Still running...

While it has been some time since I posted I just wanted to let everyone know that I am alive and well and still running.

I was unsure for a week or two there but I think I'm finally recovering from Pinhoti, my calf is doing better and I've got at least one decent training run in.

I was uncertain on Saturday when I ran the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Run here in Frankfort. Although it was very cold for us, with wind and light snow throughout the race that usually doesn't bother me. I felt stiff and tight the whole race. Being up most of the night probably didn't help either.

Ran almost the entire race with my Lieutenant who managed to outkick me in the final yards. A little after two miles I felt a blister coming on which I couldn't figure out for the life of me. I didn't have my injinji socks on but that still doesn't usually account for blisters.

Turns out I did get a blister on my insole. Not paying attention I had my custom orthotics that I'm not that crazy about in my shoes instead of my power steps. I think this probably made me feel uncomfortable most of the race.

With the Otter Creek Marathon one week away I decided Sunday would be my test. My goal was to go out and run at least two hours on the trails and see how I felt. If I felt terrible I might just ditch Otter Creek and save my money. Fortunately I felt great throughout the run. The temps were in the thirties but the sun was out with little wind and I actually had a great time running again. The previous couple of weeks I felt I had no spring in my step but Sunday felt pretty good.

I'm guessing I probably got 11 or 12 miles in, enough to convince me that I could gut out another 12 at Otter Creek so away I'll go. Unfortunately, it appears that the City of Louisville will be closing Otter Creek at the end of the year so this may be the last time it is ran.

In other news I submitted my entry to the lottery for Massanutten Mountains 100 mile and look forward to hearing one way or another in a couple of days.

My senior project is all but finished so I feel like I can breathe again and get back to my life and family. It has been a good experience but difficult as I am a huge procrastinator and would much rather run that sit down and write a research paper.

Look forward to a race report from Otter Creek with pictures in a week or so.