Hagan had swim lessons shortly after work.  So we loaded up and headed to the YMCA.  I had the great idea of swimming some laps while Hagan was learning how to “motor boat”.
The swim area was crowded so I was happy to share the “medium” lane with a fellow swimmer.  After about 200 yards I… [Continue Reading]

My first swim of 2010 occurred on Wednesday night starting at 20:30.  It wasn’ the most desirable time but with other obligations I’m not going to be able to get in the pool before Colony West opens at any good times.  After PSR I brought home Campbell then turned around and headed to Eisenhower pool. 
When… [Continue Reading]

3, 2 mile tempo runs was the order of the day.  The days are longer which means more light.  This also means more motivation.  It’s such a thrill to start running in daylight.
I left the house around 17:30.  The first tempo run I posted 07:03 for the pace.  The second tempo run I posted 07:09. … [Continue Reading]

Tuesday the weather was still bad so my tempo run was relegated to the treadmill.  4 miles at tempo pace went like this:  2 miles at 7.5 mph, 1 mile at 8.0 mph, and 1 mile at 8.5 mph.  I’m still not in race shape so this tempo run was tough.
The next eventful day of training… [Continue Reading]

Dan and Lunch With Eric were meeting at Eric’s house at 09:00 to run 12 miles.  I needed to get in 16 so I ran to Eric’s and met them right on time.  Upon leaving my house I felt like crap.  I was too focused on hydrating and only ended up bloating myself.  By the… [Continue Reading]

2, 2 mile runs at 10K pace.  Sounds easy, right?  Well, not for me and especially this early in my marathon training.  The first interval was flat and with a tail wind.  I managed a 06:56 pace.  I knew the second one would be tougher since it would be uphill and into the wind.  As… [Continue Reading]

Friday was a day off for me.  It always feels good to get a lot of errands accomplished on days off.  It makes the day off worth it.  Being able to do things that you can’t do during the day while you are at work.
My morning started off by taking my dog to the groomers… [Continue Reading]

Temperature was in the low 20’s and there was fresh snow on the ground.  This didn’t stop me (us) from getting in a good, yet tough, 15 mile run.  I met Eric and Lunch With Eric at Danoh’s house at 08:00.  Dan and I had to run early as we were leaving for St. Louis… [Continue Reading]

You know how when you start drinkin’ home brew and it feels so good once it touches your lips.  Then you drink more and more and feel better and better.  You keep going and going without considering the consequences.  It’s all fun and games until the next morning when you can’t move.
That’s what happened to… [Continue Reading]