18 around the fountain

I said on Friday that Eric would break 3:20 by a comfortable margin. Is 3 seconds a comfortable margin?!?! Much congratulations to him for posting a time that qualifies him for the Boston Marathon in April. I guess we'll have to read his crappy blog for another 5 months? Also, congratulations to Mom for running the first leg of the marathon relay with all her golden girl buddies. They all rock and mom rocks too!! Congrats. And a final congratulations to Abby Darra (Eric's girlfriend) for chugging out a leg in marathon relay with a bunch of her friends too. Was I the only person who missed the CIM today????? Eric, did Abigail and Olivia take part in the 10 and under group for the run?

I'm proud of you all.

18 around the fountain.

Brice and I trucked around the "lake" (it's a pond) in Fountain Hills today. We went around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around, and around for about 12 laps today. Thank the heavens above for GPS, or I would have lost count at around lap 4. Anyway, we plodded along at around 10 minute pace and the run felt good, which was great news for two reasons. First, after last weeks long run, I was about ready to toss in the towel on this marathon. That run was hideous and it affected me for at least 3 days after I finished the thing. Not worth it at that price. Second, after a very, very fun trip to see amazing RC airplanes (some with 90 inch wing spans) with Reese, Shannon, Dad, and Mary, the R-man went down with a very bad stomach flu. He emptied the contents of his tummy out all over the back of the car, which I cleaned up (insert shudder of discust here). I was certain that I would not escape that cleaning with a clear tummy, but there were no stomach issues during the run. I still may get the flu, but I got my 18 in, so who cares what happens the rest of the week?

The only issue I had after the run was that my knee was a little talketive, and it still is. I've iced it twice and downed a fair amount of advil, but it's still not playing well with others. I think I'll give it one last wrap of ice for the evening. By the way, ice works on all that ails you with your joints. I highly recommend icing if you have any discomfort in them. I read that Dean Karnazes dips his lower body into a bath of ice after every run. I dunno if I can do that, but if I ran as much as he regularly does, then an ice bath might look pretty inviting.

Now get back to work...