The most beautiful of days...

This morning was a beautiful morning. 61 degrees. No wind. Sun just coming up at 5:45. Absolutely fantastic to run in. Jenn and I were pretty slow, but it was worth it. 42 minutes and some change.

An afternoon 4 miler

Had to work today, so I headed in on my bike. Wonderful day for a bike ride. Wished I had time for a longer ride and/or longer run. 4 miles only. Had dinner plans at friends. 40 minutes, just enjoying the beautiful day.

26 down, 26 to go (yes, that's half way)!

Today I actually was able to join the TNT team for a Saturday training run. Met a couple of coaches for 5 miles before the team run. But when the team run was supposed to start, a huge thunderstorm came through and forced us to cancel the team run. But a few of us braved 7 miles before a second storm hit. We all quickly packed up and left.

But with my marathon streak on the line, I had to keep going. But I was smart enough to drive to a nearby gym and finish the last 14 miles on a treadmill.

Had a great run. On the treadmill I began at 7 mph, and picked up .1 for the next 12 miles. At mile 24, I added .1 mph every 1/2 mile, picking it up to 9.2 over the last 1/2 mile or so.

Felt great all the way through. The pace change really felt great. But I can't wait to actually make it through a team run.

26 marathons down, 26 to go. 3:53:09.

4 miler

A little disappointed in myself for not getting up this morning. Headed out after work for a casual 4 miler. Trying not to do anything hard, as I have a marathon scheduled for tomorrow. Just enjoying the evening again.

Evening 4 miler

Headed out about 8 pm for a nice slow run. 38 minutes. Really just enjoyed the evening.

Working late 4 miler

Every once in a while, I get the great idea to stay late at work, grabbing a quick run and dinner at 8 or so in the evening (makes for a nice break in the day if I am staying past midnight). So this is what I did today. Little over 32 minutes. Feeling pretty tired after yesterday.

4 and stairs

I failed to make it out of bed this morning. And the afternoon was busy, so I couldn't take off at 4 and run before my Tuesday softball ritual. So I headed to the gym at lunch and hit the treadmill for a fairly quick 4 miler. About 30 minutes (forgot my watch).

Headed to the track for some stair work right after work. Struggled to get 8 sets in. Lunch run really killed me.