A long Road to Recovery

Today is my first run after surgery. I managed to slowly run around the reservoir once at around a 10 minute pace. It was sore and slow, but it was so nice to be out running again. Hopefully I can make a speedy recovery.

A long Road to Recovery by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Packet Pick up

Did an easy 6 miles before picking up the packets for both Ashley and I for our races this weekend. But alas, the hurricane has cnacelled both races, so guess we at least get pretty T-shirts. And, this is also my last run before the surgery.....poo...

Packet Pick up by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

This guy ran Mt. Washington!

Mt. Washington is the highest peak in New Hampshire and home to the world's worst weather. The peak sits at about 6,288 ft and is actually reachable by a road. The road climbs about 5,000 feet in 7.6 miles, with an average grade of 12% and some places reaching as much as 22%. It is straight up the entire way and is punishing for cars. I had read a while back about a race that is held on this very road and about how ridiculous it is. I knew that running Mt. Washington must go on my "Things to do" list. And so, vacation in New Hampshire in the White Mountains seemed the perfect time to do it.

Ashley and Gabriel dropped me on the entrance road on the way in and assaulted the mountain by car. I started running from the toll house and never looked back. It is not common at all for someone to be running the mountain outside of race day, so i got a lot of looks of amazement from tourists as they drove by, some cheering for me and telling me i was almost there. This run was by far harder than any training run or race that i have done, even tougher than all of the marathons i have tackled. It was a nonstop punishment from start to finish. The only relief i got was when the road flattened to an 8% grade!! I averaged 11:45 per mile, which seems terrible considering most of the time i run in the 6-6:30 range, but as compared to the hills, it was actually pretty good. I really started to feel it in my legs around mile 3, but i was determined not to walk. I kept my head down and kept putting 1 foot in front of the other. At mile 4, asphalt gave way to dirt, and the road straightened and steepened. If Gabriel and Ashley (and little baby boy) were not waiting for me at the top, i would have stopped and walked or rested a bit. But I didn't, and i kept on moving.

I started to notice the thin air around mile 5, which was also about 5,000 feet in elevation, and I also began to notice the giant blister forming in my arch from running on my toes the whole time. I still was not going to quit, but I did notice that now my mile split was slower than 13 minutes!! The miles were crawling by, it seemed as if I would never make it, I could see there was still a lot of mountain to climb. I just had to keep thinking about who was waiting for me at the top, and that soon enough, I would round a corner and there they would be.

By now there were no more trees around me, just rocks and small shrubs and road continuing to the sky. Mile 6 went by in a blur, and I could feel my legs began to get achy and crampy. It took all my mental strength to force myself not to walk. With less than a mile to go, I saw the top, the summit was in reach, I was going to do it. I could hang on now, I was passing 7 miles, just a few more minutes left. As the observatory came into view, I could see lots of people milling around on top of it, and out on the rocks in front of it, I could see my 2 biggest fans waiting for me. I hit the parking lot and in 1:26 and still had enough energy left to catch Gabriel as he was running across the parking to congratulate me. I did it!! I ran the hardest run I have ever done. I am so glad I got the chance to do it, and so excited Gabriel and Ashley could be there to share it with me!! And glad they could give me a ride back down!!!

This guy ran Mt. Washington! by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Rainy Days

It was pouring rain today, nice day for a long run. I managed 9.2 miles today, sticking mostly to side roads and dirt trails to avoid the traffic and possibility of getting run over. It was a nice soggy run...

Rainy Days by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

8 Up at the Lake

We are up at the Lake in New Hampshire for a few days. i was able to get a nice relaxed 8 miles in this morning along the shore. Amazingly, there was a fair amount of hills.

8 Up at the Lake by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Family Recovery

The three of us went out to the riverside for a short jog and some play time. I am super ridiculously sore after how i ran yesterday. Probably not much running until I get myself fixed up

Family Recovery by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Queens Half Marathon

2 days before this half marathon i suffered a hernia at my summer job. While it is painful and uncomfortable, it was not quite at the emergency level, although it will require surgery. Nonetheless, i wanted to at least participate in this race, even if i had to walk it. So, i started off slow, about a 7:15 first mile ( I normally come out about 5:45) and then followed with a 7:00. In order to run, i had shortened my stride by half so as not to agrivate my injury. Feeling comfortable with this pace, i decieded to slowly increase my pace. As the miles went by, i passed runners left and right who had zoomed past me earlier. By mile 7, I had reached a pace of 6:05! I was still uncomfortable, but holding togther. By the finish, I had a clocked a 1:24:34 and placed 36th overall out of nearly 5,000 runners and got 7th in my age group. I was floored by my performance and exhausted with the strange running form I had adopted. I now eagerly await surgery and a full recovery.

Queens Half Marathon by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Late night 6

Squeezed some time in to get 6 miles in the park before it closed for the night. Sometimes, that's the only time I have to run. Nice easy 6, 100% humidity, but no rain...yeah, the tropics!!

Late night 6 by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Easy morning 5

Finally getting back in the groove of things, I have taken the past few days off to recover from the long trip down south and the ensuing brutal 2 day drive home. Hope to get in 2 runs a day this week

Easy morning 5 by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Beginning of another week.... by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

The usual 6 miles in the morning. The weather was perfect, 60 degrees and drizzling. Hope to get 45 miles this week!

Beginning of another week.... by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Early 6

Trying the morning thing again...it is so hard to run at 5 am, but it will be the only way i can get runs in

Early 6 by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Westside 12 miles after hours

As always, i sneak in running when i can. Tonight, i headed out at midnight to the West side highway and ran down to the Holland Tunnel and back. It was my first run this week, and it went great! Hopefully i can get a few more runs in this week. Life is crazy!

Westside 12 miles after hours

9 at night...

favorite people are tucked in bed, its time to run. I got 9 miles in tonight, heading down to Chelsea on the West Side Highway. I had fun scaring tourists as I sped past them with very quiet footsteps in the dark. Some jumped and screamed. I love it!!!!! BUwahahhahah (evil laugh). Take that.....that's what you get for clogging up my park!!

9 at night...

Midnight 7 Miles

Actually, past midnight. Doing my best to squeeze in a run, i ran the transverses under the park because Central Park closes at 1 am, and i was out a little later. Good solid easy run. Time for a little sleep.

Midnight 7 Miles by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Hill repeats

Tonight I did 8 x 1/4 mile hill repeats with 1/4 mile easy pace in between. I managed to run the uphills around a 5:20 pace. I totaled about 7 miles. Feeling much better than yesterday

Hill repeats by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Case of the Dizzies

I had trouble just seeing straight on my run tonight. I don't know what was bothering me, but I cut the run at 4 miles. Time to get some rest.

Case of the Dizzies by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

12 mile Interval/Long run in one

I went out for a long run today and added a small track workout in the middle. I first ran 5 miles to the track in Harlem, then ran: 1200m - 3:58, 800m - 2:42, 400m - 1:18, 1200m - 3:59. Then, i did a 4 mile run home with miles in the 6:30's. It was a nice solid effort, taking advantage of my days off!

12 mile Interval/Long run in one by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

The night off...

I got nothin'! I have got to get some sleep. Last night's late run means i did not go to bed until 2am...to be woken up by Gabriel at 5:45 am. No running today....

9 around town

I hoped to go out for an easy run tonight, i ended up doing 9 miles. It was good to finally have some energy in my legs. I hope this is the start of a good week

9 around town by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Run for City Parks 4 mile race

I've had a tough past 3 weeks, and my milage has almost been non-existant. So, today's race, i wanted to just run a 23:00 for 4 miles, which is 5:45 per mile. I started off under control, roling through the first mile in 5:35, and covering mile 2 in 5:31. At this point, i was on pace eclipse my 4 mile PR by 10 seconds. But, mile 3 totally killed me (It is almost completely uphill) and i clocked a 6:14. I did, however, pull it together, and mustered a 5:39 for the final mile, finishing in a time of 22:59 and taking 13th place. This was good enough to earn me 2nd place in my age group. Hopefully this will jumpstart my running, and help me shake off this funk.

Run for City Parks 4 mile race by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

15 mile long run

Did an easy 15 mile run today, with an increase in speed after about 8 miles, trying to pick it up late in the run. I got down to about a 6:05 on the later half, actually as I returned from Jersey. Leaving NJ is enough motivation to run fast. Successful outing, my longest run of this training cycle

15 mile long run by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Bonus Run

Went out and ran and played with Ash and G. Did about 2.5 miles about an hour after my 15 miler

Late Night 6-er

Had so much work to do tonight, i took some time out just to squeeze in a 6 mile run, albeit at midnight. The nice thing is, not s soul in the park. That is the first time I have run in that park and not seen anybody. Pleasant, but also creepy. Good thing I am faster than creepy people and projectiles....

Late Night 6-er by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

13.5 mile Long Run

I hit the west side for my long run, trying to increase my speed as i went. I started running 6:40's and 6"30's in the beginning, then was able to drop the pace to the 6's and then by mile 10 i had a 5:54 and a 5:45. It was a fast long run and a nice hard effort. I am noticing that on these hard runs, my heart rate is not getting up as high. That's a great sign. The speed work is helping!!

13.5 mile Long run by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Family 4

The three of us hit the pavement tonight for a quick 4 mile run, which we stopped after 3 so Gabriel could play with his new soccer ball. Good fun in the park, and a nice tempo-esque run for Ash

Family 4 by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Take me to the Zoo

Ash and G were already out in the park on this beautiful day, so i laced up the shoes and met them down by the zoo. we walked around, and then ran home. About 3 miles for the afternoon. I was too tired after a long work week to run any more.

Garmin-less Run

Forgot to charge up the Garmin again, duh! So, just did the regular figure-8 6 mile run, very easy, i was tired after a long night of talking to parents

Garmin-less Run by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Speed Work

Tonights speed work consisted of 4 x 200m @ 36, 2 x 400m @ 72, 1 x 800m @ 2:24, 2 x 400m @ 72, 4 x 200m @ 36, al with recovery in between intervals. It was a hard workout, and I was pleased with my performance. My times were :

200m - 31

200m - 34

200m - 34

200m - 34

400m - 73

400m - 72

800m - 2:30

400m - 72

400m - 74

200m - 33

200m - 33

200m - 32

200m - 33

I'd say it was a successful night out!

Speed Work by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Morning 6

This morning I attempted to start running in the morning, which means i got up at 3:45 and then hit the streets by 4:10. I was groggy and tired, but managed to get just under 6 miles, and going through times square again. It looks very different in the early morning. We'll see how long i can keep this up, it was nice to have to run after work tonight

Morning 6 by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

12 mile tempo run in the park

I was scheduled for a 40 minute tempo run at around a 5:40 mile pace. I decied to crank it up a bit, and ran 6 miles first at a 6:40 pace, then kicked it into gear and did around 5:45 for almost all the 6 miles I had left. I killed today, and am very pleased with my results.

12 mile tempo run in the park by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Running errands....seriously

We went shoe shopping today for Gabriel, and of course the size we wanted was not at this store. A store in midtown on 39th street had a pair we wanted and another store on 85th and 3rd had the other pair we wanted......so, i decided to make them part of my run. It ended up being an 8 mile run, and Gabriel has 2 pairs of new shoes!!

Running errands....seriously by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Incomplete 7 miler

Garmin decided to take a snooze on my run tonight, so it stopped tracking me about 3.5 miles. I ran down to Times square, got many strange looks and comments from toursits, and then headed back to the park and home. Got i think about 7 miles in. Get some rest Garmin!

Incomplete 7 miler by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

12 x 400 Speed Work

Tonight's workout was a warmup, followed by 12 x 400m at 72 with 400m recovery, then a cool down. It was challenging, but I managed times of : 73, 74, 74, 75, 73, 72, 74, 72, 72, 74, 76, 71. I decided that I would continue the workout as long as my times did not slow to 77, so i was real close at quitting on the 11th repeat. I managed 10 miles total, so it was a successful start to the week

12 x 400 Speed Work by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

13 miles easy

Today was a recovery run, i ran 5 miles with Ash and G, then peeled off and ran another 8 miles. It was a nice long recovery after the hard speedwork session the day befor

13 miles easy by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

11 mile speed work session

Tonight was speed work in the park. I started with a 2 mile warmup, then dis 6 x (2 x 200m at 36 seconds with a 200 m jog recovery, followed by a 400m at 72 seconds followed by a 400m jog) then did a 3 mile cooldown. Most of my 200's were between 33-35 seconds, and my 400's were: 85, 77, 74, 69, 72, 71. Overall, i was pleased with the effort, and glad to get out and get a hard run in, despite STILL having this cold ( Day 20 now, if you are counting)

11 mile speed work session by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Easy 7 miler

Easy 7 tonight, still feeling down from being sick. Did aorund 6:40 pace, nothing amazing. I really did not have energy to go any further tonight. Hope to be well soon!

Easy 7 miler by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Long run cut short

Today's run was supposed to be 10, but my cold was getting to me and i was really dried out, so i was getting really rubbed raw in some places. I cut it at 8 miles. It was a nice day out though, i enjoyed the warmer temps and the fact i needed only 1 layer and no gloves.

Long run cut short by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Westside 8 miles

Tonight, I just went out on an easy 8 miles, just to get back in the groove of things. Still battling a stinking cold. Oh i wish it would just go away

Westside 8 miles by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Rainy 8 miler

Today, I tried to beat the awful weather and make myself feel a little better with this stupid cold. I headed to Queens, ran to the peak of the bridge, and then turned around and came back. I wanted to run up the Eastside River Park, but unfortunately it was blocked off for construction. I had to back track to get back to Central Park(laughing at the mess of cars on the FDR as i ran) and cut through the great lawn to finish off an 8. I was soaked, but it was warm enough out to be a nice run.


Rainy 8 miler by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Running Because I need to

Still sick, went out and ran 6 anyway. It was not really fun, and i got it in as quick as i could. I hate being sick!!

Running Because I need to by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Running in Hartford

Ash and I were in Hartford for the day and were staying with friends right across from Bushnell Park. So, we decided to explore and take a few laps around. It was freezing out, but we managed to get in just over 3.5 miles.

Running in Hartford by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

The dreaded treadmill

We're away on a small weekend vacation, and i hit the treadmill tonight at the hotel. I don't know how people stomach these things day after day. I made it through 8 miles. It is so hard not to get dizzy on that thing. I much rather prefer Central Park for my runs...but of course 5,000 people were not trying to run on the treadmill at the same time I was

9 mile tempo

Awesome 9 mile tempo run, started off in the 6:40's, progressively lowered my time. The last 2 miles were 5:57 and 5:47. Successful, plus a cooldown with Ash

9 mile tempo by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Miserable long run

It was 34 F and raining on my 12 miler today. Never have i been more miserable out on the run. I got soaked, and everywhere I ran was covered in ice. It was impossible to maintain a steady pace. Oh well, i did it, it's done. Time for some food!!

Miserable long run by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

1 minute repeats

I supposed to do a track workout tonight, but I did not feel like finding a track. Instead, i ran a 2 mile warmup, then ran 1 minute hard, 30 seconds easy , 1 minute hard, 30 seconds easy, and repeated for 20 minutes or about 3 miles. Then, 1 mile cool down. It was a challenging run, but nice to see it on the graph. My hard segments were about 5:20 per mile.

1 minute repeats by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Icy 6 x 800m

Tonight's interval workout was kind of difficult due to the ice and snow. The entire drives were covered in ice, making it impossible to get any speed. I was very close to just quiting after seeing my times from the first interval, but i figured i was already out there, i might as well run it. I did it regardless, with times slower than the 2:40 I wanted. I recovered 1 minute between each 800. My times were: 2:54, 2:52, 2:56, 2:48, 2:51, 2:48. In total, I covered 6.5 miles. In 2 weeks, i will be doing a track workout at the armory in Harlem, the greatest indoor track in the nation. I'm looking forward to that!


Icy 6 x 800m by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

6 mile Figure 8 in Central Park

Tonight's run was just an easy recovery run through the park. I had to battle the freezing rain as i went. Good think i ran early, it dumped 15 inches of snow later in the night. I'm just taking it easy after a tempo run last night

6 mile Figure 8 in Central Park by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

7 mile tempo....still sick feeling

I'm still feeling rough tonight. I tried a tempo run, running 2 easy miles, then 1 mile hard, then 1 easy, 1 hard, and finally 2 easy. My fast miles were 5:43 and 5:35. I'll take it, i am still feeling rough. Hopefully I'll be back to normal soon

7 mile tempo....still sick feeling by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Reluctant 6 by runandy

Not only was I reluctant to get out in the 15 F weather, but my body was reluctant to respond to running. My splits were pedestrian and i felt like I was breathing harder than i should. At the very least, i can log miles. It was rough, and i feel like i am getting sick. Only time will tell.......

Reluctant 6 by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Fun Run with GPS Art!

I had fun in the park, just running an easy 6 miles recovering from the race, while making a few funny things with my GPS. Check out the map!It was nice to play around and take it easy for a run. My weekly total hit over 45 miles this week. Gradually ramping back up!!


Fun Run with GPS Art!

Manhattan Half Marathon

15 F at the start, this course is challenging and filled with hills. It was too cold to really race, managed to squeak aout a 30th place finish out of over 4,300 runners. My time was just under 1:20, i'm pleased with it, because of the 6 weeks off i took. Looking forward to the Brooklyn Half in May. (The splits are a little off due to the accuracy of the Garmin, but still pretty close)


Manhattan Half Marathon by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

6 mile Figure 8 in the Park

Easy run tonight, taking it easy until the Manhattan Half on Saturday morning. I was really not feeling it tonight, felt real sluggish, but at least I got it in before the snow started and the temperature was not too bad, around freezing.


6 mile Figure 8 in the Park by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

5 miles off the beaten path

...and then, I took off on a zig zag route through the park, winding around on all the pathways to accumulate my 5 miles. It was a nice easy run, and luckily most of the ice and snow was melted off the paths. 8 for the day!!

5 miles off the beaten path by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

3 mile family run

Tonight it was warm enough for G and I to join Ash on her easy run tonight. By warm enough, i mean not below freezing!! It was nice family outing!


3 mile family run by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Too Icy!!

With the ice storm dropping inches of ice in the park, i was not about to get hit in the head by a fallen branch. I took the night off instead.

7 mile tempo

First Tempo run this season. 7 Mile tempo run around the park. I ran the first 3 miles with Ash and G, then did the next 3 miles in 5:53, 6:01, and 5:47 followed by a 1 mile cool down. Cold, 26 F. Brrrrr....


Untitled by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

‎6 Mile Loop Central Park (CW)

Today was an easy effort, recovering from yesterday's "long" run. It was an easy 6 mile lap around Central Park. I felt relaxed, and it was a nice way to end the week.

‎32 miles for the week.....

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West Side 10 Mile Loop

Today I did just over 10 miles, combining the West Side Highway running path with a little of the park. I was able to maintain a nice pace, in the mid to low 6:20's. Some of the footing was rough, as we still have tons of ice and snow on the ground. It was a nice solid effort, and not really too cold, it was actually 32!!

West Side 10 Mile Loop by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

First run with my Birthday Present!!!!

Central Park FIgure 8 by runandy at Garmin Connect - Details

Happy birthday to me!!!!Thanks Ash and family for my new Garmin, I took it out for a spin tonight. 6 miles in the park, really cold, 18 degrees and windy. It is so awesome. Love, love, love it!!!! This is going to make training so much easier. Thank you so much!!!

Brrrrr......another snowstorm

Last night it dumped 9 inches of snow on us, on top of the left over snow from two weeks ago. Its been a winter wonderland for weeks. I went out tonight and did about 6.5 miles, hitting up the West Side Highway. It was freezing on the river, but nice and snow covered. Aside from the cold and the fact that i drenched my shoes in the first half mile, i had a nice quick run. I'm beginning to get used to this night running thing. Hope I can keep it up!

Hills and Hounds

Ash and I took advanatge again of Steph being in town and we went out for a hill workout run, trying to make it quick. It was freezing! Another nice run together, we put in around 3.6 miles. We had to make it quick so we could have dinner with Steph before she hit the skies.

After dinner, I went out for a run of my own, dragging the pups along with me. we covered 2.8 miles and suprisingly enough, they did a nice job keeping up. SO, it was nice day for runnning, totaling about 6.5 miles for the day. Onward and upward!!

Double time

I ran twice today, been a long long time since I did that. I first hit the park for what I thought was going to be a 6 mile run, but i was not feeling like being in the park, so i cut it to 5.2 miles and turned it into a tempo run. I hit the roads at a 6:15 pace and motored through the hills. It felt good to fly.

As soon as i finished, i went with Ash to run her run. We did a little mroe than 3 miles, hitting the snow covered paths again up in the north hills. SO enjoyable to break up the ordinary. We had a nice relaxing run, and got a chance to stop and marvel at the frozen over duck pond. I enjoy these days we get to run together with no agenda.

I covered about 8.5 miles for the day, sounds good to me!!

Ash and Me!

With Steph in town, Ash and I were able to go out and run togther. We did a nice 5.2 mile run through the park, hitting some snow covered trails and just doing a little exploring. It was nice to be out together and do some stress free running together. Even though we miss G, it was nice to get off the roads for a bit.

Another easy 6

Ran another 6 miles tonight, just trying to fit it all in. Nothing exciting, just trying to get back into the groove of things, trying to build up my base again.

Still owning it.

With our incredibly busy schedule, the only time for me to get my running in is at night. While Ashley puts Gabriel down for the night, i go hit the park. Its not the best time in the world, but the only time that works for us. Tried it tonight, did a solid 6 mile around the par. It was ridiculously crowded with club runners. Oh well, ran about a 6:30 pace, got my run done, missed putting G down.

I own the night....

Back at school, I have now pushed the running to night time, so i can work and play with Gabriel and Ash after work, then whilst people are asleep, i can enjoy MY park. I went out around 10 pm for the same 6 mile loop, just in reverse. It was below freezing, and i forgot my gloves, which was brutal. On my run, my mind wandered to my high school and college friend Richard Lee, who would always talk about these crazy things that could be done if you use mind power. He was always coming up with weired bio-mechanical ideas( what if you had armor that was one with your flesh, and you wore it like skin, but when it got damaged, you could shed it like a snake and put on new armor... etc). I began to think of the story he would tell of Buddhist monks who could stand out in the brutal cold with very little clothing on but they would not freeze because they had such control of their bodies, they could mentally tell their body to raise its core temperature to combat the cold. This way, they could be out for hours and not be affected. On my run, i told my hands to warm themselves. My hands didn't listen....although I mentally insisted very strongly.

I did 6 in about 39:30, a little more than 6:35 pace. My lungs were burning. Hopefully in the next few days/weeks, i can shift to morning running, something I have yet to maintain.

Last day of Freedom......back to school

My last day of freedom, I went out to run in the park for the first time since the marathon. Fresh memories of that rough race came flooding back. 2:57 was a terrible time for me and a dissappoining finish to a hard triained and promising season. 3 weeks prior i blasted my Half marathon PR by a minute! I still struggle with what went wrong, although i know the main reason: racing flats with 400+ mile son them. I had forgotten how much i used them, and they gave out about mile 10.

Well, thats in the past but not forgotten, I will race the marathon again, and it will be with better results. The take away from teh race was sharing it with Ash and getting to stop and see Gabriel twice on the race course. Those are memories i will alwasy treasure!!

So, i ran 6 miles in 37:30ish, a 6:15 pace, yeah I know, I was a little excited. The next few weeks I am just getting used to running again.

Happy New Year!

I've taken off almost all of December with my fire related ankle injury and have just tried to enjoy the holiday season. On Christmas day, I went out for a 6.5 mile run in Harrisburg, PA. It was a rude awakening for my lungs and legs( 6:30 pace), but it was nice to get out. I also went out the day after for a 5 mile easy run with Steve.

On New Year's day, to kick off the new running season, I went out with Ash and G and we did a relaxed 2 miles through the ice and snow. My goal race for the spring is the Brooklyn Half marathon in Late May. i am forgoing a spring marathon and instead focusing on my half marathon time. Last year's Staten Island Half (1:14:38, a PR and 3rd place out of 5,000 people) was inspiring and has lead me to push myself more at this distance. Plus, i can run more than 2 halfs a year without beating myself up.

So, it's a new year, a new season, and i hope for some new successes!