Predictably, I've been too lazy to write up a page for this site about my marathon in Arizona a week and a half ago.  I did, however, write something up on the running forum that I frequent.  So I'll link to that report here for now.  Before long, I hope to get that page put into a format similar to the rest of my race reports on this site.  But don't hold your breath... 

Wow, it's another new year.  Time sure flies.  Well, it appears as though we all made it thru the holiday season relatively unscathed.  That's always a good thing.  Now I'm just a week away from my next marathon in Arizona.  I have a feeling like this will be a slow one.  I think I've lost some speed since I turned 40.  Dropping a bit of weight would certainly help me maintain the paces I kept during my 30s, but I like using all my running as an excuse to eat whatever I want.  If I can get better at sticking to a good diet, I could surely lose some weight and run faster.  Heaven knows if that will ever happen.  It certianly won't happen in time to help me next week.  At this point, I just want to finish that race and check another state off the map. 

Another gap between posts.  Been busy with life, I guess.  And nothing thrilling, either.  But the Christmas season is here, and that's always fun, even if it take time. 

 

I've been putting in some more miles while getting ready for the marathon in Phoenix next month.  My training has been okay, but I seem to be struggling late in the long runs.  So I think this might be a slow race coming up.  Well, I just want to complete it.  If it takes a long time, I'll live with it. 

 

I guess that's all for now.  Hopefully I'll write again before the year is over. 

I haven't been running as much lately as usual.  My legs had been feeling a little cranky, so I was taking time off.  Then someone suggested that maybe it was because of my shoes.  I have been running in Mizuno Wave Riders for 6 or 7 years and never had any problems.  But supposedly, Mizuno changed the fit of the Wave Riders for this year's model.  So maybe that is the case.  I've bought a different style shoe -- the Mizuno Wave Enigma.  We'll see if that helps.

 

In the meantime, I have run a few shorter races:  One Half-Marathon and a bunch of 5ks.  I'm actually quite pleased with my times in those races.  Check out the Race Results link to the left to see my times, if you are interested.  I'm glad the hot weather is gone.  It's much easier to run when it's cool.

 

Jillian has been running in a bunch of kid's races as well.  She loves to run, and I'm thrilled that I might have a running partner before too long.  And before I know it, she'll be beating me in the races.

 

As a last note, I have finally registered for marathon #21.  It will be in Phoenix in January.  So I'll need to start logging some more miles pretty soon in order to get ready for that...

My wonderful little girl turned four years old this past weekend!  Amazing how time flies.  I can't believe she's 4 already!  I might be a few days late here, but I want to make sure I say Happy Birthday in writing.  I hope you have at least 100 more happy birthdays, sweetie! 

 

I have also updated her website again, so please make sure to check that out.