Day One...

OK, this is legit.

I almost can't believe myself this time but really, today I have started running. Not training, running. After a slack summer of passive healing and low motivation and an impossibly busy fall I dusted off the tights and running shoes and headed out into the cool evening air. Sounds nice so far right, but it was pretty uncomfortable, no major pains, a little discomfort in the left compartment, and some gut discomfort but on the whole, not bad, until this joker in track pants and a hoodie decided to chase me! I wasn't going fast by any means and I actually said 'good work' when he went by because he dogged me for at least a mile then moved past me at a decent clip. I'll give him some credit, but he didn't need to kick me when i'm down, ha! Anywho, it was really nice to get out there and clear out the lungs. It actually made me remember how painful it was not to be training in the fall, which is my absolute favorite time to run. I'll have to make the best of the winter months when it isn't raining and snowing, however on Richard's orders i'll be easing into things nice and slow. At this point and probably no where in the near future do I have any racing goals, but will focus on becoming consistent, healthy and enjoying the sport. It is pretty safe to say i'll do the Sun Run and the Times Colonist because they are a couple of my favorite runs out there, but not necessarily race them, and I am going to have to make a decision on registering for the Knee Knacker pretty soon.

In other news, I am well into this semester and busy as ever, but looking forward to classes where I can delve a little more into my interests. I would say most people, myself included tend to learn easier and with more depth when you get to learn about something you have a vested interest in, and something that is more or less tangible.

Well that is about all for now, I am really looking forward to the next few months of a little better balance in life, and also meeting up with the group for some weekend and perhaps even weekday runs since I have relatively few afternoon commitments. I hope the holidays treated everyone well. Happy trails!