February 26th, Sunday

Cool day down at Mission Bay today.  My throat is starting to get sore and my glands are swelling but the run started off great!  At mile 6 my stomach cramped but our Angels, Natalie & Amanda carried me through the next 2.6 miles.  8.62 miles in 79 minutes which is my quickest long run of the year, so I can't be upset!

I am in need of comments & encouragement!  To be honest, I'm doing OK right now but I know that down the road I will be struggling at times, so I am going to keep asking for them to keep the momentum rolling strong.  Thank you in advance for anything and everything you do to help me accomplish this goal.  I know many are keeping my parents & I in their prayers and I am very grateful for that!

Where do I go for real inspiration outside of my parents... D-Rock, of course!  Found another fantastic article on Derek Thomas that was in the North County Times.  Luckily someone put it up on our bulletin board in the faculty room at work, otherwise I might have missed it!  Anyway, here is the web version for your reading enjoyment.

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/encinitas/encinitas-burn-survivor-happy-on-his-comeback-trail/article_1cef149c-4ce5-580c-aba6-535e120ffd0c.html

Incredible!  As the mileage keeps increasing, here is where I have gotten to, (if I was running in a straight line!) the Phoenix area of AZ to the east, and Fresno, CA to the North.  Below are the new totals through yesterday.  Stat geeks, rejoice!

Weekly Stats through 2/25/2012:

Week 8 Miles: 49.44 (a new high) Total Miles: 324.16

Week 8 Time: 7:50:36  Total time: 51:38:28

Week 8 Pace/mile: 9:31!  Total Pace/mile: 9:33

Week 8 Calories burned: 6089  Total Calories burned: 40,133

That's it for today, time to grade more papers!  Enjoy the Oscars or NBA All-Star game tonight!

Love you Mom & Dad!  <3  New mileage total: 332.78  Pace runner: 313.34