Invisible Shoes - Barefoot Running Sandals

Friday, December 30, 2022

good 9

 Altra Paradigm

after not running this week due to what started off as bad weather and then turned into scheduling issues mixed with some laziness, I got in a good run today. Beautiful weather, if a bit windy. 9km at a decent pace. When I went out I expected a shorter run, due to not having run this week, but as I was running I decided to extend...

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

exploring 7.5

 Altra Paradigm

went out exploring in Tiberias, running along the Kinneret and the beginning and end of the Tiberias Marathon route. Git in 7.5km at a decent pace but ran slow and stopped a lot to explore and take pictures, including going down to the Kinneret itself. Beautiful morning for a sunrise run.

Monday, December 19, 2022

exploring 8

 Altra Paradigm

8km in beautifully warm morning weather. I explored a little, trying a couple of new paths I hadnt noticed, or been adventurous enough to try, before. Run was a little slower than expected, maybe because I was exploring a bit, but I felt good overall.

Sunday, December 18, 2022

ok 6.5

 Altra Paradigm

legs felt tired and in some sections I felt fast and in others I felt slow. Overall my 6.5km run was ok, with a generally slow pace

Friday, December 16, 2022

good 12

 Altra Paradigm

good 12km run. It was nicer than I expected at 6:30am 

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

good 7

 Altra Paradigm

went out for a run with time constraints so I didnt know how far I would be able to go. I ended up pushing my time limit just a bit and ran 7km at a decent pace. Actually it was decent but the better end of decent.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ok 6

 Altra Paradigm

went out after a lousy start to my day and went for a  5km run. I figured it would be lousy considering some other lousy experiences that had already happened - just one of those days where nothing goes right. The run was ok, not great but fine. Pace was decent-slow. I actually had thought I was feeling strong enough for a good run but was surprised to feel my legs tired once out there. Anyways, it was going good enough that I decided to extend it to 6km.

Monday, December 12, 2022

decent 10

 Altra Paradigm

Went out for a nice run in the morning sun. Was planning for around 8km, but was feeling good, so decided to go longer. When I realized I would finish near the 9.5mark I decided to just continue until 10. So I did. I did notice after a few kilometers that my shoes felt a little loose. I retied them a bit snugger and my run felt stronger after that. I think I have been running recently in too loose shoes...hmmmm

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Friday, December 9, 2022

good 11.5

 Altra Paradigm

I havent been a long distance runner in a while, though I would like to get back to that, but in honor of today's Tiberias Marathon and all my friends running it, today I broke 10km barrier and ran 11.5km on a beautiful morning.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

ok 7.5

 Altra Paradigm

legs still felt tired but I got in an ok 7.5km run at a slowish but decent pace.. Weather was good but cloudy.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

ok 5

 Altra Paradigm

ok 5km late morning run. Thought I was feeling good and it would be a fast strong run, but my legs unexpectedly felt tired so this was more like a recovery run



Sunday, December 4, 2022

ok 6

 Altra Paradigm

wanted a slightly longer run but was limited by time, but at least it was a decent run. Pace was a little slow but morning was sunny and beautiful and it was a good 6km run

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Motzash 6

 Altra Paradigm

6kmin a classic slow Motzash run. At least I pushed it to 6

Friday, December 2, 2022

good 10k

 Altra Paradigm

good 10km run this morning. Really beautiful weather out there. pace was ok but I felt good throughout and havent run 10km in like forever so overall it was a really good run

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Monday, November 28, 2022

tired 5

 Altra Paradigm

I was so tired but wanted to go for a run. I knew it would be slow and tough but wanted to anyway. Once I started I wanted to stop. I kept going but decided to limit it to 5m instead of 7 as originally planned. I did my 5km and it was slow, but at least I did it.

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022

good 9

 Altra Paradigm

trying to increase, got my run up to 9km. Was going to go out early but it was cold and pouring rain. After some Shabbos prep the weather was back to nice so I went out mid-morning instead and had a nice 9km run at a decent pace.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

good 7

 Altra Paradigm

decided to increase today's run and get back to longer than 5, so I ran 7km. Was a little slower but still a decent pace. Good run, good weather.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

good 5

 Altra Paradigm

good 5km run just now in nice cool weather. Ran hard and felt tough and had to stop a couple times to catch my breath but it was a good run.

Sunday, November 20, 2022

decent 5

 Altra Paradign

decent 5km run on a cool morning. really want to get back into my regular running

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

good 5

 Altra Paradigm

I went out int he middle of the day for a 5km run that was pretty good. the weather has been amazing the past couple of days, almost perfect for running.

Saturday, November 5, 2022

decent 5

 Altra Paradigm

decent 5km run which is excellent for a Motzash

Friday, November 4, 2022

bravo 6

 Altra Paradigm

went out for my 5m ru, which was pretty good but near the end I decided I should push for adding another km and start increasing my stamina and strength, so i ended up with a nice 6km run

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

voting 5

Altra Paradigm

 went out for a good 5km run which I finished at the voting station and cast my vote in the Israeli elections...

Sunday, October 30, 2022

ok 5

 Altra Paradigm


ok 5km run this morning. Changing the clock last night to winter time helped me get out easily this morning. Still working on building up strength and stamina. Felt sore, felt good, felt winded, but feeling better than the previous run

Saturday, October 29, 2022

sore 5

 Altra Paradigm

Motzash 5km highlighted by sore muscles still from Friday's 5km. wow. In 12 years of running I never thought I would still be sore a day later from a 5km run

Friday, October 28, 2022

surprising 5

 Altra Paradigm

I finally pushed myself out the door and ran a good 5km at a surprisingly good pace, especially considering I havent run at all in more than two weeks. I am wiped out now but happy I got out there and hopefully this is the first step in getting back into a groove

Sunday, October 23, 2022

spiraling

 I have become really good at finding reasons, excuses, to not run. Expert, actually.

have to get myself out of this spiral..

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

burn 5

 Altra Paradigm

I am intentionally keeping my runs to 5km for now, as I build back some strength and consistency,  and try to get back to a routine of running regularly.

Today's run was great. I havent run this fast in ages. 5km at a fast pace, I was feeling the burn again but felt good and strong enough to push through,

Monday, October 3, 2022

very good 5

 Altra Paradigm

very good 5km. went out a bit later and it was already warming up but not too warm. I felt good and pushed harder than I normally do recently and had a pretty good run at a good pace. Was feeling the burn!

Sunday, October 2, 2022

ok 5

 Altra Paradigm

decent 5km run, better than expected after last night's run

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Motzash 5

 Altra Paradigm

I am not running nearly enough so nothing feels right. slow 5km. not bad, but really need to get back to consistency and a normal rhythm


Saturday, September 24, 2022

ok 5

 Altra Paradigm

ok 5km run. Motzash. slow. nothing exciting. felt ok.

Friday, September 23, 2022

good 8.5

 On Cloudflyer

I need to start looking at shoes as I had none ready on the side as my next pair or to alternate with now. I got an ad for a sale of running shoes, so I bought a paid of On Cloudflyer. I have run with On shoes before, so I knew what they are like, so I bought a pair from the sale. I decided to try them on today for my run. They felt pretty good. I had a good 8.5km run - nothing significant, they didnt make me fly or anything like that. Pace was decent. Shoes felt fine and sturdy enough and stable enough. Good run overall.

Monday, September 19, 2022

ok 7

 Altra Paradigm

muggy outside but I got in an ok 7km at a slightly slower than expected pace. Overall decent run.

Sunday, September 18, 2022

tough 5

 Altra Paradigm

Was too tired to run this morning after a late night but a bit later I was able to get out, though it was already getting very warm by then. I still went out for a 5km run knowing it wouldnt be great, but just to get it done. And I did. 5km at a slow pace but not crazy slow.

Friday, September 16, 2022

lackluster 5

 Altra Paradigm

I woke up lethargic and tired. I delayed going out as log as I could but I eventually went out for my run an dit did not get any better. A very tired and lackluster 5km. My plan was to run closer to 10km but I just didnt have the energy for it.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

good 7

 Altra Paradigm

good 7km run this morning. building up my strength again. feeling better on the runs

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

ok 7

 Altra Paradigm

good 7km run a bit slower than expected but overall good

Monday, September 12, 2022

ok 5

 Altra Paradigm

this morning's 5km run was ok but I really wanted to run longer, just too tired and  sore. Was out late at a wedding and eating too much, and it just didnt go facilitate a good run today. But at least I got out there and did something.

Sunday, September 11, 2022

slow 5

 Altra Paradigm

still sore but I got out for a late 5km as it is already getting warm outside...

Saturday, September 10, 2022

slow 5

 Altra Paradigm

Motzash. slow 5. stopped in the middle to say kiddush levana. not great run, but did it

Friday, September 9, 2022

ok 8.5

 Altra Paradigm

good 8.5km run at a slightly slower pace. felt good out there

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

good 7

 Altra Paradigm

Not running enough right now but the running I am doing is getting better, back to what I was used to. Building back up and I am increasingly convinced that my previous pair of shoes just was not good for me and they were much at fault for my poorer performances. My runs are getting better and better and more back to where I was before. This was a good 7km run at a good pace.

Saturday, September 3, 2022

decent 5

 Altra Paradigm

decent 5km run. much better than the average Motzash run

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

better 5

 Altra Paradigm

this morning was a better 5km run. 


I decided to try a different pair of shoes. Thinking back I realized that a lot of my recent struggles happened only when running in the Altra Riveras. I didnt know if the shoes were bad for me and that was the cause of my struggles, but I figured I have a new pair on the side waiting and it is worth testing the possibility. So I ran today in my Altra Paradigm shoes and the run was much better. one run doesnt mean anything, but I will wear them for the next few runs, see how it goes, then go back to the Rivera shoes for a bit, and see what happens.

Better run, faster, less pain, smoother. As soon as I started running it felt like I was using muscles I hadnt used in a long time, so I felt sore and strained a bit in some places, but it was good and felt solid. If this turns out to be the solution, it will be time to start looking for my next shoe, as I now have no new pair waiting on the side or ready to alternate. I might go back to Brooks next as I was super impressed with how long my previous Brooks lasted, and the running in them was good

Sunday, August 28, 2022

tough 5

 Altra Rivera

still sore form last night's run, I went out for a morning run. It was a struggle, but I made it 5km at a slow pace. Just have to struggle through these and get back into a groove.

Saturday, August 27, 2022

ok 5

 Altra Rivera

decent 5km run at a slow pace. I am so out of it right now and not really motivated. gotta figure this out

Sunday, August 21, 2022

good 5

 Altra Rivera'

good 5km run this morning. knee felt a little wonky plus some time contsraints so I decided not to run longer, but overall good run

Saturday, August 20, 2022

decent 5

 Altr Rivera

decent Motzash run. It turned ou tto be a pretty slow pace but while running I actually thought it was a decent speed and overall went smoothly and nice. 5km at a slow pace

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Motzash 5

 Altra Rivera

a slow 5km after a week of no running.

ok 7

 Altra Rivera

A decent 7km run this morning. There was a decent breeze but very humid. Overall a decent run, if a bit slow


Friday, August 5, 2022

logged 9

 Altra Rivera

not a great run. I felt like I didnt have enough energy, probably from the crash diet I took on this week. I wanted to run 12km, then I thought I would be satisfied hitting the 10km mark, then I knew I would not even do that. I logged 9km, and it was a struggle, but I forgot to start my watch after a water break and lost probably about half a kilometer. Had I had 9.5 on my watch I would have pushed to 10. But I logged 9km and had to stop a bunch of times along the way. Pace was ok, regular for recent runs. I was just wiped out throughout

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

good 7.5

 Altra Rivera

good 7.5km run this morning. felt ok overall, if a bit tired.

Sunday, July 31, 2022

slow 5

 Altra Rivera

I wasnt going to run but then I did. it was a slow 5km and I had some knee pain... I cut it at 5km because of a work emergency...

Saturday, July 30, 2022

ok 7

 Altra Rivera

ok 7km Motzash run which is very good for a Motzash run! very humid out there

Friday, July 29, 2022

struggle 9

 Altra Rivera

this morning's 9km run was a real struggle. I woke up tired. When I finally pushed myself out, I didnt think I could do more than a 5km run, but I pushed myself to do more. But it was a struggle all the way. I wanted to just stop so many times. And the early heat didnt help.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

good 7

 Altra Rivera

another good morning run in the nice sun before it gets too hot.. 7km at a decent pace

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

good 6

 Altra Rivera

good 6km morning run. still running much slower than before, but was a good run nonetheless

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

good 7

 Altra Rivera

good 7km run in the warm morning air.. good run overall

Saturday, July 23, 2022

slow 5

 Altra Rivera

slow 5km. wasnt actually bad, but so slow. only slight knee pain left over from our trip this past week...

Monday, July 18, 2022

good 7

 Altra Rivera

good 7km run this morning in the warm sun. ok pace, but good run

Saturday, July 16, 2022

ok 9

 Altra Rivera

slow run tonight but I got 9km in! Wasnt feeling great so was just going to push for 5 and drop off, but after a pit stop I felt a little better, was not huffing and puffing as much, so i decided that because tomorrow is a fast day I would push for a bit longer tonight. Was going to go for 7 and then decided to alter my route which would bring me to 8.5, and then I extended it to 9, slow run, but decent, and better distance than expected

Friday, July 15, 2022

fine 6

 Altra Rivera

A fine 6km run this morning after a week without running. Better than expected.

Friday, July 8, 2022

ok 10

 Altra Rivera

tired run this morning. At first I thought to ditch or at best keep it short but then I decided I wanted to break 10. It was a slow run but overall decent and I hit the 10km mark.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

good 7.5

 Altra Rivera

good 7.5km run early in the morning at a decent but slowish pace. felt good

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

decent 7.5

 Altra Rivera

decent 7.5km run this morning. I seem to have gotten slower recently. That's ok. the run felt pretty good, just slightly slower than expected.

Sunday, July 3, 2022

tough 6

 Altra Rivera

tough 6km run in the heat. Besides for the heat, my legs felt tired and my knee sore, probably meaning my form was bad.

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Motzash 5

 Altea Rivera

A calm Motzash 5. not a great run, but good to be out

Friday, July 1, 2022

good 8

 Altra Rivera    

good to be back. have not run this week due to both being under the weather and some scheduling issues. 8km at an ok pace but it felt good to be out there in the hot early morning sun. 

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

good 8.5

 Altra Rivera

good 8.5km run this morning in nice cool air. Pace was decent, maybe ont he edge of slow, but it felt good.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

ok 7

 Altra Rivera

I decided it is time. I tested running with the Altra Riveras and I didnt have the pain or discomfort I have generally been having over the past couple of weeks. That's ok - I got nearly 1100km out of the Brooks, so it is time for them to be put to rest.

good 7km run at a decent pace. Felt pretty good. Wasnt overwhelmingly hot and there was a decent breeze at times...

Sunday, June 19, 2022

blah 5

 Brooks

blah 5. I said to myself, it isnt so hot, I'll go for a run. it was so hot and more. though there was an occasional decent breeze. 5km at a slow pace. I am still becoming more convinced it s time to get rid of my shoes and switch to a pair that is sitting in waiting

Saturday, June 18, 2022

blah 5

 Brooks

just a blah 5km Motzash run. lousy overall, very slow..

Friday, June 17, 2022

Friday the 14th

 Brooks

shoes feel fine, so not sure I am going to switch them out just yet. Just a weird week of running. After a couple days of not being able to run I got in a 14km run this morning. Good run, decent pace, felt pretty good. Longest run in a while.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

ok 6

 Brooks

good run this morning. 6km at a decent pace. shoes felt fine today.. maybe struggles of past couple days were not shoe related. we'll see how next few days go

Monday, June 13, 2022

good 8.5

 Brooks

today's 8.5km run felt better than yesterday's though pace was still slow and run was still a bit of a struggle. I think it might be time to replace the shoes, as I approach 1100km on them. I think I will finish out the week and see how they feel before deciding.... 

Sunday, June 12, 2022

blah 5

 Brooks

lousy run. felt weak and tired and slight pain in my knee. I cut my run at 5km, though pace was decent

Saturday, June 11, 2022

good 7

 Brooks

good Motzash 7km run. Slow pace but a good run overall, felt decent, ran pretty steady. Felt better than most Motzash runs...

Friday, June 10, 2022

Hot 9

 Brooks

This has been a bad week for running as  a complicated schedule prevented me for the past few days. I got out today but a little too late and it was already very hot. I got in 9km at a decent pace, though the heat was really overbearing....

Monday, June 6, 2022

decent 8

 Brooks

decent 8km run this morning at a slow pace. Still feel tired from the holiday but got the run in...

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Friday, June 3, 2022

good 11

 pace was ok but it was a nice morning for a run and I got 11km in at a decent pace. felt a little tired still but much better than yesterday

Thursday, June 2, 2022

blah 5

 Brooks

I would say I blew through 1000km in these Brooks shoes but the run was so blah that I cant say I blew through anything _ i kunda shuffled through 1000km on the Brooks.

Was too tired this morning, and worn out, and just figured I wouldnt run today. As the morning went on and I got some work done, I started to feel more energy, even though it was still low level. At that point I figured I would go out for an easy, short run. I did. It wasnt great but I did it. 5km at a slowish pace

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

good 8

 Brooks

good 8km run in the heat. despite the last 1.5km or so slowing down due to the heat getting to me, my average pace was still good...

Monday, May 30, 2022

good 7

 Brooks

after a few days off due to travel, was back at it this morning with a good 7km run at a good pace. Weather was good but it felt like today is going to be a hot one....probably good I got it in early as we are entering the portion of the year where the heat gets overbearing....

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

good 7.5-8

 Brooks

so I think I figured out that the indoor tracking is via the swinging of my arm. While running this morning for  few minutes I held onto the heart rate bar of the treadmill and then noticed that my watch had stopped tracking me. I let go and continued on my way to nowhere but based on conversion rates it looks like I lost about half a kilometer. My watch tracked me at 7.5km while the treadmill gave me 8km. good run at a really good pace, though the pace on the watch was also messed because of the watch trying to track me for half a kilometer that I was running at no pace, so whAtever

Monday, May 23, 2022

indoor 7.5

 Brooks

I am in transit this week so likely mostly running indoors on treadmills. I still have no idea how the gps tracking works indoors, but I only have those numbers to go on, even if I am unsure of their veracity. I ran 7.5km at a decent pace. It doesn't seem accurate to me, as I was incrementally increasing the speed on the treadmill but my pace mostly stayed the same, but it is what it is

Saturday, May 21, 2022

good 5

 Brooks

unusual for a Motzash, I had a good 5km run. Couldnt run longer due to time constraints, but it felt good, like a good mid-week run, not like a Motzash run

Friday, May 20, 2022

good 11.5

 Brooks

it was hotter than I expected. By the time I was approaching 10km I was feeling worn out, but I kept going as I was determined to run longer than 10. I made it to 11.5km and while most of the run good, the last couple of kilometers were tough...

Thursday, May 19, 2022

good 7

 Brooks

good 7km morning run in good weather but burnt air from the bonfires last night, some of which we still smoldering as I passed them...

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

good 6.5

 Brooks

good 6.5km mid-day run. I was going out int he heat so I knew to take it easy and that my run would probably have to be a little shorter than preferred. It was a little shorter but my pace was pretty good and felt strong so it was a good run.

Monday, May 16, 2022

5+5= interrupted 10

 Brooks

I had two good 5km runs, totaling 10km for the day. Actually one was good and the second was ok. 10km was more than I had planned to run - I was thinking in the 7.5-8km but at 5km I was interrupted with a task that came up earlier than planned so I quit at 5. After the task was completed I decided to finish my run, so to speak, but then instead of running another 3 or so I ran another 5, totaling 10km for the day./ The second run was a little stiff and slower than the first but overall both runs were good.


Sunday, May 15, 2022

good 7

 Brooks

good 7km run. felt better than expected but was still a little sore. 7km at a decent pace. Nice cool overcast morning. I like the sun a little more but this was nice.

Saturday, May 14, 2022

good 7

 Brooks

good 7km run surprisingly good for a Motzash. I thought I would get 5 in, and it started off feeling like a lousy run, but after a quick pit stop I felt much better and the run was really good and felt strong. Pace was decent, and much better than a normal Motzash run

Friday, May 13, 2022

slow 10

 Brooks

Just blew threw 900km on my shoes...impressive of them to hold up as well as they have... 10km run this morning. Felt a little tight and sore. run was not smooth, but I got it in. I really wanted more than 10 but it wasnt going great so I let the time be a factor and I suddenly didnt have time for more....pace was actually decent, though the slow side of decent, but it just wasnt smooth

Thursday, May 12, 2022

nice 7

 Brooks

nice and pleasant 7km run at an ok pace. nothing exciting, just wanted an easy run

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

decent 7

 Brooks

Because I didnt get out when I wanted to, by the time I was finally able to go out for a run I ended up with a shorter run than planned. I just didnt have time for as long a run as I had wanted. But 7km is also good, definitely better than 0km, so all's well that ends well.

7km run at a better than decent pace. Felt great. A bit warm but a decent breeze kept it reasonable.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

better 6.5

 Brooks

went out for an easy run. It was already hot because I was unable to run earlier this morning, so in addition to just wanting an easy run, it was too hot to expect anything more, though I do love running in the hot sun. I got a good 6.5km in, it felt smooth, and while my pace was ok, it was actually significantly better than I had expected....

Monday, May 9, 2022

ok 7

 Brooks

Had a good 7km run this morning at an ok pace. Felt good though and that is what is important. a beautiful morning for a run

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Friday, May 6, 2022

good 13

 Brooks

Good 13km run at a reasonable pace. I have started to wonder if I can get to 900km in these shoes, and now I think I will very likely blow through 900 by a lot. Weather was great and cool, though a bit breezy.....

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Yom Haatzmaut 7.4

 Brooks

In honor of Israel's 74th birthday with today being Yom Haatzmaut, Independence Day, I decided to cut my run short at 7.4km. It was a strong run on a beautiful morning. The pace was just ok, as I was talking it easy for a Thursday run and not pushing it. I felt like I could have run more and was originally planning on 8+ but decided to celebrate with a symbolic 7.4

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

great 8.5

 Brooks

really strong 8.5km run at a great pace. Felt great. Memorial Day run. Great cool weather.

Monday, May 2, 2022

blah 5

 Brooks

woke up and got ready for a run but didnt really want to go. Problem I new is though that later when I would feel like running I would not have time for it as it looks like a tight schedule for today. Eventually I pushed myself out the door but agreed to just keep it short and slow And that's what it was, short 5km and a slowish reasonable pace. And got an urgent early morning work call, which is unusual for so early in the morning, in the middle, ensuring I would keep it short - at the end as I approached 5 I suddenly had a burst of energy and if not for the work call I might have pushed out another km. 

Sunday, May 1, 2022

pretty good 7

 Brooks

I was resigned to not running today due to some weird scheduling. It just was not going to happen. Had to go to Tel Aviv super early, then come back and get kid back to yeshiva, then some other stuff... it just was not going to happen. And then suddenly I saw a gap open up and I jumped and took it. Went for a 7km run in the heat, and had a really good run at a pretty good pace.

Saturday, April 30, 2022

good 6.5

 Brooks

good 6.5km run. slowish pace but reasonable but overall felt pretty good. not as slow as most Motzash runs so for a Motzash it was pretty decent

Friday, April 29, 2022

great 12

 Brooks

great 12km run this morning. Didnt get out early enough so it was very warm already when I ran, as we are entering another heat wave, but despite the heat this was a really good run. I felt strong throughout, except for water breaks and a phone call I dont really stop at all, felt strong throughout and just felt solid and in sync. I could have gone longer, but things are waiting...

Thursday, April 28, 2022

ok 6

 Brooks

well, with todays 6km run I officially broke 800km on these Brooks shoes. I seriously never expected them to last this long, as they dont have an overly durable feel. 

Today's 6km was at a reasonable pace, nice weather, good run. Yesterday was an extremely physical and long workday, so when I woke up my body felt too tired and sore to go for a run but I decided I was up anyway so I might as well go out even if it would be a short and slow run... but in the end it was actually pretty decent.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

good 8.5

 Brooks

good 8.5km early morning run, before it gets too hot. Real nice weather, good strong run at a good pace. I somehow lost about 300 meters somewhere along the way and maybe would have pushed to 9 had I not lost those, but no big deal...

Sunday, April 24, 2022

good 7

 Brooks

good 7km run this morning at a good pace. A few minor work interruptions but I felt good and was able to get back in sync right away

Thursday, April 21, 2022

good 9

 Brooks

good 9km run at a good pace. actually got out late and thought I would only have enough energy for a short run, and maybe I could push it to 7. Was happy to be feeling great and have a good 9km run...

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

good 7.5

 Brooks

good 7.5km run at a decent pace. was not really motivated or interested but did it anyway. Was going to drop out a few times, including right at the beginning, but got it done...

Monday, April 18, 2022

blah 5

 Brooks

besides for beig sore and worn out from yesterday's day of hiking, I went out against my better judgement for a short run. It was hot and muggy and strong headwinda and just blah. but I got in 5km.

Saturday, April 16, 2022

slow 5

 Brooks

5km after the holiday. slow. but I got out there and did it

Friday, April 15, 2022

good 8.5

 Brooks

I thought I would beat all the fires and smoke from the burning of the chametz but by mid way through my run people were already starting the fires so I had to inhale the smoke and acrid air. oh well. Had a good 8.5km run this morning, got back and burned my chametz, and no I have to go get ready for Pesach.

Thursday, April 14, 2022

recovery 6

 Brooks

good recovery run. Didnt need to run today but wanted to but also wanted to keep it short and slow. Was going to run 5km but when at my water stop at just over 4 I decided to go to 6km, so I did. Slow pace, just an easy run in beautiful weather...

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

good 10

Brooks

good 10km run at an ok pace. Weirdly my watch wouldnt sync todays activity to my Garmin software so I put it in manually after fiddling with it for a bit


Tuesday, April 12, 2022

good 6

 Brooks

good 6km run. interrupted a bit by work and cut it at 6 due to work instead of going to 6.5-7, but good run overall at a good pace.

Yesterday's day off helped I guess. My legs didnt feel quite as tired as always

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Saturday, April 9, 2022

flat 5

 Brooks

got a 5km run in, slow pace, felt flat footed, but all good

Friday, April 8, 2022

nice 12

 Brooks

went out early to avoid the heat and it was already practically unbearable. It actually felt like it cooled off as the run went on, so after the first couple of kilometers it was not so bad. Though at the beginning I honestly thought I would only be able to get in a short run because of the muggy heat.

I ran 12km, which is a nice run./ Pace was a little slow but not unreasonable. Overall it was a good run. 

Thursday, April 7, 2022

fine 6

 Brooks

had a fine run this morning. felt pretty good, 6km at an ok pace. I dont know if I am suddenly slower consistently because I have been running every day for two weeks now so maybe legs and body are more tired and worn out, or if my shoes need to be replaced (they do but not sure if that is causing me to run slower) or if something else changed. Soon Pesach will be upon us and I will be forced to take a day off of running heer and there and we'll see how it is affected.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

worn out 6

 Brooks

was just tired and worn out, and it was hot early. I squeezed out 6 but it was very slow and not energetic

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

slow 11

 Brooks

good 11km run. With the weather heating up I am going to have to start making an effort to get out earlier. I did it today and weather was warm but still pretty good. I ran a little slower than expected but overall it was still a good run. These Brooks shoes are on their way to retirement. Any day now. Trying to squeeze the last drops out of them...

Monday, April 4, 2022

interrupted 5

 Brooks

was having a good run until I got interrupted several times with work calls and then decided to just cut the run and finish at 5km. would have been a good run if not for all the interruptions. oh well

Sunday, April 3, 2022

decent 9

 Brooks

Went out for a run. Weather was perfect, between the past and an upcoming bout of really hot weather. i figured my legs would be worn out on my 8th consecutive day of running so went with a plan to not push hard and take it easy. I actually ran pretty well because of it, feeling good. Pace was a bit slow but ok, but felt good through 9km. I did notice, and thinking back it probably applies to my past 2 or 3 runs as well, that as I run slower my running form deteriorates and I slouch and run poorly. About 2/3 of the way through I noticed and  tried to correct and seemed to run better the last portion...

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Motzash 6

 Brooks

This was a real Motzash 6. I havent run Motzash ina  while because of the weather but it wa sso nice out tonight I couldnt resist, though I knew it would be slow and short. Despite the really slow pace, I ran longer than expected or planned, finishing at 6km.

Friday, April 1, 2022

hot 5

 Brooks

wow, it is hot out there. 5km run in a heat wave. I knew it would be hot today, and I did get out a little later than planned, but I didnt expect t to be that hot that early. Anyways, I ran at a decent overall pace but had to stop a few times both for having tired legs and due to the heat. I cut it at 5 as the run was not quality anyway, though I had wanted to run a bit further today.

Thursday, March 31, 2022

good 5

 Brooks

good 5km run at a decent pace. Just wanted short and slow. Was a little faster than planned but overall a good run....

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

recovery 5

 Brooks

I am calling this a recovery run but I was not really recovering form everything, though my legs were sore and I just wanted to go out and stretch even though I should have taken the day off. I planned it to be a short run at an easy pace. I ran 5km at a decent pace, slightly faster than I expected. It was far windier than I expected.

Monday, March 28, 2022

good 9

 Brooks

good 9km run. a little tough. I took it somewhat easy so pace was decent. I still was out of breath a few times and it felt like a struggle at some points but overall it was good.

Sunday, March 27, 2022

good 7

 Brooks

really good 7km run, though it was interrupted by phone calls and work issues, so I only called it good. Pace was very good, and I got 7km though I wanted both more and less at different times in the run, but I ended happily at 7

Friday, March 18, 2022

good 5

 Brooks

Just needed to stretch my legs without much time after a week of bad weather and holiday preventing me from running. 5km at a decent pace.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

good 10

 Brooks

good 10km run at a good pace. felt good and got in some good runs this week before the bad weather hits....

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

good 6.5

 Brooks

good 6.5km run at a good pace. Interrupted a few times for work calls but overall a good run

Monday, March 7, 2022

good 7

 Brooks

I thought today would be a lousy run considering yesterday, but I actually got ina  decent 7km run at a decent pace. Not amazing but I felt better than expected and it was an overall good run

Sunday, March 6, 2022

tiring 13

 Altra Rivera

I signed up for the Half Marathon in the Jerusalem Marathon event in a few weeks. Who am I kidding - I am not ready for that!

I went out this morning and ran 13km. It was warmer than I expected, but was also really nice. The run was good until I got really tired and worn out. Then it was tiring. I am not ready for a half marathon. Though to be fair, I had not eaten anything significant since lunch on Shabbos so I was likely under-fueled as well.

Overall it was a good run at a decent pace, just tiring..


Saturday, March 5, 2022

lousy 5

 Brooks

lousy 5km motzash run. I thought I could get in a good run because I didnt run Friday but it was lousy. Short of breath, out of sync, just everything felt off. So I just cut it at 5. oh well, not every run will be good.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

good 10

 Brooks

A slow but good 10km run. I needed to go out int he nice weather but I also needed a day off. I'll get that tomorrow but today i went out anyway though I intentionally took it a little easier, especially on the uphills. Good run overall with a good, albeit slower, pace.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

good 10

 Brooks

got in a good 10km run this morning at a good pace in beautiful weather

Monday, February 28, 2022

very good 6.5

 Brooks

got in a very good 6.5km run this morning in the nice sun and perfect temps...

working towards retiring these Brooks. They still have a little left in them but they are approaching the end of life. That is why I have not been rotating my shoes recently and only running in Brooks....

Sunday, February 27, 2022

interrupted 6

 Brooks

I went out for a nice run as the weather has turned nice again. It was windier than I expected but generally nice. I was running hard and it was tiring but the run was staggered and interrupted by work phone calls, so I never really got into a good flow. I stopped at 6km just because I had already done enough for a basic run and too much was going on

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

ok 5

 Brooks

the weather was too good to not go out, especially with a storm on its way.... so I squeezed in a very short 5km run. The pace was actually very good but when I stopped to take a drink and a phone call I forgot to pause my watch so official pace was only decent.... on a short run a few minutes of super slow pace really messes the average a lot. either way, good run on a beautiful day

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

great 9

 Brooks

beautiful day with warm weather. got out for a 9km run at a great pace

Monday, February 21, 2022

great 6.5

 Brooks

great mid-day 6.5km run at a great pace in beautiful weather... I was tempted to not run today due to tight schedule but really wanted to get out with the weather being so nice

Friday, February 18, 2022

good 10

 Brooks

good run, not intense, 10km at a good pace. Went out a little slower today and stopped less than other recent runs....

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

really good 10

 Brooks

I decided to go out for a run today and to try really hard to run a little easier. I was successful; so it was a really good, slightly less intense pace for a 10km run. 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

great 8

 Brooks

great 8km run at a great pace and felt great in beautiful weather

Sunday, February 13, 2022

tough 7

 Brooks    

ran 7km at a great pace but it was tough and I had to stop a few times. Legs were burning and chest was exploding. 

Friday, February 11, 2022

great 8

 Brooks

A lot of really good runs recently and had another one this afternoon. 8km at a great pace.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

great 6

 Brooks

gad a great 6km run this early afternoon. Missed my window of a beautiful day and went out when it was already turning towards rainy weather. Overcast skies, windy and cooler. the rain is coming. A morning run would have been better. The run itself was great with 6km at a great pace.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

great 10

 Brooks

great late morning run in beautiful weather. Ran a strong and  fast 10km at a great pace.

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Great 7

 Brooks

great 7km run, mid-day, cool nice weather, overcast, rain coming, breezy but felt strong and ran fast

Thursday, February 3, 2022

great 6

 Brooks

another great mid-day run in beautiful weather. 6km at a great pace

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

gr8 and a half (8.5)

 Brooks

Beautiful day, had a great mid-day run. Out int he warm sun. The park I ran through was full with classes out taking advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoying some time in the park, some people out for picnics and barbecues. My run was a strong 8.5km run at a great pace.

Monday, January 31, 2022

windy 6

 Brooks

With a new set of cold and rain approaching, it was already windy and chilly this morning but I got in a good 6km run. While I had decided to run at a slightly slower pace, I felt great and while I thought I was running slightly slower my pace was still really good and faster than expected.

Sunday, January 30, 2022

very good 6

 Brooks

really good 6km run at a very good pace this morning. Felt great

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

great 8

 Brooks

8km at a great pace. Had to stop a couple of times because of work calls and then got distracted by checking whatsapp, but other than that it was a really good run. I did feel that inner thigh pain again the last couple of kilometers, but I was able to keep running - it was not strong enough to disrupt.

Sun was out nice and bright, weather was slightly chilly, though I dont think I needed the long sleeved shirt I wore.


Sunday, January 23, 2022

blustery 7

 Brooks

had a good 7km run this morning. I waited until it warmed up a little but it was still chilly. A storm is supposedly approaching, even though the skies are blue (for now) and the weather is slightly warmer. It was very blustery so that might be a sign that the forecast is correct about the approaching storm. I wore my long sleeved running shirt due to the chillier weather. When I was in the sun with no wind, I thought I had overdone it with the shirt selection, but I was thankful in the sections that were very windy. Still finished with a great pace despite the winds.

Friday, January 21, 2022

very good 6.5

 Brooks

I just had a very good mid-day run. It was still chilly but warmed up enough for me to go out in the beautiful big blue skies for a 6.5km run at a very good pace. It was a bit difficult as my legs were feeling a bit strained with muscle pain from the running. 

I have not been running all that much through the recent stretch of bad weather, so it isnt overuse. I have been running faster recently, so maybe it is because of that. I actually thought that maybe I have changed my posture and form recently so maybe because of that I am feeling the muscle stress as I use different muscles now, but then I realized that I recently got faster and maybe that is also a result of a change, but I dont know if this is accurate as I felt like I was running in pretty good form for a while already and now I feel like it as well, and I dont notice any significant change in my running form. It will probably remain a mystery.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

very good 7.5

 Brooks

Got in a very good mid-day 7.5km run. After last week's pain, I took some days off and that led into some bad weather, so I used the pain excuse to take some more days off. Today turned warmer than expected, though still chilly, and I got some free time around noon, so went out for a run. The run was pain-free, so all good on that front, and I ran hard and had a very good 7.5km run. The rainy weather is returning, so we'll see what is next

Sunday, January 9, 2022

disappointing 5

 Brooks

I was having a great run at a great pace in the beautiful sunny weather when I stopped at a bit over 5km to take a phone call and catch my breath. A minute or two later I started up again but felt a sharp pain in my thigh. I stopped and stretched and tried to start again and it was  still there so I called the end to my run and finished at 5 (a little bit over). Hopefully it will clear u quickly but it brought an abrupt end to what was a really good run

Friday, January 7, 2022

great 7

 Brooks

great mid-day 7km run. The weather out there today is really beautiful, if a bit on the warm side. Really great day for a nice run. Pace is still great and unexpected.