42.195 kilometers: May 2007


Another Marathon

5.23.2007
Apparently I'm some sort of crazy masochist...I registered for the 2007 Twin Cities Marathon, which occurs only about a month and a half after I complete Helsinki. It's probably a crazy, half-witted idea, but I figure I'll be in shape and have enough time to rest and train myself back up by October. I've wanted to run the TCM for some time now. My hometown pride has got the best of me.
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Training, on the other hand, is still lacking. The trips to Boston/New York/and Chicago allowed no time for running, and this cough is persistent enough that I intend to visit a doctor soon. Excuses, excuses. I plan on getting in a long run on Saturday before the team fund raising car wash! More on that soon...

Long Time No Run

5.04.2007
Well, it's been slow going since that 7 mile run. I think I ended up doing more harm than good to my lungs because all last week I sounded like a sick cat...but I'm back on the upswing now. I've gone running once since then. I went to join the team last Saturday for another round of torture, only to find that no one showed up. So I ran, but only about 4 miles. This was probably wise given the sick-cat status. I need to get running again but it's really hard to find the time. I'm not too keen on the idea of running in the dark in the morning, but I might have to start. Until then I'll be a weekend runner...but that won't get me very far in training. In other news: I need pledges! I still need about $900 before June 1 when our next deposit is due. So: if you're reading this and you haven't yet donated, PLEASE PLEDGE NOW!