Finally, back at it...

After some delay in getting outside (catching my Marathon Training partner on the couch pre-run), and the resulting addition of an extra layer (due to rapidly falling temps), we made it out on the street.  The run didn't feel... great, but that was mainly because of the Saturday we had.  We spent the majority of the late afternoon and evening hours (clear through 11:45pm) cleaning Allen Fieldhouse.  If you've done it before, you know that it can take a group of 30+ many, MANY hours to clean, and this was no exception.  I ran so many stairs... the pain will not subside.  I guess it's good though.

Here's the map:

The going was slow, but right now it's about getting the mileage.

Pretty plain Jane run.  It stays pretty flat for the duration (relatively speaking), but it gets the job done.  Since I'm still recovering, I wasn't looking for anything too crazy.  Running into an icy North wind on the back stretch wasn't very enjoyable, but what are you going to do.

I feel like running has given Erin and I a chance to talk more - that is, without having to talk over a babbling baby.  I think it's a positive, as a little more communication never hurt anyone.  It's good "planning time", so to speak.  As long as we try to avoid arguing :) - I think it's going to set the tone for a fun 26.2 in a couple of months.

I'm tired.  Sleep has been hard to come by as of the past few days.  Have to get up early to take Ellie to daycare too.  I'm a little under where I'd like to be as far as mileage is concerned (slow week), but with a few good weekends left and hopefully some warm temperatures, I think there's a chance I still hit 70.  We shall see.  Also, there was a big sale on RoadRunnerSports.com - 20% off everything for members.  I finally broke down and purchased a new chest strap for my heart rate monitor.  Great Success!  It should be here this week, and I'll start putting out some better stats on my runs.  Yay!

With that, peace out!

Darren

Running Total:
January: 30.54
2012:  30.54