September 10, 2010 - 3k

So today's run was fun and a bit creepy all together. I got home early and asked Rob if he wanted to join me. Expecting a no, I actually got a yes. We've not run together in a very very long time. So off we went with Darty and ran in behind the golf course. Rob's not run in a while as well due to his back and took a walk break early. He told me to go on. As I did this guy passed on his bike and gave me a look. He passed me and crossed over the street as I did. I took Darty off leash and started on the path, the guy followed and as he passed me he leared again. Feeling uneasy I turned back towards Rob. As we started to run together again the guy on the bike came back on the path towards us and when he realized that I was with Rob he kept going. That's the first time I've ever felt uncomfortable running back there.

As for the run, not bad just slow. My hip flexers and my IT band tightened up later but it's getting better!

View from the path:
Other than the creepy guy, it was beautiful out. Lots of golfers on the course too! Just a great day for a run.

No music either, I find it rude to run with someone and wear music.

Sept 7, 2010 - first day of school!

Well not for Abby. This week they meet the teacher but next week they go everyday! As for me, I ran outside for the first time in over a month and run in general since last week. Holy crap that was hard. 3.5 k and I had to stop twice. Brings some humility to it all.

View from the path:
lots and lots of students out today. first day back at uni and all the baby faced frosh were running around and collecting money for shinerama etc. Was I ever that young. I still feel that old mentally, the body would say different. Here's hoping the hip isn't too bad later. Today I also pick up new shoes. Maybe that will help as well. Just gotta keep at it. First long run this weekend, should be interesting since I haven't done 5 yet and my goal is 10km!

The Music:
i got a feeling - black eyed peas
My life would suck without you - glee
jump - pointer sisters
resistence - muse
viva la vida - cold play
Let me Sign - Robert Pattinson (yup Edward!)

September 2, 2010 - I can't believe it's September already

3kms today and...no pain! whoop whoop. so the joint thing seems to be getting better but the IT band is tight tight tight. If I sit for too long it just tightens up again. But hey, at least now the pain goes away. One week from the start of marathon training. It was suppose to be Sunday but I'm heading to Raleigh, NC to check out my new home town. Should be interesting. I also did about a gazillion situps today b/c those too have lost their way in the last month. I almost had definition, now there is nothing! The chocolate bars aren't helping.

View from the treadmill
People watching down on Sparks street. Some ass in a car didn't read the "pedestrian street" signs and drove right down the center of it. Several people gave the single finger salute! I also watched the 10 best pranks on TSN at noon. Too funny what some athletes will do to another!

The Music:
Jonathan Low - The Vampire Weekend
White Demon Love Song - The Killers
Spotlight - Mute Math
Imagine - Glee
My Life Would Suck Without You - Glee
Supermassive Black Hole - Muse
Abigail - The Arkells
Long Road to Ruin - The Foo Fighters
Pessimist - Paramore