Monthly Archives: June 2009

This week 17 miles This month 55.86 miles This year 278.47 miles 2008 515 miles

Today was the first “long” run of my training plan. Normally I would not categorize 5 miles as a long run, but it’s the longest I’ve run since before I got sick, so I decided to go ahead and call … Continue reading →

When I came into work this morning, my colleague greeted me with, “Thank god you’re OK! I was so worried about you!” and a hug. Confused, I replied that I was happy she cared so much and asked her to … Continue reading →

The weather cooperated today, and I was able to run on the canal trail as I had planned. There’s a parking lot for the trail about 5 minutes from work. The trail is part of a rails-to-trails project (check out … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned in the past that I have a love/hate relationship with my treadmill. Lately it’s been more hate, likely due to the lousy weather getting in the way of some outdoor runs. But last night I was actually in … Continue reading →

A few months back, there was an article in Runner’s World about waving or not waving during a run. Both sides, wavers and non-wavers, seem to feel pretty strongly about their position. Personally, I’m a waver. I think it’s nice … Continue reading →

This week 15 miles This month 38.86 miles This year 261.47 miles 2008 515 miles

It has been nonstop rain here for what seems like forever. I had to run on the treadmill Thursday, which was fine, but I would always rather run outside. When I woke up today (late – I decided to sleep … Continue reading →

Yesterday I had an awesome 4 mile run outside. The weather was perfect, I felt great, and it was a lot of fun. Today’s plan was to change into running clothes at work and head to the Farmington Canal Trail, … Continue reading →

This week 10.33 miles This month 23.86 miles This year 246.47 miles 2008 515 miles