10-August-2009

Wow, where did the summer go?

07-May-2009

I ran the usual 3 mile route through the neighborhood today. It started raining right as I left but I decided to go ahead and deal with it. The rain was light and didn't feel too cold. The really cool part was right about the time I hit mile 2.5 I finally felt GOOD. It has been a real struggle to get my legs back this Spring but I think I'm finally there. This is a nice feeling and I hope it continues.

01-May-2009

I ran in my first ever organized race today. The White Oak Classic is sponsored by the FDA (where I work) and takes place on the FDA campus off of New Hampshire Avenue. I guess I got a little excited by running with other people and feeling a little competitive because I finished with a personal best time of 29:15. I was thrilled to make it in less than 30 minutes! I'm sorry I didn't take any pictures but I didn't feel like carrying my phone through the race.

27-April-2009

Well dear readers (both of you) I'm back again. A nice three mile today in weather that felt much too much like August. Summer is my favorite season without a doubt but I like Spring too. Consider this my official request to the Gods of Weather for a bit more of 70's and low 80's before we hit the Hazy Hot and Humid of a Maryland Summer.

In non-running related news; the barn swallows have returned! This is the third year in a row that the same pair have nested on our front porch. I hope to upload pictures soon. Well, actually I hope to take some pictures soon. I think I still have to take them before I can upload them but as quickly as technology moves these days I'm sure it's only a matter of time when that will change too. I'm not sure but I think this is the earliest they have appeared.

Well I guess that's about it for today.

Scott

26-March-2009

Long time no blog!

I've not had much running to blog about. It seems that I've picked up some sort of injury to my left ankle. I've rested it as much as I can stand but it doesn't seem to be getting much better. I suppose a trip to the doctor is in order but I don't really have the time.

As I write this I just got a phone call and I'm off to pick up one of the kids. No time to continue telling you about the time that I don't have!

Pain and Misery Log 02-03-2009

So I ran the three miles yesterday pretty easily. Today I can't walk without pain. Getting older really sucks.

Running Log 02-02-2009

I ran outside today for the first time in a month. I've been using the treadmill as much as I can stand it (which isn't much) but it just isn't the same. The temps in Maryland have been in the low 50's the past couple of days. I didn't have time to run yesterday but I made time today.

I did my usual 3 mile run in the neighborhood. I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to run the whole way but I made it pretty easily. It felt good to get out in the sun and stretch my legs! Cold weather is supposed to return tonight so I guess it will be back to the treadmill for a while longer.

Spring can't get here soon enough! Someone needs to shoot that stupid groundhog up in PA!