1/6/2008 (Sun) - Exploratory Run with Dog

Sunday I was invited to run a double course (X-Country) by Jim over at Carpenter State Park. However, Jim decided he wasn't going to go. Once Natalia got done horseback riding, all 4 of us (me, nat, ryan, lucy) headed over. I was goign to run the old Cross country course (just not twice) and I wanted to take Lucy to see if she would keep up.

So I conjured up some old memories of high school cross country and ran the old course. It was great and Lucy was having a blast (until about mile 2.5). Running through the woods and those old trails really brought up some great memories of coaches pushing us, crowds cheering, one on one battles with other runners. Those were some good days!

Run: Temperature was 42 degrees, and sunny. It was getting dark though as it was about 4:30pm, the park was closing too!

3.10 Miles
29:00 Minutes - 9:21 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 6.75 Miles

In high school, I broke 18 on this course and came close to breaking 17! I have a ways to go!

1/4/2008 (Fri) - Run

Fridays run was not one that I wanted to do. I completely almost did not run. I was cold and tired and grouchy, but thanks to Natalia I went out anyway! I am glad I did, not because it was a great run, but I felt great after and glad for doing it.

Run: Temperature was 36 degrees, and sunny. It was getting dark though as it was about 4:30pm.

3.65 Miles
30:52 Minutes - 8:28 mile avg

Total Miles 2008: 3.65 Miles

Christmas Pictures 2007

Christmas 2007

December Pictures Posted

Its been a while since posting pictures, but finally...i did it. These are all between Christmas and Thanksgiving. Also trying out picasa's embedded slide show feature:



If that doesn't work, here is the album link:

December Pictures

2007 Running Recap

2007, my New Years resolution last year was to become more fit and take better care of myself. I'd say I accomplished that through a new exercise routine. The waste on all of my jeans proves it (I think).

I have been keeping a running log since 1999. I ran the Caesar Rodney half marathon in year 2000 and also in year 2002. Yet in 2007 I have run the second most (recorded) miles in a year in my life.

Here are some stats:

Miles Run in 2007: 128.82
Hours Run in 2007: 17.97
Minute Per Mile Average in 2007: 8 minutes 17 Seconds

In 2002 I recorded approx 150 miles, a mark that would have easily been beaten this year had I not taken so much time off for my silly shins....Oh well, something to aim for next year!

12/31/2007 (Mon) - Run

New years eve run! Thought I'd get some miles in before 2008! Long run and my lungs felt it! I thought I was moving much faster than it ended up. But it was a really nice run, definitely felt in a zone.

My shin hurts when I run, so I am thinking that the shoes are not my savior. I have not been in so much pain that I can't continue though. I am going to push through this and see what happens...

Run: Temperature was 47 degrees, and sunny. It was getting dark though as it was about 4:30pm.

3.30 Miles
27:45 Minutes - 8:25 mile avg
Total Miles 2007: 128.82 Miles

12/28/2007 (Fri) - RUN

First time running in back to back days and it went pretty well, though I was pretty sore. My lower left leg is a bit of a mess it seems.

Run: Temperature was 45 degrees, and cloudy.

2.7 Miles
22:20 Minutes - 8:16 mile avg
Total Miles 2007: 125.52 Miles