Just another run

This evening the wind died down which was nice and I was able get the 4 mile run done with out any problems. I did try to pick up my pace some just to make things a little more challenging.

18 miles in Fredrick!!!!

Today was the longest I have ever run at one time, 18 miles. Yes, 18 miles is a long ass way. Dean Holland and I ran basically from Snyder to Fredrick along the highway (and a windy road at that). Because of the wind we ran with it at our backs but I know that if we had run into the wind I might had made it only a couples of miles. Dean Holland's parents were a god send, because they brought us water twice which made things much more tolerable (and cooked us dinner afterward).

The first part of the run, about the first 12 or so, were not that bad but the last few were slow and painfully. My migraine kicked in the last part, and that coupled with the wind made it painful. But we did finish. Yes, Dean Holland did finish before me but I was just glad to have finished.

Wednesday Long

Today was a mildly long 8 mile run. I had a work function to support some students, and then I had to catch my Wednesday evening TV show (yes, its a priority but its one of the few things I watch on a regular basis). After all of that, I went for the run. I ran 4 miles to Dean Holland's house and then ran the last 4 miles with her around her neighborhood. It was good to have a change off pace and have someone to chat with while running. I was totally lost the entire time because it was night and I didn't know the the neighborhood. It was a good run and didn't feel that bad afterwords.

Tuesday Run

Tuesday was a "short" 4 mile run. Its hard to think that going 4 miles is a short quick run. I felt super tight and heavy on my feet, but got through it no problem. I just kept going to try loosen up. I also was in between getting off work and going back to work, so that may have had something to do with it (being on my feet in dress shoes all day and knowing I had to go back). Anyway, I was able to get it done and over with in order to keep making progress with training.

A Windy Sunday

I"m glad I waited out the weather, because today was a lot nicer than yesterday to go for a run. Things were good minus all the wind. The wind was 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The Lawton wind was up and coming today, and it made the first half of 12 miles long.

Another Run

After a long day at work, I went for the 8 mile run as soon as I got home so that I could get it out of the way and so I could watch my mindless tv shows that started at 7. Just another day and another run, I hope it all helps in the end.

Trying to get back on track

So after missing most of last week's runs, I'm trying to get back on track this week. After work since it was so nice outside, I did my 4 mile run right after work on the road. I tried to push it a little to add some speed back into my running.

On a side note, I know I need to make this thing more exciting. If you have any suggestions for better titles and such, let me know.