Monthly Archives for November 2008
gotta wear shades
i slept in today and slowly got up the motivation to gear up for a run. while the temperature was in the lower 20’s, it was a sunny morning so i grabbed my sunglasses (and ipod) on my way out … Continue reading
try, try again
i’ve been battling a virus for most of this week. today was the first day that i felt close to normal so i geared up for a morning constitutional. temps were in the mid-30’s and the sky was clear. i … Continue reading
getting back on the wagon
this morning i geared up and headed out for five miles in the freshly fallen snow. i opted for my trail running shoes and the footing was pretty good as the snow was the heavy/wet variety. admittedly, i’ve been enjoying … Continue reading
long time no blog
i’ve been taking some down time from running as of late. the only running i’ve done since the 50K was 5 miles on 11/13 and 5 more on 11/17. it’s amazing how quickly a body "de-trains" as i really feel … Continue reading
Chicago 50K
4:29:36 (8:37 pace) 13th overall – 6th 30-39 2nd best road 50K effort (PR – 4:10:36) drafting101 – i’m tucked behind the third group of two runners and letting them break the wind. 3 lap course first loop 1:18:36 — … Continue reading