Back in the Swing of Things

since returning from Texas I have been able to get some good running in.  A week ago I ran what turned out to be a little quick 19 miler - 7:40 pace. It was comfortable though so i feel good about this week's race. Not sure what another 12 miles will do to my body and the race will be trails not road so i know it will be slower, just not sure how much slower.

This past weekend I got a 20 miler with 13 of them in the trails.  Overall pace - 8:58, and that was with running some really slow miles with a running group.  This too makes me excited about this week's 50k race.

Starting wednesday it will be carbo loading, super hydrating and mentally getting ready.

53 days till 50 miler.

Summer vacation

The family took a 3.5 week vacation to Texas in mid July. The first week had me going to CO for the annual backpacking trip.  I planned on running in the mtns but the trails were just too technical.  I was better off walking more than running them.  I did however run once, but only 2 miles.

When I got back to Texas I was able to get some runs in but fell way short of my weekly totals. Part of me was OK with it as I was getting a little burnt out and my feet needed some time to heal from some nasty blisters.

We're back home now and I should get right back on track.

I just regitered for Green Lakes 50k on 8/29.  Excited and newvous at the same time.