Wednesday, March 18, 2009

No Complaints!!

The weather is fantastic!! 74 degrees, sunny, and a sweet southern breeze. I'm still in the weak grip of a cold but I have been able to keep the training going.
I debated whether to nap or to run today if that tells you how I'm feeling. I opted for the run and after three miles I finally got to feeling decent. It took me a whopping 33 minutes to cover that first three but then I began to feel better and finished up with 8 miles in 1:19.04. So the last five were low nines. I guess I can't complain about being semi-under the weather. I am still putting in the miles and the times aren't to far off from goal.
I passed an elderly Gentleman as I was running. He was on the sidewalk having to use a cane to walk, he had a very laborious gait. He looked at me and I waved, he yelled " I used to be able to do that!" So I guess it could be worse! I can still do that!! I have a lot of respect for folks like him. He had on a hat that signified he was a veteran and he was still out plugging along. He inspired me! Hope the weather holds and the runs are good in your neck of the woods.
Peace!

2 comments:

Bob A said...

Nap? Run? The run will win almost every single time. Good comeback run. Nice and easy.

Love to Run said...

"There will be a day when I will not be able to run, today is not that day!" Someone said that, not sure who.

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