Trip to the Windy City

I took a trip this week. I just had to get away. I started off in Indy. That is a wonderful town. I loved the Civil War memorial downtown. Then went to Springfield, Il. Had a great time at the Abraham Lincoln Museum. I would recommend it to anyone. They really did a great job with it. Then ended up in Chicago. Saw the lights at night and all. Wow....whats a great time. Didnt really want to leave. Found a wonderful bike trail along the tracks in Glenn Ellyn. Ran two different times for about 14 miles....wish I had trails like that around here.

wow - 64 degrees

I had to run this morning, it was only 64 degrees....NICE! I ran 5.36 miles.....felt really good. My miles have been down but my body just needed to slow down and enjoy life again.

I did well at both the Findlay and Maumee Bay Duathlons.....plus its been nice getting back on the bike again. It seems like it would take forever to get back into my marathon pace again, but its nice just to slow down. :0)

Flag City Multisport Celebration

Finished in 15th in the sprint duathlon....1st duathlon of the year. The weather was perfect. I told my self I was just going to have fun and enjoy it. I had x-rays on my left ankle & lower leg 2 days before. They came back positive & the Dr. said I could run if I felt up to it. My time was 1:28:40. It could have been so much better but I was holding back to play it safe. I also blew past my turn around spot during the bike ride by about a 1/2 mile or so.....LOL....oh well. Its over and I finished with a smile.

RT

NIce and easy

54 degrees, suns out.....just took it easy. Did my normal morning 5k. Felt great, now a cup of coffee & might get the bike out.

7.5 miles.....

Taking a break. Today was the perfect day to run (69 degrees) and the sun was out. I did 7.5 miles after a week rest. Just have to do it from time to time. I felt guilty, but my body needed it. I figure I'm not really in training now, so taking a rest will be good. It also give me a chance to get on my bike again. I did 25 miles yesterday. I can tell its been a while, but my body felt good.

RT

The perfect day!

The weather was perfect today to run. 52 degrees, sun out and just a slight breeze. I did a nice 7.5 mile run then kicked back and finished a book. A very nice Sunday morning.

52 degrees afterwork

The weather was perfect. I did a 6 mile run tonight. 52 degrees is perfect. My time was 49:20. Not to bad after a few days off. It felt great :0)