Running
Morning After
I feel much better about my race this morning because of how bad I feel. I never feel sore after my normal runs. Today, my muscles ache. I obviously pushed myself yesterday which is good.
Race Results: Running Scared 2009
I ran 26:42. I was hoping to be in the 25s, but it was not to be. This was my PR so I am pleased in that regard. The plan was to be at 8:30 at 1 mile, 16:00 at the second mile and run that last part of the race at a 9 mile [...]
Preparing for 5K
I am running in the Running Scared 5K here in Orange Beach next Saturday week. I have been running now for 4 years now, but I have only entered 2 official races. I am at a point now of confidence in my running base and of desire to improve, not just finish. I expect I [...]
Orange Beach Running Club
After we decided to move to Orange Beach, I subscribed to their community newsletter. In it, they had an advertisement for their local running club. Ever since I started running 3 1/2 years ago, I have always run alone. It was my time of solitude which I looked forward to. But when I found out [...]
Healthy Improvements
Since the start of this year, I have made several lifestyle changes to live healthier. I have started drinking water more and cut out virtually all soft drinks. I have extended my jogging program to run long, now doing 3 miles three times a week. Last month Shannon and I started using Nutrisystem and my [...]
I finished my race
I ran my 4-miler in the cool, drizzly morning without stopping once. I finished right at 38 minutes. If I had one of those electronic race chips to make my time official, I would have finished in the top 10 of my men’s 30-34 age division, at least among the men who also used those [...]
