So, it has been a little over a week since I got back from Florida.  While I was really worried about losing some of what I have been gaining by taking almost a week off, that has really not been the case.  I ended up running a little over 14.5 miles on Saturday in under 1:55, and tonight I ran 4 miles at around 26:35ish, so overall I am feeling pretty good about where I am right now.  I know I still have a ways to go, but I have overcome the hurdles so far.

I am also extremely excited that I could run in shorts the past two days!  I am so glad that it is finally getting warmer out.  While it wasn’t too bad of a winter (and who knows, we could still have another storm or two), I would much rather run outside in the 60’s than in the 20’s.  Tonight was absolutely perfect weather for running with it being in the upper 40’s/low 50’s and no wind.

My next big goal is to finish the 2010 Spectrum Health Irish Jig in under 19 minutes.  That would be by far my best 5k I have ever run, and it may be a bit of a stretch, but there is no harm in setting your goals high.  It also pushes me to work harder to achieve that goal.

I hope everyone’s training is going great!  I know many people are dealing with injuries right now, and so I wish you the best in your healing process and look forward to seeing you back out there soon!

“Tough times don’t last but tough people do.”-A.C. Green

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