Happy Halloween!!!

The only thing scary about this Halloween was my swim. I did a 1/2 mile at Wellbridge late this afternoon and then headed home to get ready for the trick or treaters. I plan on reading the Total Immersion book in order to improve upon my swimming this winter. I know that I will not make up significant time here but I would like to become a better swimmer.

My right foot still feels like it is kicking out to the right when I run and when I walk. I am going to work on straightening it back out by getting on the nordic track. This is going to take some doing but I think that it is important to correct this before it leads to other problems.

Happy Halloween!!!

Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run

After taking 3 consecutive days off I was back at it today with the Pumpkin Run out at Gumbo Flats. Weather was nice (67ish) but very breezy. This race has increased in popularity as evidenced by the fact that they ran out of shirts by the time that I arrived. Rosenthal offered to sell me his medium but I took a pass.

Started this 10k run fast and furious. We completed the first mile in about 8 minutes and pushed through the wind to the turnaround. Coming back was much nicer with the wind at our backs. Completed the race in 53:30.

I can honestly say that I pushed it a little too hard today. After being off for a few days I should have eased into things a little more, instead we charged out when the gun sounded. I payed for it later - very tight and feeling sore. Walked Sydney out at the farm later and could feel the pain.

We have a long way to go until next summer - need to pace myself accordingly.

Lunch - Decision 2005!

The powers that be gathered at 1215pm today at Almonds restaurant in Clayton to set the agenda for next year. After enjoying a cup of seafood gumbo we got down to business. There were multiple races to choose from and many decisions to be made. Tom Rosenthal wanted to do them all. He suggested doing several half ironman competitions followed by the New York City Marathon. Fortunately, Mike Pepper and I were able to calm him down and bring him back to reality.

When it was all said and done we selected VINEMAN as our premiere race for 2005.

We confirmed our decision with the staff (Nancy and Mona) at the St. Louis Marathon office and they seemed very supportive. Training will begin on a gradual basis in the near future. A full training schedule will be released as we near the crucial training period. In the meantime, sit back, relax and go online on Monday, November 1st to register for VINEMAN 2005.