Running With Pepper

Ran 12.5 miles on the W&OD and Four Mile Run Trails from late morning until early afternoon. Once again, gastrointestinal issue forced me to cut my run short. Based on my conversation with my brother Dale (fellow blogger) last night, I think I'm somewhat lactose intolerant and that is my issue. My Lucky Charms and skim milk from earlier in the morning may have negatively affected my overall running. Time to move to Soy. Overall, I finished this run in 1 hour 36 minutes and 28 seconds. Afterwards, I walked/slowly jogged another 2 miles back to my car on the trail, for a total of 14.5 for the day. Not bad considering my inconsistent training as of late. Let's just see how I feel tomorrow when I do a nice recovery run.

(Brooks Infinitis 277.5 miles)

Ran an easy 2.5 miles with Pepper after dinner tonight for a total of 21 minutes. Afterward, went to the gym to do some shoulders and more leg maintenance. Since I started my direct strengthening program with certain leg muscles, I haven't had any problems (knock on wood). Got home from the gym, took the pup out for another mile for a total of 3.5 for the day. I wanted to keep it easy as I put more than the usual amount on my legs yesterday. Still no word on Colorado....dang it takes the government a long time to say you have a job.

(Brooks Infinitis 281 miles)

Nice 5 mile jog while in the middle of the day to take a brake from crazy work. Weather is fantastic as it's cool (80) and humidity is minimal at best. Finished the run in 37:25 and I didn't feel like I was moving all that fast. My theory is that I'm probably faster than I think I am because I'm always running in the heat and humidity. When it's time for game-day (marathon), I should easily come in under my 3:45 goal...barring any craziness. I'll take a trip to the gym tonight to round out a nice week of exercising/running and overall decent health, regardless of the chocolate chip cookies I have on the counter at home.

(Brooks Infinitis 286 miles)