Just Seven Days

It has only been seven days since my last blog but since so much has taken place, it sure seems like longer.

Monday through Wednesday, I spent down near Gallatin at Boxwell Boy Scout Reservation. I had 10 of my Webelos doing resident camp so I was with them. Other than it being incredibly hot, humid and buggy, it was not too bad. Devin came down with a nasty case of chiggers and hives but recovered quickly. I did have a pedometer with me so kept track of my milage. I figure I walked about 5 miles.

Once I got back, I went running on Thursday evening with Greg. I decided to run his route again and once again, my time totally sucked. I did it in 41:45 It was so darn humid out that it made me question my sanity, really.

Friday morning I met Chuck down at APSU for a run. We started at Austin Peay and then wound our way through downtown to end back at APSU. I asked how long it was, he said 3 miles. When I mapped it, it was 3.4 miles. I did it in just 41:24, which I thought was awesome. There were a few hills downtown that I gave up and walked on.

Saturday, I went out with Kristen in the neighborhood. Now, she has been running in Idaho some and she thought she would be okay to run. Before we ever hit a half mile, she was whipped and walking most of the route. It is incredibly humid, have I mentioned that? In any event, I ended up going 3.2 miles in 41:04.

Today, I met Jimmy from my half marathon group down at the fairgrounds. We did a 4 miles. Chuck had he wanted us doing 4 miles in 55 minutes so we obliged by doing it in 53:32.

I have not met with Candi or Samantha for a week now, I need to email them so we can meet up. I know that I will be meeting up with Chuck on Friday but will have to skip out on the Wednesday run.

Oh, I have had a minor breakthrough, if you can consider it one. I have been able to stop running and walk during my runs. Now, it is not long walking period, usually under 2 minutes, but still walking. I have been able to start running and continue running. I am not sure why and while I am not planning to make it a habit, it is nice to know I can walk occasionally and still pick up running again.