4 miler

Tonight I ran around the high school. I started inside but it was about 50 degrees so I finished my run outside.

12 Miler

Today I decided to run 12 miles on a nice day.

The YMCA is soooo unorganized!

The results were messed up, so the Y hasn't posted them yet. They had names matched up with wrong bib numbers and wrong times. Every year they get it wrong. I do know that my time was 20:14. I almost broke the 20 minute mark. I finished 40 out of about 500 people, 5th in my age group.

Turkey Day Run 09

Tomorrow I will see how close I can get to breaking the 20 minute mark.

5 Mile Trail Run

Dave and I ran about 5 miles of trails in the park. It was pretty tough, but really nice.

3.5 twice

I ran 3.5 miles on Sunday and Wednesday.

Wineglass Marathon

My back was tight and sore but manageable. My legs cramped and twitched and mile 22, rather than 19.5. However, it wasn't as bad as in Vt. I did not walk at all in this one. I finished 31 out of 75 in my age group & 212 out of 783 overall. Below is my splits for each leg
Leg 1 1:10:24 7:45/M Pace
Leg 2 1:13:17 8:03/M Pace
Leg 3 1:17:12 9:38/M Pace
Total 3:40:54 8:25/M Pace

3 miler

Last run before Corning!

2 miler

A nice easy 2 miles.

Falling Leaves 2009 (14K)

Since the marathon is 1 week away I took it easy today. I stayed back with Dave and did not run too hard. I kept up with him for about 7 miles then I took off and ran hard for the last mile. I thought my time would be slow, however I beat my time last year by a couple of minutes. My time was 1:05:37,which is a pace of 7:33. I finished 86 out of 353. I was 14 out of 33 for my age.

A nice easy 3!

I ran a smooth three miles tonight after work. I felt no ill effects from the long run. Actually, I felt better.

I messed up!

Instead of the 15 miles, we did 24 today. I took a wrong turn and ended up in Adams Center. What a long ass run. However , we walked a bit towards the end. I don't feel that bad.

5.5 miler

Today I ran after school. I ran up to IHC and did part of the Turkey Day Run loop. This weekend I will run 14 miles for my long run. Next Sunday I am running Falling Leaves in Utica. However, I am not sure how to run it. It is a 14K race with a HUGE hill. Since Wineglass is one weeks after Falling Leaves, I don't know if I should race it or run it at marathon pace. I will think about it.

7.2 Miles

I ran from 8:00 to about 9:00 tonight for a total of 7.2 miles.

18 Miler

Eric and I ran an early morning run in the rain. We took a different route, which made the run go by quicker. Total miles was 18.5.

5 1/2 Miles

I ran for about 40 minutes around the high school neighborhood tonight. I drove it out afterwords and it was about 5.6 miles

5.2 miler

I ran the Barben Ave route tonight. I went easy since I am still a little sore from my long run.

20 MIler

Eric and I ran a 20 miler today. Eric took a crap in the bushes. ...and yes he used leaves. I started out OK, but was really sore towards the end. I think I ran too fast yesterday. I was wondering if It would be dumb to run the Rochester Marathon this weekend since I ran 20 today?

4 Mile Road Race

The Skaneateles Road Race was excellent this year. It started in town, ran through the business section, headed through a new upscale housing development,in the woods along a nature trail, and finished at the fairgrounds. There were some pretty tough hills. The nature trail, which was shaded, was the best part. My finish time was 26.47. That averages out to a 6:42 mile. I finished 43 out of 214, 5th in my age group.

6.5 Miler

I ran to the high school and ran around the the football field to watch the game. I will be running a 4 mile race in Skaneateles on Sunday, so my long run will be on Monday with Eric. Becky and the kids will go, since there is a small carnival there.

7 Miler with hills

I ran to Wiley and did some hill repeats again. The total run including hills was 7 miles. I took yesterday off since we went to Chinatown in Ottawa. It was small but nice. However, a couple stores were closed. We did eat Dim Sum at a nice Chinese restaurant.

22 Miler

I started out at about 10:30 this morning. It was very comfortable outside but threatened rain. The sun did come out on occasion, but not for long. I felt good most of the time. However towards the end my body felt the long haul. I was originally going for 20, but felt good enough to add the two miles. About two minutes after I walked in the door it pored.

5.5 with hills

I ran to the high school on Friday and ran hill repeats at Wiley School.

6 Miler

I ran to the high school and back tonight. I added some extra streets to get to the 6 mile mark. I planned on doing 7, but it was getting dark. Shins were fine.

5 Miles

I ran to the high school and back on Tuesday. I added a loop around Wiley School to make it a total of 5 miles. My shin splints are barking a little.

20 Miler

Eric and I ran Old Rome State Road route today. The weather was nice, but heated up with two miles to go. I am feeling the run. My legs are sore.

4 Miles

I ran 4 miles on Friday. I had a busy day and could only find time for 4.

7 Miler

I ran the Gotham Street run, along with a run around my hood for a total of 7 miles. I took yesterday off due to the fact that I was lazy!

Run to the beach

Today at 7:30 Eric and I set out for the journey for Westcotts. We knew it was supposed to be in the upper 80"s so we were a little worried. We ran 16.5 miles in extremely hot conditions. When we were overheating we would stop in the shade and walk for a minute. We did this about three times towards the end. Eric felt worse so I would run ahead an loop behind him and run to him when he walked. I felt pretty good.

3 Miles

Yesterday I ran light just to get some miles in for the week. It was hot and I am running 16 or 17 today, so I only ran 3. Eric and I are running to the beach today.

7 miles

I ran the same route as two days ago, but I added a loop around my development. I started out at 7:17 & I finished before dark.

6 Miler

Last night I ran to Thompson Park, past the high school, and back home. When I arrived home it was dark.

3 Miler

I ran the Barben Ave route at 10:30 last night. I planned on going out at about 7:30, but it was storming out. I cut it short since it was still threatening rain and it was late. I will run again tonight.

14.5 Miler

Eric and I ran from my house to the Seaway Plaza and back. It threatened rain but never did. Too bad since it was kind of muggy today. My legs were like cement, but my lungs were very strong.

4 Miler

I ventured out on a cool night to do the Cemetery run.

11 Miler

I ran 11 miles on a very sunny and hot day. I was still sore from Sunday's run, but still managed to fight through it. The last three miles were tough. My legs were really tight. I will shoot for 14 on Sunday

Lyme Triathlon

On an extremely rainy day we set out to defend our title. We took first place again, but by a mere 23 seconds. Dave and Clarence Beat last years time by about a minute, while Scott was only about 30 seconds off his time last year. I beat my time by about a minute and a half. My total run time for 4 miles was 26:55. That a pace of 6:43. And of course after the race the weather soon cleared up.

5 Miles

I planned on running 12, but nature called and I cut it short completing only 5. A good thing though, since I am doing 4 competitively on Sunday.

10 Miler

I ran ten miles today in extremely muggy conditions.

3.5 MIler

I ran 3.5 miles tonight. I made it short since I went to Syracuse and was tired.

9.5 Miler

Today Dave and I ran about 9.5 Miles. we ran from my house to the Italian American Club and back. It was extremely Muggy.

5.5 MIles

I waited for it to cool a little before heading out tonight. I ran the usual high school route around the hospital and back home.

6 Miler

I ran six miles tonight. Next weekend I have to run 4 for the triathlon. I signed up for the Lyme Sprint Triathlon again. Last year, Dave and Clarence canoed, Scott biked, and I ran. We came in first overall. However, this year we have some injuries. I don't know if we can defend our title.

4 Miler

I ran the Glenwood Cemetery run. It has finally started to warm up. I ran slow since my shins kill.

7.5 Miles

I ran a nice and easy 7 1/2 miles tonight. I ran down Gillette Rd, past IHC, down Barben, and up Washington Street finishing up at home.

5 Miles

I ran 5 miles today with very little leg tightness. However, my shin splints are back. The 5 five weeks off and the sudden surge of activity has aggravated them. Oh well!

4 Miler

I ran from my house to the High School and back. Leg was really tight.

Wineglass

I just signed up for another marathon.

Boilermaker 09

My leg was tight, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. It was a little difficult not knowing how hard to push it. I started out very easy, and picked up the pace as I went on. I would back off when I felt tightness. Towards the end I did pick it up a little. My time of 1:13:41 was pretty good for not that much running in the last 5 weeks.

Packet Pick-Up

Eric, Heidi, and I picked up our packets on Friday. We also picked up other runners that are going with us.

The Hammy Mystery

Today my hamstring doesn't hurt, isn't tight, and feels good. Although I didn't run, it feels good. I know I can run the Boilermaker, but I don't think I should go for time.

4 Miler

I ran 4 miles with an extremely tight hammy. I ran about a 9:30 pace. I will rest it for three days and race on Sunday.

Still tight

Hammy is still tight two days after the nine miles. I will rest again, ride the bike, and maybe run a 5 miler before the Boilermaker.

Hammy's tight

My leg is a little tight, not sore, today. I hope tomorrow its better.

9 Miler

I ran a nice and slow 9 miles today. I ran from my house to the Italian American Club and back. A little discomfort but not bad.I can run up the hills with a good pace but the down hill run bothers me. I can not sprint....YET!

No pain

When I woke up I felt good. I rested today but will try for 7miles on Sunday.

5 1/2 Miler

I ran an easy 5 1/2 miles today. When it felt tight I would stop to stretch and walk a few steps. It feels a little sore but not that bad. If it's fine tomorrow I should be fine

Massage

I got a massage today for my leg. We will see! I also ran a mile and a half yesterday. It was tight so I don't know how 9 miles will feel.

1 Mile

I ran an not so good mile today. I had no pain but it didn't feel 100 %normal. I don't know if I can make the race. I will be getting a massage on Thursday. We will see!

1 Mile Run with 4.5 MIle Bike

I ran an extremely easy 1 mile and stretched. When I finished my stretch I rode to the cemetery. Hammy felt weird but did not hurt. We will see tomorrow.

Crosstraining

I rode the bike 2 miles tonight without any pain at all. When I was finished I went to the cemetery and walked about 2 miles. I stretched my hammy every so often. I fell better each day., I will run the Boilermaker...I hope!

Beware of the bike!

An Ortho Dr. yelled at me for riding. He said, and I quote, "that was stupid, what in the hell did you do that for. " so I will rest it some more. He said that I might be able to run the boilermaker in July.

4 miles on bike

I rode the bike 4 miles around my neighborhood and over to the cemetery. My hammy hurt a little but not that much. I still can not run without pain. At least I can walk upstairs without much discomfort.

1 Week later

Hammy feels a little better. It's still sore, but I can walk with very little pain. With one more week off I hope I can run a little. The Boilermaker looks questionable.

Community Cup

I pulled a hamstring while running the 440. I am screwed!

3.5 Miles(9b)

I ran an easy 3.5 miles around the two cemeteries tonight.

4 Miler (9b)

I ran to the high school and back again.

4 Miles (9b)

Today I ran 4 miles. I started at my house and ran to the high school and back. When I returned home I walked about half a mile.

5 Miler (9b)

I ran a nice easy 5 miles today. It was kinda cool and windy. I was a little tight since it was the first run coming back from the marathon.

Finished!!

Fished the marathon in under 4 hours! RAIN, RAIN, RAIN!!

3 MIler Wed

My last run before the Marathon!

2.5 Miler

I feel like I need to run more, but I am doing what I have been told. I will run 2 miles tomorrow and that's it!

10 MIle Fralick Rd Run(9b)

The last long run before VT. We ran the 10 miles on an extremely windy day. Eric and I both felt pretty good. Next week is a huge taper week.

4 Mile run(9b)

I ran an easy 4 miles and finished at Jeff Williams house for a beer.

4 Miler(9b)

I ran a nice and easy 4 miles in my new Brooks 9.

3 Miles(9s)

I ran to IHC to watch the lacrosse game tonight. My miles are winding down. So I only ran three.

12 Miler

Eric, Dave and I ran 12 miles. It was in the 40's, a little sprinkle but nice. we ran it in about 1:49.

4 Miler

Dave and I ran 4 miles tonight. We took it nice and easy. Dave's running a half soon.

7 mile run

Dave ran from his house to my house, which equals 3.5 miles. I met him and ran another seven with him. He wanted to run 10 while I was only up for 7. It was a nice run.

Mountain Goat Run

Eric, Dave and I ran the 10 mile race today. This was an extremely challenging race. We all did pretty well, finishing within minutes of each other. I finished 1:13, Eric 1:14, and Dave finished 1:17. I had a 7:21 pace finishing 231 out of 1900 people. I was 29 out of 201 in my age group.

4 miler

I only ran 4 miles tonight. I have the Mountain Goat Run on Sunday, so I am going to take it easy. I will run about 4 again on Friday and rest on Saturday. The Goat is 10 miles of hills.

10.5 Miles

Dave and I ran 10 and a half miles tonight. I took a couple days off to rest my Achilles. It felt fine tonight. We finished the run in 1 hr and 29 seconds.... About an 8:30 pace.

17 miles (Gr Brooks)

Eric and I ran 17 miles today. My Achilles tendon hurt a little during the run. I iced it after and it is still a little sore. Our pace was about 8:32

4 Miles

I ran 4 Miles on the treadmill tonight. I went to the YMCA since it was later at night and I was by myself. I ran about a 7:30 pace. I will rest tomorrow and do 18 on Sunday.

6 Miler

I ran up Brooks Dr. past Dry Hill Ski area. I took a right onto Swan Road and ran up the two HUGE hills. I continued past Dry Hill Prison and turned onto Dry Hill Road. I ran the rest of the way and finished at my house. The hills wore me out.

7 miles (9's)

Dave and I started at the high school , running up Gotham street to Rt. 12. We ran up and down Crane Lane (a pretty good hill) and headed for State Street. We worked our way back to the high school in good shape.

20 Miler(9's)

Today Eric H. and I ran a nice easy 20 miles out to Browville, into Watertown and out to my house. We did the last 2 Miles up Washington Street hill. I took it easy during the run, but had some energy left to run hard up the hill. we finished it in 3 Hrs. That includes time wasted to stretch, pee, wait to cross for traffic, and stop for a dog. That is a 9 minute pace. I think for the marathon I might be able to run a 8 or 8:30 pace.

11 Miles (green brooks)

Today I ran by myself to see if my leg would hurt. I was afraid that I would end up running fewer miles. However, my calf was fine and I ran the whole 11 miles stopping three times to stretch.

8 Miles (Green Brooks)

After a couple days rest I gave it a go. I ran 8 miles and my calf didn't start hurting until about mile 4. I was going to do 10, but I cut it short. It wasn't too bad, but still sore. I will either run 3 tomorrow or ride the bike.

Sore Calf

My calf muscle is sore today. It feels like a charlie horse. I am taking the day off today, but I'll see how it feels tomorrow.

20 Miler (9's)

It was A little chilly to start out, but turned out to be a nice day. I felt pretty good except for my calf muscles tightening up. We tried to take it slow today. We finished the 20 miles in 2:59 minutes. That's an average pace of 8:54.

8 Miles ( Green Brooks)

Dave and I ran 8 miles past the high school, up Gotham, up Spring Valley, and around the cemetery. I felt a little weak but did the treacherous hills anyways.

5 miler

The weather was terrible on Tuesday so I went to the Y and ran 5 miles on the treadmill.

18 Miler(9's)

Eric and I ran 18 miles today. Dave started with us but only wanted to do 10. So he didn't run the whole route with us. Our pace was about 8:40. I think we started out to fast. Dave only did 10 so he was at about a 7:30 pace. We have to work on that. We were dead at the end.

5 Miller

Dave and I ran 5 miles in the rain. Our pace was about 7:40. Sunday Eric and I are going for 18.

8.5 Tonight

I ran 8 1/2 alone tonight. I had a busy day at school. So I didn't have time to get my clothes to run with Dave.

8.2 Mile Tempo Run

Today Dave and I ran 8.22 miles. It was a little cold but very manageable. It snowed for part of the day. We finished the run in exactly 1 hr and 30 seconds. It was about a 7:58 second pace. We picked up our tempo for the first half of the run. We ran at about a 7:30 pace.

16 Miler

Dave and I ran 16 miles today. Dave actually stopped sooner and ran 14, but I kept going for the extra miles. I felt really good today. I think not running the day before helped out a great deal.

3 Miler(9's)

I wasn't going to run Thursday, but I ran 3 miles in the rain. I will rest tonight and run 16 on Saturday.

9.5 Miler

Dave and I ran 9 1/2 miles tonight. My legs were a little sore but I felt pretty good other than that. We ran it in about 1 hr and 14 minutes or a 7:47 pace. I also ran it in my new 9's. I'll ice and heat tonight and get ready for about 4 on Friday.

7.5 Miles(9's)

Dave and I ran 7.5 today. I bought another pair of Brooks Adrenaline 9's. We will see how my shins do. The lady at fleet feet said to ice for 10 heat for 5, ice for 10 heat for 5, and finish with ice for 10. I hope it works.

15 Miler

Dave, Eric H., and I ran 15 Miles. We finished it just under 2 hours. Our pace was 7 :58 . I was just about dead. I don't know if its the cold still lingering or that I am a pussy. Oh well, I made it!

3 Miler

I ran alone Friday. My shins are a little tender and I am running 15 today, so I only did three.

4 MIler with hills(brooks)

Dave and I did a couple hill repeats plus did a 1/2 mile uphill run. I didn't feel that great so we shortened the hill repeats.

8 Miler plus (Brooks)

Today Dave and I ran a little more than 8 miles. We did some tempo runs for most of the run. We finished it in 1 Hr and 3 minutes. Our pace was 7:45 seconds. The weather was awesome. Maybe we will do five for Wednesday.

13 Miler

Dave and I ran 13 miles today. I was going to go for longer, but I am not 100% yet. Better to go slow for now.

5 Mile Shamrock Run

Great day for a run, a little chilly , but nice! I finished 34th overall, 3rd in my age group. At first they had me listed as 71 years old. I would have finished 1st in my age group, but I had to speak up. The YMCA is so unorganized. My overall time was 35:35, a 7:07 pace.....I missed my goal.

4 Miler

After 4 days of being sick as a #@#&*# pig I decided to run 4 miles!!!

13.1 (brooks)

Today I have a pretty bad cold, but I ran anyway. I can't afford to miss the long run. It took me about 2 hrs.

4 mile Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run

Eric Hauck and I ran the 4 miles. Today's weather was beautiful. It was about 49 with no rain at all. The course was quite hilly with a long ass hill towards the end of the race. My overall time was 28:03, or a 7:01 pace. I just missed under a 7 minute pace. next weekend at the shamrock run I will shoot for a pace under 7.

Calf Cramp

Today was my day off and I assume Friday will be as well. At 3:00 in the morning I awoke violently with a leg cramp. I almost called in sick today because I couldn't walk. I feel somewhat better , but had to stretch all day. It is still quite sore and am a little frustrated, since I have a 4 mile race on Saturday. I hope I can run in it.

6.25 miler

Tonight I ran alone & it was still light out! The roads and walks were pretty clear. Amazingly it was in the 20's too. I ran from the high school to the Fairgrounds and back. I finished it in about 50 minute, give or take a few seconds. I ran it at about an 8 minute pace.

5 miles(Brooks)

Another cold night to run outside. I felt better but not 100%. Dave, Eric SW., and I ran in the school tonight. We ran for 48 minutes on the nuts. And NO Bowden...I really ran on my shoes! I would be sore if I ran on those. It was more like 5.5, but I call it 5 miles.

4 miler(Brooks)

I think I had the FLU over the weekend. I statred feeling sick on Friday & also struggled a little during Saturday's run. I spent all day Sunday in bed. I had the flu shot and still felt a little sick. Maybe i would have been really sick if I didn't get the shot. So today I only ran 4 miles. I felt better, but I couldn't run intervals. When I sprinted I felt dizzy. Oh well back to the grind tomorrow.

13 miles

Today Dave, Eric H., And myself ran close to a half marathon distance. It was very cold & I felt a little sick, but we ran it anyways. Again we forgot are watches so it was a guess on the house clock. We finished it in about 2 hrs. I felt pretty good when it was over.

3 miler with intervals(Brooks)

Today I ran 3 miles on the treadmill. I would run at a comfortable pace for a mile and then sprint for a half mile. I worked up a good sweat. My overall pace was 7:24 for the 3 miles. Eric H., Dave, and myself are running 13 miles tomorrow. Pray for Sun!

7 Miles

Dave and I ran a easy paced 7 mile loop past IHC to Gillette Road and back to the high school. We actually slowed a bit to check out some scenery along the way. We finished it in 59 minutes and a few seconds. About an 8 minute and 44 sec mile. I am trying to gauge what a 9 minute mile feels like. My plan is to hopefully run VT close to that.

5 Miler

Again Dave and I ran in the school. And again we finished up in the gym on the treadmill. This time I concentrated on raising the treadmill track for most of the run. Eric S. has not run with us in a week. I hope he is getting in the miles.

6 Miler

Today Dave and I ran about 5 miles inside the school. We then ventured over to the gym to stretch out. I also ran a mile and a half on the treadmill.

3 Miler with Brooks

The weather has been bad and the roads are pretty crappy. Dave and I didn't want to brave the elements so we ran the treadmill at Watertown High. I did 3 miles for a pace of 7:37 a mile. I didn't raise the treadmill so it was a flat 3 miles. Shins are a tiny tiny bit sore, so I may take the weekend to rest. I may ride the bike one day. Next week my long run will be 12 miles if the weather permits.

11 miler

Today I ran in snowy, icy, very windy weather. It was tough, but I did it. I ran the hilly park route plus a mile in the cemetery. I also ran my neighborhood for the remaining distance. I forgot my watch, so i guessed on time from my kitchen clock. Give or take a few seconds it was around a 9 minute pace. I ran early in the day because we have a lake effect warning this afternoon.

6 miler

Eric, Dave and I ran the usual 6.2 miler. We ran from the high school, to IHC, up to woodside Dr. , around the side streets and back to the high school. It was slow since the traffic kept us at bay. We had to stop at some intersections. We finished it in about 54 and a few seconds. Eric is getting a little stronger.

5 miles

Dave and I started out at my house. We ran down Cook Road, up Brookside Dr, around the cemetery, and back home. The weather was pretty nice. A little chilly, but very sunny.

9 Miler

Today I ran a comfortable 9 miles. I tried to to pace myself around a 9 minute mile. I finished it in 1 hr and 19 minutes and a few seconds. So, it was just under a 9 minute pace. I have to learn to control my pace. Today's run was very hilly. The weather was nice!

6 Miler with Brooks sneakers

Dave and I ran 6 miles inside the high school. We ran some intervals & did some stairs. We ran for exactly 48 minutes. Tomorrow or Sunday I will run an 8 miler.

5 Rainy Miles

Eric and Dave couldn't make it, so i ran it alone. It was a light mist with much standing water. It was also quite warm out, so I was not going to pass up the run outside. I am trying to rack up the miles. I am also losing some pounds. I have gone from 170, at x-mas, to 163 as of today.

6 miler

Dave, Eric, and myself ran a 6 mile loop around the high school neighborhood. Dave was beat, since he cross counrty skied 6 miles earlier. He ran about 3.5 miles. Eric ran about 4.5, while I did the full 6.

4 miles

Today we ran outside, since the weather was nice. We ran the neighborhood around the high school and up towards IHC. There were some hills involved, but I felt pretty good.

8 Miler

Today I ran 8 Miles with my brother-in-law Eric. We ran the Turkey Day loop, as well as some side streets. The temps were in the lower 40's. Great day today. Tomorrow will be a rest day.

5 miles OUTSIDE

Dave and I ran outside tonight. We started from the high school , ran past the park, made it to Ohio School and finished back at the high school. Shins barked a little, but not too bad. they are not 100% yet. I am looking forward to a long run tomorrow.

5 Miles again

Today we ran for 43 minutes and 31 seconds. We ran some stairs, sprinted a few halls, and picked up the pace on the bridge to case. We figured that we ran about an eight minute pace. It was way too cold to run outside. Maybe on Friday we can venture out.

5 with stairs

Dave and I ran about 5 miles inside today. The roads were a little slick so we played it safe. We have been picking up the pace, as well as working our legs. We climbed many stairs, especially at Case. My calf muscles are exhausted. They have been cramping up a bit. I have noticed that it getting darker later. The days are getting longer.

5 with stairs

4 miles

Dave and I ran inside for about 4 miles. We ran in the high school utilizing the bridge at Case. Tomorrow we will either run outside (weather permitting) or stay in and run some stairs.

5 Miler

Yesterday I ran around my development. I finished it up with a run around the cemetery . It was a nice run with a little bit of snow in the cemetery. Shins just a tiny bit sore last night and today. I will run again tomorrow.

4 miler

We have had about a foot of lake effect snow in the past 24 hours. So back inside we go. Dave and I ran 4 miles in the high school today. The bridge to the middle school was closed so we were limited to running in one building. We did some intervals in the halls plus ran some stairs. I will either cross train or run lightly tomorrow.

Rest

Took today off...I will run again tomorrow.

3 yesterday and 6 1/2 today

Last night I ventured outside and ran 3 miles around our school campus. The roads were a little snow covered, but they were clear. I felt fine today and decided to run again. Dave and I ran inside because of the snow storm. School closed at 12:30, but we ran 6 1/2 miles inside . We again ran between the middle school and the high school.

5 miler

Dave and I picked up the pace a little more today. We started at the high school and took the bridge over to the middle school to run the halls. Running from school to school is a little more enjoyable than one school. I will slowly get back to where I was before I was injured. I will cross train tomorrow.

6 miles

I ran the halls and at school today. I also ran some stairs to work on strengthening my legs. Part of my workout today was speed as well. I sprinted a hall and jogged back on the return. Stretched and iced after working out.

Another run in the halls

Dave and I ran another 4 miles. Shins are a little sore but I think they are getting better. We even picked up the tempo and sprinted a few times. I am not going to over do it though. I will run about a 7 miler on the weekend if the weather holds up. We have a lake effect snow watch for Sat. and Sun. Bowden is going to kick my butt in VT!

Rest

Today I will rest my legs. Yesterday we did the 4 miles inside school. We ran the halls and climbed a few stairs. My legs really got a work out from the stairs. However, my shin splints hardly hurt at all. When I got home I iced them for a bout 20 min a leg. They hurt very little today. Now I don't know if they were sore from running in the snow or my shoes, or both! Actually, I don't care....they feel fine.

4 miler

Dave and I ran 4 miles tonight. We took it nice and easy. Used my new shoes and with some luck I wont need to take a week off.

New Shoes

Just purchased Saucony Roadsters to see if they help my shin splints. I'll ride the bike again tonight but run either tomorrow or Wednesday.

The Bike

I rode 40 minutes on the bike followed by some strength and stretching exercises. My shins are a little sore.... but better. I have narrowed it down to either running in the snow or my new shoes. My new shoes arrived the same time that the heavy snow did.

Rest

I am going to take a couple of days off to get get my shins back. I will ride the BORING bike instead.

Wednesday's run in the school

Dave and I ran in the halls at the high school. We ran for a total of 30 min. and then headed to the gym to work out. We again planned on another run tonight, but for 60 minutes. That never materialized because my shin splints SUCK! IceIceIceIceIce

5 miles through Thompson Park

Dave and I finished a sluggish slippery 5 Miles. Most of the sidewalks were shoveled, or at least padded down. Weather was nice ...in the 20's.

9 Miler

Dave's friend's house caught on fire. He was helping him so I ran by myself today. I ran 9 miles on city streets. I had to alternate from the streets to the sidewalks to avoid traffic. I wish people would SHOVEL their side walks! However, it was a nice run.

Gym Work Today

Worked out with weights for upper and lower body. Spoke to a runner about my shin splits. He advised me that I am heel striking and I should run with more of my foot flat to the ground allowing my toes to hit more. I feel (and look) funny, but I'll give it a shot.

Easy Run

Dave and I ran a nice and easy 3 1/2 miles. My shin splints are acting up, but I will run through it. A friend at work also signed up for the marathon. So far it's Bowden, Eric, Myself, and hopefully my brother-in-law Eric. XT tomorrow.

Signed up

I signed up for the 21st Annual KeyBank Vermont City Marathon. My goal is to finish it uder 4 hrs.

4 Miler

Ran 4 miles yesterday! Went to the cemetery and ran some hills. Weather was nice.

6 Miler

Dave and I went out for a nice run today. It was around 25 degrees with a slight wind. It was a bit cold but not bad at all! I felt a little sluggish, but kept on pushing. Tomorrow we plan on running hills!