Last Week of Summer

This week is the end of the summer for teachers. Monday teachers start workdays and a week from Tuesday (August 25) students return. We have had busy summer at school with the demolition of a building and contractors every where getting ready to build another building.

I have had a good summer of training. The first part of the summer I focused on the bike and for the last several weeks I have been running all the time. I did get together with a few friends last Saturday and ride 42 miles. We are suppose to ride again next Saturday and everyone wants to make our rides a regular thing.

My feet are really feeling a rough week on the road. I ran several times in the extreme heat and sweat caused several blisters on my left foot. I am going to have to get some better socks. This past week I ran 49 miles which I believe is a record high for me. I will nee to exceed this mark several times before the MCM, if I want to run a 3:30 or below. It will be tougher with school starting but I will just have push myself

Good Week

This has been a good week so far. I have hit all of my target distances so far. My diet has gone fairly well (have cheated some). Still have not seen a great deal of weight loss but hopefully it will happen. A 16 miler is on the schedule for the weekend and the weather is suppose to mild.

School is only about a week away. Teachers come back on Monday. I ma looking forward to a good year and being positive about everything possible.

Training for MCM gets Serious

Rode in the 24 Hours of Booty on June 24-25. I raised over 400 dollars to fight cancer. Rode over 222 miles and my butt was killing me. I will have some better shorts before next year and my Goal will be 300 miles.

My training for the Marine Corps Marathon picks up big time now. I had low mileage in July put I did ride the bike a lot. I ran 8 miles this morning. I did not have to go to school because we are still working 4 10 hour days. These Friday's off have spoiled me. It would be great to have this schedule year round. Next week I will attempt to start the early morning runs.

Tomorrow I riding a with a few friends hoping to get in 50 miles but we will see. Sunday will be my long run of the week. Looking get in 14 miles. It will be tough because I will have to run after church which means I will be running in the heat. It is forecast to be 95 or above on Sunday.
It will be my mental toughness test. When I start feeling bad I need to think about miles 21 thru 24. If I can pick-up the pace their I can make the 3:30 mark.

I am going to making a much better attempt to keep my blog up to date.

Elizabeth is spending the weekend with Mom and Pa. Maybe Jennifer and I can go the movies.