Smoke in your eyes!

    So today I was stopped by a neighbor as he was driving by, he wanted to tell me a joke. He was smoking a cigarette....it really was a nasty smell...I kept dodging the smoke. The joke was funny!
    Then a big truck went by belching black smoke...nasty!
  10 miles in again!!! I'm goin' crazy folks!! Hope you are well! Peace!

Super sensitive

           I think men are perhaps bigger babies than women. Women seem to have a depth to their ability to embrace pain verses a man....just an opinion but based on my experience. My wife can carry on in sickness or mild ailments but me.....well if I'm sick it's a national emergency. Even if I have the slightest pain or discomfort while running I get alarmed!
   I will try to toughen up! 10 miles  in the wonderful Summer sunshine and warmer temps! Hope you are well! Peace!

Forefoot issues

     My forefoot on the right foot has been a pain! After about 6-7 miles it begins to burn. I've had this as a recurring issue for years but it is becoming more faithful to harass me! I guess I will have to shop around for a new shoe. I reckon forefoot and toe box stability will be what I look for. Anyway, a good effort today!! 10 miles in the beautiful sunshine! Oh the cool breeze was so delightful! Wow what a great day to run! Hope you are well! Peace!

Bluegrassin'

    So I was invited to help out a Bluegrass group this week. Playing a gig in Branson. Fun! But. It. Cost. Me. Running!! I don't like to miss my running time.
    I've been on a 10 miler kick lately so I ran 10 today! That gives me 20 miles in just two runs this week! Funny how the body and mind adapt to new demands. I just know I need to be careful because I can and have run myself into injury! Hope you are well! Peace!

Summer reprieve!

 

       Summer is back today!! Hot and humid! Sunshine galore!! We also had a nice breeze!
  I had hopes of running 15 miles today but toasted out and finished with a 10 miler. I'm not the least bit disappointed! I feel good and running is going good. Hope you are well! Peace!

Sore

    So three ten milers this week and a 5 miler today make for some seriously sore quads. Seems like my quads are a weak spot. Through the years this is the area that will bite me in the later miles. I remember running Grandmas and I was on track for a way under 4 hour marathon, suddenly, at mile 20, boom! Quads felt like concrete! I barely survived with a 4:06 somethin'.
    So I will hope that all the miles and hills will make them stronger and more durable! Hope you are well! Peace!

Fall like

     So we have had a very mild Summer. With plentiful rains and cool temps August finished out as a very nice month indeed! I noticed today, as I ran in the 70 degree temps, how hot weather running pays off. I ran 10 miles the fastest in a long time! I do hold out hope for at least one more heat wave! I really would like to run some races but they are getting so pricy! One race wants 75 bucks for a 6 mile run! Crazy! The SWAG is not nearly good enough for that kind of money. I will pay if it goes to a good cause, though.
   Hope you at well! I got three 10 milers in this week! Peace!!