Monday, February 17, 2020

First 5K

I have been taking Zoloft (sertraline) since I completed the Chicago marathon. A great deal of my current anxiety was triggered by the loss of my mother, having lost her I am not sure if I need to continue taking this medication. On the other hand, that's probably because the medication makes me feel all right.

The last time I took an antidepressant was during the year 2011, a year I gained weight and ran half as much, check it and see. And I have again gained weight and have little to no interest in running. Thankfully, I have a son who has recently come into his own physical fitness routine, as an aspiring high school wrestler, and asks me to run with him. And I say yes.

Today he ran his first 5K, and I ran one, too.

Distance: 3.2 miles
Duration: 34:00
Pace: 10:40
Route: Forest Hill Loop
Temperature: 39°
Climate: sunny, cool
Mood: good
Weight: 183.5 lbs.

Sunday, February 02, 2020

Life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes.

The boy landed on his back and neck during wrestling practice, had the wind knocked out of him but otherwise seemed all right. It worries me. We went for a short run this afternoon. He wanted to stop after once around the block. I was overdressed, so changed into shorts and headed out again on my own.

Distance: .85 miles
Route: once around the block
Temperature: 48°
Climate: sunny & cool

Nice run, beautiful outside, but it left me winded. Had to walk - twice - on my way up Mayfield. So it goes.

Distance: 2.15 miles
Route: Horizon Loop

What's That Lyric?
Wake Me Up - Avicii