Run - 1:00:16 - 7.65 miles - 7:52 pace - 118 avg hr
Still can't find my mojo. I need to get a long one in, but today was spent playing with my new Adobe toys. The good news: Me and Mimi are having are weekly vegan pizza party tonight!

best of 2014

And yes, Interpol has done it again - another great record: El Pintor
Honorable mentions go to The Jellybricks, Spoon and The Raveonettes

Easy run - 1:02 - 7.12 miles - 8:42 pace - 118 avg hr
Ft Lauderdale Runners Club - I ran alone; nice and easy

A day of rest

The last couple of days have been sort of off (generally). Even though I did get a few workouts in, I really was not motivated. I feel okay but lazy and tired. I need to squeeze a long run or two in in the next couple of weeks as I try to at least semi-prepare for this marathon that I registered for. Maybe if I take a day off, I will be more motivated tomorrow. It could be that my body is talking to me. I just do not know...
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a few hours later...
I could go run now, There is still time in the day, but I am going to rest and hopefully I will be re charged tomorrow and I will get out early. I will look at this as an experiment. I feel like a pussy, tho.

The State of the Union

Run - easier/recovery - 1:01:00 - 7.2 miles - 8:28 pace - 119 avg hr

very tired today - probably should have taken a rest day - I just cruised easy

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If you ever stop by, I think you know my opinion already. I'd love to hear your take on the good, the bad and the ugly.

Dr. King

Our nation is torn. Political parties are divided, women are still not embraced as equal and although race issues - have evolved - in certain places, the climate is still very unfortunate. Along the way however, greatness has emerged: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as an American hero who taught the citizenry to dream his dream; we currently have a black president but the masses, still struggle with equality. It remains a very long road, indeed. 

Today, I will reflect and be grateful for an important American holiday.

Run - 1:03:00 - 8.31 mi - 7.34 pace - 140 avg hr
decent run today with a little tempo pace (off a hard weekend)

I do LSD

Another good day of training is on tap, I do not know how much running I will get in but I hope to run at least for an hour and a half today (with a little bit of hills thrown in too). Today, will mark the 2nd week of Mimi's new run club - LSD on the Heap. 

In South Florida, there aren't any hills to speak of. To train on 'hills' we generally run up and down inlet bridges which works but is tirelessly boring. The heap is a reclaimed garbage facility that is now a large, beautiful public park called, Vista View. There are miles of rolling hills, lovely water features and trails for running and biking. Truly a Broward County gem.

Two weeks ago was the first LSD on the Heap. About 8 people joined us. Last week was a race, so we are resuming this week. The amount of people that join us is not the focus, the training is and it is nice to get out there to enhance my week with some variety. Well, my coffee needs a reheat. Time to get this party started.

I ended up running 10.53 miles with 800 feet of elevation gain - 9:01 per mile pace - 131 avg hr

A good solid effort today. I ran pretty hard for the first 4 or 5 miles and then just cruised. 

The Boss

They call him The Boss - and it is a well-earned moniker - Bruce Springsteen has always been a great American voice of reason.
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Run - 1:34:28 - - 11.48 miles -  8:13 per mile pace - 130 avg HR
A little bit longer today. Time to start prepping for The Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon.
- 54.74 miles logged this week (one rest day)
- overall, a strong week of running, including some tempo and some slow jogging.