March 19th thru March 25th

MON. : -19 mi, w/ lots of hills. Last day of "Winter".

TUES. : -First day of Spring.  Had a Shunji massage.  Some light gardening.  Friggin bugs, first mosquito bite and tick kill.  WAY too early for that.  Gotta take the good with the bad

WED. : -9 mi w/ workout. I had wanted to do 8x800, but it was just too hot, 
and I got totally dehydrated. My face was caked with salt almost as much as 
after a marathon, and my mouth was bone dry after the first 400. Ended up 
doing 3x800, then 400/800/400 and I pulled the plug. I was able to keep my 
paces consistent, so I was pleased with that, even if I wasn't able to do the 
whole workout. It was good to have boj out there with me, but I hope to God
I never get passed in a race with someone in those shoes.
2:54/2:54/2:54
1:25/2:54/1:20

THU. : -8 mi, 6 w/ Frank

FRI. : -5 mi, 4 w/ Frank

SAT. : -9 mi, To The Dump. Went to see Michael's play at the high school, and I completely bonked during the second act of Hamlet.  WTF?! No snacks at intermission?? If it wasn't for a smashed up Fig Newton in my pocket, I don't think I would have made it.

SUN. : -

TOTAL FOR THE WEEK: 50

TOTAL MILES FOR 2012: 507

Frank's Miles For The Week: -10 (he's not a total slacker)

Frank's Total Miles For 2012: 149

March 12th thru March 18th

MON. : -8 mi, hills w/ Frank

TUES. :  -10 mi, hills. 6 w/ Frank

WED. : -9 mi w/ workout 4x 400/800 w/200 rest.

1:25/2:57/1:25/2:59

1:25/3:001:27/2:59

THU. : -10 mi, hills.  6 w/ Frank.

FRI. : -10 mi, hills.  6 w/ Frank

SAT. : Happy 21st birthday, Annie!

SUN. : -

TOTAL FOR THE WEEK: 47

TOTAL MILES FOR 2012: 457

Frank's Miles For The Week: 26

Frank's Total Miles For 2012: 139

You Can't Shoot A Cannon From A Canoe

This is the best video I think I've seen on 'Natural Running', or simply running form.  Check it out.

March 5th thru March 11th

MON. : -Rest after Sunday's race.

TUES. :  -3 mi easy, w/ Roma & Frank on snowy trails.

WED. : -Meet of Champions. Michael's last high school ski race.

THU. : -10 mi, hills.  5 w/ Frank.

FRI. : -

SAT. : -

SUN. : -

TOTAL FOR THE WEEK: 13

TOTAL MILES FOR 2012: 410

Frank's Miles For The Week: 8

Frank's Total Miles For 2012: 113

Week of FEB 27th to MARCH Fourth

MON. : -8 mi w/Frank

TUES. :  -5 mi at the gym. Welcome home from El Salvador, Michael.

WED. : -13 mi on snowy trails with boj. Great run, lots of snow & ice. Thanks boj, for saving me from sliding down that long icy slope, but not for telling me the tree I was about to grab was stronger than it looked. Came back like a Willie Nelson song, cold, wet & hungry. It felt great.

THU. : -Snow day. Relaxed.  And shoveled.

FRI. : -13 mi 5 w/ Frank.

SAT. : -

SUN. : 22 mi total, w/ 1:12 30k (7:08 pace) Tough course.  I'm glad I've been running lots of hills lately.  Newt's birthday, he was sick, head cold.  I felt bad for him, but he said one of the best lines I have ever heard. 


 "Well, I could either be miserable at home, wishing I was running, or miserable running, wishing I was home."


 March Fourth.  Still the only day of the year which makes a statement.  Happy 70th birthday Newt.  Thanks

TOTAL FOR THE WEEK: 61

TOTAL MILES FOR 2012: 397

Frank's Miles For The Week: 13

Frank's Total Miles For 2012: 105

WEEK OF FEB 20th to FEB 26th

MON. : -10 mi, Crittenden/Bray loop, 5 w/Frank

TUES. :  20 mi, 2:40.  Lots of hills in the middle & end. Felt good to run so solid the whole way.  7 w/Frank.  It was a fat Tuesday.

WED. : 9 mi w/workout. 2x(4x400). Was going to do 12 400s, but I was too tired from yesterday's long run. Plus I felt really dehydrated, even after drinking a gatoraid on the way to the workout. I was pleased with my times though.

1:22/1:21/1:22/1:23

1:24/1:22/1:23/1:22

THU. : 5 mi w. Frank. Almost got skunked.

FRI. : -6 mi w/ Frank

SAT. : -

SUN. : -6 mi w/ Frank

TOTAL FOR THE WEEK: 57

TOTAL MILES FOR 2012: 318

Frank's Miles For The Week: 29

Frank's Total Miles For 2012: 91