I had a great 8 mile run outside today, yes, I ran outside a week and a half before Christmas with only a long sleeve shirt on and shorts. It was a little chilly at first, and was a little windy in the back-country (demunds road), but overall was a great run. This is the second endurance run of the week, I did 7 on Tuesday, then 8 today, then i’ll do a long run this weekend of around 12, then the FORMAL training starts Monday.

I feel my back has returned to 100% again. I do still feel some soreness here and there, but its nothing to be worried about, its generally after i’ve sat for longer periods of time. I expect to hit 30+ miles this week in prep for the training, i’m actually getting excited. It may just be the weather, but i’m excited.

Tomorrow is a well-earned rest day, i’ve been going since last Friday doing something everyday. I can really use the rest, plus i’m dealing with the distressing news at work and having to make employment decisions again. I wish this nonsense didn’t come up again so soon, but its something I can’t avoid, this may be the big one!

Anyway, I probably won’t post again until the weekend, tomorrow is going to be hectic and then out early for a run on Saturday. I imagine that my wife will have me doing all kinds of nonsense this weekend since its the weekend before christmas, so, I have to accept that as well.