Ok, so I hit the trails finally. I did 2 laps around Isles, a tempo run of 5.56 miles. I managed to stay right on my target pace of 9:30 even with walk breaks. It did feel good to be outside again, and breathe the fresh air. Especially after the stinky run I had on Tuesday in the fitness room. But I had two flashes of annoyance during my run tonight, and I feel the need to expound upon them on my blog.
Flash of annoyance 1: The paths
HELLO MINNEAPOLIS PARK BOARD! You call that a cleared path? COME ON. I’ve run on…well, on almost anything better than what I ran on tonight. I am sorely disappointed in the Park Board this year, and the dismal condition of the paths. Icy, snowy, not clear. A real hazard, actually. I wonder if I would have grounds to sue if I fell and broke something? I always used to say that the Park Board would have the paths around the lakes cleared before the City of Minneapolis even started up its snow plows to clear the city streets, but I see that the tables have turned. The paths around the lakes are abysmal. I know that writing them won’t do any good, since I already tried that tactic and was basically told “too bad.” My latest thought is actually running for the Park Board myself.
Flash of annoyance 2: Running Groups
Yes, I know, I used to belong to a running group. But we were beat over the head with running etiquette from day one. Always run 2 by 2, always share the path. I see that the LifeTime Fitness and other groups are not so good with that as the Running Room. I just don’t understand why groups DON’T MOVE when they see another running coming. I actually exchanged glares with one woman tonight. She expected me to move, even though she could’ve easily moved a few inches to her right, and there would’ve been plenty of room for her to pass. I honestly think she expected me to step off the path and bow as she ran by. Annoying.
Other than that, it was a great run. Apparently, I have some pent-up anger to get out. ☺
I’m getting my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow (☹), so I don’t know if I’ll be able to do my long run this weekend. But here’s to hoping!
Post-script: It's Saturday mid-day, and I'm typing wisdom-teeth-less. Still in a fair amount of pain, but the overall procedure went well. The actual extraction of my teeth took like, 5 minutes. I was really surprised. It didn't hurt at all, thank God, although the pressure and the cracking noises bothered me quite a bit. I was listening some Sarah MacLachlan in the hopes of calming me down, but apparently I should've cranked the Weezer! Anyway, I'm probably not going to make my long run tomorrow--I hadn't anticipated that I wouldn't really be eating a lot this weekend. But maybe I'll try to go for a walk on the treadmill. That's a decent compromise.
Ok, off for more Vicodin! (Disclaimer: I have a prescription.)
posted by Lola @ 1:22 PM
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