It’s not about time, it’s TIME on FEET.
Cardio training, lap running/mental training, pole training, heat training, overnight training & nutrition. Forcing myself to eat consistent/steady over a 30-hour period.
The goal is set — my first 100-mile race in September.
It’s not tomorrow, it’s in 6 months. Sufficient training-block time to make the IMPOSSIBLE seem doable. Having just finished 350 miles (11 50Ks & a bonus marathon), the legs can manage. Gotta train the mind, the stomach — learn the process. It’s a puzzle many have solved.
2024 is my turn. Rewirement time.
Formally said goodbye to my work family. Bestest party — thanks Ash! Empanadas from a pricey Argentine restaurant & PIE! Y’all know I love PIE — lots & lots of PIE ❤️
Nicest cards. New adventure BEGINS!
- Goodbye PSers
- RETIREMENT
- NCAR HILL repeats
- Mom ❤️
Training Block BEGINS
Charlotte ✈️ Dallas ✈️ Denver
Itinerary home from my 50K adventure. 4 miles from my DFW connection? the Irving Marathon. Called airline, pushed out my connecting flight from Friday to Sunday morning. No rental car needed, only extra $$ hotel expense. 26.2 miles, shortest distance I’d run in 11 days. Absolutely!
Taxi, Marriott 9th floor view. Bib pick-up, fancy upscale pizza & sleeps. No prepping, no commute — five minute walk to start line. Sweet treat after self-crewing 50Ks Beaumont to Bluefield.
4000 runners, well-organized event. Hung with the 2:30 Half Marathon group for 13 miles, dug the low-key personality of our pace-gal Stacy. Police officer by day, strong runner. Goal to hang for their race then run-jog-walk 2nd half as Texas temps climbed. Reality — kept same steady pace for 22 miles. Walked a mile to bring heart rate down in 80-degree heat then jogged-in remaining distance.
Mainly Marathons-buddy Angela at the finish, she’s Dallas-native. Connections got us into the VIP backdrop — full hot breakfast & a large sweet tea. Good to know Strong Texan Women 💪
No regrets, ‘bonus’ marathon day. That said, Colorado ready. Mexican Easter awaits.
Timing Services provided by RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.
Individual Results — Marathon
442 KEENAN HAGA Louisville CO 26327 M 5:26:07.8
- BONUS marathon
- 4000 strong
- Ro, ya miss me?
- Mexican Easter ❤️
Been a tough week to celebrate the annual Holiday of LOVE.
Fever & lack of energy, day after day after day. Hadn’t missed a [non-marathon] day from work in YEARS, but this… can’t seem to shake.
So 2K20… most thankful for those PRESENT in our lives.
Those who show kindness and love when you’re down & need it most.
Many thanks Ash for bringing by food. Thanks to friends texting/for checking-in. And thanks most to my best pal, Ro. BESTEST companion EVER. I love ya buddy 🐾
Happy Valentines Day 2K20 ❤️
“Where there is great love, there are always miracles” ~ Willa Cather (1927)
- BESTEST pup 🐾
- BESTEST card
- BESTEST family
- BESTEST friends
- Holiday of LOVE ❤️
Valentines Day FUNNY (niece & her comfort cat)