Race Across the Sky Week 16

SPRING TIME!
For most, it's usually their birthday or Christmas but for me, the first day of Spring is mine! It's the sign of the times that ol'man Winter is GONE and nature returns in the form of green grass, flowers, birds etc...

This past week was one of "rest" as I was still getting over the 90 miler followed by a 60 miler. So, I only covered a pedestrian 44 which included the Canyonlands Half Marathon in Moab UT.

Conditions this year in no way resembled those of two years ago. This time around it was WINDY & HOT. I went into the run with the mindset of running a 1:28 and change as I've felt that workouts would lead to that. Needless to say, mother nature had other plans. With that said, and knowing where I needed to be time wise to pull this off, I had no choice but to run in "packs" and keep an eye on my Garmin ensuring that I was on schedule. That worked for the first 9 ~9.5 miles then I was pretty much on my own, and by then, it got Hot! Now, not that I don't like heat but, coming from CO it was just winter the other day if you know what I mean. But, everyone was presented with the same conditions so...no PR but managed to place 2nd in age group and I'll take that. This year. Next? Aside from that, the house has sold. A lot of memories in the 13 years of living there but it's time for change. And while Boulder may not be "new" to me, it will be. RunStrong,

~Eddie.

Race Across the Sky, Week 15

Ouch! after a 90 mile week before, I "toned" it down to a more civilian distance of 60 this past one which I know was still to much to soon...

This Saturday (10th) I met up with the Boulder/Ft.Collins trail runners at Lory State Park. Most all were up for the full 26 but I had to bail at the top of Towers and get back home. This still gave me 15 for the day which somehow as more than I probably needed knowing I was hoping on 22 for Sunday the 11th. And yes, not only did I know it was going to be rough going on Sunday, I bailed from the group run to try and break the run down into two 10 milers. Needless to say, I was fried after 10 and opted to call it a day as it was just not worth it no matter how much I wanted the miles. So instead, I drove to Boulder and rode.

This morning (12th) I was still somewhat in a little "discomfort" but instead of running...I walked it! yep, walked it. And while yeah, I'm sure I could have ran, just felt that as long as I was out on my feet for an hour, it's all good. I mean, I know they'll be some walking in Leadville so might as well get used to it. And for once, instead of lolligaging behind me, Abbey was in front the whole way and loving it! Next up...Canyon Lands 1/2 in Moab. RunStrong,

~Eddie

Race Across the Sky Week 14

Wheww...that about sums up the last two weeks. Not only from the selling, buying on the house front but as well as mileage. On the house front, I think I've got a serious buyer this time. We'll see though as I've been down this road before. Trying not to get to excited.

On the other hand, tomorrow marks day 100 of consecutive running! of course, if we could count all the "twofers" that I've done when this started it would have been a long time ago but...it doesn't work that way. But, none the less, 100 days straight. Wow.

This week also marked the first time I ran 90 miles as well which I had the pleasure of running it with a couple of friends and none other than Cat herself. And while she is still trying to get over surgery, kudos for being the trooper she is! And, while there was numerous times she had to stop and stretch, it was all good. I would have walked (and we did) if need be. And as many times as she told me to "go ahead" I wasn't about to leave my wingman, er, woman. I will tone it down though this week and NO DOUBT there will be a day off!! Yeay!

I also met Juli who is a former Miss Florida and current founder, Prez of Wag Strong, http://www.wagstrong.org/index.html which I told her it would be an honor to be a part of this team, dream, organization that is near and dear to me having lost pets to cancer. A roller coaster couple of weeks but as with all else, the sun came up this morning!! RunStrong,

~Eddie