Out Of Breath

Today I ran the Depot Days 5k in my home town.I'm excited about this one because I really feel like I can reach my goal of 24 min.'s The day started with lite rain but stopped about 15 minutes before the race started.I ran about a half mile warm up before the race.

The race started and my first mile was 7:45, just where I thought I needed to be to reach my goal.The next mile I was still feeling good but it was only a 8:05.Got to pick up the pace!!

The last mile I started to day dream (why do I do that???)The last few hundred yards of the race Eric Schotz (a very talented runner)who had finished in 19:07 was coming back to encourage those of us who are slower.He ran up beside me and said you are doing good, lets pass that guy up there.Dont know why I wasnt already running faster but I took off and did pass the guy and crossed the finish line at a 24:39. Thanks Eric!!!

It feels so good to set a goal and reach it.I shaved 2:08 off of my last 5k.I had lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks and it made a BIG difference in my speed and energy.

This is my first blog so please be patient with me. Last night I went for a run at 9:30pm.The first mile was a warm up mile at a 8:50 pace.The next mile was at 7: 12 and the 3rd mile was at a 7:43 pace.The last was a cool down at 8:45.I like running at night when its hot but its starting to cool off and it feels great.

Tonight I ran 3.1 miles and never really got into the run. Every time that I tried to speed up my legs said no! So....I just took it easy and tried to enjoy the cool night air. A long day at work and then the wife has a wonderful dinner prepared just doesnt seem to do my speed work any good. I'll do better tomorrow.

 Woke up this morning , took the kids to school and figured that I would go ahead and run because my mother is having us over tonight for a cook-out.Yummm!! My wife can cook but those mothers are awesome!

I did 1/2 mile warm up and then mile number 1 was a 7:27.The next mile was 7:55. Slowed way down ,caught my breath and ran hard the last half  a mile at 3:35. Jogged 10 minutes for a cool down.

I may try another couple of miles tonight after the cook-out,its according to how much that I eat. (ya know)