6 weeks off. 2 mi at 155 bpm

ran this evening at boling park. finished 2 mi, had to walk about 50 yds during last 1/4 mi.
really high humidity, and rather warm. yuck.

missed running since May 30th as wife had a couple of medical procedures that kept her from exercising. I found I do not seem to go by myself.

fewer, but better runs

due to a short hospital stay for my wife, I missed 1 full week of running. Was able to get back on it however, and had my best 5k time thus far. wanted to break below 40 mins, but 40:25 was all I could do.

I have run this week at 160 bpm. I plan to jump to 164 this week to see how I do.

My goal is 168 bpm.

updated 5 k times

Polar Bear 1-24-09 (moderate terrain)
Bill 49:37
Carol 1:02:59

Cherokee County Animal Shelter Scurry 1-31-09 (flat terrain)
Bill 44:21

Guns & Hoses 2-28-09 (hilly terrain)
Bill 49:46
Carol 1:01:36

Run for the Children 3-14-09 (hilly terrain)
Bill 46:31

Ole' Cotton Mill Classic 4-11-09 (hilly terrain)
Bill 43:30

GT Pi Mile 5k 4-18-09
Bill 41:35

Canton Historical Society Derby Dash 5-2-09
Bill 40:25 (flat, boling park)

Ga Tech pi mile 5k 41:35 156 bpm

great race. ate nothing, drank some homemade sport drink on the drive down, and felt really good the entire course.

Some rolling hills, but nothing nasty like other races. Was able to really stay focused
and keep a decent pace with the podcast.

Wed & Fri 3.6 mi, 156 bpm

actually, Friday was a bit short at 3.34 miles.

Wed run was hard after missing Monday.. Friday was GREAT. awesome weather, too.

1st domino again, but I recovered Wed and Friday

Was a bit sick and am on anti-biotic now. Really was not able to run Monday due to working on network at buddies new office. Was able to get back Wed and Friday. Oddly, I felt GREAT the entire run. That is od because today I have a sausage biscuit and diet coke for breakfast, 2 coffees at office, and water all afternoon. How can that be better for running than having lunch?

the GT Pi mile race is Saturday. I think when I get up, nothing but water. Maybe some homebrew sports drink. nothing to eat. we'll see.

ol cotton mill 5k in Lindale Ga

VERY hilly course. not big hills, just several.
being sick hurt my time as well. 44:20