I’ve fallen behind on posting my incremental marathon. Here’s the catch-up post to correct that error.
IM Catching Up
I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing
An Above Average IM
I am surprised at the pace. My first mile was under 13 minutes—a vast improvement over the past month. My overall pace of 13:10 is also an improvement for the past month. Over the past year and a half, my physical health took a beating. From a numbness affecting the left side of my face to an overall feeling of lethargy and fatigue, I’ve not been able to exercise regularly. I was even struggling with work.
It feels like I might be coming out of a bleak period in my life. At least physically. I am once again able to maintain regular runs. Next, I plan on adding some upper body exercise. However, that’s always been tough. About three or four years ago, I regularly engaged in planking and push-ups, helping reduce my pace. I even came close to cracking the elusive 9:00 minute mile. But it was not as enjoyable as simple running.
So, I have been mentally debating the resumption of planking and push-ups. I’m optimistic I’ll finish the debate with a win towards resuming upper body workouts. Until that time, I will continue to push for regular runs.
Testing
I’m testing my Grammarly keyboard on my iPad in the Chrome app. It works excellent, better than on my desktop.
Daring Escape
I stopped by Kwik Trip to pick up some hamburger buns. When I got home, I discovered that a package of Bavarian Cream Pasteries had perpetrated a daring escape. Tina will be pleased.
Exhibit #∞ Proving I’m Spoiled
Tina-made Chicken Oscar: Fried chicken topped with crab meat, asparagus tips, and hollandaise sauce. The picture doesn’t show that later I poured the leftover hollandaise sauce on the potatoes.
However, if you think the spoiling only goes one way;
I fried that ribeye! I also fried pork chops and made potatoes on Wednesday, but alas, no photo.
Just Another IM Update
Nothing much to add.
Your Attention Please
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but I really don’t have anything to say that you need to hear.
The Day After
Most of you know what 4/20 stands for. However, less well known is that 4/21 is National restock the snack and chips isles in Walmarts and convenience stores worldwide.
IM Once Again
Good morning! I managed a decent heart rate with an improved pace. And I ran one of my favorite routes.