Two Blisters

Planned 16-miler cut short today due to two blisters…  I developed the first one at mile 6 then the other shortly after mile 8.  This is so frustrating and I am very disappointed.  I ran as far as I could but the second blister was too much…  

I really need to get things rolling next week…  Blah

Happy running and God bless!
"Fight the good fight, finish the race, and always keep faith"
2 Timothy 4:7

PT Test!

OK, I took this week off to rest for my PT Test.  I ran the 1.5 mile run in 11:12 (7:23 pace) and scored a 92.3 total (I am good for one full year)!  Woohoo! 

I have to get back on the marathon plan tomorrow…  And, tomorrow is a planned 16 miler.  I don’t have to race a clock anymore now that and my schedule is clear!  The only thing looming overhead is the distance and mileage…  It will be tough, but I think I can get ready for the full marathon on 17 Sep… 

Unfortunately, my iPod wouldn’t turn on today…  I ran without music, but it’s all good.  I’ll need to figure out what’s wrong and how to fix this by tomorrow morning.  Giddy up, have a great weekend all!

Happy running and God bless!
"Fight the good fight, finish the race, and always keep faith"
2 Timothy 4:7

500!

Good morning running world, I woke up a little late today but was still able to knock out 11 of my planned 14 miles on the treadmill…  I had the gas to finish the remaining three miles but I have to get ready for work (I am working the Dayton Air Show this weekend)… If you see someone walking pretty funny, like they are sore; that is probably me!   I missed my mark (14 miles) but I was very pleased with today's workout... 

On a good note, I surpassed 500 miles for 2011 with today’s run!  I took about two weeks off but slowly getting back on track for the USAF Marathon in September!  Giddy up!  Take care and be careful, it is really hot out there! 

Happy running and God bless!
"Fight the good fight, finish the race, and always keep faith"
2 Timothy 4:7

Heat Wave

The temps were reaching 97f with a heat index of 115f…  Unreal, so I ran inside on the treadmill…  Yes, the dreadmill; at least I got my 5-mile run in without suffering from a heat stroke.   

Stay safe people, and enjoy your summer!

Happy running and God bless!
"Fight the good fight, finish the race, and always keep faith"
2 Timothy 4:7

Back in the saddle

Today was my first run in over two weeks…  I missed out on a morning run and it was really hot this evening…  I slowed into the run and the calf felt fine.  The right knee was a little sore but held up fine.  My HR and breathing rhythm was OK despite having taken two weeks off… 

All in all, I am gearing up for a shorter, faster paced 1.5 mile run (I take my PT test in two weeks).  I was running 10:30-10:45 1.5 mile runs a month ago…  My 1.5 mile split today was 11:30 (about a minute slower).  I’ll try to gain as much of that minute back in the next two weeks… 

Take care and be safe! 

Happy running and God bless!
"Fight the good fight, finish the race, and always keep faith"
2 Timothy 4:7