My Running Blog and Other Stuff

OK, so far this year has been a fairly GOOD year for me… PR’s in a couple of distances, and training is rocking.  I can’t believe how good I am feeling these days.  I’ve lost a couple of lbs (not that I really have to), and the speeds are improving.  I have good times with my TNT teammates, I have good races coming up and ya know, I will PR if it kills me!!

i will have a better update in a bit.  This week has been difficult on many levels—but the running has definitely kept me sane!

... we went out to a goodbye party for one of my teammates last night before she takes off for med school.  I’m gonna miss her!  IT was such a good time with friends from all walks of life, and just enjoying each others company.  Even Dave had fun. Tomorrow is a long run again; but i am feeling good, and the run should be good.  Heading for Vulkon after the run…  that should be good, too.

Sad news: a friend from work (who would email me on how her training was going and wanted to beat me so badly in a race!!) passed away earlier in the week.  I’m SO bummed by this.  She was very young, had great Tri future ahead of her, and got through so many challenges as well.  The next race i do (something… i’ll find something before Twin Cities!) is in her honor.  I’m even debating learning how to swim and getting on the bike for a Tri to dedicate to her memory…. ya know, another cross training activity may be SO much fun. We do have a pool at the clubhouse…..  decisions, decisions.

You know, as much I enjoy living in FL, the one thing that I hate is the really hot weather.  Yeah, I know it gets hot everywhere, but I don’t think I’ve suffered with the heat as much as I do since doing these really long miles outside.  YEah, I’m a wimp.  Long runs used to be on the treadmill along with all my others.  But now, I really look forward to the outside.  Today… 9 miles in 1:22:43.  A great pace for me… in this heat.  It was good seeing a bunch of folks that usually don’t come to practice, and the rest of the group is great as well…  And again, I ask, why didn’t I do TNT eons ago??

Dave is doing great; he really enjoys doing these odd jobs for folks. He has more energy that I’ve seen in ages.  Tomorrow we will go to Disney for a while after I go to the gym for a treadmill tempo run… (YUK.. I hate these with a passion, but I know they work…)

 Oh yeah, and the contacts I just got… ROCK in a long run. Just gotta remember to ‘rewet’ them when i’m outside for a bit and not in controlled environments like work….

Great time last weekend at the IC; saw some great folks and old friends—totally made the trip worth it.  also got to spend time with jack.  missed doing that!!  Good workouts while there, too.

GREAT run today by myself…13 total in  a little over 2 hrs. No TNT practice today due to the holiday…. i know there is more to talk about, but a little later….