It ain't Chinese algebra!

7.5 miles to the west of town.  After the Newport marathon I bought the Nike/Tom-Tom gps watch.  I'm amazed at how accurate it is compared to the Garmin I've been running with the past 8 years.  I guess I shouldn't be too surprised--technology is just a little better in 2012 than it was in 2004. ;-)

Another easy run in GP.  Ran past the middle school into Fruitdale, then home via the hospital and Albertsons.  Final mile a little quicker than usual just because I was running short on time.

9 miles around GP before leaving for the coast.  Not much else to say, really.  I'll start doubling up a few times a week again next week.

10.5 miles around Coos Bay.  I ran back and forth on the downtown streets to keep it pretty flat but after 7 miles or so, I ran the first mile of Pre's course, then came back to the hotel via a road I've never been on.  One of the steepest inclines (and subsequent declines) I've ever ran.  I liked the uphill but was HATING the down.  Wasn't good on the knees...

I ran to Cathedral Hills to get some time on the trails.  As always, I had a lot of fun.  So much fun that I decided to sign up for the SOB 50k in Ashland next month.  It will me my first ultra race and only second trail race.  I'm in over my head...  Good thing I've got 3 weeks to prepare.  Plenty of time, right?  *sarcasm*

16 miles in Klamth Falls.  Here for youth conference and so we spent the majority of the day yesterday outside in the heat, then a less-than-stellar dinner, followed by a late night (for me anyway).  I wasn't able to get to sleep until nearly midnight but was awake needing a bathroom at 5:30 this morning.  I was planning on running @ 6 so it was actually a little nice to get a 30 minute jump-start on the day.  I ran into town via the bike path and stopped at Elmers for a bathroom and drink which turned out to be the 8 mile mark.  Ran back the same way and the final mile up to the house was a battle.  I was exhausted and it felt like I hit the wall.  The rest of the day was long....  We didn't leave K Falls until 10 and I didn't get home until just after midnight.  It was fun for the youth though and it was good to spend some time with them so I'll take it.