Marathon Run #35 (4 miles)

Did the run in 42:00 but it was not smooth. The right knee was hurting again and I stopped to stretch three times during the run. Icing the knees down now and watching "IT" on TV. A great flick that has some funny memories of the guys back at school. Anyway, I'm hoping between stretching, icing, and Ibuprofen I'll be Ok for the nine miler tomorrow. I'm not hopeful that I'll make it to the marathon but I have to keep trying.

Got back from ATL for EAT this morning. Not a bad trip but I'm tired of travel and would much rather stay home. That's it...

Marathon Run #34 (was supposed to do 12 but no way)

After a long injury recovery period, I finally did about 6 miles w/ a combination of walking & running. The left leg felt fine but, can you believe it, the right knee started hurting after a few miles. The pain was similar to what happened with the left knee so I'm hoping the stretches will help. Feel like I still have a chance to get the marathon done but it's going to be tough. This week will be a make or break for me.

Weekend- PW on saturday, met a girl name Jaiva, she's looking to do another one in May. Did the CASA walk of light ceremony tonight. Met the girl who is working three jobs, she talks too fast but I know she is just trying to be friendly. Going to go to bed now. See ya...

Climbing @ Crescent Rocks

Went climbing outside for the first time this year. It was great. Sunny and 50s. I had alot of fun w/ Susan, John, Rob, and Craig. Tried about 5 climbs and was only able to finish one. I did the one with the stemming. That was something new. The Bear's Den was cool and Susan made us a cake when we got back. Now we're talking about going somewhere else in Mayl. See ya..

Marathon Run #33 (7 miles but only ran/walked 5)

Cold and windy. Left hip was hurting the whole time and right knee felt like crap. I ended up only doing 5 miles but the last 1.5 miles was pretty much walking. The legs hurt and now I'm icing down. I'm going to take tomorrow off and hope by Sunday all this will be a bad memory. That 10 miler last Sunday really screwed me up. That day it was cold, windy, rainy, didn't do any warm-ups, and didn't stretch until I got home 45 minutes later. I'm not suprised I got injured and haven't recovered yet. Lesson learned....

Marathon Run #32 (3 miles)

Total time- 29:53. This one was done outside and it was rough. My left hip was hurting and I never did feel good. I'm icing the knees down and hopefully it will feel better tomorrow. Time to make some dinner...

Post 10 miler & CASA

Right knee is toast. Should NOT have kept running when I felt it go. Iced it down as soon as I got home and took some ibuprofen. I'm going to take tomorrow off from running as well and maybe Wed. I hope things will get better with just a bit of rest. Also checked the time on the website for the 10 miles- 1:41. The leg was hurting throughout the day and I was starting to limp.

Took my court observation today and it was anti-climatic. Reading the case file was sad. Taken into foster care after neglect. Mom gave her anti-depressants to make her feel better. Anyway, waited around for the case to start and finally went in. It lasted all of about 2 minutes w/ the judge scanning through the paperwork. The lawyers got everything done and signed in the hallway. Kids will stay in foster care w/ next hearing Oct. 7th. I should be getting my first case soon.

Marathon Run #31 (10 miles)

Did this one with EC and we ran the Cherry Blossom together, I'll find the run time on the website later. Picked her up at 6:30 and we walked over to the run. I woke up at and it was raining. The run itself was pretty tough. It was chilly, windy, and raining off and on. My right knee is hurt and it feels like the same injury that my left knee went through way back when. I iced it down big time, did some stretching, took a couple of ibuprofen, and noew I'm feeling like a nap. I think I might take Tuesday off if things don't feel better by then. I talked to Celi yesterday about the adventure race and she is still in. Purchased some trail running shoes to get ready for it. Sleepy now....

Marathon Run #30 (4 miles)

Total time- 43:20. Rainy and cold again outside today so this run was done again at Gold's. Relatively easy but the hips are hurting. I think the treadmill is alot harder than running outside. Anyway, did some laundry tonight and will be getting mattresses delivered tomorrow. Also going with EC to pick up running packet and I'll probably do some shopping. Weather for Sunday run (CB 10 miler) looks a bit chilly (40s) w/ a slight chance of rain. That's all..

Marathon Run #29 (7 miles)

Total time-75:45. Raining and cold outside so I did this one at Gold's. It was brutal!!! I almost felt like quitting a couple of times. The runs outside are alot easier. Maybe its because of the distractions but this run was tough. Watching interview with a vampire and icing the knees down. Have had trouble sleeping all week. Part of it is this SFC evolution work which is going nowhere.