Just finished my midnight run. Thought about Lou and his wife PDR, they are probably doing their pre dawn run, as I finish my pre bedtime run.

Hi, Shan! Well, pretty close Cash -- we only had a 3 miler so we didn't get out until 5:30 our time. You run late! That would make it hard to sleep for me -- I'd be too keyed up. Reminds me of my indoor soccer days with late games. 3.1 miles, 29:30, 9:25/mi, AHR 128 (69% mhr) followed up with core work

One of the benefits of being out of work is I don't have to decide between sleeping and running. I get to do them both. Heading out for 8 miles in just a few minutes. I'm dreading it because it'll be on the TM and my Ipod isn't working. Good runs to all.

Ok, 8 miles on the TM without the iPod would be a little tough. Any other electronic diversions available? I don't know that I could run as late as Cash on a regular basis, but every now and then it's kind of fun. The world is so different at that hour. Of course, it'd be pretty quiet around here early early in the morning, too. I find the after work time is pretty good for me and serves as a nice break between work and non-work me. Of course, if there are things scheduled right after work or early evening that can mess that all up too. Bugs, there certainly is something to be said for the "less is more" thought. But it might not work for everybody, or for every race. I think Kimmie was in pretty good shape overall and was well rested going into this one. Undecided whether to run at lunch (brought my stuff) or after work, which would be after parent-teacher conferences and dropping off my car at the shop. Which probably means if I wait, it won't happen. Grrr.

Bugs, there certainly is something to be said for the "less is more" thought. But it might not work for everybody, or for every race. I think Kimmie was in pretty good shape overall and was well rested going into this one.

I know, it's a tricky distance and how to handle the five weeks before is an art. The five weeks inbetween marathons will be hand crafted with mostly easy miles and a few shorter races in between. My first thought was I needed a LR two weeks after Fargo, but we'll just have to see. We'll just have to see how it plays out, a long time between now and then.

16 today. Figured it would be a good day for a long run since this weekend was too hectic and I have off for pres. day. It was very very nice. Although I definitely got punished for my last week of eating poorly and not drinking enough water and probably the lack of sleep... really the last week I felt like I was on a bender - eating crappy food, sleeping 4 hours a night, drinking more wine than water... I paid for it today, but it was a good pain and I think it helped jog me back into the right mindset!!

Meh. I could sorta see the TV and I could hear it ok. Boring, but not the end of the world. Legs are sore from the race on Saturday, but the run was relaxed and at a decent pace. HR was very good. Tempo run tomorrow.

Didn't run until after 5 and figured I'd put in a nice 4 mile run or so. No big plans, just an easy run to start my last week before the cutback next week. My calves were pretty stiff for the first 2 miles, but when they loosened up I felt great. For the first run in a long time, I never checked my HR, my pace, my time or distance. I just ran. Finished up with a little sprint at the end and was surprised to see I'd been 5 miles. Nice, easy, fun - the kind of run that you don't want to stop.