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Running can suck it.

I will not run when it's above 80 degrees. I will not run when it's above 80 degrees. Any running event in which I, however unlikely this may be, participate, should it happen to occur when it's above 80 degrees, will be canceled due to a bomb threat.

Ho ho ho, intervals today, well I can really crank up the pace then, right? Well, sure, but that was a bad idea. Gah. I am retarded.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/309200

Don't worry, this is normal.

Welp, I made it through the dreaded 20-minute run of week 5 day 3. It really wasn't too terrible, but my legs were definitely feeling it. Nancy showed me some article in a silly running magazine that said I should slow down by a couple of minutes for "long" runs, so I was shooting for an 11:30. Woo, running.

Oh, the dip half way was a turnaround. NO WALKING.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/304761

blorp de dorp

Still running, still a chunk.

(tm)

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/302555

I ran so much my head changed shape (or: yay, Android users can enjoy iPhone-style rolling shutter distortion too). For the record, my head is actually relatively symmetrical.

Today's was a good run, but I felt willpower limitations more than anything. Cardio and legs were there, but my motivation lagged. Maybe I needed a better lunch.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/299157

Working weird hours and volunteering for the Copperman Triathlon conspired to delay my run until today. I had a great run though, and was hitting my paces consistently.

I gave up on SportTracksLive, since I couldn't get consistent tracks. If I was generous, I'd say that maybe my HTC Incredible in an arm band doesn't get good GPS signals, but I think the app just sucks. So I'm using Nancy's old Garmin 205, which has been flawless.

Looking forward to Week 5...

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/295820

Running at night is where it's at, yo.

I've been doing some back exercises, which have helped. No back pain at all. My hamstring let me know it was there, but it's a lot better too.

A round of ugly chick yoga and I'm off to bed.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/291241

It was actually this bright today. And hot.

Hoo boy. We took it easy with the pace because of the heat, and because today added a bit of distance. My back was getting really sore on the last run, so I definitely need at least some more stretching if not some strength training. Bleh.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/288259

Still pretty stiff from McLain's, though, and I hesitate to say it, I enjoyed today's run just a little. I seem to be settling in to a pace just under 10:00/mile, right around 9:50 or so.

Afterward, I rewarded myself with a round of yoga with my favorite ample-chested yoga lady, Sara Ivanhoe. Time for a nap.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/285062