Tuesday's Thoughts

I’ve noticed that quite a few individuals have gotten really reflective after their endurance events have ended. I wonder if any of you are going through the so-called ‘marathon blues’ that strike after the culmination of all the training and sacrifice that takes place.

Great Lakes Running Gal has found peace with herself and her running times, no longer dwelling on the need for speed.

RunnerGirl speaks of the enjoyment that she derives just from being a small part of the race magnitude.

I know that a lot of bloggers even have the word ‘marathon’ in their Blog titles, as if once their event is done the blog will be discarded like a pair of running shoes.

I know that I personally couldn’t wait for my second attempt at another marathon, thinking I had learned all of the lessons needed to succeed, silly me.

So as I always tell the Team in Training participants, I expect to see them continue their running and hopefully see them at several local events. I hope that each of you is finding the enjoyment that running can bring into your lives.

Going running after work and then indulge in a few BEvERages........

Peace Out

Running in rural areas

WTF..... No leash laws in the country?

Needless to say my morning run wasn't as long as I intended.

My heart rate monitor said my HR was too high, no $hit!

I actually carried a stick for about two miles and kept looking for any movement.

It wasn't fun......

Obama and I

Our paths haven't crossed yet, but I'm sure he knows that I here.

Sandy and I are here for a wedding, so I'll be tracking my peeps in the Detroit marathon from afar!

I hope the wind is to your back and the miles appear short. Good luck to everyone....

It's tough to find a safe and good place to run, so I went to the local shopping mall to run the parking lot.
I'm glad the weather didn't require me wearing more clothing. I was getting some strange looks from the locals even in shorts and T-shirt.

There aren't any races or running clubs nearby, so I'll just do my own thang.....

Because of my short work week, I squeaked out a 2 -1 victory....

Okay, time to find a BEvERage store.....

Wednesday's Why????? and Mo'

I am actually enjoying my early morning runs!

This coming from a guy that hates getting up and doing anything early in the morning.

Now this sudden change may come to a dramatic halt when the temps are below freezing and the sun is nowhere to be found!

I think the fact that I hidden to the world as I glide through the streets of downtown Detroit is helping. That’s right, I’m gliding....

Today's why isn't earth shattering or controversial, but it happens in this area. Why are race directors still handing out T-shirts, why can't we receive something else like a cowbell?

Work 3, Ken 2

Well my day started off with me scrambling at work and it didn't end until I left!

My streak for good runs also ended with a quick not so well run. I think my mind was still on work and I never got into a groove. We're also having some great spectator weather but it's a little warm to run in it.

I hope all of you bloggers running Chicago stay safe and take it easy. Maybe they should schedule a picnic in Chicago instead of a marathon, since the weather doesn't cooperate.

Weekend plans to run both days. Good luck to all you Speedracers....

OMG

I can not believe the great run I had this morning. I've had three consecutive runs where things just clicked and nothing went wrong!

I should not be writing this so the Running gods will read it and change things for me, but I want the world to know... jk running gods

This morning was reminiscent of a marathon race day morning. The streets of downtown Detroit were void of most traffic and there was a slight chill in the air. The street lights illuminated the route, since the sun hadn't risen yet. I started slowly but gradually increased my pace until I found my rhythm. I knew it was going to be a good run and I was tempted to go further and faster but I didn't. I ofttimes tell my team, 'if you're feeling good, slow down', so I heeded my own advise and slowed down.

Maybe I had that 'runners high' thingy? Nah, those days are soooo long gone.

Probably just the remnants of last nights BEvERages??????????????????????

Wednesday's Why?????

It was mentioned briefly in the debate last night, but why haven't we gone back to the moon?

Obviously if there was a tangle resource that man could exploit or ruin, we would gone back on a regular basis.

I had another good run and look out 2012 Olympics!