8.2 Miles: "Force a taper run"

(Photo: wind damage to park at mile 7 on map below, no damage at our place.)


Today I ran 8.2 miles. It was a nice day and work would have allowed for a longer run but I am to be tapering for the ultra. I was a bit concerned I would end up running to far, so I headed out the door without water as a way to limit the run. It worked. Very good pace run, I'm feeling strong.


The first forecast is out for the day of the Strolling Jim Ultra. The forecast for now is sunny and 85. Last year it was in the lower 70's and overcast. If it turns out to be in the mid 80's, my goal will only be to finish with my brain working, not to beat last year's time. I do not do well in the heat (Gigantothermy).  Hopefully a cold front will change things for that day.

10.4 Miles

Today I ran 10.4 miles. The taper is on. I ran this one at a faster pace to make up for the short distance. It was a good run (1.2 liters of water, 90 calories) if not a bit warm and sunny.

5 Miles Starbucks run (Sunday)

Last night I ran 5 miles into town and back. Did the first 3 at a fast 5k pace and then jogged the rest home.

6 mile run into town and a bit around and back.

Today I did a run into town and then a bit around downtown to get to 6 miles for the run. It was a good run as the weather was very cool.  I'm really hoping to move somewhere colder when my wife is done with school.

10.4: A true "I've got to run to the bank."

(photo from about mile 7.8 on map below)

Today I ran 10.4 miles. It went very well for running 26 miles two day ago, not feeling 100% and not sleeping well. It was my best paced run of any distance in a long while.  


I had to run to the bank today so I actually ran to the bank. Nobody was in line to smell me so that was good for them.

26.3: Marathon plus 0.1

(photo above taken around mile 4 on map below)

Today I ran 26.3 miles. It was a decent last long run with a good pace. I feel a tiny bit sick, maybe 10% off top condition. I'm not sure if I am coming down with something or if it is just a very bad pollen time.

Anyway, I wasn't sure how this run was going to go. It went really well till about mile 20. If I was close to home at 20 miles I would have stopped but I was about 4 miles away. By the time I got about a mile from home I was feeling better so I add one two loops at the local park. A marathon distance seemed like enough so I stopped.

5 mile starbucks run

Typical 5 mile run into town and back. Nothing eventful to report. Average run. This photo is at the half-way point (downtown).