DAY 1:
Game on.
Not a great start to training.
Intramural soccer took quite a toll on my body, and I was hobbled much of the day (the price of a hard-fought shootout victory). Both of my hips had significant bruises, and my right knee had a nice knock that looked like a second kneecap below my patella.
I did a brief stretching session (mainly to prevent my hips from locking in place), and a very brief core workout, just to make sure
I didn't skip the very first day of training.
DAY 2:
Day 2 was much better than Day 1.
After a nice Chicken Nugget Salad for lunch lunch, it was time to suit up. I headed out, bound for the RecPlex, resigned to the treadmill. As I approached the front door of Straz, I saw a female student warming up for her run. Motivated by her toughness, I doubled back to suit up for an outdoor run.
I double-checked my 3-mile route that I had planned out (thanks to planmyrun.com). I tossed on my black adidas 1/3 zip jacket and black adidas manpris and headed out.
Today's run took me down Wisconsin Avenue to the Giant Orange Disaster, up Prospect to Kilbourne, past the US Cellular Arena to 6th, over to Wells, past the Milwaukee Public Museum to 10th, past the Wisconsin Club back to Wisconsin, and past Straz to the finish back at St James.
For a map of the standard 3-mile course: 3-Mile Run Map
The run started off well; the ice job on my knee had done it's job, leaving no trace of the knock and only slight bruising; my hips were a bit sore, but nothing that would get in the way. However, as I crossed the bridge over the Milwaukee River and approached Milwaukee Street, my hands started to stiffen up. The temperature was in the low-20s, but the wind was gusting. Despite the cold's effect on my hands, the rest of my body felt no ill effect.
The run continued without a hitch. I had to take 2 quick breaks to avoid being stuck by a car, but other than that, I rolled on. After I crossed Mason Street, the chill in my hands faded and I didn't notice it the rest of the run.
As I made the turn and approached Cathedral Square Park, I felt a bit of a tinge in my right side, but that was the extent of the setbacks. The final mile was smooth, unimpeded, and painless.
After the 3+ miles wrapped up (mmr.com lists a 3.01-mile total), I walked south down 8th, instructed a new Wisconsinite (former Michigan resident) that ample tennis courts could be found at the RecCenter on 16th, and headed to the RecPlex to cool down.
The Rec Plex session consisted of a good stretch, and a less-than-stellar core workout. NOTE TO SELF: when using the ab-bench, use a smaller incline.
After the cool down, took a warm shower, slid into my UnderArmor tights, and Ace-wrapped the right ankle (as a precaution).
RUN TIME: ~28:30
Despite a disappointing Day 1, Day 2 was a raging success. Things are off to a good start. Next time, I'll make sure to bring gloves!
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