Caught up - 5/9/12 Run

Another "very similar" run - Ellie in tow and Pooh for a show:

Basically, the only difference is that we didn't tack on the extra 0.4 mile out and back.  This "exhaustion" kick that were on is a little bit of a booger. 

This is a pretty nice little run, and when the Parental Units are willing to provide dinner and a ride home (thanks again!), it's hard to lose!  There are close to 400,389,232 variations on how to get over there, but given that we're pushing Ellie in the stroller, sometimes you don't want to push your luck - the most direct route will do.  The DVD player can die, snacks/milk can run out, or maybe Ellie sees a dog that she'd like to pet/socialize with - all valid concerns.

We kicked a soccer ball around on Sunday - no big deal.  Well, the grass we were playing in was long and wet.  As we were sans soccer shoes, we were sliding around a really having to modify our technique to get a good hit on the ball.  Why is this important, you ask?  Because my right ankle hurts!  I'm waking up in a decent amount of pain.  IBProfin just isn't making the cut either.  Dang.  What would it be like to be healthy - just for a few days!  I'm happy to report on the related "health" front that my asthma has been in great control for some time now - so I guess I have that going for me.

As I don't plan on running tonight, I have some time to plan, reflect and look ahead.  I'm about 5 and a half weeks out from the big day.  I need to get in a long run on each of the next 3 weeks.  I'm thinking 18, 20, and 22 respectively (on the 12th, 19th, and 26th of May).  June 2nd should be around 14 miles, and June 9th (vacation running) should only be around 8 miles.  So, I have to stay dedicated on my mileage from here on out.  I had a margin of error / flexibility in my training as of a few weeks ago, but it's all gone now.  The challenge will be to stay healthy in the coming weeks and have a great race!

Okay - that's it for now.  Not sure if Friday holds a run or not - depends on if/when Erin and I will do our long run this weekend (Sat or Sun).  Either way, stay tuned and TRY to contain your excitement.

D  

Running Total:
May:  24.44
2012:  186.96