My first run in Javea, Spain

Today was the first day since June 7th that I put on the running shoes and hit the road.  My family moved to Spain on June 9th, and it’s been hard to keep up my training with all the travel and moving around.  Add in the cervezas for lunch and dinner, and the fabulous food…well I’m sure you get the picture.  It’s not pretty!  But this weekend we finally settled into our new villa in Javea, Spain.  So more excuses – time to get training!

This Blog will journal my progress and thoughts as I get my 41 year old body back into decent shape.  I hope you’ll come along with me…

RUN #1 on Wednesday, 27 August 2008
10am, slightly cloudy, probably about 75 degrees (hot!)
3 miles total = 31:25 minutes
Mile 1 = 8:14 mins.
Mile 2 = 9:04 mins.
Mile 3 = 14:07 mins. (ouch!)
Elevation change = 750 ft down + 750 ft up (the Montgo)

It was a hard, hard run today.  The first half mile was down hill, which felt great on the lungs.  But the knees and feet were beaten into submission right from the start.  Next 2 miles went by quickly as they were reasonably flat in les vals (the valley).  Then back up the steep mountain for a 750 ft climb in the last half mile.  Absolutely brutal.  Had to slow to a walk & jog.

Felt tired, but motivated afterwards! Jumped into the pool with my clothes. Perfecto!

Key outcomes = 1 blood blister on my middle, left toe & a great feeling of getting started!