High Mileage

I've hit 25 miles in two days and am looking forward to adding another 10 miles to that string today. A grand total of 35 miles in three days would definitely be a first for me. Unfortunately thats more mileage in itself than some of the other half milers put in for a whole week. At this rate I should hit about 75 miles for the week plus 2 sprint practices and speed work. Not to shabby. I'm feeling really excited about the opportunity to run some fast times outdoors. The weather is getting warm, my passion continually grows, and I'm extremely hungry. I'll cling to the belief that all the practices, runs, races, hard work, and sacrifices I make are not meaningless. No, rather its a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite, sublime plan. To run fast!

Back in the saddle

After a very successful 2012 indoor season all sights are now focused on spring. I'm looking forward to running faster times outdoors. I have to admit, taking off last week was very much needed. Physically and mentally I'm slightly in a better place. The distractions continue to be thrown my way, but I seem to be able to counter them one problem at a time. My main goals remain the same. To be the best father that I can for Kadence, and to run fast. In that order. My patience sometimes wears thin but I have great coaching, family, and friends that keep me in check. When I say I want to run fast, I mean it. Though my fitness is at such a high level,  I haven't hit the roof yet. It can get better. So for now I'm just going to sweat the small things. I can tailor some workouts to tweak and improve certain aspects of my races. Being healthy is important so consistency and patience are the key.

On another thought I'm looking forward to running the second annual Road Relays, my first. I snagged a partner real early and now he is injured. Though early odds had us winning, I seem to be lost in the shuffle now without even a partner to run. So at this point I'm just looking to have some fun. With the official start of training this week for the outdoor season and Sundays Road Relays, I can officially say I'm back in the saddle.

Family first

Let's all be thankful for good health and the blessings and joys of life. My day started as normal with a run and a hour lifting in the gym. After work and running multiple errands, I went to visit my mother in the hospital who is suffering from pneumonia, fluid on the lungs, and an infection in her blood. Though she will get better, quickly I was humbled and forced to appreciate my health and life in general. You never know how quickly things can be snatched from you. Be aware of the gifts and abilities you have. Use time wisely because the clock stops for no one. Cherish and nourish yourself to be the best you can be at any given moment. Being practical, you know that your best is dependent upon the circumstances in you life. Your effort though can remain constant. Riding a bed in the hospital can't stop my mom from being the best mother in the world. Still she guides, supports, and offers herself. Amazing. I'm just going to work at being the best father I can be. I can bear to go a day without running. I can't bear to go a day without the little girl that calls me daddy, or the woman I call mother.