8...in the rain

Distance: 8
Time: 1:20 exactly

I need to start this blog entry by saying to the rain karma gods that I was in now way, shape, or form making fun of them in my previous blog entry. I meant no harm and did not need them to remind me that they can rain whenever they want to. As such, I can assure them that no further "rain punishment" needs to be handed out to me...at least for this week.

I had a feeling after yesterdays "run between the rain burst" entry that I'd get nailed today, and I did. Actually, the run started off ok. The rain had recently stopped and the temperature was nice, and I was greeted by that awesome "wet desert" smell; however, when I hit mile 5 it started to mist, then light sprinkle, then shower, then rain (I was spared the downpour). I had a jacket with me, tied around my waiste, but by the time I noticed that I was getting pretty wet, the damage was done. So I kept the jacket on my hips and kept on running.

When I got home Shannon ran up to daddy and pleaded for me to carry her. So I obliged (insert evil laugh here). Within seconds she realized that daddy was soaked and she started to do her best Fay Wray impersonation. Sometimes it is very fun being daddy. :-)

On a different note, I've been having some motivation issues for about the last 10 days. I'm finding that waking up is hard and the first mile of each run feels like a death march. I have about a month to go, so this is where is guess I'll have to gut it out. To help with motivation, Brice and I are talking about doing a lap on the Pemberton Trail this weekend. It's a trail in the McDowell Mountain Park (conveniently located about 3 miles from my house) that climbs 650 feet over the first 5 miles, then it goes up and down for about 6 miles, and then it finishes with a steady downhill run for about 5 more miles. It's supposed to be ideal for bikes and runners. I'm looking forward to it. I wonder if Mountain Bikers are any better behaved than their street riding counterparts? I would suspect yes.

Now get back to work.