Monthly Archives: July 2009

Today’s nice, short 3 miler was my last run of the month – putting my July total at 100.5 miles. This is the first time I’ve hit 100 miles in a one-month period. My previous high was, I think, 70 … Continue reading →

I am so annoyed. There is something wrong with my treadmill, and it’s not usable right now. I think the belt might need to be replaced, but I’m not sure. I worked on it for two hours, trying different things … Continue reading →

This week 23.53 miles This month 84.53 miles This year 363 miles 2008 515 miles

This week 20 miles This month 61 miles This year 339.47 2008 515 miles

After last weekend’s tough 10 miler, I wasn’t looking forward to this week’s long run, even though it was 2 miles shorter. Last week I had an issue with being slightly dehydrated, resulting in a 45 minute mid-run rehydration break … Continue reading →

When the weather is hot and/or humid (such as today – 83% humidity), I rely on my treadmill to continue logging miles while not dying in the process. My treadmill is in the unfinished part of our basement. I have … Continue reading →

I went back and forth about doing tonight’s 5K. I really wanted to do it last year, but was in New Jersey for work. This year I was determined to do it – but I’m working late this week because … Continue reading →

This week I’m taking advantage of flex time at work. I have today off, and am working longer hours the rest of the week to make up for it. I first thought I’d sleep in, go for a run and … Continue reading →

This week 22 miles This month 41 miles This year 319.47 2008 515 miles

Given the fact that we’ve had cool weather all summer, I haven’t had a chance to acclimate to hot weather, so I knew today’s run would be tough (it was over 80 degrees). Today was my long run, 10 miles. … Continue reading →