Out Of Breath

I had to work all weekend on nights (6 to 6) and finally got back on the road today.I really just dont feel like running when I am on nights.:(

It was a little cool ,41 degrees.I took it pretty easy but picked it up for the last mile.(6:57/pace)It felt really good to stretch my legs today. 

Nice day for a run, 62 dgrees and sunny.

I have been having foot pain and outer knee pain on my long runs so I went to Fleet Feet in Huntsville this morning to see if they could help.They measured both my feet and then brought me out a pair of new shoes and videoed my feet while I was running on a treadmill to see where my feet were hitting.They set me up with a new pair of Nike Vomero's and they feel awesome. I would recomend this store to anyone. Very nice people that wait on you one on one and know what they are doing.

Tonight after a busy day I went out for a short run and had a extra pep in my step from the new shoes I guess.I played around with a 6:43/pace here and there during the run. I felt good and look forward to a pr in my next 5k.

3.04 miles in 22:52 @ a 7:31/pace

It is starting to get warm in Alabama.I had to carry a water bottle with me today.80 degrees and sunny.

4.55 miles in 36:36 @ a 8:02/pace.

Two quick miles before work tonight.

2 miles in 15:01 @ a 7:30/pace.

Today I ran the Delano 12 Hour Relay with 3 other co-workers.

My co-workers and myself had already planned out or schedule of running the relay which last 12hours of 1 mile loops around a gravel walking trail at a local park.I was to be the last of the runners and was suppose to start at 1:00pm. It had rained all night Friday night and all morning Saturday.When I arrived it was only a mist but the course was very muddy and had standing water all over it.I started my laps shortly after 1pm and took a break at 13 miles.One of my co-workers ran about 30 minutes and then I was off again.I seem to get a second wind at mile 18 but by mile 22 my legs were starting to feel the miles.My highlight of the day is when I passed John Nevels and Jon Elmore.Nevels had already ran 50+ miles and Jon E. wasnt even in the race. They were only walking and talking and I ask them if I could write about it and they said , sure. Thanks dudes! I finished with 24 miles....should not have taken the break, but Sooi (team mate) wanted to run some more.My legs felt very weak and tired at the end and my shoes were a mess.

Bottom line....If I am to run longer distances and get faster, I'm going to have to drop some more pounds.I felt like a different runner when I dropped from 205 to 195.I think that if I lose 20 more pounds there would be a sub 21 5k in my future.

Jon Elmore and Eric Schotz did a excellent job as race directors.They worked hard to have a good race for everyone to enjoy.

This was my first run after the 24 miles I ran on Saturday.Man it feels good to be able to run a day or two after the race.Last year I ran 23 miles and it was 7 days before I could run again.I think my body is adjusting to the longer distances.

2 miles in 15:54 @ a 7:57/pace

A beautiful day and lots of yard work to do. The kids are out of school because of aea week and my wife took off work also.Man she makes me work hard when shes home.I did however squeeze in a short run in the afternoon.Hopefully I'll get in more miles tomorrow.

2.04 miles in 16:04 @ a 8:00/pace

A very nice day for a run,71 degrees and no wind.Its been a little hard to find time to run with the girls being home from school this week.No pain at all today. My legs have fully recovered from the 24 miles Saturday.

4.38 miles in 34:36 @ a 7:54/pace

I ran this morning because I have to work tonight.Ran some hills at a 8:50/pace and tried to pick it up at the end of the run on some of the flats.

4.20 miles in 35:26 @ a 8:25/pace

My wifes family has been having some problems and I havent had much sleep the last 2 days so I HAD to go for a run this afternoon to clear my head. It did the trick. I am surprised that doctors havent already thought of this,or have they?

The first 4 miles were easy and I picked it up at the end.

5.18 miles in 46:30 @ a 8:59/pace

Here are the splits--9:28 , 9:28 , 9:23 , 8:39 , 8:15 , 7:08 for the .18

Short run tonight at 9:00pm.I'll be glad when I get a day off from work.

2.04 miles in 16:04 @ a 7:52/pace

The rain finally stopped and I headed out for a run this morning.It was humid but calm. It was nice to run and watch all the high water running through the ditches and through the fields.

I started off slow and picked it up at the end. That seems to be working for me here lately.

6.06 miles in 50:10 @ a 8:16/pace

8:55 - 8:39 - 8:38 - 7:57 - 7:58 - 7:38 - 6:26 for the .06

Afternoon run today and it was warm.

4.23 miles in 34:51 @ a 8:14/pace

8:46 , 8:35 , 8:03 , 7:48 , 7:00 for the .23

I worked Saturday night, slept until lunch, got up and ate and went for a run.The weather has changed. It was 53 degrees and windy.I saw 2 dead snakes and a rabbit. They must have been out enjoying the warm temperatures the last couple of days until they tried to cross the road without looking both ways.

4.52 miles in 39:47 @ a 8:47/pace

9:12 , 8:58 , 8:52 , 8:34 , 7:52 for the .53