Jarhead’s Running Myths & Misadventures

It’s not too often I have a problem getting out for a run but I have a huge problem with getting excited about and finding the motivation to do any sort of strength or conditioning training.

I am in need of some sort of accountability…

Does anyone know a Strength and Conditioning Coach who might be into donating some of their time and expertise - I’d be a willing and disciplined participant/student

The 12:05 Gang runs have been defunct for awhile now, most of the guys have moved onto different work locations, so all my lunch runs for the past few weeks have been solo outings and today was another one.  I’ve been running the Breakwater route a lot lately so for a change went down the Songhees Walkway and into Westbay this afternoon, it was an easy running day.

Tonight turned into a solo evening.  T found a sleepover for the night and I was unable to make any plans for the night so made it a night in front of the TV watching Simon Whitfield’s incredible Silver Medal finish at the Olympic Mens Triathlon!

Dragon boating, Mo:Lé, going away BBQ’s, and a wicked run today with the HPL #20 - an awesome weekend!

8 sleeps to go…

and I’m already getting my gear prepped

The list as it stands right now:
Shoes - Brooks Cascadia 3
Pack - Nathan HPL #20 (see note below)
Safety - small knife and Storm whistle
Food - Shot Blocks, Cliff Bars, Gels
Fluid - Will have a mix of Nuun, Gatorade and water
Electrolytes - Succeed S!Caps

I’m going to look into taking some water purification tablets and will also pack a small first aid kit with some leukotape, iodine wipes and a needle.

My first choice for a hydration pack/racing vest was the Salomon XA PRO 15 Packvest but as they are sold out until next Spring that was not an option at this point.  Thankfully the Westshore Boys came up with a few awesome alternatives and after looking at them all I went with the Nathan vest.  I’m heading out to pick up the HPL #20 tonight and will hopefully get a few runs in with it over the next week to feel it out.

Salomon XA PRO Packvest:                               Nathan HPL #20 Race Vest:

I’ve had the last two days off from ACME, I did go in Monday because there was already a few people off, and used them to get some ‘me’ time.

On Tuesday morning I got in a brilliant run at Thetis with my new pair of Cascadias that the Westshore Boys hooked me up with!  I then spent the rest of the day visiting with a friend, some time at a local stable watching them ride, lunch at the Noodle Box and then a wander downtown.  Today I made it out for another awesome run, this time along Dallas making my way to Beach Drive and Willows and then winding my way back home through town.

I did work tonight, a back stock shift at MEC, and am heading back to ACME rather reluctantly tomorrow morning - I need to find a job where I can cut my workload down to about one 4 to 8 hour day - I’d like some more ‘me’ time!