August 3rd, Friday

Today, I decided to try and push the pace a little bit since I have been going so slow of late.  I know that the speed means nothing but I do have some competitiveness in me and it comes out once in a while!  I ran 8.3 miles in 1:12:09 for a pace of 8:42/mile.  That is a little more like what I was doing earlier.  Maybe I should go back to Lake Murray since I always seem to run faster there...

At this point, there are not going to be any easy runs and something is going to be hurting at least some of the time so i think I will not bore you with all those details.  Instead, i will keep you informed on all the good stuff, great runs (like today) and as much positivity as I can muster.  I don't need ANY negativity on here any more!

This little guy/gal was looking around for food while I was stretching and showed little to no fear as he got within a few feet of me.  I was going to give him/her something but thought the protein bar I had might not be great for him/her.  Very cool!

I like to think that he/she was giving me a standing O for my run today!  Very cute & friendly!  Maybe our paths with meet again someday! 

SO , bring on the support!  Share the blog or FB page (2012 in 2012 group) and donate if you are still riding the procrastination wagon!  I'm fighting like the Irish to get this done for my folks!  Thanks for all that you are and will do to support me in my quest!

Total Miles:   1286.74   Pace Runner:   1187.41   +  99.33 miles  Gotta break the 100 mark soon!

Love to my parents & my support system!  Can't do this without all of you!  <3