1000 Miles For Jer

When I entered Jer's last two runs from Vegas into his log, he had 30 miles to go until he reached 1000 miles so I have dedicated all my miles since I got to 1000 to go towards Jer's 1000. Today I reached his 1000 mile mark. It was really cool. Thanks to Brendan for pushing me those 7 miles on Saturday so I could get the miles I needed.
Thank you all for doing this for Jer. I wish you all injury free and the dedication to keep going. We all have bad days and good days. When you're having bad ones, just remember what it feels like when you accomplish something major! That will help push you through the pain.

Patience

So, I was going to get up this morning and walk on the treadmill but my dear sweet and concerned wife talked me out of it. I am not wearing the brace anymore (it makes my ankle hurt more than with out it) and have been walking around with out any discomfort for the last few days. I suppose I will wait one more week and then start walking on it for a couple of weeks to ease back in and then short runs after tat for a couple of weeks. I'll be back at it soon:) YIPPEE!!!

Success!

So while y'all are enjoying each others company, and we feeling very homesick, I decided it was time to go further than two miles today. When I woke up, it was raining, and not seeing rain here since probably April, I decided I'd wait until it quit. I believe Ridgecrest is the only place in the world it can rain with only 50% humidity.

I did it. I ran 3 miles in 30 minutes. That is awesome for me. I know that Min and Brendan ran from Annies to the folks, and so 3 miles sounds pitiful, but to me that is a huge hurdle. I didn't even stop to walk. YAY! I think the humidity helped me breath and keep going. That is probably why I felt so good in San Diego. hmmm..

We ordered a treadmill yesterday, so we are anxiously awaiting that. Keep going folks. Heal up, eat well, get plenty of fluids and rest. Love you all.

San Diego

So running in San Diego is really nice. I was breathing just fine, didn't have a problem at all. I don't know if it was temp, altitude, humidity or combinations, but it felt much easier. I did only run on a treadmill, which is nice, I could see how far I'd gone, how fast I was etc. I ran the first mile both days at 8% incline, which isn't much but ...

Today I had runner gut before I even started. Too much pie. Melissa and the Kids met me halfway through so we could see if they had a turkey fry thermometer. I apparently threw mine away so no fried turkey yesterday :(

for those who didn't know I haven't ran a 5 miler since my half in september. so i took bucky on a 5.3 mile run at the lake....I must brag because it will be the one and only time in my life....but i kicked his trash! by almost 5 minutes. it was a really nice day and the lake here is an awesome run with lots of hill...huh brendan:) sorry to hear about all the injuries from the training but injuries do heal and everyone who is a runner understands the injuried we've all had them. my trainer is helping remotivate me again.. was in the love hate relationship with running now i am startingto love it again(something about training for big races does that to you huh min!) hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving and give brendan a hard time about running!

Inspiration

You all really are old and broken! Holy crap! Sad to hear about Jonathan's ankle and Kimberli's knee and Chris's hangnail. Don't worry, big brother, your boo-boo will heal itself soon! Just kidding. I, too, got discouraged last week. My afternoon run turned into a walk. I was so mad at myself that I then kind of hurt my shoulder lifting! Oops. Take 'er easy there Buckster. Anyways, yesterday and today's runs more than made up for it. I ran 5 miles yesterday in just at 50 minutes, then today ran 4 miles in 37 minutes. So I'm getting back into form! Running is, as someone already said, probably about 80% mental. If any of you ever need some extra motivation, my number is 208-863-4845. Also, I will be going back to school at ISU in the spring. Mom and Dad have graciously agreed to let me live with them during the week while I'm at school, then I'll be coming back to Caldwell on the weekends. So any of y'all that want a running buddy, hit me up! I love running outside in the morning when it's so cold your nose hairs get crackly! It's awesome! Anyways, running mates, RUN ON! Remember our war cry too: PLETHORA!!!!

Stinks to get old

I'm fairly certain that all of us are feeling aches and pains since we are all getting up there in years (except you, Wade. You have nothing to complain about! :). It is quite interesting, but my left knee has been giving me fits the last few runs and my right ankle has also been bothering me, so at least I'm balanced, right? After my 4 mile run, I haven't been able to make it past 3 1/2 without walking because my knee is acting up. I'm not certain if it is the weather or something else, I suppose having no cartilage in that knee could have something to do with it. I have been taking it a little bit easy to keep from doing what Jonathan did. Someday I hope to accomplish a 5 mile continuous run, and that will be an awesome day for me. You guys are all an inspiration to me!! Keep on keeping on!