It ain't Chinese algebra!

I was in Roseburg tonight.  It was a very long day so it felt good to get out and get some miles in.  I only ran 5 miles as I didn't get to the hotel until 6:30 and didn't want to eat dinner too late.  Nothing special, so I'll leave it at that.

Adidas (257)

5 miles tonight when I got home from Roseburg.  I started with an easy 2.5 as I ran north of Foothill drive, then turned around and picked up the pace on the rolling hills back home.  It felt great to pick up the pace and get the legs moving.  Nearly hit by a car at the Barnett intersection.  Good stuff.

Y2 (125)

7 miles this morning around Medford.  Temps weren't bad but it's taking some time to adjust to running in the winter humidity.  I think this is the thickest fog I've ever ran in...

Adidas (264)

Another easy 5 miles before all the eating begins.  Hopefully I can have some discipline and not gain too much weight before the marathon.  Who hosts a marathon 1 week after Thanksgiving anyway???

Adidas (269)

Easy run around Albertsons and St. Mary's HS, plus 6 laps on the track.  My legs don't feel great, but I guess that's to be expected as I taper...  10 more days and then it's time to roll.

White (181)

Final long run before next weeks marathon.  My body seems to be doing okay, as well as my mind.  I'm ready for a good race and anxious to see how my increased mileage translates come race day.  Today's run put me @ 258 miles for the month, my highest total ever.  It included a week of 70 miles, also my highest ever.

I ran west on Barnett and Stewart 4 miles in 27:08, then back in 25:32.  Going both ways I didn't feel like I was pushing at all, so that's a good thing.  Took some Hammer Gel and water (I'm not a fan--I'll stick with Gu and Powergel) and continued north for 2.5 miles on Foothill Drive to Highland  in 16:17.  I turned around and returned in 13:26. 

That's about it.  Now it's football time and my first Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State.  Go Beavers!

Type A (74)