Like the Red Carpet on Oscars Night

Day 181 - March 5, 2008

With no moon and crystal clear skies, the stars were out by the thousands tonight. It was a nice calming run to end a day of chaos. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was saying I needed to run at least 4 miles a day - guess I'm two in the hole already and tomorrow isn't looking promising.

Day: 181 Time/Date: 9:45 PM 3/5/2008 Weather: Clear, 40F
Run: Dahlia Miles: 2.0 Time: 14:37 Pace: 7:18 min/mile
Miles to Date: 644.8 Total Running Time: 78:54:07

Chorus of Love

Day 180 - March 4, 2008

Yesterday's warm temperatures and today's rain washed away the last remains of winter and allowed spring to take its place. The daffodils are bursting out everywhere, the pear trees are ready to pop, and the spring peepers were almost deafening as I ran around the lake tonight. I found that last bit especially cool because I intentionally went out to listen for them last night and they were not out.

I knew this morning when I couldn't drag my butt out of bed that I would pay for it tonight. I was right. The rain was relentless as I plodded along. By the time I reached home, I was soaked. But runs like tonight are good for building character. I knew when I started this streak there would be runs like this and that I would have to endure them to keep the streak going. I'm pleased that I didn't bag it and take the 2 mile shortcut just to get the run in. If you remember back a few weeks, I set a goal of getting to 725 miles by day 200. To do that I pretty much have to average 4 miles a day for the next 3 weeks. So that means I can't bail out too many more times.

Day: 180 Time/Date: 6:45 PM 3/4/2008 Weather: Rain, 63F
Run: 5 Hill 4.4 Miles: 4.4 Time: 33:40 Pace: 7:39 min/mile
Miles to Date: 642.8 Total Running Time: 78:39:30

Preview of Spring.

Day 179 - March 3, 2008

The weather was perfect this afternoon. The temperature was around 70 and there was a cool breeze. I couldn't wait for work to end so I could get out on the roads - haven't said that in a while!

It was a great run and my pace was smooth and fast today. It almost felt like old times. Here's to Spring!!!!


Day: 179 Time/Date: 4:45 PM 3/3/2008 Weather: Sunny, windy, 67F
Run: 4 Seasons Loop Miles: 4.0 Time: 27:39 Pace: 6:55 min/mile
Miles to Date: 638.4 Total Running Time: 78:05:50

Another busy weekend

Day 178 - March 2, 2008

Another busy day with daughter #2's birthday bash - squeezed in another 2 mile quickie. Look for more later today after I actually run today's run.


Day: 178 Time/Date: 4:45 PM 3/2/2008 Weather: Clear, 56F
Run: Amicus 2 mile Miles: 2.0 Time: 14:08 Pace: 7:04 min/mile
Miles to Date: 634.4 Total Running Time: 77:38:11

Another busy Saturday

Day 177 - March 1, 2008

One day closer to spring and another run down. Family responsibilities stole most of my free time today so I was lucky to get in 2 miles and a quick post.

Day: 177 Time/Date: 4:30 PM 3/1/2008 Weather: Clear, Windy, 51F
Run: Dahlia Miles: 2.0 Time: 15:03 Pace: 7:31 min/mile
Miles to Date: 632.4 Total Running Time: 77:24:03