Runner's Log: "No Pain, No Gain. NOT!": February 2009

February 28, 2009

Cold and windy with the Kids at a Track Meet. Able to complete a 3.25 mile run before the Track Meet. Save for the wind, today should be a good day.

Shoe mileage to date: 190.00 miles

February 27, 2009

Joy, Oh Joy, Friday! Cold front blew in, so temps are dropping. Knocked out a 5 mile run this morning to start the day.

Shoe mileage to date: 186.75 miles

Over the hump this week with a Thursday to enjoy. Conference calls, meetings, and emails will make up the better part of the day. With all that fun planned, was able to knockout a slow 4.5 mile run this morning. Slow but motivated.

Shoe mileage to date: 181.75 miles

February 25, 2009

Slow paced 5 mile run this morning. More work, no play today. Another short post.

Shoe mileage to date: 177.25 miles

February 24, 2009

Completed a 4.5 mile run at a slow pace. Brain is in gear and have a pile of work to knockout, keeping this post short.

Shoe mileage to date: 172.25 miles

February 23, 2009

Was correct... have a serious case of the "Mundays!". Luckily, was able to complete a 5 mile run this morning to get the brain in gear. Slow pace but no matter, got it done.

Shoe mileage to date: 167.75 miles

February 22, 2009

Day of rest, so no running today. Made even better with continued success Trout fishing at McKinney's Towne Lake! Limited out on Trout - 4 Rainbows and 1 "Gold" Trout. Get ready for the case of the "Mundays!" tomorrow since the weekend went well.

February 21, 2009

Success! Son and I limited out at the Trout Derby in McKinney. And then, completed a workout. Ran 3.25 miles on the treadmill again. Son ran outdoors for a quick two-miler. A lot of wind but fish did not mind. Will post details and pictures on our Weblog shortly.

Shoe mileage to date: 162.75 miles

February 20, 2009

TGIF! Still wimping out in the morning with the cold temps; staying with the treadmill workout. Ran 4 miles and a steady pace. Still looking forward to Trout Fishing this weekend. Just not sure when TPWD is stocking Towne Lake in McKinney - Saturday or Sunday? Gonna check online to confirm.

Shoe mileage to date: 159.50 miles

February 19, 2009

Same old. Same old. Another 3.5 mile treadmill workout. Dallas audits are done; team has gone on to Houston and New Jersey. Back to working the desk for me. Track meet yesterday made for a nice break in the week. Looking forward to the weekend and another go at fishing for Trout.

Shoe mileage to date: 155.50 miles

February 18, 2009

Knocked out another 3.5 mile treadmill workout. Am standing by for a call to Dallas for the last and final audit this round. Decided it was better to get a workout in before I get called back out again.

Also, the High School has a Track Meet scheduled this afternoon. It is a dual meet with another school. Should be fun. FYI: Did see a kid last week running an unofficial 48-sec 400M.

Shoe mileage to date: 152.00 miles

February 17, 2009

Got up early and knocked out another 3.5 mile treadmill workout. Heading out for Arlington shortly. Already hearing West I30 is jammed due to an overturned truck. Fun, fun, fun... Staying motivated, even awake this morning.

Shoe mileage to date: 148.50 miles

February 16, 2009

Knocked out a 3.5 mile treadmill workout this evening. Audits took longer than anticipated but we were able to complete them today. Have another audit tomorrow for a warehouse in Arlington. Going to be an early start and long commute. Will have to play it by ear in the morning. May run early AM or late in the evening. Regardless, staying motivated but am tired!

Shoe mileage to date: 145.00 miles

February 15, 2009

Cold temperatures this morning but at least it was slightly warmer compared to yesterday's starting temps. Upper 30's observed this AM. Normally a day of rest but decided to workout today. Tomorrow will be onsite auditing a couple of warehouses. Not sure when we will get done, so better to knock out a run while I can today. Ran intervals for 3 miles, and then a 1 mile run for a total of 4 miles. Shoes are holding out; motivation is still there.

Shoe mileage to date: 141.50 miles

February 14, 2009

Cold front came in and dropped temperatures to the 30's this morning. Also, I have to work today; team is performing user acceptance testing on software. And, my Wife's dog ate my favorite running socks. Bottom-line: I came up with a lot of excuses not to run today, even tried to use the Valentine's Day as an excuse. Settled on another treadmill workout logging 5.25 miles at a moderate pace.

Staying motivated, still active and have a pulse. Just the brain is not engaged at this point. Luckily the shoes continue to be doing well; may stick with this brand/model going forward.

Shoe mileage to date: 137.50 miles

February 13, 2009

Another treadmill workout this morning; ran 4 miles at a moderate pace. Preferred to run outdoors this morning but juggling work deliverables and personal commitments today prevented it. Good news though, track meet went well yesterday. Faster times and consistent performance made for a good meet for both Kids. Even better news, completed Valentine's Day shopping early! No early morning rush to the store tomorrow.

Shoe mileage to date: 132.25 miles

February 12, 2009

Decided on another treadmill workout. Busy day at work, plus the Kids' have a track meet today. Gotta get some work done before I check it out this afternoon. Ran 4 miles at a slow pace.

Shoe mileage to date: 128.25 miles

February 11, 2009

Strong winds and thunderstorms last night. Although it cleared by morning, decided on a treadmill workout. Ran 4 miles at a slow pace.

Shoe mileage to date: 124.25 miles

February 10, 2009

No rain this morning; went on a run around the neighborhood and Celebration Park. Ran 4 miles at a steady pace. Staying motivated!

Shoe mileage to date: 120.25 miles

February 9, 2009

Rained this morning; worked out on the treadmill. Ran 4.5 miles at a slow but steady pace. Need a little more coffee this morning to kickoff the work week. Staying motivated!

Shoe mileage to date: 116.25 miles

February 8, 2009

Was able to sneak away this morning and hit the community pond in Rowlett. Son and I limited out on Trout. Great morning on this day of rest. Will post details on our fishing blog .

February 7, 2009

Started early this morning to knockout a workout. Daughter's track club has a meet today and opted for an early morning run rather than an evening one. More a morning person than a night owl. Stayed indoors and ran on the treadmill. Went at a moderate pace for 4 miles, and then a long cool down for 3.25. Total run 7.25 miles on the treadmill.

Staying motivated but glad tomorrow is a day of rest. May sneak away for more Trout Fishing. Heard the city of Rowlett just stocked their community pond yesterday.

Shoe mileage to date: 111.75 miles

February 6, 2009

Another day and another run but with a slight twist. Ran 4 miles on a route that went by Allen High School, Allen Station Dam, through Allen Station Park, and then back to the school. Teenage daughter forgot School ID but with a little coordination was able to get it to her by timing the run's finish to end between classes. Steady pace but no music, gotta change the batteries more frequently. Oh well, at least it was not as cold - temps in the mid 50's this AM.

Shoe mileage to date: 104.5 miles

February 5, 2009

Another day, another run. Ran 4 miles along the walking/jogging trail by Celebration Park. Steady pace and more music made for another comfortable run.

Shoe mileage to date: 100.5 miles

February 4, 2009

Colder this morning than yesterday but was able to go for a run around the neighborhood. Route went by Celebration Park, past Auburn Springs Ponds (misstated as Autumn Springs in yesterday's post), along Exchange Parkway, and several Elementary Schools. Slightly faster pace made for a comfortable 5 miles.

Shoe mileage to date: 96.5 miles

Runner's Log: "No Pain, No Gain. NOT!"