Santa Rosa

The Santa Rosa area was great! My wife and I had fun the whole weekend.  We saw the Redwoods at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve, seals, sea lions, Fort Ross, the Golden Gate Bridge (we traveled across it twice) Burbanks' gardens and Charles Schultzs' figures in Santa Rosa. The Courtyard by Marriott was very nice.  My race results were: 4:05:55, 10/60 in my age group 357 overall 62.3% age grade. I really wish
I could have kept my pace at 8:34/mi. but I just couldn't sustain it. By mile 20 I was struggling.
I am trying to run 6 marathon in 6 months to get another star in the Marathon Maniacs. 1 down and 5 to go.

10 Days Until Santa Rosa

I feel OK and ran 10 miles with my son and oldest daughter on Sunday. Running short now trying to rest and recover. I had my Wednesday massage and felt great. I'm excited and hoping for no aches or pains in California. My modest goal is just a little faster than 4:00.

Run More!

I'm taking the advice of the Marathon Junkie and running more.
Last Saturday I ran a 20 miler on the Rail Trail starting in Vernon (CT). Yesterday I ran the John and Jessie Kelley road race. It was the 50th running of the 11.6 mile race. I came in at 1:33:33, 8:04/mi. and 4th in my Age Group, 60-69. The 3rd place finisher beat me by 35 seconds. I was 140/545 finishers. Julie was 33rd in her age group 408/545 in 2:01:35.
I have been running well lately and today I ran with Nick from Fleet Feet and Brian Nelson, who uses an Elliptigo for cross training. Another hot, humid day. I saw Deb and Shannon who I worked at FF.