03/25/2007 - Run
This was a pretty good run, an “it felt good to be back” run. Granted it was only 4 miles, still not long enough (at least for my goals) but I am happy with it overall.
Just under 4 miles at just over 8 minutes per mile and I felt really good when I was done. It was a warm and sunny day and I ran at almost 2 in the afternoon with only a bagel and coffee for breakfast. This run was also done just after washing both my car and motorcycle. Stupid yes, but I need to test what my body can do. Running 50 miles takes alot, not only endurance wise, but you also need to know how your body will function with little or nothing in it.
I know there are alot of people that will disagree with my methods, but they have worked in the past for long distance events to include both a 50k Trail Run and Ironman Triathlons. I enjoy running, for me its fun, it is a lifestyle but not one that I want to overtake my life. I am a runner or an endurance athlete but that is not all I am. I run for fun, not to follow a schedule. Although I have had thoughts of getting on a good training program because there are some marathon goals that I have (PR related).
