c25k - 3

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

We ran at McLain State Park tonight. The off-road trails are too short and technical for me, so we ended up doing most of the run on the road. Boo. At least recovery was nice: standing in Lake Superior.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/282805

Sexy.

So maybe marking today as the effective start date of my last will and testament was a bit premature. The three-minute intervals weren't as bad as I'd feared, though I am still lacking in cardio strength.

My shins are happier with the new shoes Nancy bought me. Technical details: They cost $60 and are red and white. My old shoes were $35 and blue and white. (Blue! Can you imagine?)

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/280126

Stretching, if you can't tell. I guess my lens is perpetually fogged up after I sweat on it for 30 minutes.

SportsTrackLive for Android has the most truly annoying defaults of any program ever in the history of computer science. I think the Difference Engine had more reasonable defaults. My phone came very close to taking a brief flight into the woods next to the trail.

My shins are a little sore, but nothing I'm too worried about yet.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/281552

o god how did this get here i am not good with smartphone

So, this running thing is going okay so far. I usually don't feel like I'm going to die, and I can definitely feel some cardio improvements already.

http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/jamyles/Running/trail/281551