Mar 8, 2007
Five Miles in the Bank
Date: February 27, 2007
Music: My killer playlist
Event: Iroquois Park : Southern Parkway
Temperature: 40 degrees
After Saturday’s challenging run, combined with cold, rainy weather, I decided to take Sunday off. Monday was a hectic business day for me, and I couldn’t find time to get in my run. It resulted in a weight-lifting day, but no running.
As with my addiction to coffee, my addiction to running is equally as powerful. I started to get the DT’s on Tuesday morning. I had to get in my “running Jones” for the day. Early Tuesday morning, I packed my running stuff in the Ranger and went about my normal day selling Snap-on tools to my customers. I planned to make the last stop of the day at the Louisville Water Company, so I could scoot right over to Iroquois Park and get in my run. My plan went as expected and even though I didn’t get an order from the water company, I managed to go over to the Hampton Inn, on Phillips Lane, and change into my running gear.
I make a pretty enjoyable event out of changing in Hamptons. I stay at Hamptons, am a member of the Honors Club, and pick up a free USA Today, and usually bananas, when I change there. This time was no exception. I changed in restroom and headed for the breakfast area. I scanned the Sports section, ate a banana and headed out the door.
When I arrived at the ampitheatre, the parking lot was about half full. The temperature was cool, but not bone-chilling. The wind was a little stiff, and I began to second-guess the shorts I selected for the run. I stretched a little, cranked up my IPOD and took off, almost immediately. I met a few runners coming back in, (Gosh, I hate that! They are finishing up and I’m just starting), and waved at each of them with the approving wave we runners give each other, and headed off down through the park.
I reached New Cut Road and got caught by the light. I stood for what seemed like a long time, until I realized I could go. The configuration of the intersection makes crossing a real challenge. My old running buddy, Nick Truby, could read those light s without hesitation. He either went right on or stopped immediately. I, on the other hand, stop, until I am sure it’s clear.
I crossed over New Cut and began to crank it up. I met the “Running Couple” again, on their way back, and said “Hello”. They are an incredible couple of runners. They have done 15 or 20 marathons together. I have run with them a time or two, but they usually run alone. They are real disciplined marathoners.
I had "Stadium Arcadium" on my IPOD and began to get bored with it. I went back to my original play list, which begins with "Vertigo". A few songs later and on came "Tube Snake Boogie", by ZZ Top. It occurred to me that the rythym of that song, is about an 8 minute pace. It's a great song to make up some miles and time. I played it over and over, as I pounded the pavement, until I reached the turnaround point. I finally allowed the other songs to play as I trudged back the other way on Southern Parkway, when on came my favorite: "Runnin’ Down a Dream", by Tom Petty.
I played it over and over until I reached the top of the hill, at the tennis courts. It always motivates me to keep going. I let the playlist change to the next song and settled back to my usual 9 minute pace. When I arrived at the ampitheatre, Swag’s group was beginning to assemble for hill repeats, (Swag was even running), and I talked to a few of them, but headed to the Ranger for the trip back home.
On the way back, I ran into one of the girls who works at Fleet Feet. She and a friend were warming up to take off. (Gosh, I love that! I've already finished and they are just starting.) I felt pretty smug as they headed up to the road to take off.
Five miles in the bank!
Music: My killer playlist
Event: Iroquois Park : Southern Parkway
Temperature: 40 degrees
After Saturday’s challenging run, combined with cold, rainy weather, I decided to take Sunday off. Monday was a hectic business day for me, and I couldn’t find time to get in my run. It resulted in a weight-lifting day, but no running.
As with my addiction to coffee, my addiction to running is equally as powerful. I started to get the DT’s on Tuesday morning. I had to get in my “running Jones” for the day. Early Tuesday morning, I packed my running stuff in the Ranger and went about my normal day selling Snap-on tools to my customers. I planned to make the last stop of the day at the Louisville Water Company, so I could scoot right over to Iroquois Park and get in my run. My plan went as expected and even though I didn’t get an order from the water company, I managed to go over to the Hampton Inn, on Phillips Lane, and change into my running gear.
I make a pretty enjoyable event out of changing in Hamptons. I stay at Hamptons, am a member of the Honors Club, and pick up a free USA Today, and usually bananas, when I change there. This time was no exception. I changed in restroom and headed for the breakfast area. I scanned the Sports section, ate a banana and headed out the door.
When I arrived at the ampitheatre, the parking lot was about half full. The temperature was cool, but not bone-chilling. The wind was a little stiff, and I began to second-guess the shorts I selected for the run. I stretched a little, cranked up my IPOD and took off, almost immediately. I met a few runners coming back in, (Gosh, I hate that! They are finishing up and I’m just starting), and waved at each of them with the approving wave we runners give each other, and headed off down through the park.
I reached New Cut Road and got caught by the light. I stood for what seemed like a long time, until I realized I could go. The configuration of the intersection makes crossing a real challenge. My old running buddy, Nick Truby, could read those light s without hesitation. He either went right on or stopped immediately. I, on the other hand, stop, until I am sure it’s clear.
I crossed over New Cut and began to crank it up. I met the “Running Couple” again, on their way back, and said “Hello”. They are an incredible couple of runners. They have done 15 or 20 marathons together. I have run with them a time or two, but they usually run alone. They are real disciplined marathoners.
I had "Stadium Arcadium" on my IPOD and began to get bored with it. I went back to my original play list, which begins with "Vertigo". A few songs later and on came "Tube Snake Boogie", by ZZ Top. It occurred to me that the rythym of that song, is about an 8 minute pace. It's a great song to make up some miles and time. I played it over and over, as I pounded the pavement, until I reached the turnaround point. I finally allowed the other songs to play as I trudged back the other way on Southern Parkway, when on came my favorite: "Runnin’ Down a Dream", by Tom Petty.
I played it over and over until I reached the top of the hill, at the tennis courts. It always motivates me to keep going. I let the playlist change to the next song and settled back to my usual 9 minute pace. When I arrived at the ampitheatre, Swag’s group was beginning to assemble for hill repeats, (Swag was even running), and I talked to a few of them, but headed to the Ranger for the trip back home.
On the way back, I ran into one of the girls who works at Fleet Feet. She and a friend were warming up to take off. (Gosh, I love that! I've already finished and they are just starting.) I felt pretty smug as they headed up to the road to take off.
Five miles in the bank!
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