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