I love.....

I love my Mizunos. :)

http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe/mizuno-wave-rider-16-mens

Ptown

I got up bright and easy for a Provincetown, MA run Saturday morning at 7AM. I have always wanted to run down there on the bike trails. I had premapped out a nice 12 mile course to hit up, but still got a bit confused in the sand dunes and had to ask a biker for directions back to the town center to Commercial Street to head back to Truro to the motel. I noticed I forgot my Ipod once I left the hotel, but decided not to go grab it and enjoy the sounds around me. The sounds of the birds, fireflies, the ocean waves, the people saying good morning, and the sound of my feet hitting the pavement. Early morning runners are usually so much nicer than evening runners. I think it is because they know if you are out that early it is because you are most likely training for a run and trying to avoid the heat that is due to come. The people there we just much friendlier though kind of like in Lubec Maine and Campobello Island, Nova Scotia, Canada during the marathon up there is June.

Ptown Run Photos

Ptown Bike trail.

Along the Ptown bike trail

Nature doesn't need a filter. It is perfect, vibrant, and beautiful naturally.

I just thought this was a cool fence.

End of Commercial Street right near the breakwater.

Beaches are pretty especially thanks to the nice breeze.

End of my run almost back the the motel and beach

Beginning of my run right over the border in Truro.

Stolen Thoughts 2

Sunset Monday/Wednesday

The first photo is along the Charles River in Boston on Monday nights run.

The second photo is Wollaston Beach in Quincy on Wednesday nights run.

July 2014

Signed up for the San Fran Marathon for 2014 last night. I couldn't resist. $105 for preregistration. I am sure it will at least double in price when it officially goes on sale when ever that is. The thought of running over the Golden Gate Bridge was just to much for me, so I went and signed up. Although it is over a year away still I am highly looking forward to it. Boston April 2014 redo and San Fran in July, 2014 should be a good year for running.

The Oatmeal...

Thought this was great:

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running

I'm Back!!!

Ran 12 miles Saturday afternoon. Longest run since the marathon three weekends ago. The left knee is still bothering me though. I need to keep the runs as flat as possible for a while it seems. Thank the Gods for the nice 70 degree weather on Saturday all day since I went out Friday night with friends and didn't get home until 2:30AM. Woke up at 11:30 and ran about 12:40ish until 2:40. To bad the humidity is already back.

Long Run 1 Mix

Good for about a 2 hour run. This is an older mix I made, but still a good one with lots of verity.

Florence & the Machine - Dog Days Are Over
Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
Lady Gaga - The Edge of Glory
Tori Amos - Raspberry Swirl
D.R.U.G.S. - I'm Here to Take the Sky
Taking Back Sunday - Faith
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger
Marina & The Diamonds - Radioactive
Fireworks - I Locked My Time Capsule
Jessie J - Nobody's Perfect
Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
Save Your Breathe - Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy
Yeah yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll
Neon Trees - Animal
The Killers - Somebody Told Me
The Bravery - Believe (Monn Version)
David Guetta - Night Of Your Life (Ft. Jennifer Hudson)
Sabi - Wild Heart
The Saturdays - Not That Kinda Girl
Martin Solveig - Boys & Girls (Ft. Dragonette)
Blur - Song 2
The Wonder Years - Local Man Ruins Everything
Teddybears - Cariac Arrest (Ft. Robyn)
Jennifer Lopez - Papi
Evanescence - The Change
Pink - Fuckin' Perfect
Beyonce - Crazy In Love
Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own
The Appreication Post - The Beating of a Lifetime
Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
Ellie Goulding - Starry Eyed
A Fine Frenzy - Electric Twist

Sasha Azevedo Quote

“I run because it’s my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I’m going, where I’m going, and I’m already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise… it’s a consistent reward for victory!” - Sasha Azevedo

7/8 mile runs, Rock N Roll

Ran 7.6 miles Saturday morning at 6:40AM until 8AM even then it was humid as hell out. That shower was heaven after.

I ran above the same distance today 7.8 miles and I must saw it was much better. The humidity broke and there was a nice cool breeze.

I am enjoying doing the free weights at the gym now as well. Something different for once.

My friend Nicole told me that the Rock N Roll Marathon people are letting people that didn't finish the Boston Marathon pick a run of any distance for free. I emailed them and asked to run the Rock N Roll Half Marathon in Providence in August. Hopefully they get back to me since I have been debating signing up for it for like 6 months now and still haven't signed up. Even better if it is free right?

Humid and all...

Made it through 3 quick runs this week so far. Two 5 milers and a 2 miler to the gym and back. I know a 5 miler isn't exactly a quick run for most, but to me it is although no runs feel quick in this humidity right now. Prob a 5/8 miler if the knees hold up tonight after work then some free weights at the gym. The knees have been feeling good today and yesterday finally, but that could be cause I didn't run yesterday at all. We will see I guess.

I'm Back Hopefully?

Gonna try to run for the first time since the marathon after work today. Let's hope this isn't a disaster. This is if it isn't raining of course. Probably run toward the gym since it is only a mile from home so that if I don't feel good about the run and my knees I can just go there and not run any further. Just hoping for a quick 5kish run to get the legs back into running after 8 days of not running. Only done a couple bike sessions at the gym and a bunch of walking/hiking during my vacation week last week. Here's to hopefully being back to running tonight since the Chicago Marathon is only 3 and a 1/2 months away already. Here's to a flat marathon this time.