OK seriously...

Today I started started my half marathon training with 4 miles on the treadmill at just under 9:00 per mile (8:40ish?). Tomorrow, more miles, maybe 3 or so outside if it's dry. Felt good.

Running a half marathon

I'm going to run the St. Charles Half Marathon in September. I've been running for a week and some highlites include doing the mounds (just 5 times yesterday), running a 5K on the treadmill in 22:00. Running a sub 6:00 mile and not breathing that hard. I feel like I've broken through on a few things and will get my 5K time closer to 20:00. There's a race in about a month near our home that we did last year. Another race in July to improve further on. Tomorrow I'm going to run 6 miles in the park (provided tonight's party doesn't get too crazy).

Also, I get married in 6 days.

2nd place team!

Kenny and I got a 2nd place award for our "team." Wow, I guess you only needed 2 people to make a team. I got my first place men 30-39 award yesterday...they didn't mail it, they left it at my door (weird!).

I've been training as usual though I just got over a foot injury so I haven't been running as much. I started running again today though and felt rested. I was in Wichita all last week and only got 1 trip to the gym (there was a blizzard). I ended up losing 2 pounds as a result.

loooong jog

I jogged with Beth today in Forest Park. We were both hurting from bad knees so we walked a little. It was between 5 and 6 miles.

A day off

I didn't exercise yesterday. Tonight is lifting and pilates but I needed a rest yesterday. Here's the picture from Saturday...that girl was in my way.

Still working hard

I forgot to add the steps from t race. 3751 + 42 = 3793.

Good news, I GOT MY IPOD BACK! The people who put the race on had it for me.

I took Beth's last Tuesday circuit training class last night. It hurt, my legs still aren't 100%
I think for next year I'll focus less on leg strength and more on breathing and stamina from being able to breathe better. I really didn't feel like I was in better shape this year compared to last, I just ran harder and pushed myself beyond. So next year I'll just run more distance, perhaps up hills. I may never come close to winning if cyborg guy is still competing, but I can at least defend my 30-39 Men's title and improve my time. I'll get my picture up from the race soon too.

another race today

I did a 5K today in 22:07. There were a ton of people there so I didn't place but it felt okay. I didn't push myself as hard as I normally do for a 5K. I could feel that my legs weren't there in the first mile but I finished strong. I was pleased with the time so I must be in decent 5K shape. We got a packet with a bunch of other upcoming races this spring and a few in the summer. Perhaps this is the year I break 20 minutes