The plan is to attempt a second marathon in Missoula, Montana, in July. Jessica is on board, too. After only three runnings of the Missoula Marathon, Runner's World ranked it the best marathon in the United States. And if you register on or before May 31st, the registration fee is only $60! Danny Britton, take note. The 4th running of the marathon will be held on July 11th, so I plan to begin marathon-specific training in late March. For the time being, though, I've got to get myself back into decent shape, running at least 20 miles per week. I took a few weeks off over the holidays and have over the past month or so slowly gotten back into it. I've been having some issues, but that's nothing a bit of non-running activity can't cure. I'm looking forward to the challenge.
Jessica and I ran a few miles tonight in New Haven. I stepped in dog poop multiple times and didn't realize it until I had already done circles around Jessica's apartment. She noticed the "crap foot" and promptly removed my shoe. Damn dog owners. Pick up your dog's poop next time. (She also confessed that she thinks my favorite veggie burger in town is gross. Hard night.) I felt decent tonight. I've come to love running at night in the cold. I'm not one to take summer running for granted, so I remember dreading during that time the idea of winter running. I thought for sure that I would bite the bullet and join a gym. It didn't happen, though. Thank God.
On a final note, if you haven't read "Born to Run" yet, you should. It's by far the most fascinating and well-written book about running I've read to date. The author makes a strong case for our predisposition to run long distances at a slow pace--in little if any footwear at that. Take a look. You won't be sorry.
Till next time.
4 comments:
Missoula, huh? We're going to be living in Bozeman, MT for six weeks this summer (1/2 of June and all of July), 3 hours away. Maybe I should come out and watch you run. Or you can swing by for a visit. I'll make you a vegan chocolate cake!
Yay! I drove through Bozeman last summer on my way out to Seattle. Missoula was my favorite.
The blog is back! Missoula sounds interesting. Very interesting. I've never been to Montana. Driving or flying? Karolina wants me to go to Europe in May or June though. That might conflict, but if I start planning now I'm sure I can make it work.
We got an energetic yellow lab, Niko, and he has got me back into running. I'm doing 10-20 miles/ week. Sometimes at a decent pace. Ryan, you'll be glad to know he likes to poop in the woods.
I haven't read Born to Run, but I'll get on it. Instead of barefoot running, or Nike Free's, I think I'm just gonna run my shoes down to the soles.
Em, that kid looks pretty cute! Perhaps we'll see you in Montana.
Driving, of course. Glad the pup's got you back into running. You should strongly consider doing the marathon in Missoula. I hope you can make it work!
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