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have to think back to get todays entry lol hurrying to get my run in before packing up and heading out camping yup tent sleeping bags my boys and the mountain was actually not too bad even got some hiking in in the afternoon and some snow over night still a good time :)

between the weather and time crunching on me decided to hit the t/m for some work tonight set incline at 4 and started going calves a bit tight for the first 1 1/2 miles then settled into a good steady comfortable pace trying to keep focus on breathing and rythm even though my mind wants to wander everywhere else :)

another fun filled night on the treadmill ha ha i really need to get my workouts in earlier oh well at least i am getting them in irregardless still a bit perplexed as to how i should be tapering with only a week and a half left any input would be helpfull open to any suggestions :)

short run tonight think i am starting to come down with some kind of bug so i loaded up on vitimin c got loosened up with a short 4 got cleaned up and into bed hope i can kick it before it gets a hold lol

what a day finally home at 1030 after 16 hrs at work and still feeling like my head is swimming and sinuses clogged decided i may as well get a little in so i clambered onto the treadmill and proceeded to run myself better lol well try to any way managed to get a mind soothing 7 miles in and feeling somewhat better at least less stressed and muscles were happy with me ha ha

busy day got 3 am miles in before starting all the running around baseball games yard work etc then another 6 in the evening not too much intensity still trying to get rid of the cold or whatever has been hanging on doing my best to hold it at bay  

6 am miles to loosen up and stretch out then off to softball for double header the wind is not helping a whole lot lol back home to relax for a bit and a couple more evening miles to keep things from tightening up got to get some more rest though too much go go go lol

little behind getting things entered lol decided to go a little longer tonight just to stretch the lungs do not want to let them relax too much keep them wide open only 4 days left feeling a little nervous hope the training and hard work has been enough and also that i did not let up too much on my taper only time will tell 

did a little walking to loosen up and then about 40 min of yoga type slow stretching not a lot of work but my body feels good :)

4 very easy treadmill miles keeping limber low impact nice easy pace time for training is all but done now just keeping loose mentally and physically making sure to start hydrating and getting the body ready with some extra calorie intake also 

medium paced walking 45 min on treadmill (while reading lol) was so wanting to run out in the fantastic weather guess i will get my chance soon enough this taper thing is not my fav hope it pays off marathon or bust :) 

what an amazing day from the start of the race concentrating and reminding myself to run my own race and not pick up someone elses pace started at a good comfortable pace just as i had trained for saw mike laputka at mile 2 going great and from there just fell into my zone mind and body relaxed and flowing focused on keeping a constant rythm and staying strong reaching the half way at 1:40 which is very close to my time for the half last year did not feel i was going too fast but very pleased with the half split at the 19 mile aid station had to take a potty break and it took the next mile and half to get back into stride feeling like i was dragging at mile 22 but pushing through to keep running and not walk was sure miles 25 and 26 were on sheer will power my legs and body all but spent willing my tired self to keep running finally crossing the finish line at 3:24 so elated to have gone out and stuck to my plan and the training and hard work rewards paying dividends of a BOSTON QUALIFYING TIME TOO once I was able to see the official results it was so gratifying and looking down the list was pleased to see that Mike had also made the cut as well GREAT JOB!!!

three slow miles on the treadmill still a bit stiff from sat but had to get the muscles moving tried a little barefoot but the belt gave me blisters imagine that going full marathon without a problem then get on the treadmill going slow and ending up with blisters on my big toes

 time to get back into the swing nice night for a casual recovery run slow and steady warming the muscles so i can get back after it lol dont want to rush too much though do not need injuries 

mixing some new things into my training routine starting tonight went 6 moderate miles on the treadmill then half hour of yoga core and lower body first time trying this seems to work really well feeling the muscles lengthen and stretch was a nice change in the routine 

a great treadmill night letting my brain unwind from the day and body just flows and lets the stress just burn away feeling so much better lol coming away feeling rejuvinated inside and out

Such a fantastic saturday to get out and let the energy flow body and mind feeling awake and so alive does not get much better and stoked to be getting back into the routine of my soul training schedule ha ha saw quite a few others out making the most of the day and thinking how blessed they are to be able to enjoy it also i know i am truly thankful for all the blessings and opportunities i enjoy

fun filled sunday start with 2 mile warm up before softball double header lol then some yard work running some errands and finish off the night with 7.5 miles of relaxing road work getting mentally prepared to face the work week :)

another great night to be out running even though I got out late making the most of the almost perfect weather to get some mileage in and burn off the days thoughts once the traffic had died down it was rather pleasant out on the streets almost like they were all mine

way too much wind to run outside lol thought about putting rocks in my pockets to keep me on the ground and going out any way but they would just end up bouncing on my legs and bruising me so i opted for door # 2 the treadmill for a nice 8 mile slow run a lot harder to just go when you are looking at the same wall in the garage for an hour or more but thankful for being able to get my run in just the same so all is good in my world :)

out for some r & r running and relaxation was a bit windy to start then snow blowing around and into my face lol just blustery beginning heading down redwood toward 90th south by the time i made the turn east and worked my way to 13th west the snow had let up but the wind was still there southbound on 13th west the wind was not as bad so it made for decent running back east on 126th to redwood and back north to 114th and warming down to my house a really good nonetheless 

took the opportunity to head to the foothills on south mountain and enjoy some trail running exploring the numerous paths and dirt roads can see this could turn into a couple times a week thing maybe very nice even starting to get dark and the snow and wind it was still a beautiful outdoor experience