not giving up on the comeback

7:49 is anything but a slow pace, especially for someone with mono!!!

Please don't rush into anything!!!

You are too hardcore for your own good. LISTEN to your wife!!!! :)

Teena - you are right. I am really TRYING to be smart about it. I'll see how the next time goes and go from there. I'm certainly not trying to push anything. It is really hard to know when is the right time...

Listen to your wife and Teena! Never hurts to take extra time to recover. NO worries about loosing fitness.

well, no running today - although I wanted to pull one of those birthday run your age things that some people do.

My quads are sore after that 4 miler yesterday. Pretty pathetic...

It's your birthday today?!!!! HaPpY bIrThDaY!!! :)

Your quads will feel better by tonight I am sure!!! HAVE a WONDERFUL weekend! Baby yourself and take it easy!!!

thanks!

Happiest Birthday EVER!!!!

Celebrate big!!! :)

Nice first run!!! Happy birthday!!!

Nice job. Must be pretty cold there.

Glad you felt a little better. Just be careful!!! You know, it wouldn't kill you to slow down just a little while your body is recovering!!! :)

yeah older than we are used to for sure

I'll try to slow it down today :)

Nice job Tim man!!!

Isn't that a line from one the old Pink Panther movies? Funny stuff!

Yeah JD it is - good catch!

Actually yesterday I learned it is originally from a famous French psychologist, Émile Coué...

You are never going to slow down, are you???? :)

Nice job!

Glad you are starting to feel better.

Yeah Teena, halfway through my run yesterday I remembered that I told you I'd try to slow it down. :) It didn't work out so well, but I am running shorter, so that counts for something. And I'm not racing it or anything, just trying to run comfortably and get back into form.

YAY! 2 days in a row and getting better and better! :)

Will be seeing the 6s pace in no time, I'm sure!

Nice run.

How do they know when you are better? Do they do some sort of test? Or is it just based on how you feel?

Good to see you out there again. The rest was probably good for your body though.

will try 3 days in a row today. Going to stay with the shorties until this weekend

I guess I could go get another blood test. but I really don't want to...

yeah - a positive thing is that my legs and feet feel great at least!

I'm up a few lbs, too. I hate how fast the weight can pile back on. Good job on the run.

yeah its been all in the last week for me , since I've felt better and started running again,...

Very nice! :)

Sounds like you guys are getting your weather back to normal. Nice run.

I need to quit eating, too!!! Nice pace.

I'm glad that someone as speedy fast as you, has to battle the same things the rest of us do. I'm sure you'll be back to your same old self in a blink of the eye.

Nice job. one day I hope to run at that pace.

Very nice!!!

(And killer pace yesterday ... so much for taking it easy my friend!!! :))

:) you all

Nice. Probably an easy pace for you.

no - not quite anymore- working back to it...

Glad to hear you continue to feel better and getting back at it!

If 6:51 for 5 miles felt good, you must be recovered from your illness.

it didn't feel easy but it felt good - lots of hills on this route so i feel decent about that pace

Nice work.

Nice job yesterday and today

WHAT??? That totally stinks!

Sorry about the bike ... nice job on the run though!

(The bike being stolen stinks ... not your run!!!)

Sorry dude, I didn't see the comment about the bike being stolen. that stinks!!!

I read from your wife's Facebook that your neighbor saw who stole your bike, and you got it back???? And he got arrested...how about some more details?

yeah the neighbor guy tried to run the guy off but he came back later -

and the police were going to have the neighbor pick him out in a photolineup. Hopefully they get prints off the bike and can get the guy - he has a history...

Well, I'm glad you have a good neighbor, but sad that there's still desperate people out there who have to resort to stealing from others. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world. I know if that happened to me, I'd probably think about moving to the wilderness somewhere...wait, I already think about that!!!

GREAT NEWS!!! :)

Nice run, Tim! What's this I heard about a guy stealing stuff off your front porch..and your neighbor telling you who did it?

yeah pretty sucky - there are still a few petty criminals around here --

the police found the bike at least...

Nice run. After your forced rest, you are going to come back stronger and faster than ever.

Nice job. I'm glad it felt good.

NICE run. Windy runs are always tough for me. Hope the foot weirdness disappears!

Looks like you're building up the mileage. Nice job.

7:04 in windy chilly condition?!!! You're a true blue DIEHARD! GREAT JOB!!!

I would guess that running almost 11 miles at that pace would wear you out. Very cool that you get to go to lunch with your wife though.

Just looking at your mileage and pace wore ME out! SO NICE to take your wife to lunch! Did you eat plenty for lunch? :)

yeah we had a great lunch -

I never want to run my long runs but know I will regret it if I don't.

...and I'm always glad I did it when I'm done.

yep - you guys are right

thanks for the encouragement

LOVE the shorties! :) Keep it up!

Back to the doubles.

Shorties aren't anything like quickies are they? :)

hmmm..not so much -- :)

Nice job. How's the weather out there?

he there Dale!

it is decent - mid 50's today. as long as the wind isn't too much it is good running weather.

Cool

:)

Nice entry!!!

Looks like you must be feeling fine! :)

yep Teena, feeling good-

10 miles with a strong finish is always great.

right on --

Hey Man, did it snow where you are?

no snow here - just a few degrees to warm for it I guess. we usually get freezing rain here vs. snow.

Nice run..nice pace!

What's the race next month? I can't keep them all straight--is that the ING Atlanta?

thanks Marc - yeah it is the ing georgia marathon

That sounds like a really tough course. I'm glad you were able to get out and run.

Sounds like your kind of course. You're going to tear it up.

It's always amazing to me how quickly the days start getting longer. Seems like not too long ago it was getting dark just before 5:00 PM.

I wish my ho-hum runs were at that pace. lol. Nice job.

Nice....What's the fastest you can run a mile?

i think my pr is 5:09 from track nights last year...not sure now what I can do but I want to take a shot at sub 5 this year. i need to get my butt in gear and get to the track. track nights start in may.

Cool...They have competitions like that around here, but they're usually 60 miles away.

yeah I'm lucky I can run my warm up to the track. It is exactly 3 miles away...

At least you're not getting snow are you?

no - no snow --yet. 70% chance of snow or freezing rain tomorrow

i have a tune up 5K on Saturday and it is supposed to be below freezing...yuck

Good luck Saturday. I'll be anxious to hear all about it.

yeah no second run - argh!

Some days are like that. It makes the good days that much sweeter.

I am sure your legs will be fresh tomorrow. Here's to a great weekend run!

That's c-c-c-cold...and the wind, yikes!

Somehow I missed that you're racing tomorrow. GOOD LUCK! You're gonna do AWESOME as always. Can't wait to read your report!

NICE run in the SNOW btw! :)

thanks Smooth - it was fun running in the snow. I have done more of that and cold rain this year than I've ever done. its that global warming... :)

well they canceled the race cause all this sloppy slush is going to freeze tonight and those back roads are going to be SLICK. So I get to sleep in a little - I still need to run but I'm not sure when.

Off to finish Air Bud with the kids -- good times.

Anxiously awaiting the report!

race canceled due to inclement weather :)

funny for you guys probably bu it was really icy and stuff this morning. it would have been a joke trying to race...

what? canceled? The storm must be pretty down south. They canceled the Myrtle Beach Marathon too. What a bummer!

Darn, I was expecting to read an EXCITING race report! Hope you had a great run anyway!

Ah man. Another canceled race. That is just a huge bummer. Hope they refund your money. Did you at least get the shirt? Man that has got to be frustrating.

NICE cruisin' miles!

Nice run. Did you end up racing on Saturday? If so, how'd it go?

no we got snowed out - it was really icy all day so it wasn't much of a running weekend. But we had a great time out in the snow and stuff.

I'm glad to hear that you have to make an effort to run under 7's as well.

That was a great run especially for your second run of the day.

So ... did the afternoon run happen?

no - which makes me glad i at least did the morning one...

Your down for a while and then just...BANG! You throw down a 20+ miler averaging 7:17. Wow. I'm envious. I hope the foot thing is nothing.

it was the weather, man...60 degrees and sunny.

63 tomorrow - i'm loving it. got the grill going right now. need to go torch some meat :)

I am just shaking my head ... far too hardcore!

Are you icing your foot? If it was a zing like shooting pain it is a pain I often get when there's a bit of inflammation down there and a nerve gets bumped.

Seriously ... unbelievably fast.

thanks Teena - I didn't ice it. It was a sharp pain when I was turning a sharp turn, so I'm thinking it is just some tired tendons and ligaments at the end of the run. The foot didn't feel bad after the run and the foot isn't any more sore than my legs today, so I think I'm ok. I don't need a nagging injury right now, that's for sure.

BTW - awesome run yesterday as well. I'm just trying to keep up with all you hard core people on the board. :)

WOW! What a blazing fast 20+ miler!!! You sure woke up some dormant stuff. Happy to hear no issues the day after. Your next 20+ miler will be SO SO SO SO easy! And your race will be a blast!

Dang! Nice 20-miler...I'm not sure you could harden up any more. Glad that little twinge went away. Some day, you really need to run an easy marathon course and see what kind of PR you could get. :)

thanks Smooth and Marc. I'm a little sore in the foot today but it'll be better tomorrow I'm sure.

I hope the foot pain is nothing.

thanks -it always comes and goes - it no big deal in a couple of years - knock on wood...

Looks like a nice paced run.

thanks Rhett - not as speedy as your wind workout but it was ok.

Clunky doesnt sound fun. Great pace though man.

yeah clunkly kind of stinks...

Glad your night run was better...no clunky! Keep working on your open strides...I have no clue how you do that...you run like an elite in my book! :)

thanks SMooth!

Hardcore!

I'm sure your stride is MUCH better than mine. When I see pictures of myself running, it looks like I'm out for a Sunday stroll. lol

Way to get in some miles.

I hate car repairs. I'm taking my car into the shop tomorrow morning. I guess I'll have to get up early to get in a workout.

Yeah, I get that too once in awhile. I hate it when it happens because there's nothing I can do about it. It does go away, but I'm nervous it will pop up on race day or something. I wonder if it's some sort of blood sugar issue.

glad it isn't just me :) - it is a bit disconcerting for sure. Yeah i agree. it must be blood sugar levels. at least it isn't one of my heart racing episodes.

Looks like a great run and very fun ice skating with your girl.

Bet you'll drink your fluids next time. ;)

INCREDIBLE run and iceskating!!!

Dang Crosby!!!!

AWESOME run! Glad you were revived after some fuel and fluids.

What a fun time ice skating with your kids.

So SAD Team USA lost in over time to Canada!

Thanks you all! You keep me inspired for sure. I just wish I was as dedicated as you three.

On the hockey front, my mom got remarrieda year and a half ago and moved to Canada. I was really wanting to call her after we beat them...but no go. huge bummer for me. :) :)

happy Sunday eves all

Nice run(S) yesterday! Sorry winter has returned...can't believe you still have snow! Take care of the wonky foot.

GOOD LUCK with your 5K next Sat. Sounds like fun to have the kids running in it too!

thanks SMooth -- yeah this summer has been harsher than normal for sure.

How can you run that pace into the wind???

Nice!

luckily when you run an out and back, one direction you'll get pushed in the back a bit.

Not all runs are stellar. I hate wind too. But you got'er done!

Bad runs make the good ones feel stellar.

Last Friday I was wearing swim trunks and enjoying the warm sunshine. Today I'm in tights, mittens, beanie, and jacket ready to enjoy the snow. :(

I hope you have beautiful weather for that long run tomorrow like I did this morning.

Awesome job, man!!! I don't know how any of you can do any kind of work after running over 20 miles. I like to do those runs late at night so I can just crash in the bed and pass out. lol

I'm glad you felt good today. That will be good for the physcie on race day.

Great run and pace.

thanks guys!

Dale - if I don't keep moving after a long run, I'll be a lot more sore the next day.

Nice run! I read Ultra marathon man recently and really liked it. I thought the best section was the chapters about his first western states 100.

thanks Aaron - yea that was the section of the audiobook that I was on when I was hitting the hills at the end. It kept me going.

How many weeks till race day? How many weeks of taper are you going to do?

the race is on the 21st of this month, so it is 2weeks from this past Sunday. I usually do an informal 2 week taper so that's what I'm doing this time, although I don't have much to taper from. My miles aren't really high and I haven't done any speed work. This is more of a race to get out and do it rather than a time goal one. I wanted to do it to keep me running decent miles through the early months of the year.

Hope you hydrated well after. NICE consistent runs this week!

Rapid heart beat?

yeah nothing new for me - just a few times a year this happens. maybe not good...I think it is when I am not hydrated properly.

Looks like we should have been running together today. We both ran 5Ks in exactly the same time. Mine was right at 3.1 though.

Sounds like a fun day for the whole family. Crazy that you and Rhett ran the exact same time.

Oh yeah, and the exact same time that I ran my last 5k.

no way guys, that is weird. I guess I should have pushed more. :)

WOW!!! How crazy is that???

You all are so stinkin' fast!!!!!!

Congrats to you and the kids!!!

Seriously??? You three boys ran the exact same 5K times on 3 very different races and courses!!!

Timp, CONGRATS! I'm always awed by how FAST you are! For not sure how to race any more, you did an EXCELLENT job!

CONGRATS to Q and Sawyer! WooHoo!!!

We must be in the Twilight Zone!!! Very cool. Congrats on doing so well, even with no speed training all winter.

It is time for a virtual showdown between the 3 of you!

Right now the thought of racing a 5k makes my stomach turn. It's such hard work to run that fast, which for me isn't even that fast.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt the effects of a 5K. I mean it was only a 5K, right?

dang man - I'm so glad it isn't just me :) I didn't think I pounded down the hills too much but man, my quads are sore after a 6 miler, so it must still be from the 5K.

I forgot how much fun racing is. It's been too long (since Nov). I need to do one per month whether I am ready or not. It is why I like to run and if I don't do it, running is a chore.

I can't wait til the race on Sunday. I'm not in top shape but I am looking forward to giving it a go. Then after that we're having a b-day party for my Q at the bowling alley. That I'm looking forward to as well. :)

Nice job on the run, even though your legs were dead.

Is your marathon this Sunday?

yep - race is on Sunday - need to go get a few miles in now...

What's Sunday?

I am so behind on everyone's blogs!

I have a marathon here in town. ING Georgia Marathon

unfortunately the forecast went from rainy with low winds to slight chance of rain and 18 mph...argh

I'm sure your legs will feel great by then. The weather doesn't sound too appealing, though.

WOW!!! That sounds brutal!!!

Hey man, good luck at the race tomorrow!!! What time are you shooting for?

thanks a lot Dale - Well I was looking to get close to 3:00 but overnight I came down with what my daughter had all week. So I'm trying to press forward with my preparations, but I don't feel good. I can't seem to catch a break this year.

Oh that really stinks. Such bad timing. I've been getting sick a lot this winter, thanks to my kids, the walking germ factories.

Good luck tomorrow!!!! :)

I hope you get feeling well for the race. Can't wait to read all about it.

I hope the race went well and youi didn't get too sick

How'd it go? Can't wait to hear your report.

Anxiously awaiting!!!!

From Tim's wife's facebook page, it seems like Tim had some trouble. I see he finished in 3:42. I hope he's doing OK...maybe I'll give him a call.

How are you doing Tim? I hope everything is ok.

I keep checking.

How are you feeling Tim? Your friends are worrying!

That STINKS!!!! I am so sorry!!!!

thanks Teena - it was bound to happen one of these time. I've never come down with something before a race, so I've been lucky I guess.

I think your 3:42 is equivalent to me running about a 4:30...it's a little funny how we force ourselves to do things just for that little medal (like me going to Boston again :). Glad you're OK, and I'm sure you'll be back to your old speedy self in no time. How many marathons is that for you now?

Marc, it is funny. I hated to see my $72 registration totally go out the window. At the least I wanted the things coming to me. :)

Oh Timp, what a toughie you are! If you can run a 3:42 marathon with fever and an ill stomach, you can do ANYTHING. You deserve more than a medal! Oh, A+++ dad for going bowling for your daughter's b'day party afterwards! Hope you're feeling much much better!

thanks Smooth! I am about 90% today. My appetite is coming around, so that is a great sign.

Nothing to be embarrassed about. You probably should not have even run the race but I understand why you did. You will be able to draw on the pain from this experience the next time you are pounding out a 2:4x marathon.

Wow!!! You are a lot tougher than I am. When Marc posted that you had some trouble, I was worried that something really bad happened, like an injury. I hope you start feeling better. Seems like there is always a sickness going around right before big races.

Andy, it was definitely a learning experience...

Dale - luckily nothing bad happened and I'm feeling pretty good today. As an added bonus, my legs feel great considering it is 2 days after a marathon. I'll be able to and actually wanting to do a few miles tomorrow. I just found out the 5k that was cancelled in Feb was rescheduled for May 15th. So I have 7 weeks to get some speed in these legs. I'm looking forward to it.

Wow, you are one tough dude. You ran a great race considering your condition. Not many of us could have done that. I for one am very impressed with how well you did. I hope you get better soon.

thanks Rhett! Most of us probably would or have run a race when we shouldn't. It's cause we are crazy and stubborn and hate to give up. Its not just me is it? :)

Rhett - I heard about this one guy who ran Boston with a torn PF. We are all crazy.

now that sounds horrible

but it is Boston - and if you are there are you not going to hobble it home? yep I would

Tim - I was teasing Rhett because I believe that is what he did last year.

I'm a little slow... :)

Andy, that guy was out of his mind, but Tim is just tough.

Sorry you were not at full strength.

Yeah timp the way you sounded was exactly what I went through. I can't believe you did so well considering not feeling that well at the start, good job!

What part of town do you live in?

HI Mike - I'm up here in Decatur.

Oh man. Sorry to hear about the race. Some days are just like that. And its even worse if its on race day. Great job finishing it though.

thanks Mark!

It's a good thing running is it's own reward, because anything can happen on race day. You must be very strong willed and determined to carry through with that race, especially after being just a block from home at one point. Hope you're doing better today.

you are right, JD. Being so close to home was the hardest part. I'm feeling great today! It was just one of those things.

sounds like a good day.

Sounds like the perfect workout to me!

Nice!!!

Naps should be written into training plans.

You're BAAACCCK!!! Nice little run!

Thanks Smooth. I'm kind of excited about this stage of the year. the weather is better, the runs don't have to be as long, and I am going to work on some speed.

Nice job!!!

Sounds like a good plan! Gotta enjoy the nice running weather! Going for sub-17 5K? You're already a mighty speedy speed demon!

SMooth, I think it might be a little lofty to think I could do that time, but it is a fast track. It depends on how hard I work in the next 6 or so weeks. :)

Nice to get back running.

Looks like you are back to your speedy old self.

Nice...I could just about keep up with you during the week after you run a marathon. :)

It's WINDY your neck of the woods too? NICE run nevertheless!

Sounds pretty chilly. Nice job

yeah chilly and windy just won't go away this year. It is even more chilly and windy this morning :)

Sounds like fun. I love to see really fast people run.

I'm glad you're back to your old self. What's next?

thanks Rhett - me too. I'm feeling pretty good.

Nice runs. (I think the long-sleeve weather might be behind us in Texas -- supposed to hit 80 today)

Would only be 2 more miles then what you did the last few days. You can do it.

Did you get your 200 miles?

not so much Marc. I played nurse-dad and cubscout-dad yesterday so no miles

DOH!! Very close though.

Hope you get in two runs and a great weather to go with it! Winter has returned to Utah!

One of Peoples sexy 100, way to go!

loving the weather - up to 82 and light winds

timp, you have got to check out RivertonPaul's blog! It's sizzling hot!

just looked SMooth - great stuff :)

Back to the 2 a days. Yay!

yeah but I'm not used to the heat, Rhett. It's like 80 here today. my second run wiped me out

Enjoy the spring run, it will be summer soon.

Nice!

Were you running in the dark or just missed seeing it?

I was actually realy good on Easter and lost a couple pounds over night. Amazing how having a race coming up so soon can keep one disciplined even with all that candy and good food around.

Dang road rash.

Ouch!

Was dancing around some broken sidewalk and just missed it..

That sucks! Hope you didn't bruise your ribs.

Is it humid as well? Nice pace in the heat.

What a NICE dad! Our son took us to see The Spy Next Door last week...sooo funny! Hubby loved those no brainer feel good movies.

WOW, that spill you took on Mon still hurting your chest? NICE mileage and pace nevertheless!

thanks Smooth - we had a great time together. And I'm happy I was able to get in my miles tonight.

Glad to hear the breathing is getting better. How about the road rash? Nice run after a day of fun.

Dale - thanks- the road rash doesn't hurt anymore, it just looks ugly.

Nice, solid miles. Enjoy your day off with the kids!

I think I need new shoes soon, too. I better check my mileage. Nice job on the runs

Nice. Gotta enjoy those mornings when they happen! Too few of them to go around.

Nice job!!!

Maybe you broke a rib. That would suck. Still a nice pace for being in pain and not being able to breathe

it can't be that easy to break something - I think its a little better today - we'll see.

All that and you still turn out fast miles. I hope there is no long term damage.

Dang! I go away for a few days, and you go and crack a rib. (if that's what it is, there's really nothing that can be done about it, but let it heal on its own). I need to look at your older blogs and read about your fall...I had no idea. Nice 2-fer!

Maybe it's just out of alignment.

Sorry the run wasn't any fun

thanks guys - today things went a lot better - except for a couple of sneezes that really hurt.

Did the rib feel any better?

yeah Andy, it was much more bearable today. I think it was getting better last week then I did some shoveling and raking in the yard and strained it again. That'll teach me to make the yard look nicer...

Looks like some good speed work. You don't need to breath, you're a running machine! :)

Nicely done!!! Hey, I almost had as many miles as you for the week. Sweet.

:)

Nice run and nice shoes

Glad you got in an enjoyable run today. By the way, where did you get your new shoes for $40?

thanks - I get all my shoes through holabirdsports.com - they always have closeouts to get rid of models that get replaced.

Those paces would be uncomfortably uncomfortable to me. Nice job!

Way to mix it up.

I would like to do two-a-days, but I never have enough time. Nice job.

Sounds like fun.

Man, you are always so consistent with your pace. Nice job.

WAY to squeeze in two runs w/ your busy schedule. I love cub scouts! 100 anniversary this year!

Hope the little toe is okay!

Your an animal man! What's your next go fast marathon? Have you given any thoughts to doing Boston in 2011 with the gang?

Hey Slick - not sure what I'm doing next. There's a 5K in 3 weeks that I'm not ready for then a 50K in June. Maybe do another marathon in Nov. I need to get my speed work up and my weight down...

Nice jon, once again. Sorry about the toe. By the way, how is youir breathing since that fall? Any better?

yeah Dale - my ribs or whatever are 100% again - thankfully.

Too much cub-scout treats?!!! :)

still holding on to my winter weight...

What weight? Can't can't weigh more than 140. I couldn't believe my weight dropped to 153 right before Boston, but as of this morning it was back at 160.

yeah - Rhett - I'm right around 143 today. Worried- I looked at my log from last year and I was in the same boat. I just feel better about 5 lbs lighter I guess but I takes more will power and all that.

This all comes from a guy always having weight issues as a kid through about 5 years ago. I topped out at 210 in 2001 or 2002 before I decided I didn't want to end up like my dad and joined the Y. It all leads up to now - where I obsess about my weight. I don't want it creeping up again. :)

I was thinking about yours dropping in the week before boston. What did you change other than not lifting and such for a couple weeks beforehand?

That's the crazy thing Tim. I didn't feel like I changed anything except not lifting for the last 3 weeks befoe Boston. I did eat more carbs and less protein also, but I felt like I was eating a lot and every morning when I would get on the scale I would expect a gain in weight and every day it kept dropping. I haven't quite figured it out, but I guess my body liked racing at the lighter weight.

Yeah whatever it was, Rhett, it worked. :)

I wish I weighed 143 lbs and could run as fast as you can. "only in my dreams"

You guys are so skinny.

Tim, that's awesome you lost so much weight. I was in the same boat. I topped out at 240 four or five years ago. It sure feels good to get all that weight off. I was really bummed out after St. George when the day after I mysteriously gained 5 lbs and then all of a sudden I was up 15 lbs. What was up with that? I know I wasn't running as much after that, but I guess I never cut back on my eating. I think I'm getting it back under control. I've lost 3 lbs this week.

Wow Dale - that is awesome!

It is a constant battle isn't it?

Yeah it is a constant battle for sure. Alot of it can be just water weight though too. You can change like 10 pds in a day easy. I remember my first 20 miler losing 10 pounds all in water weight. So throw that in with your daily workouts and who knows really where you are. Mostly though I try to go by how I feel. I wouldn't worry about it or stress about it. Or you will actually then hold onto your weight even more.

the water weight factor is definitely there - I just try to monitor the trends...

Nice double today. Good job sneaking in 4.4 before your meeting.

Great workout. I enjoyed the video, especially at the end when he talks about his name.

You were moving at a good clip this morning.

So, just out of curiousity, what is the fastest mile you have ever ran? What do you think the is the fastest mile you could run right now? You are so amazingly fast.

Rhett - yeah I felt good yesterday- no idea why, but I'll take it.

Teena - how are you? I've not seen an update since BeanTown. You really did an amazing job despite your injury. Like my wife told me, your time might not been what you wanted, but it was something a lot of people would kill for...Your time was faster than my last full and I just had a bad stomach...

As for me - and I know I like to talk about my running ( :) ), I've done a 5:09 mile. That was last year around this time. It is amazing how slow that is to the world but it felt so fast to me at the time. Running is so relative. And it makes what the fast guys so SO amazing. I have no idea what I can do now. Some day I want to do a sub 5. Track nights start next week and I want to take a measure of my fitness, but my wife has all her meetings on Tues and I'll probably not get to do many of those nights this year, unfortunately. :) :)

Hey Tim -- I'm fine ... started running a bit last week and toying with the idea of running the Ogden marathon on the 15th -- of course, only as a training run since I have lost quite a bit these past 6 weeks. Just in the middle of finals and so haven't blogged. :)

Dang you are fast!!!!

I guess even SuperTim has to take it easy every now and then.

:)

Summer already?!!! Guess I better not complain about our wintery spring.

NICE runs the last few days!

We've hit 95 today, but there is no humidity here.

wow Rhett, 95. Now that is hot...I'm just not used to this yet.

Sooth - enjoy the cool temps while you can :)

It's back down to the 30's here and it even started snowing a little while ago. Nice runs

Wow that's a little too cool

You know how many people would die to be able to run 8 miles at 7:30 pace? I know that is slow for you, but sounds hot and humid. That's why I run early in the morning.

you are right - I need to change my habits

I hear you about the temps...starting to think it is time to wake up early and run in the morning.

Nothin', really? You got'er done, 6 is something, not a goose egg, right! Hope you have a GREAT weekend!

I had nothing today either, but it was because I was running on empty.

Looks like nothing turned into something. Stupid bad air.

That is a lot for nothin. Hope you start feeling better.

58 miles for the week.....good on you. How long till your next marathon. Sounds like you run today was really enjoyable!

Thanks TS, I have an ultra on June 6 so I guess I'd better ramp up my long runs again...

Awesome job!!! Glad it felt good.

Glad you enjoyed the run and the flowing thoughts!!!

Hope you are spoiling your wife rotten today!!! :)

How far's the Ultra on Jun 6? Looks like a good run Satruday.

thanks all!

Rhett - the race in June is a 50K. I've run it the last two years. There's a course change this year so I'm a little worried about getting lost...

Sounds like the weather there was as good to you as it was good for me here! Don't you just love it?

Yeah - it is only supposed to get up to 72 today - I'll take this cooler weather while I can. It'll be HOT soon.

Solid! Glad the temps crept back down to a comfortable level.

Definitely 7:07 for 8+ miles is pokey....NOT!

Not bad for tired and pokey. Nice run.

That is NOT pokey pace! :)

Very nice.

NICE run(S) as always!

Way to go. Another nice run.

thanks man

Nice mileage and pace.

I'm betting you run again today. Are you going long tomorrow? You are only 3 weeks out from your ultra, right?

we''l find out soon Rhett :)

no long run tomorrow - got a 5K. I need to race more. It's been since March.

Awesome job man!!! Congrats on the PR. That is way cool. What place did you take?

thanks Dale! I haven't added up the results yet, but I was somewhere in the 15th-20 range for the overall race. 4th in AG. We have some speedy guys around here and this wasn't even all the fast guys who normally show up. It is a hard core bunch around here. Winner was 16:02. My AG winner was 16:33.

Boy, I'll say there are a bunch of speedy guys out there. WOW!

Great job on the PR. Isn't this almost 90 seconds faster than you ran a couple of months ago?

thanks Andy - it was over a minute, yeah. But that course was a bit long and a bit harder... It is all in the course selection.

Hoping your RR is up -- looking now...

Great PR Timp. Wow 5:39 per mile avg.!

Wow Tim! That is FAST!!!! You are amazing. I was telling my wife about you this morning on our run and how not long ago you weighed a lot more, but now you are blazing fast. You definitely are a gifted runner. Great job on the PR.

Thanks Rhett - you rock!

No way you were going to redline!!! You are too killer fast and too killer amazing!!!!

Congrats on the PR!

You rocked that. :)

Thanks Teena!

thanks JD!

awesome job! the heat and humidity were terrible this weekend.

thanks KP - Great job on your race as well!

Wow, you are amazing. Congrats on a fine 5K and a super time. How are you feeling today, any gotchas barking at you?

Thanks Slick. Nothing aching. I'm all set to get back at it.

Cool. Sounds like fun

Good luck at track night. Sounds like a lot of fun!

Can you run a sub 5:00 mile?

Marc - I'm close to a 5:00 mile but not quite yet. 5:07 last year. We'll see on Tuesday if I can go back.

Good luck tonight. I'll be looking for the race report.

Have fun at the track. That is so cool that you do that!

Wicked fast!!! :)

Great job at track night. That sounds like a lot of fun

Wow, you ran fast! Great job.

thanks all - funny I didn't see any of these comments cause my gmail was dumping my alerts into spam folder...argh

Great job Tim. Havent been able to keep up on your blog much. So was wondering if you have been able to hit some of those what was it Tues night races at the track this year? Your looking speedy fast still.

Bah I should of read the previous night run more. Just saw that you were sore. I should of known. LOL Great job bro.

thanks MArk!

You guys picked an exciting game to go to. Yesterday was the last day of school for my kids.

Rhett - we had a blast - I was jumping up and down like a little schoolgirl :)

So when do you start school in August?

that was me yesterday.

just drink a double shot of espresso around 10pm, and you'll be bouncing off the walls for a few hours after everyone else goes to bed, so you might as well go for a run...

(the twisted logic of an ultrarunner...)

sounds like a plan - I was just planning on hitting the coffee and then going out. Then a thunderstorm rolled in. Glad I waited - I don't want to be struck down today.

Congrats to your son!! That is great!! :)

And ... nice 16 miler.

thanks Teena!

Sounds like a great day!

Nice job. How are the temps out there?

thanks Dale - the temps are in the mid 70s maybe getting up to 80. It should be great weather for track night tonight. I'll try the mile and the 5K. It should be another very tiring day. I'm not sure if I should take the mile easy and go for the 5K PR. Or I could try to smoke both and probably wind up being tired for the 5K.

Wow 5:05!!!! That is a awesome PR man. Dang you got some speed left in those legs.

Thanks!

OH - I'm just getting started... :)

Congratulations on two great races back to back. very impressive speed.

thanks Andy - I'm really feeling it today. I need some quick healing foods...

Amazing! FAST! FAST! FAST!

Thanks Rhett

Holy Schmoly!!! Congrats on the super fast mile. Dang. I can't even fathom running a quarter mile at that pace. Awesome job. Then to turn around and run a 5k in 17:54 is amazing, too!!! Then you ran home. Wow. I wuld be dead after the mile race.

Thanks Dale - and I'm paying for it today. My 4 miler wa a disaster....

Excellent PR.

Thanks Paul

I'm glad the second run felt better than the first. I seems to have a lot of miserable runs, but I just keep pluggin' along, hoping to improve some day.

Isn't that 50k coming up soon?

thanks Dale - yeah that's all we can do it keep plugging away, right?

Yep - the 50K is June 6.

sounds like we all had one of those days that only taper madness can bring on!

Yeah Slick, if I was tapering I'd have a reason. I feel good today though so hopefully my hour run will be more productive.

I am amazed that you can run at all after a 5:05 mile at the track (sub 5 had they not stinkin' boxed you in) and then a fast 5K 15 minutes after.

Seriously, impressive.

Hope you enjoy the run today.

Thanks Teena - I hope it goes well as well.

4 really slow miles, what you were running like 7:30s instead of 6:45s?

Yeah not quite this time ;)

Back to your speedy self. Enjoy the kidos and the long weekend.

thanks Rhett - good luck on the run today, if you do it.

Very cool.

So, I'm dying to know ... what pace was that "last mile or so?" :)

Great overall pace. That last mile must have been real fast. Let us have it. It's not bragging, it's just fact. You are fast!!!!

thanks guys! I really don't know that last miles pace. I only have a late 80's timex Ironman watch so I just take the ave pace. It wasn't too crazy though.