run, run, run

Boise, ID 6:30 am

Pace: 7:58

After missing the first two weeks of the month, I figured my 100 mile a month streak was over. But, when I finished up last week, I was at 90 miles. So, I really had no choice but to do a 10-miler this morning.

Weather wasn't bad. Cool with a bit of wind. Kept a steady pace just under 8mpm the whole way.

Boise, ID 6:30 am

Pace: 8:00

Ended up being a good, solid run. Started out kind of slow. Didn't think I would be able to pick things up, but gradually the pace came up each mile.

Tried out a new pair of Ghost 2 shoes today. The last pair gave me a few problems, but I think these will be ok.

Boise, ID 6:30 am

Pace: 7:58

Struggled a bit this morning. Part of it was a nasty headwind. Part of it was that I just sucked.

I tried out my new headlamp this morning. It worked well. Pretty comfortable.

Boise, ID 6:30 am

Pace: 8:17

Not quite as far and not quite as fast as I had hoped for this morning, but I was feeling tired and needed an easy day.

Boise, ID 6:30 am

Pace: 7:56

I'm planning on going on a long run tomorrow, so I decided to cut this one short by a couple of miles. Ran pretty hard though. Felt good throughout and got faster each mile.

When we got to Ustick, there were a couple of cars coming and I couldn't decide whether to go for it or to wait and let them pass. Just as I was pulling back, Randy took off. So I waited for the cars and caught up with him. I said something about letting him run out in traffic while I watch and said "that's what friends are for."

Then, towards the end of the run, I realized that I had that horrible Dion Warwick song stuck in my head the whole way. They always talk about the dangers of running with iPods. Well, that is one of the dangers of running without one.

Boise, ID 8:30 am

Pace: 8:28

First long run leading up to Ogden. Not bad for the first time out, I suppose. I kept the pace around 8:20 for the first 15 miles or so and then started to fade. Still finished with a pace under 8:30, so I'll take that for my first one. Something to improve upon.

I was going to go down into Boise on a long loop, but it was raining this morning and I wasn't sure how to dress. So, I decided to do a few loops so I can drop off or pick up clothes at the house -- and grab some fuel. I took my MWF loop once and then took the Meridian loop. When I stopped by the house to grab a drink, my wife suggested that I stop and do 20 next Saturday. Maybe the weather will be better. I told her she was crazy. Do 6.5 in the rain now, or start at zero and do 20 more next week? Easy decision.

I ate two waffles with PB before going out and drank a quart of Gatorade, some water and had part of a Power Bar during the run and still dropped 5 pounds. I've rehydrated and got some food in my, but now I'm starting a 24 hour fast. Tomorrow could be an interesting day.