Envy

I went on one of my wonderful vacation runs this morning. I have come to love these runs instead of feeling like I HAVE to do them. Although I take my Garmin along for distance, I don't let my pace worry me. Come to think of it, if I didn't have my Garmin along I probably would have run longer. Oh well.

I ran along the bay shore. A lot of people out running which is always cool. Plus I ran into a art fair and a farmers market. When I was running by the marine museum I noticed people swimming. Then I noticed a whole group of women hanging out on the seating areas. Although I was pretty sure it was a tri group (pretty obvious - who else would be swimming between buoys with wetsuits on) I decided to ask. Sure enough it is a group of women who train together through a store in the area called See Jane Run. As I continued to run I saw seals swimming in the water nearby. How cool would that be? It turns out they were doing a swim/run workout. Several times I saw women greet passing women as they were running. I caught up to a group of 4 and asked if they were part of "Team in Training"since I saw a woman with one of their hats. Nope, it was still the See Jane Run group. How lucky they are to have such a large group to train with and a beautiful place with great temperatures! Envy!!!!

Next day. I didn't get this post done yesterday. Today I hoped to get another run in, but I had to get to Alcatraz for my tour. I could have squeezed it in, but I like those runs to happen as they may and needing to get back by a certain time doesn't allow me to do that. It is vacation after all. Alcatraz was great and it was a beautiful day for walking around. A nice way to end the vacation. Lots of interesting people to look at and you see a lot of things you wouldn't see in Sparta!

Not the way it is supposed to go.

We had a 16 mile pace run today. I did 14.62 - that is your first hint of what kind of a run it was for me. My attitude was bad before I even started which is not the way to start. I have it the "I don't really care how fast I run" mode that often hits at the pinnacle of training. However, today it went one step lower since I added "Nor do I care how far I run today".

Jill was a saint - hanging with me the whole time and keeping up a cheerful banter. It didn't keep me from walking, but it definitely helped me. So, Mike - LAY OFF HER or you will have to answer to me. Of course, I am going to be in San Fran, so I won't be able to do much. Sorry Jill.

So, since we are leaving for San Fran this morning (I have not yet packed)I went another step lower by adding, "I just want to leave for vacation where I can sleep, sleep, sleep."

Yes, I still plan on running when I am out there. It is something I have found I really enjoy. So look for postings from San Fran.

Was today the pace run?

I think Sandy was confused today. She led us in a 6 mile run with a 8:23 pace. I kept on reminding her that TOMORROW is our pace run, not today. We should be RESTING today. Apparently she didn't hear me. No. Seriously. It was good. It was!

Brrrr though! 43 degrees! I was glad to see that we all struggle to remember what we wear at different temperatures. I thought it was just maybe me getting old. No comments please Mike and Jill.

Mike ran with us today. So of course we were discussing what is up with Jill. He is very concerned. Jill has been acting strangely. More so than normal. She gives Mike a hard time about not running and then goes out of her way to change her schedule so she isn't running on days he is. Come on Jill - we care about you - you can tell us! (Mike put me up to this.)

Monday - again

Today was proof once again how good it is to run with others. I was already to sit back and have a leisurely run. Sandy was ready to run hard. So after the first 2 miles I took up her hint and picked up the pace a bit. Of course, I felt better afterwards and was glad I did. It made getting out of bed seem more worthwhile.

Sorry, no humor in my bones this morning. I am sure the Cousins, Sandy and Katie can attest to that after listing to all my complaining this morning. Not about running though.... I won't trash our sacred sport.