Just like that 1000 miles down

Day 308 - July 10, 2008

And there you have it, I have cracked the 1000 mile barrier. Sure, to get to 4000, I should have been there 2 months ago, but I have to admit that running everyday was tougher than I thought it would be in the beginning. Now that the barrier is down, I'm going to see if I can get to 1200 by the end of the first year or the streak. At least I don't let my past failures get in the way of setting high goals :)

Even with the heat, I still ran a pretty fast time last night. Compare that to the last two times I've done this run and I was smokin. I'll take it easier tonight when I go out - hopefully it will be a little cooler.

Thanks for hanging in there for 1000 miles. I look forward to the next 1000.

Day: 308 Time/Date: 5:15 PM 7/10/2008 Weather: Clear, 93F
Run: N Carnation-Davis Miles: 3.6 Time: 24:40 Pace: 6:51 min/mile
Miles to Date: 1000.8 Total Running Time: 122:36:02

Sleep won out - 1000 miles will wait a day

Day 307 - July 9, 2008

So I gave in to my need to sleep. I really wanted to run the 7 miles to get to 1000 miles, but the lousy weather and being dead tired overruled. Still, 1000 miles in 308 days is pretty good. If I push myself, I may get to 1200 by the end of the first year.

How's that for the next goal?

Day: 307 Time/Date: 7:00 AM 7/9/2008 Weather: Clear, 73F
Run: N Carnation-Davis Miles: 3.6 Time: 25:35 Pace: 7:06 min/mile
Miles to Date: 997.2 Total Running Time: 122:11:22

Glad I didn't wait

Day 306 - July 8, 2008

Due to circumstances of work and family responsibilities I needed to run on the treadmill tonight. Although I hate to admit it, I think it was good for me to run a consistent pace for 3 miles that wasn't slow. Maybe this will help me when I get back on the road tomorrow. To break the monotony of 2 mile treadmill runs I decided to run for 20 minutes plus whatever I needed to round it up to the next lap. That worked well. I didn't run too fast and feel like dying after two miles, but I ran fast enough to make sure I didn't take 20 minutes to run two and a half.

I'm getting very close to 1000 miles. I'm debating a long run in the morning to just go for it or let it happen over two days. I guess I leave it as a cliff hanger for now...Can you feel the excitement?

Day: 306 Time/Date: 8:35 PM 7/8/2008 Weather: Indoors, 78F
Run: Treadmill Miles: 3.0 Time: 20:46 Pace: 6:55 min/mile
Miles to Date: 993.6 Total Running Time: 121:45:47

Maybe that is the problem

Day 305 - July 7, 2008

I think the thought of getting up to go to work is demotivating to the point that it makes me not want to get up and run. Maybe it was just yesterday's travel, but I really had no desire to go out and get my miles in. I found this to be quite the contrast from this past weekend where I was constantly looking for ways to extend out my run and get more miles in. Maybe that had something to do with sharing a small house with 11 other people - I don't know. Anyway - today marks the 10 month monthiversary for this journey - 61 more days and then it will be a real anniversary.

Day: 305 Time/Date: 7:00 AM 7/7/2008 Weather: Cloudy, 68F
Run: Amicus 2 mile Miles: 2.0 Time: 14:40 Pace: 7:20 min/mile
Miles to Date: 990.6 Total Running Time: 121:25:01

Another trip down

Day 304 - July 6, 2008

The streak has survived another travel day and forced family vacation. I set the alarm early and struggled through a cramped and stiff 3 mile run before loading the car up and driving 9 hours back home. The weather was still pretty nice and the neighborhoods were great for running, but I'm glad to be back home.

Day: 304 Time/Date: 6:45 AM 7/6/2008 Weather: Clear, 63F
Run: Cleveland Running Miles: 3.0 Time: 22:13 Pace: 7:24 min/mile
Miles to Date: 988.6 Total Running Time: 121:10:21