Short and early

Got out early yesterday morning for a slow 3 mile run. Back before anyone was awake in the house. Busy day of errands and toilet replacement, what fun!! I think I washed my hands 50 times yesterday. There is some funky sh!t under a toilet, and I am speaking literally.

3 miles, 31 minutes.

Hope to get out late tonight for an hour or so.

iPhone test

Just trying out the new App to update from my phone


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Starting 2010 Out Right

After a very long, and much needed rest (try about 4 months!!!) I am starting to get myself back into shape. I have set a target for 2010, just for motivation. I am going to try and run a sub 18:30 minute 5K, which translates to sub 6 minute miles. I am thinking a few smaller triathlons as well, as I really want to finish an Ironman in 2011, so I need to get back in the Swim - Bike - Run mode. Thanks to the new iPhone I should be getting many more pictures posted, so stay tuned.

Yesterday evening 7 miles, 1:03, a good start to the year.

The "Buckle"

OK, I have been AWOL for quite a while. I know there have been tens of you checking the blog for updates. As you know, I did finish the race. Overall it was a great experience. I am attaching a picture of the legendary buckle for you all to see. I am still working on the log of the race to share with everyone.

Sweet Success!!!!

More detail will come later, but this pic pretty much sums it up.

29 hours, 7 minutes, 4 seconds, of running. In the mountains.

Taper

I have entered the taper for my big race. I am currently 10 days from the start, 11 days from the finish. The training has gone well, I feel prepared. We have the logistics mostly worked out, crew, pacers, place to sleep, etc. There is a lot that goes into planning this type of race, it is not simply a "wake up and head to the start line" sort of deal.

I am now just running mid mileage in my mornings, and I am working on things like what I want to wear, and what all to load in the car as extra gear. As you might imagine, you can encounter almost any weather, from freezing snow to scorching heat. Makes it hard to pack light.

The donations have gone very well, and I know for sure that we will end up over $1000. Awesome.

-Scott

Slacker

OK - so I have not been posting as diligently as I should. We have been very busy, I have started a new job (same company), my parents were in town 2 weeks, lots to do... lots to do.

I have been getting in my runs, so that is a good thing. This week was lighter than it could have been, but I think it will be alright. I ran a short 5 miler today, and will be getting out for my last long run tomorrow. I plan to run a longer run with less elevation. Should be able to get in ~40 miles or so. I will let you all know how it actually turns out.

To the handful of you that read these posts, sorry they have been infrequent, I will pick it up as we approach the big day.

If anyone out there is still interested in donating to the Xinxiang Social Welfare Institute, my charity for this run, please click here for more information on how to donate.

For more information on how the charity idea came about, click here.

Thanks!