run, run, run

Boise, ID 6:30am

Pace: 7:59

A good morning run. Warmest weather so far in the a.m. Didn't really feel any ill-effects from Saturday's race although Randy had to pull me along during the second half of the run.

Haven't settled in on a plan for this week yet. I would like to get in a long run, but I don't think that will work with my schedule. Probably just keep the mileage up around 50 for the week and get in the 20-miler next week.

Boise, ID 6:30am

Pace: 8:35

Very nice weather this morning. Mid 60s and overcast. I didn't really push myself at all. I think after the last few runs, I just didn't feel like it. I took a slightly diferent route this morning Cloverdale - Executive/Emerald - Cole - Ustick.

iPod song of the day: "Bad To The Bone" -- George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers

Boise, ID 6:30am

Pace: 7:59

Kind of chilly this morning. Not much to report on this run. No aches, pains, twitches or soreness -- and that's a good thing.

Boise, ID 6:45am

Pace: 8:33

A very nice morning. A little on the chilly side, but very comfortable. I took the same route as I ran on Tuesday Emerald - Cole - Ustick.

I'm feeling really good right now. Running strong without any pain. Hopefully I will hold up through my long runs into the marathon next month.

iPod song of the day: "Boogie Wonderland" -- Earth Wind & Fire

Boise, ID 6:30am

Pace: 7:54

Another comfortable morning run. Felt sluggish at first, but by the second half of the run I was feeling good and ended with a pace under 8 minutes. Traffic was light this moning. Must be a lot of people getting an early starrt to the holliday weekend.

I was going to only run 15 tomorrow morning, but now I think I'll up it to 20. I'll be pushing it with so many miles already this week, but it will be good -- I hope.

Boise/Garden City/Eagle/Meridian, ID 6:30am

Pace: 8:50

Another long run. I took the same route as two weeks ago. Felt really good. The last three miles sucked, as usual. But not as bad as it sucked last time, so I must be making progress.

This time I fueled up a bit more. I ate a banana before leaving and cut up a half of a Power Bar into four pieces. I ate them at miles 5, 10, 15 and 18. I bought a Gatorade at the Stinker station at Chinden and Eagle, mile 13 and nursed it for five miles.

Now off to my Saturday. I promised the kids I'd take them to climb that stupid hill at Camel's Back Park. We'll see how that goes.

 Looks like it's time to retire another pair of shoes.

iPod song of the day: "How Far We`ve Come" --  Matchbox 20