Cowboy Hazel

I've run 10+ miles in each of the last four days. Normally, I wouldn't feel like this was an accomplishment worth spending much thought on, much less writing about, but this particular streak comes as a huge relief... I've been in a serious rut ever since Leadville that I just haven't been able to shake. I've been pestered with endless nagging mini-injuries, fatigue, and just plain not wanting to go out for runs. Running had become more of a chore than an enjoyable activity. But, I'm hoping this 4 day streak might finally (hopefully) be the beginning of the end of the slump.

The four runs are also notable because they came with great company. Now that she's in marathon training mode, Helen has been going for longer runs and joined me for 11 miles Monday and 10 tonight. Tuesday I ran with my friend Sarah who was back in town for a few days and on Wednesday, Antonio and I did our Wednesday Hill run. It definitely was a big boost to have them all out there with me. I would have bailed on almost each of the runs, I think, if I was on my own. I'm very glad I didn't.

I'm going to take tomorrow off and try to rest up for Saturday's NYRR Team Championships 5 Miler. But even with that day off, I should be back in 70 mile territory this week for the first time in way too long. It feels good.