Shan, Steve and I ran the 7 mile loop at Lady Bird Lake this morning in 1:04. I felt like a log full of water. I've been eating way too much during the day....bagels with cream cheese...turkey and cheese sandwiches on rye. I need to chill on the chow during the day because however much or little I eat during the day I'm going to eat a full dinner.

Anyway, just working on getting my head right for the 50 miler Saturday. Thunderstorms are predicted Friday evening but the forecasters say it'll be gone by morning.

Even after bailing on runs Saturday and yesterday I still had a good month for me at 132. I'm just short of 100 miles a month this year too!!

March......132

2010......291

So much for another easy day. Steve and I ran the Lady Bird 7 miler in 1:05. I told him I'm doing my 2 runs next week alone to ensure I can take it easy.

I'm still not sure what to think about how I'll do next weekend in Smithville. I really wish I had gotten in a 130+ mile month in Feb. If I had I'd be feeling much better than I do now.

But....thankfully everything has fallen into place for a good March. Right now it looks like I'll get in 146 miles this month which is super good.....for me.

I've decided not to run the Cactus Rose 100. I've decided that between trying to get Misty's back squared away and some possible remodeling this summer I really won't have the energy to focus on the 100 like I'd need too.

I'll still aim for running a good 50 mile in Bandera and also the Rick Gastelum 50 mile that I host on Sep 25.

That'll give me 3 Ultra's this year. All 50 milers too!!! Not to bad considering all the issues at the start of the year.

March.....125

2010.....284

Today I had planned on an easy day but the whip cracker (Shan) had other plans. We took a walk break up the hill on Riverside and then slowed to a trot for the last 3/4 of a mile when she refused a short walk break and still ran 1:04 for the 7 mile loop. We might have been under an hour if not for the walk!!

So much for an easy run and time on feet. Tomorrow morning WILL be an easy run.

Within 40 minutes of posting my shoes on the HCTR email this morning I had 3 takers. Ryan Beard was first but they ended up being a half size to small so I'm going to hook up with Larry King and sell them to him.

March.....118

2010.....277

Had an excellent run today!! I finally knocked off all 5 loops at Lady Bird Lake!! I've been wanting to that for years!! The bonus is that I did it 5:30!! I really felt like I held back pretty well on the 10 miler to get started but my time was 1:50, so that got me kind of pumped and I just kept it up. 17 miles was around 3hrs. At that point I knew I had sub 6 for sure.

My feet are beat the fuck up though. So far the La Sportiva Fireblades experiment is a failure. They have absolutely zero padding and they beat the hell out of the ball of my right foot today after only 17 miles......and I had taken 2 vitamin I's after 10. I also took 3 more vitamin I's when I got home. So, I can imagine what it would feel like if hadnt taken the drugs.

Anyway, after returning the first Fireblades I've got 105 bucks invested so I've got to figure out a way to make them work.

March....111

2010....270

I got in another 10 this morning at LBL. I started at 530am, ran the 3 mile loop and then another 7 with Shan and Mark Lindsey. My overall time was 1:46.

Very, very happy with back to back weekday 10 milers. Not sure I've ever done that before. If I have it's been a long time.

Looking forward to our mini class/ school reunion this evening at The Dog and Duck Pub. I'm all set to sleep at the office tonite because I know I'll have about zero self control after the first pint.

March.....83

2010.....242

Shan and I met at 5am at Lady Bird Lake and ran 10 miles. Shan forgot a hat and rain jacket and me being a non-chivalrous prick I didnt give her mine.

A couple of miles into the run we were busting it at a pretty good clip so I suggested we just get in the 7 mile to get done and get out of the weather.

Boy were we busting it.....we ran it in 1:01:30!! That's my fastest 7 miler in a long time. It was just 6:00 so I suggested we do the 3 mile real easy and Shan agreed. Our overall time was around 1:39....1:40.....within seconds of my 10 miler last Tue.

I'm shooting for another 10 tomorrow morning because I'm gonna give my liver a good soaking later in the evening at The Dog and Duck for St Paddy's Day.


March.....73

2010.....232

My mindset for my long run yesterday was to have NO plan. Just go out and run 4.5 hrs. It worked great!!

I started by running the trails up the road to the right of the HOL. Those trails took me down to the dam in about 25 min. The dam was uncrossable so I continued down and crossed at the Grotto. The water was knee deep. About the time I got to the Overlook on the Travis Country side Naresh called and insisted on bringing me tacos. It took me about 40 min to get back down, cross the creek and get back to the HOL. Naresh got there a few minutes after me and we chatted for about 15 min while we ate our tacos.

We parted and I took the trail down the HOL to Rudy's only to roll my left ankle pretty badly less than 5 min after my restart. I knew right away I should NOT continue and turned and walked back up the hill. I got to my car and realized I was still energized so I decided to head over to LBL and run the 7 mile loop. It only took me a few steps to realize it was not a good idea. On the way home I stopped and bought 2 bags of ice. When I got home I put my bare foot in the bottom of the bucket and dumped most of the bag of ice on it. After icing it again later in the afternoon my ankle seems like it'll be okay. Although I'm probably off the trails until Hell's Hills.

March....63

2010....222

Shan and Steve and I did 3 Jester repeats for a total of 5 miles this morning. I hope I recover quicker than 2 weeks ago. I've got an excellent week going so far. Next run will be 7 miles Fri morning.....maybe on some trails. I've been getting in more than enough Lady Bird and asphalt lately.

March....50

2010....209

Ran 10 miles at LBL this morning in 1:39:40. I usually round my times up or down but I was working hard to get that sub 1:40 from about mile 4!!

I ran in my new La Sportiva Fireblades this morning too. They are a bit short on cushioning. I think they designed them that way to force runners to more of a mid-foot or fore-foot foot strike. Anyway, that's what I'm gonna shoot for.

Feeling really good about getting in a 10 for my first run of the week. And the huge bonus is that since I wasn't too hung over I got my plumbing work done Sunday that I was gonna do this coming Saturday. So....I get to run long again with nothing hanging over my head I need to be home for on Saturday.


March....45


2010....204

Ran 15 miles at Barton Creek Saturday in 3:35. The goal was 20+ but I started feeling a hotspot on my left big toe. I seriously considered pushing on but quickly realized I might be doing more harm than good.

I took almost 2 hrs for the 1st 7 miles because I took a camera with me for the 1st time and went crazy taking pictures.

I think I got some good pics of Twin Falls and some other nice water pics along with a couple of good ones from the overlook!!

I'll HAVE to get in a good long day on the 20th now for sure!!

March....35

2010....194

Got in a nice easy 7 mile at LBL this morning in 1:11. I must have maintained a fairly fast running pace because I included 3 fairly lengthy walk breaks.

I had planned on 10 this morning but ended up needing to be to work earlier than usual. That's okay though, I've had a really good week of running so far.

I HAVE to get in a minimum 20 miles tomorrow!!

Mar....20.5

2010....179.5

Ran 7.5 miles this morning with Shan. We ran it 1:13 but that included a 2 block cool down walk. I'm so ready for warmer weather to be here.

impending pain
mind over....what
mind over mind
put it out
no embrace
pain
mind over body
finish


Mar....13.5

2010....172.5

Got in a 6 mile run this morning from my office. I zigzagged up and down West Ave., Guadalupe, Nueces and San Antonio to 5th street in approximately 1 hour.

I'm not real happy with my January miles but if I can get in a good long run this Saturday and again on the 20th I shouldn't suffer too much in the 50 mile next month.

March....6

2010....165