1st long run of the new year!

As scheduled I knocked out a 30 miler today!

That's the view from Pinkney Island about 8 miles into the run. It was more dificult than I thought it would be to run long on trails as compared to roads. THe pace was much slower. I did tell myself that milage was the only thing that mattered today and not to worry about pace but I have a hard time doing that. Toward the end I was worried that I wouldn't even make it back home in time to watch the boys when they got home. As it turned out I made it with an hour to spare.

The other pic is around 12 miles I think. I felt like some of the tape was coming undone. Turns out most of it was fine. I've been doing this for a little while now on my long runs. Really keeps the blisters away.

The other is me trying to perfect the self portrait while running. I took 3 of these and that is the closest I got to getting my head in. lol. I need to get a camera with a timer but this one is SO small that is great for running.

I really need to focus on speed for the next few weeks! 1/2 marathon is a month away so I should be able to be in good shape for it. I do need to focus on nutrition too. I would like to get below 190 before the race.

I hope all are having a great new year!

train smart- or at least fun.

Jeffrey