Sat. May 16 - 8 miles

Our last Roadrunner run of the season! This was a 'happy run' - just 8 easy miles, with lots of phot0-taking along the way. Great vibe - we're ready!

May 13 - 4.5 miles

Another short run as I taper down. Next comes the 8-mile "happy run" on Saturday, a few little runs next week, and then - MARATHON!

May 11 - 3 miles

Well yeah - I'm tapering down, you see! And this little run was so short and sweet that I really did feel gazelle-like for once.

Saturday, May 9 - 15 miles

I'm happy to report that this run was enjoyable, pain-free, and as "effortless" as a 15-mile run can be. We're tapering down from now on, with our next Saturday run on the 16th being only an 8-mile fun run.

I feel ready for the Big M!

May 6 - 3 miles (if that)

Oh, very bad run indeed! My shins felt sore from the get-go, and soon my entire legs were burning. I had unnerving flashbacks to last summer, when a mysterious shin/ankle injury kept me from running for several months - so I cut my run short and walked the last half-mile home.

I'm hoping that a rest on Thursday and Friday will appease my legs in time for Saturday's 15-miler.

May 5 - 5 miles

Went slow, as last weekend was tough on my legs. Felt fine, though I had no inclination to go any faster than absolutely necessary.

Update on Santa Monica Classic

My tag time was 52 minutes 34 seconds - that's a pace of 8 minutes 29 seconds per mile.

Woohoo!

Feel like I could do it a bit faster - perhaps if I weren't training for a Marathon just a few weeks away!