Sick

Saturday I got up early and after coffee with Jessie, I had good intentions of a good easy swim, working on some of the issues pointed out to me on my swimming before heading to spin. Apparently lap swim doesn't start until 9am on Saturday. So after wearing myself out in spin, even though it seemed to be an easy class, i hopped in the pool. I was really too worn out to concentrate on my form, so after some sloppy sets, i got out after about 600yds.

Jessie and I bailed on a concert on Saturday night in Shelbyville, we were both too tired. I don't remember who was playing. We headed down to Huntsville from her house instead and walked around some stores. I had good intentions of getting a cheepy pair of bike shorts for spin class, since I've been wearing some and decided I like it. No dice on the shorts. I'll have to wear my good ones again tomorrow (if i go, more later)...

Sunday Chad and I went out for our 7 mile run. We decided to run from the fitness center up 41 north bound and turn around at the 3.5 mile mark, ended up being right around Blanton Chapel road. The north bound run had a tough head wind and the route was pretty hilly (elevation profile from my garmin)... I got it done with a pace of 9:58. I'm pretty happy with this but will be happier with some improvement. I still don't know what to expect with the long runs so I'm pacing myself pretty hard (however that run was still very challenging on my limits).

After my run... FOOTBALL and yes the Steelers are heading to the Superbowl once again :D...





My muscle in my upper leg wasn't bothering me Monday morning as it had been acting up with past runs, so hopefully that small injury is gone for good. I guess more running will tell.

I woke up sick Monday morning. Sore throat from sinus drainage, and felt pretty miserable. I didn't want the sickness to discourage me, so i went ahead and made a doctors appointment for the day. In the past, I'd wait a few days with it getting worse. Anyway, i have a sinus infection (as expected, i get them frequently due to my allergies) so with a shot in the butt and some antibiotics, i was feeling well enough for my Monday workout.

Swimming went well again. I'm still iffy on some of the drills. They feel kinda strange doing them, but I'm not getting any negative feedback from our coach, so i assume I'm doing alright. It felt more of a work out today than in the past. And we are supposed to get a workout in Wednesday in the pool. So that's something I'm looking forward to.

Anyway, its now bedtime, and hopefully I'll be feeling good in the morning, as I'd like to run (4.5 miles, hoping for a sub 9 pace and outdoors) then hit up Don's Spin class a some heavy metal workout.

Oh, and i should add... Tomorrow is a scary day in American history. I'm not going to get into it really though.