Preparation H

Ran along the water again this evening.  Until we moved last
August, I had only trained in Prospect Park.  Lots of trees and shade.  The waterfront route is a lot different.  No shade, much louder (traffic noise), and it seems like there’s always a nasty headwind.  Anyway, 4 miles, 8:30 pace tonight, which is fantastic for me.  I’ll do a longer run this weekend as a warm up for the training schedule which starts Monday, the 30th, Chris!  Damn, it’s humid as hell, and it’s only gonna get worse.  Last year I dialed it back during the hot summer months, not doing many long runs.  Trying to stick to the schedule might get difficult.

I listen to music while I run, although I read that I’m going to hell for doing it.  The USA Track & Field governing body are claiming that listening to music while racing gives the athlete an unfair advantage.  I can safely say that my listening to “Night Fever” is not going to propel me any trophy.

Oh, and Lara finally went to the gym tonight!  First time!  I believe that visit cost her $300.  ;-)  I tease, but years ago I had a friend who spent $1,100 for a 12 month membership and went *twice.*