I joined Shan and Diana for the usual 7 mile run morning run yesterday. I was afraid I'd be really creaky and slow but we knocked it out it in 1:11 with several walk breaks. Really, really happy with that!!

I already knew it but after all the madness the last 2 weeks there was nothing but affirmation about how much running lifts my psyche. Yesterday at work I felt like a burden had been lifted. I felt positive and upbeat. So....I decided I need to continue getting in several runs a week however short they may be. I've mapped a 3 and 4 mile route in my Mom's neighborhood I can easily knock out Saturday and Sunday mornings.

In keeping my runs short and not driving to do them I won't feel guilty about taking time away from visiting Mom. In fact, it's most likely gonna be better for everyone concerned with my head being clearer. And, I should at least be able to maintain my 80 miles a month.

Ran and walked Rudy's Loop for 5 miles at Barton Creek from the HOL in 1:05.

Trying to come to terms with my Mom's illness. It seems the Dr is having trouble coming up with the right concoction of drugs to get her pressures right. It really is surreal Mom being in this condition almost exacly 6 months after losing Dad. I'm not sure how willing or strong she is to put up a fight. She seems so tired.

July......83

2010......584

Steve and I had a really good run this morning. We did the usual 7 mile loop in 1:09:30. I was really happy with that time since I talked most of the way and we also got in a couple of walk breaks too.

I've been thinking I need to focus on getting more protein after my runs. So, I think I'm gonna splurge a bit and get some Myoplex to drink after my hard 7 milers on Thursday mornings and for after my long runs on Saturdays. I think it will work better than the HEB Ensure that I've been using. 42g of protein vs. 9g

Had a nice easy meandering 4 mile run/ walk around downtown this morning

Had an excellent run Saturday morning with Steve Frederick. We ran the 15 mile Rick Gastelum Trail (Zilker to HOL) out and back in 3:13.

My original plan was to get it in around 3:30-3:40 but once Steve accepted my invitation to run I knew it would be faster. It worked out good.

It was a long freakin day though. Had my alarm set for 5am. Got up at 4am. Met Steve at the pool parking lot at 6am. Ran. Soaked in the pool spilloff for a little while. Went straight home and started getting ready to leave for Gruene. Got to Gruene around 2pm. Started drinking soon there after. Did a 2hr float. Saved Ray Cotton from drowning. Ate potluck. Continued drinking until bedtime at 11:30pm.

Did it all over again Saturday!! Life is really good!!!

July.......67

Ran 7+ miles at LBL this morning. Did the first 4.5 with Shan, Diana and Steve in 44:50. Shan and Diana bugged out after that. Shan is tapering a bit for her Tri this Sunday. Steve and I then did the 3 mile loop to finish.

It's a shame how the first loop kicked my ass.....especially since we were only doing 10 minute miles. Oh well.....feeling good and looking forward to my 15 miler tomorrow.

Got in 7 miles this morning at LBL. I changed it up and did the Lamar-Pleasant Valley loop. Muggy as hell!! Took my time and got in some really good post run stretching. All is well.....feeling healthy!!!