Ski Trails, Stoney Creek

I ran a 10 k on the ski trails this morning in preparation for the Cardboard Classic next Sunday. The course is gnarly, with roots, rocks, hills, and leaf covered. After 3.5 miles I felt great and was running beautifully. It was 49, and rain near the end, but I enjoyed this run! Can't beat running thru the woods in the fall.

Paint Creek Trail

I ran 4 miles Wed. on the trail. Temps in 60's made it important to run in shorts and my new short sleeve red Saucony shirt. May not see those temps again till spring. Ran easy and legs a little tired at end. Lost 2 pounds too!

Detroit Marathon

Sunday brought mixed results from the marathon. My runner ran and finished and pushed thru the last 10k and I'm proud of her. She was undertrained and I helped her get ready in the last 6 weeks.
The news that 3 runners had a heart attack and died is sad and sobering. The marathon is not at fault, underlying heart disease is the problem. One was 26 years old. We don't have a way to screen people with no symptoms, short of invasive and expensive tests. A doctor on TV said quite often the first sign of heart disease is sudden death. Hopefully, medical science will discover a better way to screen everyone.

Tienken

Marv and I ran 6 miles on Tienken to Squirrel. My legs felt good and we pick up the pace the last mile. Usually I take a month off after a marathon, but I wanted to see how I felt running this time so I'll resume training. Temps - 32 to 39, sun.

Lakefront Marathon

Lakefront Marathon

The big controversy after the race was the disqualification of the top 2 women for rule infractions. I don't see a problem. The rules are the rules, especially for elite runners looking for prize money. These rules have been around along time, don't runners know there are rules in racing? Who cares if my son gives me a water bottle at 15 1/2 miles, I'm not taking money for running 26.2 miles!
Tom

Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee

Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee

Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee

Lakefront Marathon

Lakefront Marathon

Lakefront Marathon

Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee

Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee

Marathon

I got new shoes Thurs., ran an easy 4 miles Friday, drove to Wisc., ran 3 miles easy Sat. morning, did the Smoky Bear kids race with my 3 year old granddaughter, and ran 5:05 Sunday at Lakefront. Except for a brief surge, I was running 10 minute pace and wasn't going any faster, so at the 1/2 I decided this was my last marathon and started having fun. I danced at 24, sang Elvis songs, told people my son said this was a 5k, and smiled and waved.
I can't get faster at my age and breaking 4 hours was always my goal, so I accept I won't reach that goal. I lost 19 pounds this year and I'm in great shape for 61, so I count it a success.