Well today I did 18 miles but not in my usual manner. Instead of going to Hines Park and running an out & back route, that I have done countless times over the last 5 years, I decided to go from the house up to and into the park for my 9 miles out. Much nicer scenery changes along the way.
I tried out an Amphipod belt today too with four bottles on it. The weight distribution on the belts is really good, just make sure you get the right size, mine was too big so I will take it back and exchange it, REI rocks! Run Good!
Nighttime on the streets and or sidewalks can be made even worse for us brave (or is that foolish!) runners/ walkers! I wear the bright green with reflective panels a reflective vest and gloves and in the light department, a headlamp and two led red strobes. Is that enough? No! People can still pull out in front of you so be careful!
In addition to those precautions, Keep this in mind low or no light can make bumps in the road or sidewalks treacherous! Keep your core engaged to help you lift your feet so you don’t kick a curb or a crack! Run Good!
As you all know it has been a while since I posted anything here. That could be because I have been having too much fun on my motorcycle and not enough fun with my running, or should I say any… Well Jacksonville FL in February has my number and I am training with a goal, yes a goal, WOOHOO! The esteemed brother and I are doing the Breast Cancer marathon in Jacksonville in Feb, no time goal for me just to finish and maybe better than the last time! Wish me Luck!
Gotta thank my new running partner for asking me to train her! I have forgotten the joy in running with a good friend and she is indeed one of the best! We have been involved in the Breast Cancer 3 Day for 3 years now and she was one of Carol’s first training buddies for the 2006 walk and now she and I are running too, we are both still heavily involved in the 3 Day also, so… Thanks! I will try to keep you updated more often, no promises but… Run Good!
Not for me but for my granddaughter so she and Grandpa can go walking together! So go visit http://table4five.net/2008/04/03/scootababy-baby-sling-giveaway/ and tell her I sent you! No don’t try and win that is mine! Hehe! Oh and still no running! Run Good!
My worst ever time for a marathon! I knew that 9 weeks after Charlotte, and only getting the Sunday long runs in and a nasty virus / head /chest cold would put a kink in my achieving a decent time for the National Breast Cancer marathon, but… All that aside, the esteemed brother from NY his son from here and a workmate of the brother and I all drove 16 hours on Friday morning hung out on Saturday in Jacksonville ( read feet in the water, shorts and t shirts, etc. ) went to an awesome expo to pick up our packets and toed the line in Jacksonville FL on Sunday!!! The best times I have had running always include running with the family, bar none! Oh, you stat freaks will want to know 5:45 in almost 80 degree Fahrenheit temps!! Oh, and state # 12!! Run Good
Do you all, with the exception of Mark, know how it feels to run your 16 mile training long run in 6 degree weather, with a wind chill of -13??? Well I’m here to tell ya, it is cold!!!! I figure that after this run this morning, that took about 37 minutes longer than we thought it would , (oh and did I say it was all on the shoulder due to enough snow cover to hide any ice that might have been there), we are all set for Jacksonville in mid February!! Went walking 9 miles with the 3 Day girls yesterday, not as cold but walking versus running makes it feel colder and then the 16 this morning and thats it for the whole week, eek! RUN GOOD!
January 30th, 2010 by 
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