Week 23: Day 7 - 09 June 2019

• morning group ride = 27.67 miles; time = 2:01:11; average speed @ 13.7 mph
• walked dogs = 2.3 miles total

Running:
Total Weekly Mileage: 17.86
Total Monthly Mileage: 17.86
Total Yearly Mileage: 346.18
Total Shoe Mileage: 109.79

Cycling:
Total Weekly Mileage: 70.95
Total Monthly Mileage: 119.83
Total Yearly Mileage: 819.63

I was going to do a hike this afternoon, but I changed my mind because it was so hot. Summer is finally here. I think I could and should have gone on a hike today in the middle of the afternoon because I got a water filter drinking straw for Christmas (white elephant) two years ago as long as I was on a hike that had a creek with running water. I've never used it on a hike and I've been wanting to try it. I'm going to remember this for the next weekend that I have time.

Week 23: Day 6 - 08 June 2019

• morning run = 3.03 miles; time = 43:01; average pace @ 14:11
• morning group ride= 27.98 miles; time = 2:04:46; average speed @ 13.5 mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

I was going to do a run yesterday morning, but decided to take a rest day because I felt like I needed one. I feel better now.

Week 23: Day 4 - 06 June 2019

• morning run = 4.23 miles; time = 59:30; average pace @ 14:03
• walked dogs = 2.4 miles total

I went for a run on a trail this morning. On this one part of the trail, it was closed off on one end, but not the other end. Parks and Recreations didn't block it off. There were posted signs on that side, but at 5am, it was hard to see the sign so I had no idea that the trail was closed for renovations. I did notice work being done on it, but it was too late and I had already started running on it. When I got to the trail that was closed off, I was able to squeak by because the yellow tape was broken, but the dirt/trail was lower than the sidewalk and I tripped on the sidewalk. It didn't help that I didn't pick up my feet. I had to finish my run with a bloody, scrapped knee. I was mad. I guess my ego was more hurt/bruised than my knee. My knee hurt a little bit, but it was more bloody than it was painful.

Week 23: Day 3 - 05 June 2019

• morning run = 5.54 miles; time = 1:12:34; average pace @ 13:05
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

Random fun fact: Today, June 05, is Global Running Day!

Week 23: Day 1 - 03 June 2019

• morning run = 5.06 miles; time = 1:06:07; average pace @ 13:03
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total
• evening solo ride = 15.30 miles; time = 1:08:07; average speed @ 13.5mph

I decided to try out this whole "ride after work" thing this evening and stop making up excuses. "It's too windy" is usually my excuse for not riding after work. In my mind, 10-12mph is too much and I complain (to myself) about it, but it's actually not that bad. I thought about riding in the morning before work, but I'd like two days a week to have an extra three hours of sleep. Now only if I can get myself to head out for a ride at or before 6:30pm so I can do a 17 or 20 mile ride before it gets dark (I left at 6:45pm and it gets dark-ish at a little after 8pm).

Week 22: Day 7 - 02 June 2019

• morning group ride = 20 miles; time = 1:31:39; average speed @ 13.1 mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

Running:
Total Weekly Mileage: 17.09
Total Monthly (May) Mileage: 82.51
Total Monthly (June) Mileage: 0
Total Yearly Mileage: 328.32
Total Shoe Mileage: 91.93

Cycling:
Total Weekly Mileage: 81.88
Total Monthly (May) Mileage: 225.15
Total Monthly (June) Mileage: 48.88
Total Yearly Mileage: 748.68

I was going to do a run this morning before my group ride (at 8:30am), but I didn't sleep at all last night. I basically laid there in bed and pretended to sleep with my eyes closed. I took a nap yesterday afternoon and that screwed me up. I mentioned/complained before that I was afraid of taking a nap on the weekends to catch up on sleep and that it would screw me up because it happened a few months ago (March). I figured I should skip the run and maybe I would be okay for the ride. Surprisingly, I did do okay during the ride. I didn't take a nap this afternoon, but I didn't need to anyway because I didn't feel tired. I hope I sleep well/better tonight.

Week 22: Day 6 - 01 June 2019

• morning group ride = 28.88 miles; time = 2:20:22; average speed @ 12.3 mph
• walked dogs = 2.6 miles total

Just updating this...that is all...