Is All that Running Worth it???
This is my last weekend before the race next week and I am in full taper mode.
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Oh, if you ever wondered "is all that running worth it?". To be able to do this kind of stuff with my son, its way more than just "worth it"...
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I ran seven miles on Saturday morning. I was not looking for a fast pace, but got one anyway... We stayed at close to 8:00 pace the whole way, except for the way up the Copper River Bridge (9:20) and I had a sub 8:00 on the way back down. My legs felt really tight and I am hoping this is still from my traveling last week.
I coached my son's soccer team from 11:00am to 12:00pm and then ran four and a half miles from the field back to my house (9:15). It was warm, but I felt good (and it was cool that my family was there to see me off and greet me when I got home).
Today I rested (kind of)...
I did go for a hike and kicked the soccer ball around with my son (and took care of my sick wife), but no running.
The trail my son and I hiked, Patriots Point Trail, was really nice and I am going to incorporate it into some of my runs after this week. I think it was about one and a half miles long, shaded and came out on the Charleston Harbor. It was right behind where my son plays soccer (I had no idea it was even there). I wonder how many more jewels like this are waiting to be discovered.
The trail my son and I hiked, Patriots Point Trail, was really nice and I am going to incorporate it into some of my runs after this week. I think it was about one and a half miles long, shaded and came out on the Charleston Harbor. It was right behind where my son plays soccer (I had no idea it was even there). I wonder how many more jewels like this are waiting to be discovered.
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Oh, if you ever wondered "is all that running worth it?". To be able to do this kind of stuff with my son, its way more than just "worth it"...
Amen, brother. I used to get winded chasing my kids up the hill of our driveway. Now I'm running suicides with them at basketball practice. Priceless. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteHey Joel. I believe it! You can add a whole new level to practice :)
ReplyDeleteI heard about your crazy marathon. You are hard core man; cramps and tornadoes...