Snow on the way, numb foot, slow run

Well, I thought I'd get my run in tonight instead of waiting as snow, snow, and more snow is supposedly on the way!

I had the weirdest thing happen during the run tonight. My left foot got really warm all of a sudden, then started getting a little numb. First my big toe, then all my toes, then basically the whole foot went numb. I wonder if it was just from too much pouding, although, I've never had anyone tell me that, and never had this problem before (at least not this severe). Hmm, wondering if I should be concerned. I also have some of that nausea I had yesterday also, but not nearly as bad. I think that is mostly (or exclusively) from the weight-lifting. I'm guessing this nausea is from lack of proper hydration. Because it's winter, I hate drinking water and need to get my body rehydrated after a holiday break of cookies, cakes, coffee, etc. - everything but water!

Stats
3.11 miles
41:40
13:23 average pace
9:35 best pace

Just the Stats

Weight-lifting today.

Rows 3 sets x 10 reps x 75lbs
Bicep Curls 2x10x40 lbs.
Bench Press 3x10x75lbs
PecDeck 3x10x75lbs.

Ran 1 mile - just to get some kind of running in. Weight lifting always gives me the shakes afterwards and today gave me a headache and made me feel a bit nauseous. I'm guessing it's probably poor hydration (headache/nausea).

*Note - couldn't use my Forerunner today because I was indoors in the gym - bummer.

2004 Highlights 2005 Goals

Well, the news is good - I have neither died nor fell off the face of the earth, despite my last blog being on Nov. 8th indicating that either would be good explanations for my 'absence'. There is simply too much info' to blog since Nov. 8th so I won't even try, but here are some highlights (lowlights in some instances).

I slept about 10 hours last night. I can't even begin to recall when was the last time I slept 10 hours.

I had to - I was completely spent after two weeks of wonderful holiday travel, eating, gatherings, gift exchanges, eating, hugs, tearful goodbyes, eating, joyous hello's, eating, a few light jogs, catching up with everyone, and eating.

I gained at least 9 lbs - maybe because of all the EATING and only a FEW light jogs.

I ran yesterday for 2.41 miles - how do I know it was 2 point 4 1 miles - because I got the Garming Forerunner 201. This thing is amazing! I told my family yesterday that it might be the greatest gift I've had since I got my drums in middle-school! My iPod is clearly a challenger... but I bought that one... with grant money... from work...which I use for work.

I've scoped out several runs already in the Brisbane Australia area as I will be there for 4 months next year. There is the 'Gold Coast Marathon' and all of the shorter runs as well as the Brisbane Marathon which seems to double for the "Lest We Forget" run. There is a group that I've already joined for weekly runs on Sunday called the 'Brisbane Road Runners'. I can't wait to meet all the guys and get started as soon as possible.

2004 Runs Include:

The Tuuri - 5k (Flint, MI)
34:17 11:03 pace

The CRIM - 8k (Flint, MI)
51:42 10:24 pace

The Capital City River Run - 10 Miles (Lansing, MI)
1:59:35 11:58 pace

The WMU Campus Classic - 5k (Kalamazoo, MI)
38:06 12:17 pace

The Detroit Marathon 5.2 miles (Detroit, MI) (5-person relay)
5h 1m 1s 11:29 pace (Team Results) Motown-Manhattan Transfer
56:20 10:50 pace (Individual Results)

Tangible running/fitness goals and plans for this year:
1. Finish in the top half of my age bracket (35-39): for most runs this means to get in the 8:45-9:30 pace range
2. Get weight down to 165-170 lb. range (currently 187 lbs. - started at 207)
3. Add running into vacations or build vacations around larger runs
4. Strength/Cross Train during winter months