The last Saturday long run for the Green Bay marathon is in the books. THAT is a great feeling.
And it was a really good run. I don't know why, but I truly felt wonderful the whole time. The plan said 8 miles, so I ran the Interurban Trail to Woodside Road. From my house to Woodside is just over four miles. So there and back is an 8 mile run.
Usually the trail knocks me out. It's flat and straight and overgrown on both sides, so to me it's a bit boring. But today it felt fun. I was looking around, there were a couple deer about a hundred yards ahead of me at one point, and I never felt bored the whole time.
It was much better than the series of loops last Saturday.
It was also another solo run, and that was great. I know all about the power of a group run--I'm evidence that the group can help you go farther and faster than you think you can. But there is also a beauty, a serenity, to running along all by yourself. It's peaceful, and very enjoyable.
A week from Sunday I'll be running with 6,000 people. That will be a completely different experience.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
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Good luck next weekend!
Cara
Thanks Cara!
I will definitely be posting the results.
How are you doing these days?
I'm doing pretty good. I have been getting some running in with the usual crew and just waiting for Abe's to start!! I assume that you are going to be a leader this year too?!? If so I will see ya on Thursday night.
And yes, definitely let us know how the marathon goes.
Cara
Sitting out Abe's Army this year, Cara. I've been in structured training programs since a year ago January--HalfWits, Abe's Army, Frost Toes, then my marathon training.
I want to take the summer off to run when I want to so I can be ready to focus on Frost Toes 08. Don't be shy about telling your Abe's recruits about Frost Toes!
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