I have the best friends in the world, and you blogging buddies ain't too shabby either! LOL. You know I am talking about you. One of the nice things about being in my profession is that there are almost alway folks looking for people with my skills. The only limitation is usually finding one that isn't a large cut in pay. But hey, we do what we gotta do. I updated my resume yesterday, submitted a few, and the phone has been ringing fairly steady. I've already been submitted to two companies. We will keep our fingers crossed!
I really wasn't in the mood to run yesterday, but I just would not accept that. I did let the cold dreary weather drive me inside though. I thought, given my mood, that I would try something new. There are some templates on my Garmin software for running Fartleks. I thought that I would give one a try to see how it went. This is basically what I did:
2 minutes - Heart Rate Zone 1
2 minutes - Heart Rate Zone 2
2 minutes - Heart Rate Zone 3
Repeat twice
Repeat twice
.1 mile at 7 MPH
.1 mile in Heart Rate Zone 2
Repeat twice
10 seconds at 8.5 MPH (OMG!)
1 minute in Heart Rate Zone 2
2 minutes - Heart Rate Zone 2
2 minutes - Heart Rate Zone 1
It was a blast. I extended the cool down period to about 7 minutes so I could get in 2.5 miles, and I was feelin it baby this morning when I woke up. 8.5 MPH is like ubber running god speed, and I was haulin, even if it was for such a short period. Doing this on the treadmill was a trick, especially since it was trying to throw me off, but I had fun, and I think it will be alot easier when I can both extend the time a little and add more reps. Oh, and I'm not supposed to be doing speed work. Too bad!
Alrighty then... Signed up at the gym today. Tomorrow, I will be in the pool. Neither rain nor sleet nor snow... and I'm heading out now for a 9 mile bike ride. In the daylight. That's what happens when you are "Home Alone". Don't want to push myself too much, cause I have a 10.5 miler on the plate this weekend. Who'd a thought I am going to run further than I ride my bike? LOL.
Work hard, play hard, love hard. You never know when life is going to kick you in the canoles.
Wes
ORN: 2.5 miles, Fartlek pace, 11:45 miles, 30 minutes, all run
Friday, January 19, 2007
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Whoa! I miss one day of blogging and look what happens! You have had a rough spell and it's time for it to turn around. One thing I believe about you Wes, is that you are resilient. I think you proved it by getting those resumes out today and getting the phone ringing. Glad to hear you've got the running/swimming/biking going on! I think you will be on your way again in no time.
Jeez, loose a job - and get a job...in a couple of posts span. Good luck picking one!
I am with Michelle - it can't go always down, physics law, you'll start climbing up anytime now.
Sounds like things are starting to pick up for you, Wes! How exciting! Good luck choosing which job to take!
And if you don't mind me asking...why is it you can't do speed work?
Enjoy your hiatus while it lasts, it sounds like it might be short lived.
and I second Teacherwoman's ? on speed work.
Amen to that!
just like backofpack - I turn my back for a day and you lose your job then are on the way to getting a new one! I'm so glad things are starting to look up for you - I am sure it's your fighting attitudde that's making it happen. And the fact that your asurrounded by love too.
Let us know how the swimming goes - oh and the jobhunting too of course
Things will definitely turn around... sounds like you are already on the road to finding a new job... even have options.
"you never know when like is going to kick you in the canoles" ain't that the truth!
Wes, that's awesome that you are getting leads already. I will keep my prayers out for you that a job will come your way. Great job on the run!
Wes, just the fact that you got your resumes out already shows that you are going to fight this time. Can't wait to hear all about your new job!!
if you take a job don't start right away, take some time for you, i'm just saying :o) have a good weekend!
Swimming- yay!
Tell us all about it!
Now I have to read more about this job nonsense. How could you be out of a job? It won't last long, I'm sure! Look at it as a wonderful opportunity to find something better!
:-)
Jodi
GL on the job situation...stinks to have to go out and market yourself, but I bet you are good at that!!
Congrats on the gym.
Congrats on the fartleks, pretty darn impressive.
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