Shoot for the Stars

ARSHS. Early early a.m. So COLD!!! Again, didn't quite prepare for how cold it was going to be this morning. The one morning I didn't wear a tank under my long sleeved shirt! I did wear gloves but could have used something to cover my ears. The track had frost on it but was not slick which was good. I was so cold that I never warmed up. The whole time I felt so cold and just wanted to be done so I believe it made me run at a faster pace:) On the bright side, the track looked beautiful! It had shimmery sparks glistening as the light hit the frost! I ran on lane 5 but had to go to 6 on one part due to soccer goals and orange cones. 4 laps one direction, 4 the other, 3+ the other. Felt fairly good, just cold!

Kent, WA. Lisa's neighborhood. Met up with Lisa after work on a dreary rainny day. It was pouring when I was driving there. It calmed down some while we ran but it was still coming down very hard. Lisa ran with her baby in the Bob. Nicole couldn't make it tonight, another conflict. We ran over 3 miles but not exactly sure how long because I had trouble getting my Garmin to start up. It was probably about 3.20 miles. Time started a few minutes after we started to run. We both wore our hats with the lights on it. Bob had a light too. We ran along the Green River and back. It was good but we ran at a slower pace and we had to dodge lots of puddles. Brutal run but so nice to have someone to run with! Good job LIsa! Felt fine. We stopped a couple of times because Denahli was crying some. She did good for most all the run except near the end.

Roegner Park. Ran after a short day of work. I ran at about 3 p.m. coming back from Edgewood area stopped at Roegner Park. I havn't ran there for awhile so I wanted to get a fast run in. I really pushed myself even though my thoat has been bothering me....maybe I am getting sick? I ran as fast as I could the whole run just about. I felt so tired and had to breath hard. It was tough. I ran my usual route to disc golf course and back. I saw so many groups of guys playing disc golf. There were also groups of highschoolers hanging around the park area. I just tried to give it all I had. Man it was hard and my body wasn't use to it so I was sore afterwards. No pain. Other than my sore throat I think I am ready for the 5K tomorrow. I will do my best but still not down in the time that I want to be at. (I would like to be at 7 something min. miles. Very happy with my splits though!