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Ran Mt Sneffels Marathon.  Not a fast time, but good finish considering the course.  Mainly off road.  Elevation profile features starting at 7,000 feet with a climb to 7,700 feet then back down to 7,000 feet.  There wasn't really a flat spot the entire course but a very beautiful run.  I was fortunate with an 8th overall and 2nd division place.

I attempted to run the Durango Double 50k (Roughly 32 miles) today.  I had not being feeling well since the middle of this week (caught the cold/flu bug that has been going around), and probably should not have attempted this today.  Against all logic, I went forth anyway.  It was a little chilly starting out (Durango Colorado), but the first 5 miles were not that bad.  I was carrying water because it was roughly 5 miles between aid stations.  I made the climb over telegraph and made it to the main aid station roughly 10 miles into the race. Was feeling ok, but knew I was going to have to take it slow the rest of the way.  The next 6 miles include 3 more climbs over horse gulch, and it was about mile 16 that I really started feeling crumby.  Fortunately I met up with a fellow competitor and we talked our way down to the aid station at mile 20.  I should have stopped right there, but continued on. Made one more climb to about mile 26 and another aid station.  At this point I was coughing pretty good, and my chest hurt level was a 7 on a 10 pain scale.  So I did the smart thing (with some coaching from the aid station personnel and withdrew).  With that said, I still had a fun time and would do it again.  The race starts at 6,540 with the highest elevation at 7,850.  It features in all 6 climbs and is a billy goat run.

Funny moments during the race included: 1) tripping and following on my backside (I think that is a requirement for trail running though) 2) being stung by a bee while running 3) and stepping on poor unsuspecting snake (I think the snake was just as surprised as I was)

Clipped 10 miles outside today.  Run felt good.  Still coughing a little but feeling better everyday.

Was able to log a quick 3 miles before the rain hit

Had a 6:30am meeting so 3 miles was all I had time for.  Still felt good to get outside for a quick run before work - always thankful for those opportunities.

Very good run day.  Not too cold and not too warm.

Was able to get my usual 10 in, but it was very chilly this morning.  Still was pleasant though.  I have a marathon this weekend so I will probably rest till then.

I had the opportunity to run the Duke City Marathon today.  This was number 27 (marathons) for me.  So I just went out and enjoyed the day of running. Had a very good first half of the race.  The last 13 could have been better, but overall, thankful to God for allowing me another marathon finish.  I am going to take the week off from running and cross train with swimming.  Then after that I will get back into the grove to prepare for Pittsburgh marathon in may.

Cross training (swim day)

1500 meters freestyle continuous for 35 minutes

Cross training (swim day)

1500 meters freestyle continuous for 33 minutes

Legs are starting to feel better so I may start my running again tomorrow and work two days a week in for swimming.

Cross training (swim day) 1600 total meters  for 36 minutes

1,000 freestyle continuous

2 times 250 pull (500)

1 time 100 pull

Good run day.  Starting to get back into a good training rhythm.

Cross Train (Swim Day)

1600 meters freestyle continuous @ 32 minutes

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Cross training (Swim Day)

1500 meters freestyle continuous @ 30 minutes.

I will be swimming for the next week as opposed to running.  I am a youth sponsor and was playing basketball with some of the kids; unfortunately, my feet got tangled up with one of kids during the game and I sufferred a calf strain (between a stage 1 and 2).  ED physician said I should be up and at it again with in a week or week and a half.  After one day (as opposed to 5 days) I am already off the crutches and walking with minimal pain, but I will take the full week just to make sure all is healing properly.

1500 meter freestyle continuous @ 30 minutes

2 X 250 pull

1500 meter freestyle continuous @ 30 minutes

1500 meter freestyle continuous @ 30 minutes

I rather be running though, one more week of rest and should be completely healed

Swim day - 1500 meters freestyle continuous for 30 minutes

Swim Day 1500 meter freestyle continuous at 29 minutes

Swim day 1500 meters continuous freestyle between 28 and 29 minutes.

Swim day 1500 meters continuous freestyle @ 30 minutes

10 miles in the morning and in the snow

Then ran a 5k with my son later that afternoon.  It was cold and snowy. but still fun.

Swim day  1500 meter continuous freestyle at 30 minutes