Highs and Lows For This Week.

I had a great run Monday. I was able to run my first sub-30 minute 3 miler. This is a long way from my PR which is 18:38, which I ran when I was 17. The next day, however, I had a horrible run. I intended to run 5 miles, but stopped at 3.5 miles. I was glad to have Wednesday off. I have two races on the calendar. I am hoping to run a 25K in February, and maybe a marathon in April. My plan for now is to run the Oklahoma City Marathon, but I might changed it to a local trail 50K in Little Rock. I ran 16 miles for my long run this week. I did bleachers at the local football field toward the end of my run. I closed the week with a 3 mile easy run.

This Week in Running

This was my best week in running in over 7 years! I have now been on the comeback trail for about 5 weeks. I ran 3 miles on Monday. I ran 5 miles on Tuesday for a tempo run. I ran 3 miles on Thursday, this was my hill workout. Today, I ran 15 miles overall I had a great run, but struggled with my sugar levels mid-way through the run. I ate a protein bar, and that did the trick. I tried something new this week in my long distance run---I ran a 5 to 1 run walk ratio. Previously, I did a 15 minute run and 5 minute walk. I couldn't really tell a difference in the two approaches. Tomorrow, I will run 3 miles to close out a 29 mile week.

Long Term Goal

I have unfinished business with the state of Arkansas back in June 2000 I attempted to run across the state, but due to the heat I was forced to quit. Life got in the way of running, and I did not run for a regular basis for seven years. However, I am back running again and my long term goal is to run across the state of Arkansas. The tentative state will be 2009 or 2010. This time the run will be either in November or March so that the heat will not ruin my attempt. More details to follow.

This Week In Running

I have completed three weeks in my running come back. I had a great run of 11.5 miles this past Thursday. I was really strong, and could have go longer. I also had a bad day running I ran 2.3 miles but it was a struggle. I was greatly encouraged by other runners on the ultra list who reminded that just getting out makes is a good run.

I am also planning some races, and hope to make a major announcement this week.

Running Prophet
Jeff