Rest Day Quote

"I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs." - Jesse Owens

3/24/09 - 10 miles

I felt much more like myself tonight. My breathing and my pace were under control and I felt strong throughout the run. I have really enjoyed getting back outside for my runs - the time goes by so much faster and I get to enjoy the spring weather. I ran the 10 miles in 1:20:08 which is an 8:06 pace and my average heartrate was 167 bpm.

3/23/09 - 5 miles

It was great to get back home and run in more familiar surroundings. I ran outside tonight and had a good run. Everything felt good and my pace was back to where I expect it to be. I ran the 5 miles in 37:43 which is a 7:33 pace and my average heartrate was 176 bpm. My heartrate was higher than I would have liked but I'm sure not running very much last week contributed to that result.

Rest Day Quote

“You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.” - Steve Prefontaine

3/20/09 - 8 miles

I had planned to run on Thursday but the day went so nicely that I quickly ran out of sun light. The town of Puerto Lobos has no electricity other than generator so it would have been very difficult to run after dark. I ran the same course as on Wednesday but just shortened it a bit. This felt like a good run at a good pace but when I checked my pace, I was surprised by how slow I had gone. Either I'm eating way too much junk on this trip or the sand is having a bigger impact that I realize. I guess I'll know better once I get back home and run. I can't complain about the scenery and the quiet sounds of the ocean. Today's run was more relaxing and enjoyable. I ran the 8 miles in 1:11:47 which is an 8:58 pace and my average heartrate was 162 bpm.

3/18/09 - 11 miles

I finally got a run in this week. We were very busy on Monday and Tuesday getting prepared for our trip to Mexico with our friends the Davis'. We arrived at their place at night early on Wednesday morning. Wednesday was spent enjoying the beach and the ocean but I knew I needed to try and get in a run. After a late lunch, I made up my mind to go. Mason suggested a course to take which was basically running along the beach. I had to run a little over a mile to reach a good beach that would be conducive to running. I then proceeded to run 4.5 miles along the beach. It was a little warm and the air was heavy and humid. In addition, the sand was soft which is great for my joints and knees but it made every step just that much harder. In spite of the difficulties, I had the most marvelous views without any distractions other than the occasional seagull. It was very peaceful and serene. My pace was slower than I planned but I attribute it to the sand and the warmer weather. I ran the 11 miles in 1:39:37 which is a 9:03 pace and my average heartrate was 170 bpm.

Rest Day Quote

"No one ever drowned in sweat."
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts." - Dan Gable