Running after time off

I've taken the last few weeks off for the pain that I've been having in my rear. I had an interesting ride last week and found out that my saddle height has been plaguing me with this pain. Fixed that and guess what? no pain. Well the local beach run series started this week and I really wanted to get in a few of them. After running a few miles yesterday pain free I figured I'd at least go in and get a race out of the way. I had no real intention of trying to put in a serious time but I guess it doesn't always work that way. I started out way to fast, 1st mile around 7 something and I knew I needed to slow down. I just locked in a nice pace and set in for the last 2 miles. Finished at 24:03. 10 seconds slower than Myrtle Beach but not bad for having taken off the last few weeks. Just got to start getting the miles back in. It feels so good to be running again.

Commuter Part II

Well after getting everything put together on the bike I had the unfortunate realization that it just wouldn't work. It seems that the bags fall a little to low and I end up hitting them with my heel during the pedal stroke. So now I'm on the lookout for something else to use. I'm trying to figure out what I need since I'm not doing any touring, just need something small for my daily trips around town. Oh well.. till next time..

My new commuter

      It's been a while since I've posted anything. I've had to stop running for a while while I recover from a muscle/tendon/nerve issue. I'm still riding the bike but I just haven't been as focused. Seems that happens when I quit running for a while. I can't wait till May so I can hit the road again. Anyways. Last week my wife bought me a new bike. Nothing special, just a Schwinn Hybrid. My old beater served me well but for family rides around town it wasn't going to hack it. Not to mention I just can't handle doing slow speeds on the roadie so.... It was kinda nice, she just showed up at my work and gave it to me. Luckily I could spend some time at work getting it 'dialed in.' Well now that I have this new bike I can finally start to commute to work. Kinda sad though, considering it's only a 2 mile ride one way, but I'd rather do it on a bike than in a car, providing it's not raining. Well went to Wally World and got some bags and a rack so I can carry my gear, and here we go.

The Bike:


And the rack:


And the bags:


Hopefully I'll be riding the bike on Thursday when I go back to work..

Week of Mar 29 - Apr 4

Last weeks workouts
3/29 5 mile run / 15.77 mile ride (30 min)
3/31 Bike in the shop
4/1 3 mile run / 9.13 mile ride (30 min)
4/2 8 mile run
4/4 6.36 mile run

      This week was a rather bad week. Didn't have much time to even get on the bike. Was busy on the weekends doing yard/house work. Hopefully I'll be able to get my time back in providing I don't get any new nags or pains. Luckily the bike got fixed and it was only in the shop for a day. Well back to the grind.