Yup. Yup.

Remember the days when...

I so remember the days when running a 5K was a long run. Now running 4, 6, 8, or 13 miles is a short run and running 15-26.2 miles is a long run.

Lazy Brat....

Like everyone I can be a real lazy ass when I feel like it. Felt like relaxing yesterday after the 21 miler on Saturday and gym strength training on Sunday. Ate a PB & J sandwich, tortilla chips, and pistachio ice cream while watching How I Meet You Mother, WWE Raw, 2 Broke Girls, and Downton Abbey. I set my alarm for 6AM to run and go to the gym, but I didn't feel like getting up so I went back to sleep. Now I need to run tonight after work and I can't eat after 7PM because I am fasting for a blood test tomorrow AM. My bad.

Yup I'm getting excited...

Sept 21, 2013 Photos

Photo from along the run in Dorchester.

Post run celebration photo.

21 Miles....

Well I made it. 21 miles from home to Castle Island and back. I didn't injury myself this time which is good. Thank you Mizuno Wave Riders and legs. There was such a nice cool breeze in Southie. Three weeks from today will be Chicago and 26.2.  I feel shockingly good today. My legs aren't bothering me at all. Hopefully I feel this good in three week time after the marathon. Taper time is here. Time to heal and relax a bit, but not slack off in the least. Next weekend is the Rock N Roll Half Marathon.

Tomorrow's Motivation

This is my motivation for tomorrow's final long run of training of 20/21 miles. Quincy Center to Castle Island in Boston and back. Last time I did this run I injured myself while training for Phila in November 2012. I learned the when to replace your running shoes lesson on that run. The shoes were replaced yesterday and broken in last night. Plan on bringing my train pass this time as well in case anything does happen to go wrong this time around. I want redemption in the AM and I will get it!