where did that penguin go?

On vacation and (mostly) away from my computer last week, but I did do some running. A nice little two-miler in the open air at the beginning of the week and a five miler on Thursday that left me in a lot of pain, sadly.
I am still having hip problems, obviously. And I don't know if the insert if causing them or if it is just my hip at this point. I had put in the little lift just prior to the two-miler, until then I hadn't been wearing one in my running shoes, and it seems like the pain has increased and is lasting longer. But I am also running more, so it could just be that. I'm supposed to do six today (which isn't going to happen, honestly. But I am going to try and do four) I think I might rip out the lift first. Is this a smart idea? I have no idea if it is or not, but I feel like it might make a difference, so I am willing to try it.
In other news, my shot at veganism has been derailed by my period-week cravings. I just cannot seem to say no when my body really really wants a peanut butter cup. This is why I need to run, and I need it to not hurt so I can run further, because otherwise those peanut butter cups are going to settle in for a long stay on my hips.

dribblecup

Did the first of the tempo runs yesterday. It was good, inside at the gym since it is beastly cold outside still. I did a warm up mile and then proceeded to do an 8:44, a 9:07, and then a 10:04 , instead of the three 9:57s I was supposed to do. I obviously need to work on my pacing, I started out way too fast and then paid the price for it. The cool down mile was pretty plodding, but it felt really good to have it behind me.
I am really lucky that I have the gym at work to use. JLB doesn't have that luxury, and is a day or so behind in the schedule as a result (I keep telling him not to sweat it, that we're doing an extra long schedule anyway so its not a big deal, but his personality combined with the fact that this is the first training schedule he's ever tried has made him a little intense about it). It is supposed to start to warm up today, and to get into the 40s (though it seems hardly possible given the current temperature out there) by Sunday, so hopefully my next run will be out doors.

March on! Or float!

Happy nearly-spring!
Here in the Northeast, it finally feels like winter. Yesterday I went for a short run in the out of doors (2 miles) and wore the warmest smartwool socks I own, fleece-lined pants (which I bought for running, but which are usually too warm to run in, so they are usually lounge-about wear), cold-weather long sleeve shirt and jacket, hat, neck warmer and sunglasses and didn't really warm up until 1/2 way through the second mile.
But: The training schedule begins again! We're at the 12 week mark for the 15 miler, so this should be a nice gradual progression into mileage that hopefully I'll be able to keep elevated through the summer. I'm excited to be doing it, even more so because I actually have a training partner! JLB is going to train for and run this one with me! I don't know if he is as excited about it, but so far he is on board, so we can take it from there!