OFF AND RUNNING

Running is hard. Some days are better than others when I'm out pounding the pavement but to get better (i.e. faster) takes a lot of effort.

Quite simply, running is hard day-after-day. Yet, I am throwing that notion out the window during the first few days of September after signing up for three different races in a 15 day stretch. I'm actually fairly curious to see how my body reacts to what I am about to do it.

Sept. 3
15K (9.3 miles)
Blueberry Stomp in Plymouth, IN
Goal: 1:15:00

Sept. 8
Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon
(500 meter swim, 16 mile bike, 4 mile run)
Goal: Not sure yet. Probably 1:30:00

Sept. 15
10K (6.2 miles)
Salmon Chase in South Bend, IN
Goal: 0:50:00

While running is often hard, I have developed a problem with it. I'm slightly addicted to it (that and the "free" t-shirt that comes with running races). I guess there are worse things to be addicted to. If anyone wants to join me in these ventures (spectator, fellow runner, etc.) please feel free. I may need someone to drag me across the finish line.