I went 4.1 miles this morning! Wahoo!!! [Please note: I did NOT say I RAN 4.1 miles. I walked, jogged some, walked, jogged, ran a wee bit, walked a LOT more! But I got there!]
I had just cleared the neighborhood at 5:45am - was in the middle of two corn fields - when I heard a truck approaching behind me and slowing down! The work truck actually stopped NEXT to me! I took a deep breath and turned with my best "tough" look - only to find a guy I've known for over 30 years! We both lived in Baltimore, and our families were close. I later "adopted" the family, and this guy became my youngest brother. We both live on the Eastern Shore now - but rarely see each other. And here he recognized me from behind before dawn! I told him to bring coffee next time! As I walked on, I also got to enjoy birds, deer and frogs! (but didn't know any of them!)
Had a good weekend, too! Taught a training all day Saturday, and didn't have anyone quit on me! (I coordinate Mid-Shore Project Read; a volunteer adult literacy program) When I got home Saturday, an old roommate had called to say she would be in the area that evening, and wanted to go to dinner. We had a great time! I hadn't seen her in about 8 years.
Yesterday we finally had the bike trip with T and her gang - at Patapsco Valley State Park. It was quite hot - and the kids (all 5 of em) petered out quickly in favor of playing in the stream/river. On the way home we discovered Arundal Mills Mall - what a find! I didn't know there were any "Books a Million" stores out here! Found a great book, "Galloway's Book of Running" - he gives a lot of information! We also found another Costco store there - always a find! We were all beat when we finally arrived home!
Ahhhhh. A good weekend.
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Excellent job on the four mile run. I've just gotten off the treadmill and started running outside. I do my four mile runs with a Run 8/Walk 2 strategy as well. I hope to eventually run the whole thing, but I'm in no hurry! Scary moment here with the truck :-) I unfortunately have to run at night or in the evening. I'm just not a morning person. If you haven't read Bingham's books on running, highly recommend them (No need for Speed, Courage to Start). Cheers!
Great to hear from you, Wes! Wow, you're up to Run 8/Walk 2! I have soooo far to go! {{{huff huff}}}
I'll track down the "No Need for Speed" - I'm really enjoying Gallaway's Book of Running!
Enjoy!
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