out of shape

Any illusions that I am in shape have been shattered. I have started running again this week (after a hiatus of 9 years - I guess 9 years is more than a hiatus, unless we are talking in geological terms.) We'll I'm not sure I can call it running yet. It is faster than a walk - let's call it a jog - be gentle with me. It's just that I don't last very long. One warmup lap to loosen the joints up(250m), then 4 more laps(1km) and I'm done for.

Here's what I'm wearing on my feet - Saucony Guide - they feel real comfortable. My style is bad, my left foot seems to hit hard and the lung capacity is way low.
But I will persist - not every morning - but I'm aiming for 3 or 4 mornings per week. It's been 2 in a row.

I'm running on the indoor track at the Waterloo Rec Centre. It's not that bad a surface.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Has it really been 9 years? I lived in your basement back then. I remember smelling you come in after running. Eesh. I sure hope for the sake of everyone that may see you that you've got different shorts now.

You should add a cool-down lap too.

And finally, maybe losing the beard will cut back on the wind resistance in the facial area. ?? Just a suggestion.
8:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Don't give up! You're inspiring me to end my own running hiatus.

Nice runners, btw.

There may be something to that beard suggestion...
11:46 PM
oncoffee said…
ah the smell of sweat
7:19 AM
Anonymous said…
Would that be beard sweat?

I've never smelled that.
4:23 PM
Anonymous said…
I had my sneakers bronzed a long time ago and dangled them on my rearview mirror of my 1987 Volvo (Turbo 740). Like all good things - all must pass and the last time I saw them they were on their way to Teen challenge. Those sneakers never saw so many miles and I did not have to sweat at all while I excercised the gas peddle. Personally, I don't think it is the 'Christian' thing to expect our pastors to sweat!!
10:03 PM
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