Yup. I was up on the ergometer last night for 30 minutes to mark the first time in a while that I’ve actually worked out 2 days in a row. I wasn’t quite sure how my back was going to react, so I kept it relatively easy, doing a series of 15 rep stroke building exercises (15 strokes arms only, 15 strokes at quarter slide, 15 at half slide and 15 at full slide) to get in 5.4 total kilometers. The good news is while my back is a little stiff this morning, there is no pain. Yea! My legs on the other hand? Well – let’s put it this way. I’m outta shape. Jeez!
I’ve had something come up that I need to attend to this afternoon/evening, so today’s run and tomorrow’s rest day are going to be flip flopped. But, for the first time in several weeks (months?) I’m actually looking forward to getting some exercise.
This weekend *may* be a challenge. The NOAA is forecasting a once every five year style storm for Southern California, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 40’s and moderate rain Friday evening into Saturday. There is talk of snow down to about 1000 feet in elevation. Snap! That is still about 500 feet higher than anything around here. If the snow were to fall here, it would call for some hot chocolate and a lounge chair out by the nearest intersection to watch Southern California drivers handle the snow and ice. Now THAT would be entertainment! In the meantime, I may have to break out the tights….
I hope it storms! I love watching the newscasters crap themselves as "Stormwatch 2011" scrolls at the bottom of the screen.
ReplyDeleteSO glad I got my long long run out of the way! Stupid So Cal weather always dumps the storms on training day (Saturday). Might go to yoga instead... did I just say that???
ReplyDeleteI'm so bummed about the rain. I wanted to run. (So, I'm hoping the forecasts are wrong).
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear about your two work-outs in a row. Nothing like the road to recovery!
We shall meet soon at a race or on a trail somewhere, I'm sure.
I'm running in the rain either way :( I'm behind on training already and can't afford to skip it. Boo.
ReplyDeleteWow, now THAT would be some interesting weather...a little taste of Minnesota in Southern CA! :)
ReplyDeleteThis has been a particularly brutal winter here, and we are more than 20 inches above average for snowfall totals. I think this storm you speak of is going to clip southern MN, unless it decides to move a little further north to give us another wintry smack down!
If it snows, we need a running photo of Glenn out enjoying the flakes!! (And some video of CA drivers freaking out would be fun...) Have a great weekend Glenn - glad you are starting to get some exercise mojo back!
ReplyDeleteWe're looking at snow in the mountains surrounding our area too. I admit, it would be a hoot to see how people handled it. Would they stay indoors or, like North Carolinians during hurricane warnings, would everyone rush to the grocery stores to buy bottled water and cookies?
ReplyDeleteWe ended up running in the rain on Saturday. I hope you found an alternative mode of exercise! Thankfully, Sunday IS sunny. :)
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