Training for Columbus

Two weeks into my training program for the Columbus Marathon. Feeling good so far. Fought through some shin pain but, building up my tolerance for the pain. The humidity is really starting to build here in Arkansas. That will make October's weather a welcome sight. :) Two weeks in, 54 miles down.

Early Morning

Met up with Barrett at 5:30am. We went for a 6-mile run to start off my training for Columbus. Finished at 49:35. It was warm, humid, and a little windy but, it was good to get back to running outside. Not to mention knocking it out early in the morning so the rest of the day would fly by. Getting more and more motivated to get into this training cycle. Feeling good about it so far. :)

Columbus

Well, I start my training for Columbus this week. Going to go with a 21-week plan this time. Been running a maitenance program since Cowtown. Now it's time to get back into training mode. I plan on being about 15 pounds lighter for this race. This will help carry me into the following months where I have two more marathons scheduled. Also, still eyeing that Mighty Mite Triathlon in July. Going to be a busy Summer.

What the Hell!!!

What in the world possesses someone, let alone two people, to drive along the highway, get pulled over, then pull out assault rifles and kill police officers?? What is going on with our world?? Police officers, sworn to protect us, are gunned down for no reason. Fellow officers, our Brothers, killed......FOR WHAT??? Two Daddy's will never return to their families now because two idiots had no respect for the law or the lives of fellow human beings.

2010 Torch Run

Good run for a good cause today. We had 12 runners from SORT and DCT out there running today. Just like last year, had to keep Barrett under control. He's like the Big Monster on Monsters vs Aliens. Attracted to the bright colored vehicle. Three of us ran the whole 14 miles from Forrest City into Wynne. Then we all loaded up and drove to Parkin and picked up the group coming in from Marion. Got 15 miles in total. Good day. Weather was great. Got some great effort out of our team members.

Long Run Day

Well, I have a 14 miler on schedule for tomorrow. This will be my longest run since Cowtown. Got Barrett coming down to run it with me. Makes it seem easier when you have a partner to help push you on your run. We'll follow this up with a 13.5 mile run on Wednesday. We're running in the LawEnforcement Torch Run from Forrest City to Wynne. I'll have pics to post after the run.

Rest Day

Made it through Thursday, and I think I'm going to take the day off. Give my legs a much deserved rest. Five miler scheduled for tomorrow, followed by a 14 miler on Sunday. June is right around the corner and so is the start of my training schedule for my run at those three marathons. Time to get serious. :)