Cheesey bottom crust

Landfill. Went out in the afternoon and it was warmer than I thought it would be. Kind of took all the steam out of me.

Top of Greensprings/Park. Went easy and felt pretty good. Nice weather out in the evening.

Grapevine. Finally got up and did a morning run. Felt good. I was getting excited that maybe this year I wouldnt get sick before the race but it wasnt to be I guess. Headache and sore throat. Fingers crossed that it goes quick or isnt as bad as years past. Stupid getting sick On a positive note I have a new garmin 310 thanks to Steve. But I wont mention why (cough, he broke my old one cough).

Parkway/Sienna Hills. Gabe rode his bike along side as I ran. Had a fun time talking with him.

Even though its not a pr Im really happy with todays race. Ive never negative split a marathon before but I was able to do so today by 1:30. I was gunning for a 5 minute neg split but I'll take anything right now. The nice tail wind until just before the half helped out some too im sure.

I started to feel some leg fatiuge just after Veyo and was nervous that I was going to crash again but I started picking up my legs more with my quads and then things felt better and had no issues aside from normal wear till the end. I think Ive gotten lazy in not picking up my legs and Ill need to make an effort to correct that during runs. 

I honestly dont remember much from the race. I just tried to keep smooth and pick up the pace at the half. Body held together really well and I think with some consistant training and more pace work I can get me another PR soon. Once again I didnt check the watch until mile 24 and then didnt have the pace up just the overall time. Ran so much better by not stressing about actuall pace and all that crap. Excited for a little rest and then to get back at the training.

1   6:30  
2   6:42 
3   6:30
4   6:22  
5   6:19  
6   6:12  
7   6:12  
8   6:51 
9   6:36
10  6:43  
11  6:42  
12  6:29  
13  6:19  
14  6:21
15  6:10
16  5:50  
17  6:10 
18  6:05   
19  6:29
20  6:18 
21  6:08  
22  6:35
23  6:34  
24  6:20  
25  6:33
26  6:42  
.2  1:40  6:59 pace

City Wells. Went really easy and had a really nice run. Calves got tight and sore a couple miles in but overall Im glad I took such a long break before starting back up. Great weather and a fun run made for a good afternoon.

Landfill. Had a fun run with no pace worries or time constraints. Felt really good.

Greensprings. A little sore from yesterday but still a good run.

Did this race to help support my Mom who is now a breast cancer suvivor!!!! I even wore me some pink trimmed running shorts and dyied my gotee pink. All my bros and sister and spouses and kids ran/walked either the 1mile, 5k and I was the lone 10k runner in the group.  Didnt have a plan just wanted to see how I could do. Hayden was there so I knew I wasnt going to win and would never be able to keep up with him (stupid jerk doesnt run for 2 years and can still kick my trash). Felt pretty good but I can tell Im still not over the marathon yet. My boys had fun and did well in the 5k so it was a good time and supported a great cause.

1 - 6:04 

2 - 6:04

3 - 6:22

4 - 6:11

5 - 6:08

6 - 6:11

.2 - 5:43 (55.4sec)

Ran a little bit of a delayed cool down before the awards started just to get a few more miles in and loosen up.

Highland/Sienna Hills. Felt good and it was nice out what more can you ask for? Saw a coyote running away from a couple of hound dogs that someone was walking towards Grapevine. He didnt seem too worried about the dogs cause as he crossed the trail he slowed, looked at me then back towards the dogs then back at me like, "this is not the way I wanted to start the day." Then trotted off again. They sure thought they were tough stuff barking at him. Stupid dogs.

Firestation+ Not a bad morning run but felt worn down on the way back. Tried to pick it up the last couple miles to quicker pace.

Grapevine/Sienna Hills. A little shorter run tonight but it was nice. Did 6 fartleks in the middle of the run just because I could. Felt really good tonight.

Landfill. Went all the way to the far side of the stink pit today. Didnt feel quite so spry as last night but still a good run. It was cool but I still ended up taking the shirt off and I got quite a few looks from people. Yes I know it might feel cool to those of you not exercising but my motor is air cooled and the more surface that is exposed to the air, the cooler I run. So there.

City Wells. Slow for the first half then picked up the pace on the way back. Was feeling really good and moving right along until about .5 from home. Then something wanted to come out one end or the other. I slowed way down and thankfully by the time I got home I felt better. Glad that doesnt happen to me often cause it was uncomfortable.

Millcreek/Mustang Pass. Ok run. Got pretty tired with around 5 miles left and it was a struggle getting home. Checked the watch and turns out I actually held an ok pace but it sure didnt feel like it.

Landfill. Not a bad Monday run. Great weather for the end of Oct.

City Wells. I think my body forgot to show up for this run because it was pretty ugly. I know its a bit of a tougher run being uphill for 4 miles but today was especially ugly.

Highland/Sienna Hills. Got out in the am and it was a tad chilly but the run was much better than the last couple.