Day 299, 66 To Go

October 26, 2013

Saturday is for running errands (and running, of course).  This Saturday was certainly no different.  We had party stuff to buy, so of course, we went to Home Depot.  Home Depot, you ask?  Yeah.  Honey was making palm trees and she needed PVC pipe.

Don't ask.  You'll eventually see what she did.

After Home Depot, there were stops at Wal Mart and Dollar Stores and the 9th level of hell and BJs .  The Dollar Stores are the worst of that bunch.  I hate them with a passion.  Let's set aside the fact that 4 year old Chinese children are slaving away in poorly lit factories with no breaks for 16 hours a day to make these "cute" decorations and party favors.  It is the sheer volume of utter CRAP that just destroys my will to live.

At some point in the day, I did escape long enough to run.  Here are my numbers:

Time: 30:00

Distance: 3.21 miles

Pace: 9:20/m

Max Pace: 8:10/m

Calories: 381

Avg HR: 137

Max HR: 148

It was a typical day for me, at least lately.  As I mentioned previously, I have been getting lose before I run with dynamic stretches to lessen my discomfort as I run.  My ankle is still aching.  It doesn't always hurt when I run, after I am loose, but during the day, it hurts all the time.  I am going to start using an ace bandage to support the ankle during the day to see if it helps.

Let's take a look at the next run in the 10 Runs Every American Must Do from Active.com:

Yes, the 72 steps to the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art have been immortalized in the classic film Rocky. But there's a reason Mr. Balboa finished his long run here—the museum offers a spectacular view of one of America's most historically important cities. So go ahead, work it into your route...and don't be afraid to jump around Rocky style at the top. Everybody does it.

I know after you read the caption, you started humming the "Eye of the Tiger" to yourself.  You can't help it.  Sure, it isn't from this particular Rocky movie, but it is synonymous with the Rocky franchise.  How could you NOT want to run up those steps!  Even if you aren't a short, Italian man with an attitude, you still want to do it.  Just admit it.  I do.  Granted, I am shortish Italian man with a slight attitude, but that is besides the point!

Run for Life!!