Cheston's Running Blog

8 mile run this morning.  It was 85 degrees today!!!  The last mile I managed to do just under 6 minutes.  We won't talk about the other 7. 

30 mile bike ride.  This was the farthest I've ever riden my bike.  I felt pretty good.  No problems.  I have a new record of 47 mph going down one of the hills.  I don't think I can get my legs to go any faster then that.  Strong head wind today, made for a slow over all time. 

8 miles this morning.  The wind sure has been crazy the last couple of days!!  It went from 85 degrees yesterday to about 39 degrees this morning!!  I had to put the winter clothes back on.  Nothing special to report about todays run.  The dog was being punished for getting out twice yesterday, so he didn't get to go running with me today, he's pretty upset.

25 miles on the bike this morning.  Wow, what  a strong head wind.  I averaged 11mph for the first 12.5 and averaged in the high 20's on the way back.  I love a good tail wind.  I hit the 47 mph mark on the way back.  It got a little scary and I had to slow down.  Dang road crew crack sealed the road the last few miles, which makes for some bumps.

8 miles this morning.  1st miles as always straight up hill at about a 6% grade or more.  I hate this mile.  Next 3 slightly down, pretty good pace.  Turned around and ran 3 miles up hill.  Last mile I spotted a runner about 400 yards ahead of me.  I don't see runners out here very often.  Before I spotted the runner I was planning on running the last mile comfortable.  Of coarse I couldn't contain myself and sped up to a 5:30 mile for the last mile.  I had to show the other runner out there who's course he or she was on.  I passed the runner like he or she was standing still.  I noticed it was a  female.  I don't care, I'll take the victory.  She was wearing a head set and about jumped out of her shorts when I passed her, "Pay Attention!". 

Anyway, a pretty good run.  Looking forward to an easy 20 mile bike ride tomorrow, hopefully with no wind.  I'm going to go spend the day out on the lake checking fishing licenses and doing vessel inspections.  Boaters beware!!

20 miles on the bike this morning.  Pretty average ride.  Worked on trying to stay in the saddle on the uphills instead of standing up.  Pretty good leg burn.  Getting better at staying in the aero position during the duration of the ride.  Arm must be getting stronger.