Bring It

It's amazing how things come back to you.

Am I as fit as I was at the beginning of the summer - directly after San Diego? No. I can admit that I am not. Am I prepared to run a marathon? The answer is also no.


My running train was derailed. With a few tweaks and a few days, it's all coming back to me. The drive, the lunch-time runs, the just plain gettin' it done. I love that feeling. And I am loving Lucy. What a difference!

I'm still slower than I want to be. I know the speed, or my version of it will return. The question is, will it return between now and September 26th for the Miracle Miles 15K? We'll see. I want to and will put forth my best effort although I don't plan on a PR (1:28:02) this race will be a good measuring stick of what I can accomplish in three or so weeks.

My next stop will be the Halloween Halfathon. My Goal for this race will be to run the best Half Marathon of 2009. I've had a few dismal Halfs this year and with eight weeks or so to really focus I'm sure I can top the races I have run this year. Because this race is on Halloween costumes are encouraged. I have never run in a costume before, but I'm willing to try something new. Any suggestions you have for a costume that would allow me run unencumbered, I would love to know.

It's going to be a busy fall all the way through February. But I couldn't be happier about that and the good running it will bring!