Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Test drive in the jungle

Wow, this morning felt like some scene out of Predator where those guys are traipsing through the jungle, sweating profusely, swatting flies. The mosquitos were back, the humidity was back, and the profuse sweating was back despite temps in the mid-70's.

I was a little disappointed that the doc's at Koala left today's workout up to me. Dr. Doyle, who saw me on Monday, was not in the office yesterday so all I got from the other Dr. Doyle was the standard spiel, "go ahead and run, unless it hurts or affects your gait." So, the plan this morning was left up to me. Although I would have liked to go longer, I decided to do 3 since this was my first run this week after a couple of treatments. BUT!!! Even though I wasn't going long, I needed a little more rigorous test drive than an very easy 3 might give me. So, I kicked it up a notch and boy did it feel GOOD!!!

Splits - 13:25 / 12:57 / 12:19

I felt really good. I knew the abdomen was there as there was still some residual pain but just a little bit. I actually couldn't tell if it was inflammation or just soreness from the hurt that Bre put on me with her deep tissue massage thing. On Tuesday, when Bre "exposed" the area, her eyes got big and her jaw dropped. I'm thinking, well...never mind. I won't tell you what I was thinking. She exclaimed, "Yikes, I bruised you up pretty bad yesterday." At least I have the receipt so I can explain those bruises to the wifey-poo.

June, I don't want to argue about this now but wunderground.com shows 41 degrees at 6 am on Saturday rising only to 57 by noon. Mmmm doggie!!! If that holds, it's gonna be the most awesome day!!! Great day for a distance PR for Vic and June and Bill (I think) and Jessica and ... who else? I'm getting psyched!!! LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!

Oh, and Bill, if you're gonna try to lead me astray, you should know my real weaknesses. KFC, Pizza Hut meat lovers pan pizza with extra cheese, and hot Shipley's donuts. It's making you hungry, isn't it? You're going down!!! I'm going down!!! I will be THE WINNER LOSER!!! Doh!!!

6 comments:

Junie B said...

no argument here; thats pretty much what i have been hearing from my boys over at Channel 2. :)

i am debating on whether or not to test drive my new underarmour cold gear mock turle or not. it says for temps below 55.

TX Runner Mom said...

Did someone say Shipleys? That would go well with the Godiva from yesterday. BTW, love the temps for this weekend! Woohoo!

Steve Bezner said...

dang Vic nice splits! Looks like the Koala has you back on track. Weather good, let's rock!

L*I*S*A said...

Gosh, I'm just so jealous that you can run in temps in the 70's in December. Drats...we're lucky to get into the mid 30's here in Michigan, and for this time of year, we think it's 'balmy'!

Anonymous said...

I've told Bre she has some over-effective thumbs.


doug

J~Mom said...

WOOHOO!! Glad you are on the move again!