) to pump, you're legs won't do the work by themselves.

This week's totals...

Day #17 - 4.75 miles (47:19)

Day #18 - 4.02 miles (45:57)

Day #19 - 5.04 mile (51:32)

Day #20 - 4.29 miles (48:49)

Day #21 - Progress Check

Abdominal Circ: 35.5

Push Ups: 25 (up 3)

Sit Ups: 38 (up 5)

1.5 Mile Run: 11:43 (3 seconds better)

Composite Score:  92.9 of 100

Day #22 - 3.65 miles (39:37)

Day #23 - 6.16 mile (51:57)

Springfield - 38th Annual JCC Father’s Day 10K

Streak totals:

Miles: 92.29

P/U:  495

S/U:  528