The Real Training Has Begun

Well, I'm not doing a very good job at keeping this blog up to date. That might be because real life and responsibilities seem to be getting in the way. Imagine that.

Anyway, I'll get you (the 2 or 3 people who actually look at this blog) up to date. Stephanie and I ran the Riverbend 2010 10K in Chattanooga last month. Man was that course hilly! The 6 mile marker is at the corner of 2 streets, so when I saw it (about 300 yards away), I decided to run hard and finish strong. What did I see when I turned the corner? Freaking .2 miles of sheer straight uphill torture. That's just wrong. I finished the race, but I also have to mention that I finished last in my age group for men. I think I did beat some 85 year old grannies! Oh well. At least I finished!

I began training for my real race this past Tuesday and intend to run again tonight. I massively pulled a muscle in my back a little over a week ago, so I was scared to begin training. However, thanks to a massage from some dude named Wesley and another from a chick with a moustache, I ran my 2 miles pain free! Hopefully that trend continues and I can stay injury free. Injuries are my worst fear. Here's to 2 miles in the miserable heat this evening. I know it will all be worthwhile when I see that beautiful race course in Sonoma!

Out.