The wager was 10 miles non stop. I am getting ready for a 1/2 marathon which is 13.1 miles. My training schedule has me running 10 miles on October 11. That is my longest pre-race run. The 1/2 marathon and Melissa’s full Marathon is on October 19.
Tonight..I am running 7 miles. It is hot, high 80’s right now and I am starting in about 1/2 hour. Should take me 1:24 to complete. I hope to shave 4 minutes off this time. I have developed a callus (inside the left foot) and blisters on top of the callous and I fear that will slow me down a bit. I napped forever today in prep. Yesterday we canoed for the day and still feel that a bit.
Update later tonight…..did have a successful 6 mile run on Thursday night and a fast (for me anyways) 2 mile run on Friday night of this week.
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1 Joe // Sep 1, 2008 at 4:01 am
Thanks for the clarification. BTW…keep your eye on the prize. You don’t need a Mercedes.
Not to sound too cliche (or judgmental), but when I read your last post, a Biblical parallel popped into my head. It seems like all too often, just when we get about where we want to be, some new temptation is plopped right in front of us - like the proverbial carrot in front of the nose (cliche x2). Satan has a way of getting our attention off the prize and following a lie. Again…all too often.
DISCLAIMER: I am not insinuating that a Jeep compares to a prize of Biblical proportions, nor do I judge a man for using a Jeep to motivate him into becoming a long distance runner. This thought just popped into my head. I applaud you OG for your hard work and dedication! Keep it up.
2 dmyii // Sep 2, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Run OG, Run!
Use bandaids in all the right places … and you might as well get some bodyglide (i think it is called) to decrease friction!
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