Greetings! This is my little running log on the Internet. This is where I chronicle my triumphs, failures, and annoying little pains. Since you're here feel free to look around and share any thoughts, suggestions, or questions.

Sunday, January 07, 2007

First week back in training!

Well I’m finally back in training. I have just under 12 weeks to the Cayonlands Half and am using the Hal Higdon intermediate. I can tell I have a long way to go, but it felt good getting 5 solid days of running in.

I’m not even close to where I was in June but that’s OK. I think I really needed to take some time off after Chicago. Mentally I just found it hard to get myself out the door. But now I’m enjoying my runs more although I will be happier when I get in better shape. I’m feeling the 3 milers way too much.

My “big” run of the week was a 6 miler on Saturday. I was actually dreading it a bit but ended up having a great run. I ran out State Road which is a good rout. It breaks up nicely with lots to look at. I was definitely tired by the end but felt pretty good overall. And on Sunday I clicked off three miles at an 8:40 pace. Not bad considering I’ve been running 9:15’s all week.

I now need to get my weight down a bit as I packed on 15 pounds since October but that will come with watching what I eat a little more closely and upping my mileage a bit.